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The Times of Israel

Supreme Leader: "The Battle Begins"

Iran launched two overnight missile barrages at Israel as Supreme Leader Khamenei declared “the battle begins,” prompting massive Israeli airstrikes on military and nuclear infrastructure in Tehran.

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NBC News

Bibi: Supreme Leader Not Off Table

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted at the possibility of targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and pursuing regime change, calling it a potential path to ending the escalating conflict.

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CBS News

Fordo Hasn't Been Hit....Yet

President Trump dismisses U.S. intelligence, siding with Israel's claim that Iran is nearing nuclear capability and emphasizing the need for a 'real end' to Iran's nuclear ambitions.

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USA Today

MAGA Rift Over Trump and Iran

Top MAGA supporters, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson, are urging President Donald Trump to avoid military involvement in Iran, highlighting a division within the movement.

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New York Post

NYC Comptroller Arrest Sparks Outcry

NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by ICE agents at a federal courthouse while protesting an immigrant’s detention, an incident that he and supporters say underscores his commitment to defending due process and immigrant rights.

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NHL

Panthers Aim for Dynasty

With back-to-back Stanley Cup championships, a resilient and balanced roster, key stars signed long-term, and a culture rooted in selflessness and grit, the Florida Panthers are not only celebrating the present, they're poised to become the NHL’s next great dynasty.

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The New York Times

Who Can Afford To Go Watch Sports?

Sports journalist Joon Lee argues that the rising costs and fragmented streaming of live sports have turned once-accessible games into expensive, fractured experiences that threaten the sense of community and shared identity fans have long cherished.

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CNN

Senator Mike Lee Deletes Posts

Sen. Mike Lee deleted a series of inflammatory social media posts speculating about the political motives behind the Minnesota shootings, drawing sharp criticism from Democratic colleagues who say such rhetoric fuels dangerous political violence.

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Mental Floss

15 Summer Activities To Revive

This nostalgic guide encourages us to put down our devices and embrace the simple pleasures of summer by reviving 15 forgotten activities—such as skipping rocks, hosting garden parties, and taking road trips—that reconnect us with nature and community.

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The Hill

Governator: Be Good House Guests

Arnold Schwarzenegger, reflecting on his own immigrant experience, said that those coming to the U.S. should “behave like a guest” by following the law, respecting the country, and giving back to their communities in gratitude for the opportunities America provides.

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CNN

Lawmakers Demand More Security

United States lawmakers are urgently demanding stronger protections and increased security funding after deadly politically motivated shootings in Minnesota exposed significant gaps in safeguarding members of Congress and their families.

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Fox News

Maher Blasts Penn for Castro Dinner

On his podcast “Club Random”, Bill Maher accused Sean Penn of hypocrisy for criticizing Maher’s recent dinner with President Donald Trump while Penn himself had previously met with controversial authoritarian leaders, Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez.

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Associated Press

Trump Won't Call Walz

President Trump declined to call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the targeted shootings of two lawmakers in his state, dismissing Walz as “slick” and “whacked out” and saying a call would be a “waste of time,” despite the death and serious injury of the legislators.

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Study Finds

Trust Boosts Happiness at Any Age

A global study by researchers at Utrecht University reveals that trusting others, especially in close personal relationships, not only boosts happiness across all ages but also creates a positive cycle where happiness and trust continuously reinforce each other.

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ABC News

Kraft Heinz To Cut Artificial Dyes

Kraft Heinz and General Mills announced plans to phase out artificial food dyes from their products within the next two years, responding to growing health concerns and a government push to eliminate synthetic color additives from the food supply.

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BBC

The Teen Who Filmed Air India Crash

Seventeen-year-old Aryan Asari, an avid plane spotter, captured the devastating moment an Air India Dreamliner crashed in Ahmedabad, a video that became crucial to investigations but left him deeply traumatized by the tragedy he witnessed firsthand.

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NJ.com

Ex-Sen. Menendez Begins Prison Term

Former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, infamously nicknamed “Gold Bar Bob” after FBI agents discovered gold bars hidden in his home, is set to begin serving an 11-year federal prison sentence for bribery and corruption involving business owners and foreign agents.

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The Atlantic

The Dumbest Phone Is Parenting Genius

In a pushback against smartphone anxieties, a group of parents in Portland, ME, have revived the use of landlines for their kids, fostering focused, empathetic communication and giving children a safe, screen-free way to connect with friends and family.

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Nielsen

Streaming Hits New TV Milestone

In a historic shift that reflects rapidly evolving viewer habits, streaming platforms like YouTube and Netflix accounted for a record 44.8% of total U.S. TV usage in May 2025, surpassing the combined share of broadcast and cable television for the first time.

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Gizmodo

Trump Phone: A Privacy Nightmare

The Trump T1 isn’t just a tacky, dysfunctional smartphone, it’s a device that risks turning your most sensitive personal data, from banking to political activity, into a tool for exploitation by a family who often prioritizes power and profit over privacy.

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