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CNN

GOP Braces for Mass Epstein Defections

House Speaker Mike Johnson fast-tracked a vote to force the release of all Jeffrey Epstein case files as GOP leaders brace for widespread Republican defections and a potential veto-proof bipartisan majority.

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CNBC

Stocks Drop as Tech Sell-Off Intensifies

Stocks suffered their worst drop in over a month as a deepening tech sell-off, sharp declines in major AI names, and waning confidence in a December rate cut dragged all major indexes decisively lower.

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MLB

Ohtani, Judge Go Back-To-Back

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge made MLB history by repeating as unanimous NL and close-call AL MVPs, marking the first time both winners from one season reclaimed the awards the following year.

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Fortune

Homebuyers' Average Age Hits 59

A new analysis shows the median U.S. homebuyer age has surged from 39 to 59 in just 15 years, highlighting how soaring costs have pushed homeownership further out of reach for younger generations.

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The Hill

Comey, James Seek Case Dismissals

A federal judge signaled deep skepticism over the legality of Trump-appointed prosecutor Lindsey Halligan’s role, casting doubt on indictments against James Comey and Letitia James and raising the prospect that both cases could be thrown out.

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Gallup

U.S. Religiosity Declines Sharply

A new Gallup analysis shows U.S. religiosity has plunged 17 points in a decade—one of the steepest drops recorded globally—leaving the nation far less religious than much of the world yet still more devout than most other wealthy countries.

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WESA

Fetterman Hospitalized After Fall

Sen. John Fetterman was hospitalized in Pittsburgh after a bout of ventricular fibrillation caused him to collapse and suffer minor injuries, though his office says he’s doing well and under observation as doctors adjust his medication.

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Daily Mail

Epstein's Disturbing Email to Himself

Jeffrey Epstein wrote a frantic, self-addressed email months before his death, obsessing over Donald Trump and minimizing his own mounting abuse allegations as he spiraled under renewed sex-trafficking charges.

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ABC 7 Los Angeles

DOJ Sues To Block Calif. Map

The Justice Department sued to block California’s new congressional map, escalating a high-stakes legal and political battle that could shape which party controls the U.S. House in the 2026 midterm elections.

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CBS News

TSA Agents To Get $10K Bonus

TSA agents who demonstrated "exemplary service" during the government shutdown will receive $10,000 bonuses on top of back pay, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday.

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MSNBC

Debate Over Target's "10-4" Policy

Jarvis DeBerry argues that Target’s new policy requiring employees to smile at customers disrespects workers and ignores the deeper issues behind the retailer’s declining sales and abandoned DEI initiatives.

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Engadget

Apple's Digital Passport ID

Apple is introducing a new Digital ID feature in its Wallet app that allows U.S. travelers to securely store their passports and present them at TSA checkpoints for domestic flights, aiming to simplify airport security.

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The Atlantic

The End of Naked Spaces

Jacob Beckert argues that the decline of casual nudity in American locker rooms reflects shifting cultural norms around gender, privacy, and consent, leaving everyday bodies increasingly hidden and highly sexualized.

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The Wall Street Journal

Return of the Epstein Follies

The Editorial Board argues that Congress’s first act after the government shutdown—scrambling over Jeffrey Epstein’s emails mentioning Trump—highlights ongoing dysfunction and misplaced priorities in Washington.

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The New York Times

Why NHL Players Don't Replace Missing Teeth

Fluto Shinzawa reports that many National Hockey League players, like Patrick Brown, play with missing teeth not for vanity but to avoid the risk of further injury, treating tooth loss as an occupational hazard and a badge of honor.

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9 News

Oped: Boebert's Brave Move

News9 commentary praises Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert for keeping her name on the discharge petition, forcing a House vote to release Jeffrey Epstein’s files despite pressure from Trump and other Republicans

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BBC

BBC Apologizes to Trump

Noor Nanji reports that the BBC has apologized to Donald Trump for a misleading Panorama edit of his 6 January 2021 speech but has rejected his demands for compensation, citing lack of malice and legal protections for political speech.

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ABC News

What Giuffre Said About Trump and Epstein

Virginia Giuffre, despite her connection to Jeffrey Epstein, made no allegations of wrongdoing by Donald Trump, stating she never saw him engage in any sexual activity with her or others and that her interactions with him were limited to brief encounters.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Lady Gaga Recalls Psychotic Break

Lady Gaga revealed she was on lithium while filming “A Star Is Born” and experienced a psychotic break during her Joanne tour, describing the period as frightening but saying she now feels “really lucky to be alive” and has since found stability and love.

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The Sacramento Bee

CA Pulling 17,000 Driver Licenses

California will revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses of immigrants whose expiration dates exceeded their legal U.S. stay, while the Governor’s Office emphasized all holders had legal work authorization and said the withdrawals were to comply with state law.

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