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The AI Model Trump's Team Just Allowed SOME Companies to Access — But Not You
Anthropic disabled access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models to comply with a government export control directive citing "national security authorities."
The Robotaxi Company Outspending Tesla and Waymo That Builds ZERO Cars
Uber is quietly writing $500 million checks to lock in robotaxis as Waymo threatens to leave it behind.
The Apple Deals Disappearing in HOURS That You Need to See Now
Amazon’s Prime Day is now in its final hours, but whether you’re looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds or a smartwatch, there’s a good chance you’ll still find a discount. The Apple Watch Series 11 remains at its best price to date, while the AirPods Pro 3 are still on sale for $179. With Apple recently raising prices on several Macs and iPads, now may be one of the last chances to pick up the company’s hardware before those increases fully take effect. Some retailers are still offering dis
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The Smart Lamps at Their Lowest Prices EVER — But Only for Hours
We’ve already rounded up the best Philips Hue deals of Prime Day, but if you’re looking for something a little more budget-friendly, Govee’s latest sale is worth checking out. The company has heavily discounted several of its color-changing smart lamps, including the Table Lamp 2 ($53.99, down from $79.99), Floor Lamp Basic ($59.99, regularly $99.99), the portable Table Lamp Classic ($55.99, down from $79.99), and Uplighter Floor Lamp ($125.99, down from $179.99). I own all but the Portable Tabl
The Beats Headphones Deal That's Never Been This CHEAP Before
The Beats Studio Pro Wireless Headphones have become the audio brand’s flagship over-ear headphones since they were first released a few years and they’re still one of the best values on the market right now, especially with this Prime Day deal on Amazon. The popular headphones, known for their wireless connectivity and high-end audio, are […]
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The AI Model Washington Just UNLEASHED on America
Over 100 companies and government agencies are reportedly authorized to use Mythos 5, including their non-American employees.
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Why Healthcare AI Is About to Hit an IMPOSSIBLE Wall
Compute power has become one of the most crucial components of the healthcare delivery cycle.
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The 24 Prime Day Deals Disappearing in HOURS That Readers Are Grabbing
The tiny Xteink X4 reader is proving surprisingly popular. There are an overwhelming number of Prime Day deals to sort through, which is why we spend so much time highlighting products we’ve already tested and can stand behind. But our recommendations are only one way to identify a worthwhile deal: another is seeing which products fellow Verge readers actually buy. Below, we’ve rounded up the deals that have resonated most with readers who spend as much time thinking about tech as we do. It’s
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Trump Just Unleashed an AI Model That Was TOO POWERFUL to Release
The move de-escalates a clash between the Trump administration and the company over its cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems.
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The Invisible Enemy Winning Every Ticket War You LOSE
From concerts to train reservations, automated bots have become the latest target in the fight against ticket scalping.
Why the Government Just Gave the GREEN LIGHT to AI's Most Controversial Release
U.S. government gives Anthropic green light for limited re-release of Mythos 5 NBC News US government allows Anthropic limited release of AI model that sparked cybersecurity concerns CNN Trump admin allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI model to some companies, government agencies CNBC Trump Administration Rolls Back Part of Anthropic Model Ban WSJ Anthropic's Mythos is coming back for a select group of entities approved by the U.S. government Axios
Should You Tell Your Friends You're Using AI as Your THERAPIST?
Some are deciding to divulge that they are using generative AI as their personal mental health advisor. I explore this closely. An AI Insider scoop.
The Three Google Flights Tricks Airlines Don't Want You to KNOW
Summer is in full swing, a time when millions of Americans will embark on their annual vacations, either domestically or abroad. Data from Skyscanner shows that roughly 62% of those who plan to take a summer vacation have already booked their trips. Around 38% have not yet bought their tickets. If you’re among those who still need to book flights for a July or August vacation, you may worry that buying airfare at this late stage might cost an arm and a leg. But according to Google Flights’ produ
I Tried to Erase Myself From the Internet — Here's What HAPPENED
Everyone is sick of spam calls and creeper sites that show weirdos where you live—but can any service solve it?
LastPass Users Just Got Hacked AGAIN — Here's What Happened
Plus: Former national security advisor John Bolton pleads guilty in classified-materials case, Microsoft helps take down major infostealer infrastructure, and more.
