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CNN

Maps Reveal Putin's Ukraine Goals

As President Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin prepare for a crucial summit in Alaska, maps illustrate the key regions in Ukraine that remain in contention, with Russia occupying nearly a fifth of the country.

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ABC7

Feds Crash Newsom Presser

Federal agents carried out an immigration enforcement operation in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles on Thursday, detaining at least one person outside Governor Gavin Newsom’s redistricting announcement.

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CBS News

Justice Dept. Fires Sandwich Thrower

The Justice Department has fired and charged attorney Sean Dunn, who admitted to throwing a sub sandwich at a federal officer in Washington, D.C., during a deployment of law enforcement to the city.

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Associated Press

Bondi Names DEA Head DC “Police Chief”

Attorney General Pam Bondi named DEA chief Terry Cole as D.C.’s “emergency police commissioner” with authority over the city’s police, part of the Trump’s federal takeover of the capital’s law enforcement.

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Times of Israel

Smotrich Buries Idea of 2-States

Israel’s plan to approve over 3,000 homes in the contentious E1 settlement zone drew sharp condemnation from the UN, Europe, and Arab nations, who warned it would end prospects for a two-state solution.

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NPR

Mayors Wonder if They're Next

Mayors of five major Democratic-led cities denounced Trump’s threats to impose federal control over their police forces, citing falling crime rates and accusing him of targeting Black-led cities for political gain.

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Fox News

Hunter Responds to Melania Lawyers

Hunter Biden refused to retract or apologize for his claim that Jeffrey Epstein introduced Melania Trump to Donald Trump, dismissing her $1 billion legal notice as intimidation and daring the couple to face him in a deposition.

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Newsweek

Vikings Backlash Over Male Cheerleaders

The Minnesota Vikings are facing backlash over adding two male cheerleaders to their 2025–2026 squad, while supporters and the team defend the move as part of a growing NFL trend celebrating talent and inclusivity.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Are Top Podcasters Fudging Numbers?

Podcast industry insiders say chart rankings and download metrics are often misleading or manipulated, with some top hosts allegedly buying followers or inflating numbers amid a lack of standardization across platforms.

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The New York Times

Here's Why Crime Is Falling

Despite historic declines in crime over the past few years, the NYT editorial board argues that the U.S. can further reduce violence by strengthening social cohesion, supporting law enforcement, and addressing gun regulations.

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The Washington Post

Sanborn To Auction "Kryptos" Secret

Artist Jim Sanborn, creator of the CIA’s famous “Kryptos” copper sculpture, plans to auction the solution to its long-unsolved final code, a puzzle that has fascinated and enraged codebreakers for 35 years.

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Los Angeles Times

Can Teens Replace Farm Labor?

In 1965, a U.S. government program attempted—and largely failed—to replace Mexican farmworkers with high school athletes, a brief experiment that offers cautionary lessons as debates over domestic farm labor resurface.

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Page Six

Swift Celebrates Album in NYC

Taylor Swift celebrated her “The Life of a Showgirl” album reveal and record-breaking podcast debut with friends in NYC, sharing glimpses of her personal life and romance with NFL star Travis Kelce.

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NBC News

More Prince Andrew Bombshells?

A new unauthorized biography, “Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York”, reignites scrutiny of Prince Andrew by detailing his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, financial dealings, and stained royal reputation.

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ABC News

30-Year Mortgage Rate Drops Again

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the United States has dropped to 6.58%, its lowest level in nearly 10 months, boosting homebuyers’ purchasing power and fueling a surge in refinancing applications.

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Politico

It's a MAHA Nation Now

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda is sparking a wave of bipartisan state legislation on nutrition, chemicals, and vaccine exemptions, even as Congress remains largely lukewarm.

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The Atlantic

The "9 to 5" Logic Expands

Even outside the office, Americans’ leisure time is increasingly shaped by work-oriented habits, with daily routines and social media trends turning evenings and mornings into another shift of constant productivity.

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Mental Floss

Hardest To Pronounce Towns

A new study maps the hardest-to-pronounce town name in every U.S. state, highlighting unusual local pronunciations, complex native-language origins, and quirky historical or cultural stories behind each unique name.

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The Wall Street Journal

Scroll ’Em if You Got ’Em

Joseph Epstein compares his past cigarette addiction to his current cell phone habit, highlighting the ubiquitous nature of smartphones and their impact on daily life.

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E! News

Nicks & Buckingham Remaster 1973 Album

Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham announced they will release a newly remastered version of their 1973 album “Buckingham Nicks” this September, following cryptic social media teasers.

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