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Politico

Furloughed Workers Might Not Get Back Pay

A new White House memo suggests furloughed federal workers may not receive back pay after the government shutdown, intensifying Trump’s pressure campaign on Senate Democrats to back the GOP’s spending plan.

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MLB

Judge's Heroic Homer Saves Yankees

Aaron Judge ignited a historic Yankees comeback with a game-tying three-run homer off the left-field foul pole, propelling New York to a stunning 9–6 Game 3 win over Toronto and keeping their postseason hopes alive.

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CBS News

Illegal Crossings at Record Low

Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border have dropped to their lowest level since 1970, with new data showing a sharp decline under the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies.

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ABC News

Controllers Unpaid, Flights Delayed

Flight delays and cancellations are mounting nationwide as unpaid air traffic controllers call out sick amid the ongoing government shutdown, deepening staffing shortages at major airports across the country.

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The Hill

Bondi, Padilla Clash in Senate

Attorney General Pam Bondi and California Democratic Senator Alex Padilla clashed in a fiery Senate hearing exchange that devolved into shouting, prompting Chairman Chuck Grassley to intervene and restore order.

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The New York Times

No, Trump Can't Order Troops Anywhere

Stephen Vladeck argues that Trump’s attempts to deploy troops in Democratic-led cities lack factual basis and violate constitutional limits on presidential power, warning that courts must not defer to contrived claims of crisis.

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Axios

Justices Question Conversion Therapy Ban

The Supreme Court appeared open to a Christian counselor's argument that Colorado's ban on youth conversion therapy infringes her First Amendment right to free speech in a case that could upend similar laws nationwide.

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CNBC

Gold Hits $4,000 Record High

Gold surged past $4,000 an ounce for the first time in history on Tuesday, as investors flocked to the precious metal amid a weakening dollar, global instability, and growing fears of inflation and economic slowdown.

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Yahoo Sports

Jerry's Finger Costs Him 250k

The NFL has fined Cowboys owner Jerry Jones $250,000 after he flipped his middle finger from his luxury box during Sunday’s win over the Jets, though Jones insists the gesture was an “accident” meant as a thumbs-up to fans.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Conservatives Take Aim at Movie

Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film “One Battle After Another”, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is drawing backlash from conservatives, who accuse it of glorifying left-wing violence and labeling it “the year’s most irresponsible movie.”

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The Washington Post

How TikTok Keeps You Scrolling

TikTok’s algorithm keeps users hooked by serving hyper-personalized, endlessly scrollable content that drives longer watch times, faster swiping, and compulsive viewing habits, often at the expense of self-control and real-world engagement.

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Associated Press

Why Are Field Goals Getting Longer?

NFL field goals are getting longer this season as kickers benefit from more consistent, pre-prepared “K balls,” improved training, and specialized coaching, making 60-plus-yard kicks increasingly routine and changing late-game strategy.

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USA Today

Taco Bell Leads Drive-Through Speed

Chick-fil-A and Dutch Bros topped a drive-thru customer satisfaction study, with 98% of customers reporting positive experiences, while Taco Bell led in speed and Raising Cane’s excelled in food quality.

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The Wrap

Bari Gets a Date With Destiny

Sharon Waxman argues that Bari Weiss has a historic opportunity as CBS News’ new editor-in-chief to rebuild credibility, reach new audiences, and leave a lasting impact on journalism.

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Daily Mail

WH Mocks AOC With Crude Insult

After mocking Stephen Miller’s height, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was targeted with a crude sexual jab from a White House official on social media.

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NFL

NFL Rankings: Lions Leapfrog Bills, Eagles

The Detroit Lions leapfrogged the Eagles and Bills to claim the No. 1 spot in Week 6 NFL power rankings, while the Chargers continue their downward slide.

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USA Today

Nicole Kidman Faces "Babygirl" Jokes

Nicole Kidman’s split from Keith Urban has sparked sexist tabloid jokes blaming her career and sexual roles, like her recent film “Babygirl”, highlighting how women often bear the brunt of public scrutiny in high-profile divorces.

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Fresh Hell Substack

Tina: Why America Ignores Trump's Graft

Despite extensive reporting on President Donald Trump’s self-dealing, cronyism, and questionable international deals, Americans remain largely indifferent, distracted by wealth, celebrity, and social media spectacle.

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Study Finds

Bumper Stickers Tied to Road Rage

A new study finds that drivers are more likely to respond aggressively to bad drivers displaying opposing-party bumper stickers, showing that political polarization is spilling over into everyday road behavior.

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Sports Illustrated

LeBron's "Second Decision" Revealed

LeBron James’ “Second Decision” turned out to be a marketing stunt rather than a retirement announcement, leaving fans, media, and even some Los Angeles Lakers teammates amused or bemused.

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