Why Reining In Powerful AI Could Actually BACKFIRE
The government is stepping up its push to rein in powerful AI models that it believes could endanger national security. On June 26, Representatives Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey Democrat, and John Moolenaar, a Michigan Republican, introduced the bipartisan Cloud Security Act, which would have AI companies flag suspected “misuse” of their platforms to the government. The legislation, advocates say, would close a critical loophole in current export rules designed to prevent rival countries like C
The LUNAR-Inspired EV That Makes Teslas Look ORDINARY
The Amble One is a street-legal $25,000 electric buggy designed for luxury resorts.
How to Spot the AI FAKE That's Fooling Music Fans
AI music artists are gaining listeners and sparking controversy. Learn how to identify AI-generated musicians, why they're growing, and who profits.
The AI Ban That's Reshaping EVERYTHING in Asia
New models are launching in Asia that promise Mythos-like capabilities without fear of an export ban. U.S. AI labs may never recover this enormous market.
The Speaker That Could Make Alexa OBSOLETE
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The Memory Chip Crisis That Could DESTROY Everyone Except Apple and Microsoft
While Apple and Microsoft raise prices on key devices to help cover the soaring costs of memory, smaller consumer electronics companies are in dire straits.
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Big Tech's OBSESSION With Smart Glasses Has One Massive PROBLEM
Smart glasses could become the definitive hardware design of the AI era — if consumers buy in to the idea.
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Inside the MASSIVE Turbines Powering Every AI Data Center You've Heard Of
GE Vernova turbines are powering Elon Musk's xAI Colossus 1 data center and Microsoft just bought seven to power its data center in Texas.
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Google Just Revealed Its SECRET WEAPON in the AI Arms Race
The Google parent's homegrown silicon is a big advantage in the AI compute race.
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Inside the SECRET Room Where Tech Giants Are Betting Your Home's Future
Four years ago, overlooking a canal in Amsterdam, the smart home industry collectively launched Matter, the one interoperability standard to rule them all. Heralded as the solution to the industry's struggles, Matter was built on open standards and existing technologies and is the result of years of collaboration between traditional rivals, including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung. Matter promised an end to walled gardens and ecosystem lock-in. It promised to make a smart home device, like a
Why Apple Wants YOU to Pay for Big Tech's AI OBSESSION
Tim Cook recently said price increases were "unavoidable" and described the company's pricing as "unsustainable." The 16-inch MacBook Pro saw its price go up by $300. The 11-inch iPad Air went from $599 to $749. Even the HomePod Mini got a $30 bump to $129. Cook squarely placed the blame at the feet of the AI industry, which is not surprising. RAMageddon has already come for your desktop PCs and gaming consoles. The Xbox has seen its price climb nearly 25 percent depending on the model, and Noth
The Fittest Founder Got Cancer—How He Used AI to FIGHT Back
When confronted with cancer, Connor Christou fed everything tied tied to his regime — blood results, scan data, wearable output, journal entries — into Claude.
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The AI Model So Powerful the Government BLOCKED Its Release
US allows partial release of Anthropic's Mythos AI model DW.com US government allows Anthropic limited release of AI model that sparked cybersecurity concerns CNN Trump administration allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to 'trusted' U.S. organizations CBC Scoop: Powerful Anthropic model, Fable 5, on track to return soon Axios Trump Administration Rolls Back Part of Anthropic Model Ban WSJ
Why This Journalist REFUSES to Buy a New Phone
That is an objectively dope couch. | Image: Kai Wright Kai Wright is the co-host of Stateside with Kai and Carter over at the Guardian. But Wright has been bringing his unique insights to listeners for years. He's also hosted Notes From America, The United States of Anxiety, and Indivisible. He's a Peabody Award-winning journalist who has profiled powerful men, explored what it means to be American, and chronicled the AIDS epidemic. When he's not diving deep on sex, race, and politics, he's ga
Why Apple's Vision Pro Leader Just Jumped SHIP to OpenAI
Paul Meade, the Apple vice president in charge of the Vision Pro headset, is reportedly leaving the company to join OpenAI’s hardware team.
