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April 30, 2025

The Detroit News

In Michigan, Trump Has a Warning

During a fiery campaign-style rally in Michigan, Trump vowed to "slaughter" automakers that don't move operations to the U.S., touting tariffs and partial rebates as tools in his aggressive push to reshape American manufacturing.
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Associated Press

Wisconsin Judge Now Suspended

The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan after she was federally charged with helping a man evade immigration agents, citing the need to preserve public confidence in the judiciary.
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SCOTUSblog

Court Weighs Religious Charter Bid

The Supreme Court will consider whether a Catholic virtual charter school in Oklahoma can become the nation’s first religious charter school, in a case that could reshape the boundaries between public education and religious freedom.
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CNN

A PO'd Trump Called Bezos

After learning Amazon might display tariff costs alongside product prices, a reportedly "pissed" Trump called Jeff Bezos directly—an unusual clash that highlighted growing tensions over who bears the blame for rising consumer costs.
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ABC7 New York

New York’s “Bell to Bell” Ban

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a statewide “bell to bell” cellphone ban in public schools to enhance focus, sparking debate over student safety and emergency contact, while allowing exemptions for medical, learning, or language needs.
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Sporting News

Is Sanders Just a "Camp Body"?

Despite the excitement of being drafted, Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders—who slid to the fifth round and lost out on tens of millions—now faces steep odds of ever starting for the Cleveland Browns, with analysts and insiders labeling him a mere "camp body."
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Axios

Most See a “Dangerous Dictator”

A majority of Americans now view President Donald Trump as a “dangerous dictator” whose power should be curbed to protect democracy, according to a new PRRI poll that reveals growing opposition to his policies.
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The Wall Street Journal

Influencer's Routine Sparks Debate

Once the domain of elite CEOs, the 4 a.m. wake-up has gone mainstream as productivity-obsessed Americans—from suburban dads to fitness influencers—embrace extreme morning routines as a path to self-mastery.
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The New York Times

Unabomber's Brother's Struggle

After turning in his brother Ted as the Unabomber, David Kaczynski has spent nearly three decades attempting to reconcile their relationship, highlighting the lasting emotional impact of David’s betrayal in order to halt Ted’s violence.
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New York Post

Belichick Defends Viral Interview

After a contentious interview on “CBS Sunday Morning”, Jordon Hudson released an email from Bill Belichick about the promotion of his upcoming book as a seeming explanation of why the Q&A with Tony Dokoupil unfolded the way it did.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Funeral Home Dumped Pets

Patrick Vereb, owner of Eternity Pet Memorial, is accused of dumping thousands of pets he was supposed to cremate, stealing over $650,000 from pet owners who unknowingly received random ashes instead of their own pets' remains.
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The Federalist

PA Precincts Lack Candidates

In Pennsylvania, more than 80% of precincts have no primary candidates for the crucial role of judge of election, meaning county commissioners will have to make appointments, potentially leading to partisan polling places.
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The Wall Street Journal

WSJ: Trump 2.0 Is in Trouble

After 100 days in office, Trump's second term is in jeopardy as his aggressive tariff policies are causing economic disruptions, including inflation and shortages, while his foreign policy missteps threaten to further isolate the U.S. on the world stage.
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BBC

Meghan's "HRH" Use Defended

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has been accused of breaching her agreement to stop using the HRH title publicly after a gift card showing the title was displayed in a video for a podcast, though sources close to her argue it was for private use only.
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The Harvard Crimson

Harvard Ends Affinity Grad Events

Harvard announced it will no longer host or fund affinity group graduation celebrations following a U.S. Department of Education warning that such events could jeopardize billions in federal funding.
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NPR

Kim Kardashian Heist Trial Begins

Nearly a decade after Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in Paris, the trial of the suspects – dubbed the "grandpa robbers" – has begun, revisiting one of the most high-profile celebrity heists in recent history.
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Variety

Beyoncé Thrills in L.A. Tour Opener

Beyoncé electrified audiences at L.A.'s SoFi Stadium by merging “Cowboy Carter” and “Renaissance” in a nearly three-hour concert, delivering a genre-bending spectacle that was both visually electric and musically mind-blowing.
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City Journal

“We Can't Hire a White Guy”

A Princeton professor alleges that under President Eisgruber’s leadership, the university has replaced merit with ideology, enforcing a culture of racial discrimination against white and Jewish faculty while rewarding radical activism.
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KTLA

Kobe Bryant Mural Vandalized

Lakers star Luka Dončić donated $5,000 to fully fund the restoration of a vandalized mural created by artist Louie “Sloe” Motion honoring Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna in downtown Los Angeles.
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NBC4 Los Angeles

Keeping Obama Teens Out of Tabloids

Michelle Obama revealed that keeping daughters Malia and Sasha out of the tabloids during their teenage years in the White House was a “nightmare” that required constant effort and intentionality.
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