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May 23, 2025

Axios

Trump's Private Meme Coin Dinner

Despite ethics warnings and bipartisan concern, President Trump hosted a private dinner for top holders of his meme coin, raising millions and fresh questions about profiteering from presidential access.
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CNN

Diplomats' Love Ends in Tragedy

Drawn together by their shared passion for diplomacy and peace, Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky found love at the Israeli embassy in Washington — a love story tragically ended by a fatal shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum.
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The Crimson

Trump Halts Harvard Int'l Enrollment

The Trump administration revoked Harvard's ability to enroll international students, escalating tensions with the university and threatening the academic future of thousands, potentially triggering a significant legal battle.
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SCOTUSblog

Court Blocks Religious School Plan

The Supreme Court's 4-4 split decision leaves Oklahoma's ruling intact, blocking a Catholic virtual charter school from becoming the first religious charter school, furthering ongoing debates over public funding for religious education.
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CNN

Universal's Epic Theme Park Opens

Universal’s $7.7 billion Epic Universe theme park marks a bold new chapter in the “theme park wars,” as media giants like Comcast and Disney battle for dominance in the booming experience economy.
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The San Diego Union-Tribune

Plane Crash Kills 2 in San Diego

A private jet crash in a fog-shrouded San Diego neighborhood killed all six aboard — including prominent music agent Dave Shapiro — and ignited a firestorm that damaged 15 homes and forced mass evacuations.
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Yahoo News

North Korea Ship Launch Fails

Satellite images reveal North Korea’s newest warship capsized during its launch ceremony in front of Kim Jong Un, an embarrassing failure now deemed a “criminal act” by the regime, with restoration efforts urgently underway.
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TMZ

Belichick's Boat Sparks Rumors

Bill Belichick's newly painted boat, now named 'One Plus Eight Rings,' has fueled rumors about a potential engagement with Jordon Hudson, as speculation grows over the meaning of the added ring graphic.
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Variety

Kid Cudi Testifies Against Diddy

During the Sean "Diddy" Combs’ trial, Kid Cudi testified about an alleged break-in at his home, a car explosion involving a Molotov cocktail, and a confrontation with Combs that left him fearing for his safety.
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6ABC

Ex-Cop Guilty in Manslaughter Case

Former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the 2023 shooting death of Eddie Irizarry, a case that centered on whether his use of deadly force during a traffic stop was justified.
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Associated Press

States Ban Cellphones in Schools

More than half of U.S. states now have laws restricting cellphone use in schools, reflecting a growing bipartisan push to combat the devices' impact on student mental health, behavior, and learning.
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Reuters

Trump's Misused Congo Image

During a tense meeting with South Africa’s president, Donald Trump falsely claimed a Reuters image from the Democratic Republic of Congo showed murdered white South African farmers, misrepresenting footage of a mass burial following conflict in Goma.
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CNBC

CIA HQ Shooting Incident

A woman identified as Monia Spadaro, age 27, was shot and wounded by security after crashing into a gate at CIA headquarters early Thursday morning, just hours after a separate deadly shooting outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.
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The Washington Post

Super-Agers' Exercise Insights

Cardiologist Eric Topol, 70, who has spent years studying “super agers,” emphasizes that regular resistance training combined with aerobic exercise is the most effective lifestyle change to promote healthy aging.
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ABC News

What Will Senate Do to Megabill?

President Trump is urging swift Senate action on his agenda megabill, passed narrowly by House Republicans, as Senate Republicans plan modifications to address fiscal concerns and ensure smoother passage.
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Times of India

Would Brady QB Olympic Flag Football?

The NFL's approval of flag football for the 2028 Olympics has sparked excitement, with speculation surrounding Tom Brady's potential comeback to lead Team USA, highlighting the event's growing significance.
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BBC

Titan Sub Implosion Caught on Video

Newly released footage and investigation reveal the moment the Titan submersible catastrophically imploded during its 2023 Titanic dive, killing all five aboard and exposing critical flaws in its carbon fiber hull design.
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