Apple's CONTROVERSIAL Request That Could Bypass U.S. SANCTIONS
Apple is looking to alleviate some of the pressure on its supply chain by seeking an exception from the Trump administration to buy RAM chips from CXMT, a company blacklisted by the Pentagon over ties to the People's Liberation Army, according to the Financial Times. The skyrocketing prices of RAM and storage have driven Apple to raise prices on almost all of its products this week, so it makes sense that it would seek alternative sources. Legally, Apple isn't barred from buying chips from CXMT
Margaret Atwood Just Summed Up AI's Problem in FOUR WORDS
Margaret Atwood onstage at Detroit Opera House on January 26, 2026 | Photo: Monica Morgan/Getty Images Maraget Atwood, the storied author of The Handmaid's Tale and The Blind Assassin, was interviewed as part of the Babell Literary and Cultural Festival in Porto, Portugal. As it usually does at these things, the issue of AI came up, and Atwood didn't mince words. According to Deadline's recap, Atwood said she'd used an AI chatbot exactly once, Anthropic's Claude, and came away unimpressed. Sh
The Chip Company Betting EVERYTHING It Can Beat Nvidia
Qualcomm is chasing a massive $40 billion transformation. Meta is already buying in.
Why Smart Money Is Running AWAY From the Next OpenAI
Why tech giants such as Alphabet and Microsoft are the safer choice in the AI race.
Why SoftBank's CEO Is Questioning Elon Musk's ORBITAL Ambitions
Not everyone is buying Elon Musk’s vision for orbital data centers.
Instagram's SECRET Test That Will Change What You See FOREVER
Instagram users could soon see more ways to tune their content.
The Lo-Fi Update That Just Transformed Teenage Engineering's KO II Sampler
Teenage Engineering has already issued multiple substantial updates for its surprisingly capable $329 EP-133 KO II sampler. Its latest is one of the biggest yet. OS 2.5 adds audio over USB, selectable sample rates for lo-fi fun, sample reverse, an arpeggiator, equal-length autochopping, and it extends the maximum length of a sample from 20 seconds to 40 seconds by capturing mono, instead of stereo, audio. Sample reverse is such a simple feature that it's shocking it wasn't implemented earlier. A
Business
Why Oracle Stock Just Had Its Worst Week Since the DOT-COM Crash
Oracle's surging spending, negative free cash flow and $130 billion debt pile are weighing on the stock.
Why SpaceX Stock Is a Terrible Buy — And What That MEANS for the Bull Market
Overhyped IPOs rarely make you money in the short term. That doesn’t mean it’s time to sell your stocks..
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Musk's Next Acquisition Could Change EVERYTHING About SpaceX
Mesh came out of stealth in February with a $50 million Series A.
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The 28 Prime Day Bargains Disappearing in HOURS
Times are hard in 2026. These Amazon Prime Day deals under $100 on earbuds, Kindles, and other tested products should help make life just a little bit easier.
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The Betting Platform That Just Caught Washington's ATTENTION
Last year, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission overruled its enforcement attorneys and killed a separate inquiry into whether the company was illegally serving U.S. customers.
Why Successful Women Are Walking Away From Corporate AMERICA
You landed your dream job, or so you thought. But quiet doubts grow harder to ignore: “Did I choose right?” “Can I do this for the rest of my life?” “I want something more.” These questions seem to collide with major life transitions that often hit in your 30s or 40s: raising children, paying mortgages, and caring for parents in the same way they once cared for us. All of it converges into a pivotal decision: Do I stay on this career path, or do I shift and create something on my own? To better
Why Your Most Peaceful Meeting Was Actually a FAILURE
The meeting ends and everyone feels good. Decisions got made. Heads nodded. Nobody pushed back, and the room moved on without friction. To most leaders, that looks like a team working well together. Then the side conversations start. One person catches you afterward: “I didn’t think that was the right call.” Someone else messages privately about a concern they held back. A third has carried a frustration for months. All of it is relevant, and none of it reached the room, or the call, where the d
The 37 Best Outdoor Deals From REI's 4th of July SALE
Whether you need a tent, sleeping pad, rain jacket, or new pack, REI’s Independence Day sale has something for everyone.
Turning 40 With Nothing Saved? Here's Your LAST Chance
Starting your investment journey at age 40? Discover practical catch-up strategies, tax-advantaged tools, and compound math to secure your retirement.
Zillow Just Downgraded Home Prices — Here's What It MEANS for You
Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter. Zillow economists just published their updated 12-month forecast, projecting that U.S. home prices—as measured by the Zillow Home Value Index—will shift -0.2% between May 2026 and May 2027. That’s a tiny downward revision from its 12-month national forecast published in April (+0.1%) and its 12-month national forecast published in March (+0.5%). U.S. home prices, as measured by the
The SHOCKING Split That Just Reshaped Wall Street's FUTURE
The equal-weighted version of the S&P 500 outperformed its traditional capitalization-weighted sibling this week by the widest margin in six years.
