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September 24, 2025

Axios

Trump: Ukraine Can Win War

In a dramatic reversal, President Donald Trump declared after meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky that Ukraine can win back all of its lost territory from Russia, calling Moscow’s military a “paper tiger” and urging NATO support.
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Variety

Jimmy Kimmel Chokes Up on Return

Jimmy Kimmel returned from a six-day suspension with an emotional monologue, insisting it was never his intention to make light of Charlie Kirk’s murder, while defending free speech and thanking both allies and critics for their support.
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Associated Press

Who Still Watches Late Night?

A new Associated Press-NORC poll finds that while most Americans don’t regularly watch late-night television, Democrats are far more likely than Republicans or independents to tune in or catch show clips online.
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The Wall Street Journal

Netanyahu Faces West Bank Dilemma

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing pressure from his ministers to annex the West Bank, a move that could jeopardize Israel’s ties with Arab nations and undermine Trump’s prized Abraham Accords.
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MLB

MLB To Use ABS Challenge System

Major League Baseball will introduce the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System leaguewide in 2026, allowing players to contest ball-strike calls using Hawk-Eye technology for quick reviews.
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New York Post

Kirk's Words Distorted Posthumously

Charlie Kirk’s remarks on issues from LGBTQ rights to race and gun policy have been widely distorted online following his death, with critics misquoting or oversimplifying his words to paint him in a harsher light.
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USA Today

Trump, Epstein Art on National Mall

A protest sculpture depicting President Donald Trump holding hands with Jeffrey Epstein appeared on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., created by activist art collective The Secret Handshake Project to satirize the pair’s past ties.
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NPR

Tylenol: What Should Parents Do?

After Trump warned against Tylenol use in pregnancy by linking it to autism, doctors and researchers stressed that the evidence does not show a causal link and warned that avoiding the drug could pose real risks to mothers and babies.
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NBC News

Ryan Routh Stabs Self in Court

After being found guilty of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course, defendant Ryan Wesley Routh then tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen as the verdict was read.
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CNN

Secret Service Uncovers Server Threat

The Secret Service uncovered a massive network of over 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards near New York City, a system capable of crippling local cell service while facilitating swatting, espionage, and a wide range of criminal activity.
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Reason

Make America Fertile Again

The U.S. pronatalist movement, increasingly shaped by far-right anxieties about gender and fertility, could instead embrace feminist and tech-forward approaches to support childbearing without regressive policies or anti-women rhetoric.
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The Washington Post

Twenge: Parental Control Struggles

Jean M. Twenge argues that, despite parents’ best efforts and the availability of parental control tools, children can still easily bypass online restrictions, underscoring the urgent need for tech companies to take responsibility for verifying users’ ages.
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Politico

Trump's Diatribe Rooted in Frustration

Trump’s warnings about Tylenol use during pregnancy and childhood vaccine schedules reflect his deep frustration with public health officials and his determination to address rising autism rates, even amid criticism from experts and aides.
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The Wall Street Journal

Marco Rubio Hit the Right Note

At Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Kirk’s efforts to inspire young Americans with a message of national pride, civic duty, and the importance of defending and preserving the country for future generations.
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MSNBC

Harris Doesn't Know Why She Lost

Kamala Harris’s new memoir claims she didn’t have enough time to craft a winning narrative, but Anthony Coley argues that her failure to distinguish herself from Biden’s unpopular presidency is the real reasons her campaign faltered.
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Mediaite

Harris Claims Fox Leaked Data

Former Vice President Kamala Harris claimed on “The View” that a mutual friend inside Fox News’ election night war room leaked data to her team suggesting Pennsylvania wasn’t looking favorable in the 2024 race.
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CBS News

Trump, Khan Clash Over Sharia Claim

London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s office called President Donald Trump’s claims that the city wants to adopt Sharia law “bigoted,” emphasizing that there is no evidence he has advocated for such a change.
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PR Newswire

2026 Best Colleges Rankings Released

U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best Colleges rankings, evaluating nearly 1,700 schools on academic quality and highlighting top institutions across national, regional, and specialized categories.
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CBC

Tiny Quebec Town Wins Big Lotto

In the tiny Quebec town of St. Paul's River, 14 residents — about 10% of the population — became multimillionaires after sharing a $50 million Lotto Max jackpot, sparking excitement and community-wide benefits.
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