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August 25, 2025

NBC Chicago

Chicago Mayor Pushes Back on Trump

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson condemned President Trump’s reported plan to deploy the National Guard to the city, calling it a “flagrant violation” of the Constitution and vowing to resist what he described as a dangerous overreach of federal power.
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Associated Press

Giuffre Will Speak From The Grave

Months after her death, Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir “Nobody’s Girl” will be released this fall, offering an unflinching and deeply personal account of her abuse by Jeffrey Epstein and her years-long fight for justice.
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ABC News

Powerball Jackpot Hits $750M

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $750 million — the 10th largest in the game’s history — after no ticket matched all numbers in Saturday’s drawing, with a cash option of $338.6 million available for Monday’s winner.
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Tampa Bay Times

Bucs Waive Shilo Sanders

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have waived rookie safety Shilo Sanders, son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, after his ejection for throwing a punch in Saturday’s preseason game, with his agents hoping another team claims him off waivers.
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The Wall Street Journal

Pentagon Blocks Ukraine's Missiles

The Pentagon has quietly restricted Ukraine from using U.S.-supplied long-range missiles to strike inside Russia, a move aimed at supporting White House efforts to encourage Moscow to engage in peace talks.
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BBC

Israel Pummels Gaza City

Israeli airstrikes and tank fire have intensified across Gaza City as the military prepares for a full-scale offensive, raising fears for nearly one million Palestinians trapped in the territory amid worsening humanitarian conditions.
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New York Post

Mamdani Wants To End All Misdemeanors

NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, is pushing to end enforcement of all misdemeanor charges — a proposal critics warn would create an “E-ZPass for criminals” and fuel lawlessness across the city.
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WGN TV

Chicago Boy, 5, Shot in South Side Home

A 5-year-old boy tragically died after a suspected accidental self-inflicted shooting in a South Side Chicago apartment on Sunday, highlighting urgent concerns about gun safety and secure storage in homes with young children.
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Axios

Supportive Men Key to Birth Rates

A Nobel-winning economist finds that increasing men’s participation in household and childcare duties could help reverse declining birth rates, as women are more likely to have children when domestic responsibilities are shared.
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The Hill

Who Started Gerrymandering War?

Glenn C. Altschuler argues that President Trump’s push for mid-decade redistricting in Texas has escalated the partisan gerrymandering arms race, threatening democratic accountability and prompting calls for broad citizen action to protect fair elections.
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USA Today

Poll: Disapproval of Trump Rises

A new YouGov/Economist poll reveals that 47% of Americans strongly disapprove of President Trump's second term, while only 23% strongly approve, highlighting a significant shift in public sentiment.
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The Hollywood Reporter

Greatest Sports Movies Ranked

A panel of critics has ranked the top 25 sports movies, showcasing a variety of sports and themes, from baseball to boxing, while highlighting storytelling that transcends athleticism.
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The Los Angeles Times

Most of CA Disapprove of ICE Raids

A new poll finds that most California voters, including large majorities of Democrats and Latinos, strongly disapprove of the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies, citing concerns over fairness and overreach.
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