Why This Legendary Investor Just Called Today's Market the Most DANGEROUS Ever
Jeremy Grantham says soaring valuations around AI makes the U.S. stock market historically expensive.
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SpaceX's $11 Billion Lifeline Has a HIDDEN Cost
The company’s pivot toward offering hardware access to rivals could hamstring its own AI goals.
Why High Earners Are WAITING to Claim Social Security
“In many states, Social Security benefits are exempt from state income tax.”
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SpaceX's Nasdaq-100 Entry Will Trigger a Buying FRENZY — But There's a CATCH
Adding SpaceX this quickly would make the Elon Musk company one of the first beneficiaries of Nasdaq's recently adopted fast-track inclusion framework.
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How Kohl's Lost EVERYTHING — And Their Desperate Plan to Get It Back
Kohl's went from a household name to a plunging stock as it lost relevancy and its core customer. Now, the company is trying to turn itself around.
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Berkshire's New CEO Just Became a U.S. Citizen at a BASEBALL Game
Abel, a longtime Iowa resident who was born in the Canadian city of Edmonton in 1962, was among the roughly two dozen people from 16 countries who participated in an annual naturalization ceremony hosted by the Iowa Cubs Thursday night in Des Moines.
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Two ETFs Just Revealed That Inflation Fears Are OVERBLOWN
It could have been a big week for bond bears, if it weren't for crude oil.
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How AI Went From Wall Street Darling to ECONOMY-Changing Force
A modern-day gold rush is giving a big boost to U.S. GDP.
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Why This CPA Tells Clients to Do the OPPOSITE of Retirement Advice
“Only 8% to 10% of people wait until age 70 to claim.”
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The SURPRISING Reason Your Home Office Might Be Harming You
Returning to the office — even just a few days a week — might be what fully remote workers actually need.
The Endless Shrimp Promotion Described as a CAR CRASH
"Thai Union doubled down on a campaign to squeeze out every drop of value that it could," creditors said
What Happened When Newborns Got $1,000 GRANTS — The Results Are In
Some state-sponsored programs paved the way for Trump Accounts, the new tax-deferred investing accounts for children.
Should I Raid My 401(k) to Pay Mom's $30,000 DEBT?
“I want her to live on her Social Security instead of using it to pay off her credit-card debt.”
They Left NYC and Bought an Italian House for $13,000—What They DISCOVERED
Cassandra Tresl and Alex Ninman moved in with Tresl's grandfather in the Czech Republic in 2020 and closed on a house in Abruzzo, Italy, in 2022.
Why Smart Money Is FLEEING U.S. Bonds Right Now
Allspring Global Investments is pushing clients toward countries with central banks that are raising interest rates or have different inflation dynamics.
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Why Space Jobs Are BOOMING While SpaceX Stock Cools
The SpaceX IPO euphoria is over, but the bullish trend in space economy jobs remains in place within a labor market where many other sectors have slowed hiring.
The 62 Prime Day Deals You Can Still GRAB This Weekend
Prime Day is officially over, but many of our favorite, hand-picked deals are still available through the weekend.
The Two Companies That Could DESTROY 40% of Your Portfolio
Prior records for U.S. equity issuance came in 1929 and 2000 — and we all know what happened next.
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Scientists Just Figured Out When Markets COLLAPSE — And What They're Seeing NOW
Recent price run-ups don’t mean a bubble is about to burst — unless you’re looking at this sector.
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Women Asked for Raises — And the Pay Gap Got WORSE
New data show women negotiate just as much as men, but corporate systems keep pushing them down.
The Federal Rule That Just Made Your Roof YOUR Problem
Those who find extensive damage to their roofs might be stuck between two options: File an insurance claim, which could trigger a premium increase, or cough up the cash for the necessary repairs or replacement.
Why Getting KICKED From the Dow Is the Best Thing for a Stock
The “Dow curse” now favors Verizon over Alphabet.
The Retirement Age Shift That Could Hit AMERICA Next
Germany may gradually raise its retirement age to 70 by 2092 — but such a move would fix only part of Social Security’s funding gap.
401(k) Balances Just Hit a RECORD. Are You Behind?
It was a very good year for most workplace retirement savers, according to Vanguard’s latest “How America Saves” report.
Social Security Says She OWES Them. She Thinks They're WRONG.
“They say I made $43,000 in 2019, but I actually made that in 2020.”
The One Mistake That Could SLASH Your Social Security Forever
Claiming benefits before full retirement age while keeping a job can trigger unexpected withholdings — but the money isn’t lost forever.
