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August 30, 2025

BBC

Appeals Court Rejects Tariffs

A US appeals court ruled that most of Donald Trump’s global tariffs were illegal, setting up a likely Supreme Court battle over presidential power to impose trade levies without Congress.
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ABC News

Powerball Jackpot Hits $1B

The Powerball jackpot has soared to $1 billion for the Labor Day weekend drawing, the sixth-largest in the game’s history, after 39 drawings without a grand prize winner since May.
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The Dispatch

In Defense of Thoughts, Prayers

Jonah Goldberg argues that while policy discussions on gun control are necessary, dismissing 'thoughts and prayers' as meaningless overlooks their importance in providing comfort after tragedies.
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The Hill

Newsom’s Support Surges

Support for California Gov. Gavin Newsom as the Democratic presidential nominee for 2028 is rising, with 25% of primary voters backing him in a recent Emerson College Polling survey.
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Sports Illustrated

Kenny Clark Ready for Big D

The Dallas Cowboys have traded standout linebacker Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, leaving fans stunned but gaining defensive tackle Kenny Clark in return.
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Fox Business

Second Referral About Lisa Cook

Rep. Ralph Norman discusses fraud allegations against Fed Board Governor Lisa Cook, as a Trump official issues a second criminal referral, accusing her of misleading property agreements.
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Men's Fitness

Woman Survives Bear Attack

A 36-year-old Alaska woman survived a brutal brown bear attack just steps from her home in Kenai, suffering severe injuries before being airlifted to a hospital as wildlife officials searched unsuccessfully for the animal.
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Study Finds

Positivity May Signal Dementia

New research suggests that a tendency in older adults to see positivity in unclear situations may indicate cognitive decline rather than wisdom, with changes in emotional processing linked to dementia.
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The Washington Post

Tesla Data Found by Hacker

A hacker uncovered missing crash data Tesla claimed it didn’t have, becoming pivotal evidence in a wrongful death trial over a 2019 Autopilot crash that killed a woman and injured her boyfriend, leading to a $243 million verdict.
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