Michigan Democrat Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed rolled out endorsements from a former New York congressman and a sitting New Jersey Democrat this week as polling […]
That Charlie Kirk Roast Joke Wasn’t Out of Line
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The comedy roast is bleeping sacred. The term “roast” has a specific meaning in the culture. A specific purpose, too.…
The Download: a new hunt for dark matter and Kenya’s case for going solar
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1 The Pentagon says it used Grok in strikes on IranIts AI chief said it helped fire over 2,000 munitions.…
Heat wave and high humidity will blast much of the U.S. this week, weather service says
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A long and dangerous heat wave will blast a large swath of the United States this week, the National Weather…
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WHO urges scale up of newborn screening to improve early detection and care of birth defects
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- June 23, 2026
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The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on countries to expand newborn screening for birth…
Joint statement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and WHO concerning the outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus
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- June 1, 2026
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The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the World Health Organization…
US-Iran peace deal: How Iran won the war
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- June 20, 2026
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The US and Iran have a new peace agreement — and lots of unresolved questions…
Iran is showing it can still fight back against the US
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- July 22, 2026
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WHO urges governments to protect young people from addiction to tobacco and nicotine products
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- May 30, 2026
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Worldwide, at least 40 million children aged 13–15 use tobacco products, and young people’s use…
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View AllMedia Swooning Over Colbert’s Farewell Says … Everything
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- May 21, 2026
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Avengers like Ant Man can shrink to the size of an insect or smash anything…
FLASHBACK: Jon Stewart Was All-In on Graham Platner
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- July 9, 2026
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The Left rejoiced when far-Left comic Jon Stewart returned to “The Daily Show.” Sure, Stewart…
Report: Sen. John Curtis Considering Run for Utah Governor
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- May 14, 2026
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Sen. John Curtis (R-UT) reportedly “went to the mountains to ponder leaving the Senate” after…
Health Insurance Now Costs More than a Mortgage. Thanks, Obamacare!
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- June 1, 2026
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The following content is sponsored by Americans for Limited Government. Healthcare costs shouldn’t eclipse the…
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View All6 Living Philanthropists Who Help Preserve America’s National Parks
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- July 3, 2026
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As America nears its 250th birthday, billionaire philanthropy is reshaping how the country preserves its landscapes and monuments. Scott Olson/Getty Images America’s national parks belong […]
A.I. and the End of ‘Launch Here, Localize Later’
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- July 29, 2026
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Generative A.I. has eliminated the luxury of launching in one market and localizing later. Photo by Sheldon Klareich/Hulton Archive/Getty Images On May 18, Starbucks Korea […]
Bezos Family’s $100M Gift to Robin Hood Honors Jackie Bezos
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- May 14, 2026
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Jeff Bezos pictured with his parents, Miguel and Jackie, at the National Portrait Gallery on Dec. 8, 2016, in Washington, D.C. Photo by Molly Riley/AFP […]
Why Provenance Matters More Than A.I. Detection
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- June 19, 2026
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The first response to generative A.I. was to hunt for fingerprints. But as detection tools struggle with false positives and false negatives, societies are returning […]
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View AllHow small businesses can leverage AI
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- June 3, 2026
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‘Toy Story 5’ Clings to Fading Franchise Magic
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- June 17, 2026
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How the culture war came for condoms, PrEP, and HIV testing
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- July 21, 2026
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If the US wanted to be the world’s police officer, then why not try to be its doctor too? Just two months before the invasion […]
Al Sharpton Wants Nolan Wells’ Death Probe if Democrats Take House
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- August 16, 2026
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Al Sharpton called on Democrats to investigate the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells if they take control of the House. Wells died after a July […]
Iran Calls Trump ‘Delusional’ After He Claims Hormuz a ‘New U.S. Territory’
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- August 19, 2026
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Iranian officials fired back at President Donald Trump on Tuesday, calling him “delusional” and declaring a “post-American order” in the Persian Gulf after the president […]
‘Black Walrus’ Brims with Flatulence Gags, Not Politics
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- June 24, 2026
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He is the hair-plastered Jolly Rancher that clogs the vacuum of crime, the Labrador that scoots its behind across the carpet of villainy. Meet the […]
‘Toy Story 5’ Clings to Fading Franchise Magic
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- June 17, 2026
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[ad_1] Five films, and not a clunker in the bunch. The 1995 smash “Toy Story” cemented Pixar as world-class storytellers. The saga became a model of consistency since then, refusing…
The Real Stakes Behind Musk’s Showdown With Sam Altman
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- May 4, 2026
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[ad_1] Elon Musk (left) and Sam Altman in 2015. Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Vanity Fair With the trial underway for Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and president…
Fight with ACLU over St. Michael Statue Could Land in SCOTUS
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- July 19, 2026
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[ad_1] A legal fight is raging over statues of Catholic saints that were supposed to be placed outside the public safety headquarters in Quincy, Massachusetts, and the battle may end…
Ex-OnlyFans Exec RJ Phillips Taps Controversy With Zoop’s Sports Deal
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- May 7, 2026
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[ad_1] The OnlyFans founding exec doubles down on polarizing partnerships to grow his creator-first platform. Courtesy Zoop RJ Phillips, a founding executive of OnlyFans, is once again leaning into controversy…
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View AllEast Potomac Golf Links: Will Trump take over a DC golf course?