The Wealth Secret Rich People Do Every JUNE
Financial advisers would tell you to rebalance your portfolio at a midyear check-in. Make these 4 money moves instead.
Why a Scandal-Hit Fund Might Be Your BEST Investment Right Now
Professional investment advisers wear handcuffs when they manage clients’ money — but you don’t.
The Controversial Product Invading Your 401(k) RIGHT Now
The Trump administration wants more annuities in your 401(k). Here is why it might be a mixed bag.
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The Fast-Tracked Decision That Will Force BILLIONS Into SpaceX Stock
Adding SpaceX this quickly would make the Elon Musk company one of the first beneficiaries of Nasdaq's recently adopted fast-track inclusion framework.
The AI Strategy That Just Made Prime Day 40% MORE Profitable
Online sales during the Prime Day event were up 9.3% over last year, and AI-generated traffic made significant gains in driving sales.
Politics
The Healthcare Decision That Just Made 5 MILLION Americans Go Uninsured
The number of people who signed up for a health plan and then didn't pay their premium fell much more sharply than it has in years past. Trump officials blame fraud. Health policy experts blame costs.
The Missing Equipment That Turned a National Monument BRIGHT Green
Bulky “nanobubbler” machines were carted off ahead of a promotional event for President Trump’s Ultimate Fighting Championship birthday party.
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What Texas Schools Will Now FORCE Every Student to Read
Critics say the new reading requirements infringe on religious freedoms and blur the separation of church and state.
What Happened to Pete Buttigieg's Children During a 'Swatting' ATTACK
The former transportation secretary recounted being kept away from his 4-year-old twins overnight after an anonymous report accused him of posing a threat to them. The police said the report was false.
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The FALSE Report That Sent Police to SEPARATE Buttigieg From His Kids
Buttigieg, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, shared his family's experience when police and Child Protective Services came to his home investigating an anonymous tip that was false.
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The REAL Reason the Reflecting Pool Turned Green
The administration has provided little evidence to back up some of his assertions about the Lincoln Memorial pool. Experts say other factors could have caused the major problems that have plagued it.
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Why Democrats Just Declared War on Their Own PROGRESSIVE Wing
Following high-profile primary victories by democratic socialists, some moderate Democrats are advocating a different course, highlighting tensions in the party.
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Trump's 100% TARIFF Threat That Could Reshape Global Tech
The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy.
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What Texas Schools Will Now REQUIRE Every Student to Read
Bible stories become required reading for Texas schools BBC Texas State Board of Education votes to require millions of students to study Bible stories CNN Texas Board of Education approves required reading list with Bible passages for 5 million students Fox News Texas Public School Students Will Be Required to Read the Bible The New York Times Texas makes Bible passages required reading for millions of public school students The Guardian
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The FIRST State That Just Made Bible Reading MANDATORY in Schools
Texas becomes first state to mandate students read the Bible in public school Houston Chronicle Texas State Board of Education votes to require millions of students to study Bible stories CNN Texas Board of Education approves required reading list with Bible passages for 5 million students Fox News Texas Public School Students Will Be Required to Read the Bible The New York Times Texas makes Bible passages required reading for millions of public school students The Guardian
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The Wealth-Tax Fight That Just Derailed Newsom's POPULIST Pivot
Gavin Newsom’s populist pivot runs into a wealth-tax fight at home Politico Gavin Newsom calls for national billionaires tax: 'It's time for an economic reset' CNBC Your November ballot: See the 14 measures California voters will decide CalMatters California Will Vote on a Billionaire Tax. Billionaires Aren’t Happy. The New York Times California’s Billionaire Tax Kicks Off a Democratic Civil War WSJ
Trump's New Commission Just Targeted Church-State SEPARATION
Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission takes aim at church-state separation The Washington Post A Trump commission urges 'bridges' between church and state in sweeping draft report WJLA White House Religious Liberty Commission presents recommendations EWTN News Controversial Trump religious liberty commission releases report Yahoo Trump’s religious liberty report calls for building ‘bridges’ between church and state The Hill
The Growing FACTION That Could Tear Democrats Apart
The victories of Darializa Avila Chevalier and other anti-establishment candidates are changing the face of House Democrats, posing a challenge for their leader.
What New York's Election Results Mean for Israel's FUTURE
Criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza, anger over the Iran war and election results in New York all suggest Israel’s solid support from Washington may be on borrowed time.
