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Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries. And, victims of mosque shooting revealed

Recent primaries saw significant political shifts, with Rep. Thomas Massie losing his seat to a Trump-backed…

5/20/2026 · 7 min read · 36 views
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Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero is under investigation

Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under investigation for alleged influence peddling…

5/20/2026 · 2 min read · 41 views
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Shirtless fans cheer at MLB stadiums as "Tarps Off" trend sweeps baseball world

The 'Tarps Off' trend has taken Major League Baseball by storm, with fans removing their shirts and cheering…

5/20/2026 · 3 min read · 44 views
Montana could soon ease restrictions on mining precious metals
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Montana could soon ease restrictions on mining precious metals

Montana is considering easing restrictions on precious metals mining that have been in place for 30 years. This…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 45 views
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Morning news brief

The morning news brief covers various topics including primary results from across the country. It highlights…

5/20/2026 · 1 min read · 30 views
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Bees have coexisted with us for over a millennia. Their name remains a mystery

Bees have been an integral part of human life for over a millennium, yet the origin of their name remains unclear. As…

5/20/2026 · 4 min read · 43 views
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Denver has a plan to heat and cool buildings without fossil fuels. It involves … sewage?

Denver is implementing a plan to heat and cool downtown buildings without using fossil fuels. The initiative will…

5/20/2026 · 7 min read · 46 views
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Gun rights groups see 'golden age' under Trump administration

Gun rights groups are experiencing what they describe as a 'golden age' under the Trump administration's second term.…

5/20/2026 · 11 min read · 46 views
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Overworked and understaffed: Special ed teachers turn to AI for help

Special education teachers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to manage paperwork, allowing them to…

5/20/2026 · 8 min read · 39 views
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4 takeaways from Tuesday's primary night in half a dozen states

Tuesday's primary elections highlighted Donald Trump's continued influence within the Republican Party, particularly…

5/20/2026 · 6 min read · 43 views
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WHO chief concerned over 'scale and speed' of Ebola outbreak

The WHO chief has raised alarms about the rapid spread of a rare Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, which has resulted…

5/19/2026 · 6 min read · 52 views
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Bolivia's capital under siege as protests deepen crisis for President Paz

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz is facing significant challenges as protests and blockades intensify in La Paz, just…

5/19/2026 · 4 min read · 54 views
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Xi and Putin meet to reaffirm China-Russia ties days after Trump's visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing to strengthen their bilateral ties…

5/19/2026 · 3 min read · 49 views
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Endorsed by Trump, Ed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in GOP House primary

Ed Gallrein, endorsed by former President Trump, won the GOP primary against incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky.…

5/19/2026 · 2 min read · 55 views
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In Georgia, two GOP Trump backers vie to face former Atlanta mayor for governor

The Republican primary for governor in Georgia is heading to a runoff between Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and healthcare…

5/19/2026 · 2 min read · 48 views
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U.S. government to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS settlement

The U.S. government has decided to permanently drop tax claims against President Trump as part of a settlement related…

5/19/2026 · 4 min read · 49 views
Trump endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary runoff
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Trump endorses Ken Paxton over incumbent John Cornyn in Texas Senate primary runoff

Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP runoff against incumbent…

5/19/2026 · 3 min read · 53 views
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States sue over new student loan limits on certain nursing and healthcare degrees

A coalition of 24 states and the District of Columbia has filed a lawsuit against a Trump administration rule that…

5/19/2026 · 4 min read · 41 views
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A study investigates: Did the abrupt end of USAID have an impact on violence?

A recent study examines the impact of the abrupt end of USAID on violence in Africa. Researchers found that the…

5/19/2026 · 5 min read · 37 views
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Activists say Israel tries to expel a whole Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem

Activists claim that Israeli authorities are attempting to expel a Palestinian neighborhood in East Jerusalem,…

5/19/2026 · 8 min read · 39 views
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To revive an extinct bird, you first need an artificial egg

Colossal Biosciences is developing artificial eggs to aid in the revival of extinct birds like the dodo and the giant…

5/19/2026 · 4 min read · 36 views
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Some plants have a genetic superpower that may help them survive a cataclysm

Research indicates that some plants possess a genetic trait known as polyploidy, which allows them to have more than…

5/19/2026 · 4 min read · 35 views
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California mosque shooting leaves 5 dead. And, judge dismisses Trump's IRS lawsuit

A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego has left five people dead, including two teenage suspects who died from…

5/19/2026 · 6 min read · 42 views
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The missing men of the American marriage market

The article discusses the dynamics of the American marriage market, focusing on gender imbalances and their effects on…

5/19/2026 · 8 min read · 33 views
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The French Open courts are clay, a tricky surface for some. Here's how the pros do it

The French Open features clay courts, which present unique challenges for professional tennis players. Athletes must…

