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June 17, 2025

Times of Israel

Trump Urges Tehran Evacuation

In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, President Trump urged the evacuation of Tehran while intimating a “much bigger” response than a ceasefire, fueling fears of U.S. entry into the Israel-Iran conflict.
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ABC News

Chilling Details in MN Shootings

Disguised as a police officer and armed with a political hit list, Vance Boelter allegedly carried out a deadly, premeditated attack on MN lawmakers in what federal authorities are calling “the stuff of nightmares.”
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The Oklahoman

OKC Thunder Nears First Title

Led by Jalen Williams, The OKC Thunder took a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals over the Indiana Pacers with a 120-109 victory in Game 5, inching closer to their first championship.
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GOLF.com

Spaun's Life-Changing Move

J.J. Spaun's triumph at the U.S. Open marks his first major win, highlighting his resilience after overcoming health challenges and showcasing strategic brilliance on the golf course.
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The Wall Street Journal

Battered Iran Seeks De-Escalation

Amid relentless Israeli airstrikes and growing regional pressure, Iran is quietly signaling through Arab intermediaries its desire to de-escalate and resume nuclear talks, so long as the U.S. stays out of the fight.
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Military.com

ICE Deports Soldier's Wife

When ICE agents abruptly deported Army Sgt. Ayssac Correa’s wife Shirly Guardado, despite her ongoing path to legal status, it exposed the precarious reality facing thousands of undocumented military family members who serve this country in silence.
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The Washington Post

US Changes Stance on ICE Raids

The Trump administration abruptly reversed its brief exemption for farms, hotels, and restaurants from immigration raids, ordering ICE agents to resume enforcement at these industries despite concerns about labor shortages and economic impact.
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The Hill

Klobuchar Condemns Lee's Posts

Sen. Amy Klobuchar condemned Sen. Mike Lee’s social media posts spreading unfounded claims about the deadly shooting of a Democratic lawmaker and her husband, calling his actions “not funny” and disrespectful to the victims’ family.
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The Telegraph

How Vanity Fair Fell From Grace

Under Anna Wintour’s leadership, Vanity Fair has seen a sharp decline in influence, readership, and editorial quality, raising questions about whether the once-iconic magazine can regain its former cultural relevance.
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The New York Times

Friedman: How Trump Can End the War

Thomas L. Friedman argues that Trump could stabilize the Israel-Iran conflict by combining credible military deterrence against Iran’s nuclear ambitions with renewed U.S. support for a two-state solution, breaking the cycle of brinkmanship on both sides.
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Mediaite

Carlson Blasts Fox and Levin

Tucker Carlson launched a blistering critique of Fox News, Mark Levin, and Sean Hannity in a fiery interview with Steve Bannon, accusing them of pushing hawkish war rhetoric and using aggressive propaganda to manipulate the network’s older viewers.
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Axios

AI: What if They’re Right?

AI experts and industry insiders warn there’s a significant, and often overlooked, chance that superintelligent AI could surpass human control and threaten humanity’s survival, so the critical question is: what if they’re right?
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AppleInsider

Trump Mobile Launches T1 Phone

Trump Mobile’s new “made in USA” T1 smartphone, launched to rival the iPhone 17, is actually a rebranded, mid-range Android device manufactured in China, raising questions about the brand’s patriotic claims.
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NPR

2025 Commencement Speech Highlights

This year’s graduation speeches blended humor, inspiration, and calls to activism, with speakers like Kermit the Frog, Jennifer Coolidge, Jane Fonda, and LeVar Burton encouraging graduates to leap together, dream big, vote locally, and celebrate resilience.
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The Daily Northwestern

Carell: Kindness Is a Strength

In his Northwestern commencement address, Steve Carell blended his signature humor with a powerful message that kindness is a vital strength, not a weakness, encouraging graduates to lead with respect, listen deeply, and embrace compassion.
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Forbes

Google Warns Gmail Users: Act Now

Google is urging its 2 billion Gmail users to replace their passwords with more secure, phishing-resistant passkeys that use biometric authentication to better protect accounts from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.
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Men's Journal

Titans Delete Father's Day Post

The Tennessee Titans deleted their controversial Father's Day social media post, which featured a lawn mower graphic and a caption wishing “Titans moms and fatherly figures” a happy day, after fans on X criticized its wording.
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