The Supreme Court Ruling That Could SHRINK America's Population
The U.S. population was already aging and tilting toward decline. After the Supreme Court confirmed Trump's power to deport hundreds of thousands of foreign migrants, population decline could accelerate.
The Governor Quietly Positioning Himself for a 2028 RUN
The two-term Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky, in demand as a surrogate in key 2026 races, talks horses, faith and family politics as he considers a run for the White House.
The Louisiana Runoff That Could Signal What's NEXT for the GOP
Saturday’s election will be the latest test of President Trump’s influence in G.O.P. contests.
The Court Delay That Could DERAIL Democratic Redistricting Plans
Both parties are awaiting a decision on the validity of ballot proposals to redraw Colorado’s maps ahead of 2028. Democrats say each day without a ruling puts the proposals at risk.
The Man Who Could Either SAVE Labour or Just Delay the Inevitable
Labour insiders give Laura Kuenssberg their take on the man tipped to replace Keir Starmer as PM.
Why Minneapolis Just Legalized What It Banned During the AIDS CRISIS
Advocates had decried the 38-year-old restrictions as outdated and based on discriminatory policies.
Why Watergate Would Barely Make HEADLINES Today
Nixon’s offenses were not a deep-state invention. But in the age of Donald Trump, and in a fractured media environment, voters have become more inured to political scandal.
The MAGA Momentum That Just Hit a WALL
Three Opinion writers on Trump’s latest face-plant.
How Trump Just Made Journalism a CRIMINAL Act
The product of journalism enjoys substantial protection under the First Amendment. But what about the process?
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The Republican Trying to Out-MAGA Trump's Senate Pick
The Republican trying to out-MAGA Trump's pick to a Senate victory Politico After ousting Bill Cassidy, Donald Trump faces fresh test of his sway with GOP voters in Louisiana’s Senate runoff CNN What to Watch in Louisiana’s Republican Senate Runoff The New York Times Letlow, Fleming face off for Cassidy's seat in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff CBS News Trump’s endorsement faces another test in Louisiana Senate primary runoff NBC News
Trump's Last-Minute Push for the Candidate Who Could Change EVERYTHING
Trump makes final pitch for ‘Great Star’ Julia Letlow ahead of Louisiana Senate runoff The Hill After ousting Bill Cassidy, Donald Trump faces fresh test of his sway with GOP voters in Louisiana’s Senate runoff CNN Trump’s pick is favored in Louisiana. Her opponent is betting on a grassroots revolt. Politico What to Watch in Louisiana’s Republican Senate Runoff The New York Times Trump-backed Letlow faces Fleming in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff AP News
Why Trump's State Fair Is Facing EMPTY Crowds and CONTROVERSY
The event faced programming challenges weeks before it began Thursday and has since experienced a bumpy start to its 16-day run.
The Vance CRITICISM That Evangelicals Are Choosing to IGNORE
Pro-Israel influencers criticize Vance, but evangelicals remain open to him The Washington Post Vance’s warning to Israel signals a new phase in US-Israeli relations Al Jazeera Vance Lashes Out at Israeli Critics of U.S.-Iran Agreement to End the War The New York Times Opinion | Donald Trump and JD Vance Echo the Anti-Israel Left WSJ Vance’s threat is the latest sign US could be breaking with Israel CNN
Why Burnham Needs a MOSCOW Test Before Leading BRITAIN
Former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says defence must be a priority for the next prime minister.
Why Most Americans WON'T Get the New Trump Passport
The commemorative release features President Donald Trump’s image on the inside page of some new passports.
The Socialist Mayor Whose Policies Are Going NATIONAL
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had two words for Republicans who want to label him as the "poster child" for the Democratic party, "Let them."
What's Really Happening in That New Jersey Parking LOT
Forget Germany-Netherlands or Brazil-Argentina. The cup's most ferocious rivalry is divided by the Hudson River.
This $5,000 Cap Could Cost the Government TENS of Billions
The long-shot proposal would guarantee some cost protection to all people with Medicare.
Trump's Surprising Pick to Lead America's DEPORTATION Force
Trump says he’ll nominate former Oklahoma state trooper as ICE director CNN Trump taps Lance Schroyer to lead ICE, agency at center of deportation campaign The Washington Post Secretary Mullin Praises President Trump’s Nominee for Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security (.gov) Trump taps Oklahoma law enforcement official to lead ICE Politico Trump says he will nominate Lance Schroyer as ICE director Reuters
The Weekend That Changed Andy Burnham's LIFE Forever
If England wins the World Cup, one pollster says the new prime minister should call a snap election.