5/19/2026 · 4 min read · 31 views
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What we know about how the U.S. government uses spyware (and what we don't)

The U.S. government's use of spyware has raised concerns among privacy advocates, particularly with the Trump…

5/19/2026 · 11 min read · 30 views
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NTSB hearing will probe cause of fiery UPS jet crash that killed 15 in Louisville

The NTSB will hold a hearing to investigate the crash of UPS Flight 2976, which killed 15 people shortly after takeoff…

5/19/2026 · 3 min read · 48 views
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Steep drop in number of people with Affordable Care Act health coverage, analysis finds

A recent analysis indicates that up to 5 million people may lose their Affordable Care Act health coverage this year.…

5/19/2026 · 3 min read · 38 views
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House holds off on prediction market ban despite bipartisan calls for prohibition

The House of Representatives is facing increasing pressure to ban prediction market betting among its members and…

5/19/2026 · 3 min read · 41 views
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Mark Fuhrman, ex-detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson trial, has died

Mark Fuhrman, a former Los Angeles police detective known for his role in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, has passed…

5/18/2026 · 3 min read · 47 views
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Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting China to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The visit aims to…

5/18/2026 · 4 min read · 52 views
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Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request of Gulf allies

President Trump announced he has called off a planned military strike on Iran at the request of Gulf allies, citing…

5/18/2026 · 4 min read · 52 views
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Why you should care about 2 power companies merging. Hint: affordability

NextEra Energy has announced plans to acquire Dominion Energy in a $67 billion merger. This comes amid rising…

5/18/2026 · 3 min read · 35 views
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This Ebola outbreak raises questions about when it all began -- and the U.S. response

The recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has raised concerns about its timing and the…

5/18/2026 · 6 min read · 42 views
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Jury dismisses all claims in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

A jury in California dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, ruling that Musk filed the case too…

5/18/2026 · 4 min read · 55 views
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Son of radicals, Zayd Ayers Dohrn details a childhood underground and on the run

Zayd Ayers Dohrn reflects on his unconventional childhood spent underground due to his parents' radical activism. His…

5/18/2026 · 7 min read · 39 views
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The Supreme Court avoids taking up a fight over Voting Rights Act enforcement for now

The Supreme Court has chosen not to address a significant legal question regarding the enforcement of the Voting…

5/18/2026 · 3 min read · 31 views
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Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary. And, WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global emergency

Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his reelection bid in Louisiana after voting to convict President Trump following the January 6…

5/18/2026 · 6 min read · 49 views
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Why catching insider trading is so tricky nowadays, and just how helpful is it for kids to sleep in?

Insider trading remains a significant issue, particularly with the rise of prediction markets like Polymarket. U.S.…

5/18/2026 · 4 min read · 45 views
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Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case

Shakira has been acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case, with the court ruling that the government must return over 55…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 45 views
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Montana tribes combine traditional knowledge and Western science in climate plan

Montana tribes are integrating traditional knowledge with Western science to address climate change. The Confederated…

5/18/2026 · 9 min read · 43 views
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For 20 years, Stephen Colbert distinguished truth from truthiness

Stephen Colbert's career spanned 20 years and over 3,000 episodes, during which he popularized the concept of…

5/18/2026 · 8 min read · 23 views
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It takes a village – or a Phoenix suburb – to wrangle a wayward tortoise

A giant sulcata tortoise named Rex was found wandering a suburban Phoenix street, prompting a community effort to…

5/18/2026 · 7 min read · 31 views
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In Georgia primary, Republicans dominate spending and Democrats drive record turnout

The Georgia primary elections have seen significant spending from Republicans and record turnout from Democrats. With…

5/18/2026 · 4 min read · 28 views
Morning news brief
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Morning news brief

The morning news brief covers several important topics. President Trump's influence on the upcoming Republican…

5/18/2026 · 1 min read · 30 views
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Drone strikes UAE nuclear plant highlighting risk of renewed war

A drone strike caused a fire at the United Arab Emirates' Barakah nuclear power plant, which authorities labeled an…

5/17/2026 · 4 min read · 59 views
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Peru's electoral board confirms June 7 presidential runoff

Peru's electoral board has confirmed the results of the first round of presidential elections, leading to a runoff on…

5/17/2026 · 1 min read · 49 views
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Military aircrew in 'stable condition' following midair collision at Idaho air show

A midair collision involving two military jets occurred during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air…

5/17/2026 · 2 min read · 60 views
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Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroad

The number of executions globally reached a 44-year high in 2025, with a 78% increase from the previous year,…

5/17/2026 · 3 min read · 78 views
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Trump and administration officials address Christian gathering on National Mall

A conservative Christian prayer gathering took place on the National Mall to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.…

5/17/2026 · 3 min read · 42 views

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