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- May 5, 2026
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Meat companies say they’ll change after investigations but almost never do.
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- June 6, 2026
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In 2019, Animal Outlook — an animal protection nonprofit — exposed cruelty at a salmon…
Belmont Hotel Iloilo Opens Its Doors to Guests on June 24
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- June 14, 2026
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Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, the Philippines’ largest hotel operator, is steadily broadening its presence across…
Minority, female representation in Hollywood streaming films falls sharply, UCLA report finds
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- June 18, 2026
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Minority and female representation in streaming films dropped significantly in 2025, reversing recent gains, according…
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A legal fight is raging over statues of Catholic saints that were supposed to be…
ED Probes Maryland School Districts over Gender Identity Policies
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The Department of Education (ED) on Tuesday announced new investigations into the Maryland State Department…
The Download: AI hiring biases, and weather data sabotage
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- July 20, 2026
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Andy Burnham, “the King of the North,” is Britain’s new PM
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- July 21, 2026
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View AllCapacity Crowd Goes Wild for Trump, Vance at Midterm Convention Closing
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A capacity crowd at the Republicans’ midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, is leaving energized after…
Why LA’s mayor doesn’t have much power
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With the election of Zohran Mamdani in New York City, big-city mayors have once again…
Establishing AI and data sovereignty in the age of autonomous systems
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“Data is really a new currency; it’s the IP for many companies,” says Kevin Dallas,…
Why Trump’s World Liberty Financial crypto company wants a bank charter
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- June 26, 2026
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In the almost year and a half since returning to the presidency, Donald Trump has…
Cerebras IPO Creates Billions for CEO Andrew Feldman and A.I. Backers
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Andrew Feldman co-founded Cerebras in 2016 with four former colleagues from SeaMicro, a server company…
Man Reportedly Fires Gunshots at Maine Jewish Summer Camp
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- August 24, 2026
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A man in Maine allegedly fired several gunshots at a Jewish summer camp earlier this…
WHO marks 25 years of Research4Life, advancing access to scientific knowledge in more than 120 countries
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The World Health Organization (WHO) today marks the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a public-private partnership that provides researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in low- […]
Louisiana Sen. Cassidy loses reelection, Trump claims revenge over impeachment vote
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Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, who found himself on President Trump’s revenge list for voting to convict him in his 2021 impeachment trial, lost his bid […]
The Download: whole-body rejuvenation drugs and five things to know about AI
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Sinclair, a biologist at Harvard Medical School, plans to launch the tests in a $101 million competition organized by the XPrize Foundation. The winners will […]
Democrats could take preliminary vote on their 2028 presidential primary calendar later this week
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Democrats could vote as early as this week on the order of their primary calendar for the 2028 presidential election, although the […]
WATCH: WNBA Security Accused of Forcing Mom, Daughter to Cover XX-XY Shirts
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A mother and daughter said they were forced to cover up their XX-XY Athletics t-shirts on Sunday during a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) game […]
Why LA’s mayor doesn’t have much power
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With the election of Zohran Mamdani in New York City, big-city mayors have once again become a focal point of national politics. Now, in Los […]
Internet traffic from AI agents and other bots now surpasses that of people
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Web traffic from bots and AI agents is now higher in volume than traffic produced by people, according to an executive at tech company Cloudflare. […]
Olive Garden’s pasta pass ID rule fuels voter ID debate
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Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Pass has become an unlikely flashpoint in the fight over voter identification, after conservatives seized on the restaurant’s ID policy to […]
Rep. Jim Clyburn explains why he won’t retire
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The gerontocracy is real: The median senator is 64 years old, and 20 members of Congress are over 80. One legal scholar called it the […]