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Trump Just Chose the Man Who Will RESHAPE Immigration Enforcement
The president said he was nominating Lance Schroyer, who currently serves as an adviser to Markwayne Mullin, the D.H.S. secretary, to lead the high-profile agency.
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Trump's New Competition Where High Schoolers Battle for $125,000 — What It Really Means
The competition will be streamed on the ESPN app and broadcast on ABC as a primetime event.
The Louisiana Senate Race Where Trump's Pick Faces a BRUTAL Runoff
Trump-backed Letlow faces Fleming in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff AP News After ousting Bill Cassidy, Donald Trump faces fresh test of his sway with GOP voters in Louisiana’s Senate runoff CNN Live results: Letlow, Fleming duke it out in Louisiana Senate runoff after Cassidy primary ouster The Hill What to Watch in Louisiana’s Republican Senate Runoff The New York Times Trump’s endorsement faces another test in Louisiana Senate primary runoff NBC News
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The Former State Trooper Trump Just Handed CONTROL of ICE
President Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to direct Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agency hasn't had a Senate-confirmed director since the Obama administration.
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The Name Confusion That Could Swing an Entire ELECTION
GOP candidate with same name as senator can stay on Alaska ballot, judge rules The Washington Post US Senate challenger, incumbent with same name to appear on Alaska ballot Al Jazeera Man with same name as U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules PBS Dan Sullivan Can Join Dan Sullivan on Alaska Senate Ballot, Judge Says The New York Times Other Dan Sullivan can stay on ballot, judge rules The Hill
Where Trump First Learned to Love SOCCER
Fifty years later, the New York Cosmos are still shaping the sport's American future.
International
Why 920 People Are Dead and the Number Keeps RISING in Venezuela
Delcy Rodríguez says foreign rescue teams are arriving as anger grows at official response and limited resources Survivors tell of ‘brutal and fast’ Venezuela quake as hunt for survivors goes on Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has vowed to fight to save “as many people as possible” as the official death toll from the country’s worst earthquake in more than a century almost doubled, but frustration was growing at the perceived sluggishness of the government’s response. Rodríguez
The Withdrawal Israel Just Agreed to After Months of REFUSING
Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that the agreement marked only “the beginning of the beginning” of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon.
Why Trump and Italy's Leader Can't Fix What Just BROKE Between Them
Italy's PM was not long ago being called the "Trump whisperer", but their relationship has gone from public attacks to personal insults.
The New Asylum Routes to the UK That Just Got APPROVED
The home secretary said "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system.
Why South Korea Is About to Turn Its ENTIRE Military Into This
Half-million strong military will train on drones as “universal combat tool.”
The Three UNUSUAL Things About the King's Tax Bill That Nobody Saw Coming
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What This Officer Knew About Donaldson Abuse a YEAR Before Anyone Complained
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Burkina Faso Just Cut Ties With France—Here's What TRIGGERED It
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Ukraine Just Hit a Target DEEP Inside Russian Territory
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The Heat Wave That's Rewriting RECORD BOOKS Across Europe
Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic AP News Germany and Italy swelter in heatwave as records tumble across Europe The Guardian Central Europe sizzles as Swiss, Danish, German and Czech heat records Anchorage Daily News Germany, Denmark gripped by record temperatures as European heatwave moves east Reuters Temperature records shattered in Europe as deadly heatwave moves east Yahoo
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Europe Is MELTING — Records Shattered Across Three Countries
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Families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their loved ones are trapped, but face an impossible task to move heavy debris.
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Why 1,400 People Never Saw THIS Coming
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Why America Just Bombed Iran — And What Happened in the STRAIT
The US said it had hit multiple targets "in direct response to continued Iranian aggression against commercial shipping".
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What Pope Leo Just Asked Cardinals to Do — With FRANKNESS
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The 9 States That Could See the Northern Lights TONIGHT
Parts of the northern U.S. are forecast to have a “low” chance of seeing the northern lights Saturday night.
Scientists Finally Know Why Your Belly Won't STOP Growing
Aging may trigger the appearance of specialized stem cells that supercharge the body's ability to create new belly fat. The discovery reveals a potential biological driver of middle-age weight gain and a promising target for future anti-obesity treatments.
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A study on COVID-19 vaccines that was previously blocked by the CDC’s acting director was published in a medical journal. luis velasco/Stocksy A COVID-19 vaccine efficacy study that had previously been blocked by the CDC was published in a scientific journal. Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya blocked the study from appearing in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), prompting months of criticism. The study affirmed that COVID-19 vaccines reduced the risk of hospitalizatio
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Researchers compared intermittent fasting with calorie counting and found that people following fasting protocols thought about food less often. Anchiy/Getty Images A recent study found that people who bounce from one diet to another — or “yo-yo dieters” — may have better results following an intermittent fasting diet plan. The study compared intermittent fasting to traditional calorie counting for weight loss. The results suggest that people following intermittent fasting experienced psyc
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Why Ozempic Users Are Suddenly Smelling Things DIFFERENTLY
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Two Hours That Could SAVE Women From Heart Disease
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The Pride Match That Never Actually HAPPENED
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Why Argentina Fans Are Starting a Food Fight in TEXAS
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Wimbledon is offering a $4.8 million winner's check, but it's safe to assume money isn't the motivation for tennis icon Serena Williams, the richest female athlete ever.
How Pochettino Turned the U.S. Team Into World Cup BELIEVERS
Pochettino was the biggest name the U.S. men's soccer team had ever hired. His rebuild was bumpy at times — but now, with the U.S. headed to the World Cup knockout stage, the players are all in.
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When designers for the 1978 World Cup in Argentina designed a signage and wayfinding system for the tournament, they needed something that would be easy to read and scale. Their forgotten work was ingenious and economical—and it’s finally getting its due. A new book takes a look back at Argentina’s World Cup signage system through the instruction manual that put it all together. Manual of Standards: Signage, FIFA World Cup ’78 Argentina faithfully reproduces that original standards manual, and i
Everything You Need to Know About Forbidden Door 2026
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Why NHL Players Get Something NO Other Sport Allows
No-trade and no-move clauses have become so commonplace in the NHL that many fans assume they are simply part of the business of sports. They aren’t.
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Top Chefs Reveal Where to Eat During the World Cup in CANADA
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Pacers Sign Braden Smith on Two-Way DEAL
The Indiana Pacers plan to sign their only 2026 NBA Draft pick Braden Smith to a two-way contract. That comes with some benefits.
Central Asia's FIRST-EVER World Cup Debut Just Happened
The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The country's president calls the team a symbol of the "new Uzbekistan."
Why Ranch Dressing Is WINNING at World Cup Games
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The WWE Night That Left Fans SPEECHLESS
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What Makes This Wimbledon DIFFERENT From Every Other
ABC News' Morgan Norwood takes a look at some of the biggest story lines as we count down to Wimbledon.
The Panama Players England Should Be WORRIED About
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Scotland's Campaign Just Put Their Coach's FUTURE in Question
Did Steve Clarke get the best out of his Scotland squad at the 2026 World Cup as they face group-stage exit?
The World Cup Streams the Government Is About to SHUT DOWN
The Justice Department says it seized nearly 400 domains allegedly used to pirate FIFA World Cup matches in a sprawling international enforcement operation.
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UFC Baku results: Rafael Fiziev's wheel-kick KO of Manuel Torres led nine finishes and four $100,000 Performance bonuses. See every winner and highlight.
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The best boxers in the world travel to New York City, where Puerto Rican fighter Xander Zayas (23-0-0) defenses his WBO and WBA super welterweight titles against Philadelphia-born boxer Jaron “Boots” Ennis (35-0-0) in the main event on Saturday, June 27. Zayas vs. Ennis pay-per-view event takes place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. […]
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Scotland's World Cup Dream ENDS — And the Party's Over
Scotland are out of the 2026 World Cup as they are unable to finish the group stage as one of the eight best third-placed teams.
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An appeals court on Friday rejected Harvey Weinstein’s bid to overturn his rape conviction in Los Angeles, but ordered a lower court judge to resentence him. Weinstein, 74, was convicted in 2022 of sexually assaulting a model at the L.A.-Italia Film Festival, and sentenced to 16 years in prison. On appeal, his lawyers argued that […]
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After Amazon MGM dropped Luca Guadagnino’s movie “Artificial” about Open AI founder Sam Altman, the Italian director has commented on his feelings on artificial intelligence, though he declined to speak about the film specifically. When host Lilli Gruber of the show “Otto e Mezzo” on Italy’s La7 Attualità asked him on Friday why the film […]
Why Film Critics Are Celebrating What Universal Just Did With 'The ODYSSEY'
With discourse about Christopher Nolan’s epic already raging, first viewer reactions will come from mainstream press, not content creators. Some critics are gloating over this break from the norm.
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