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Associated Press

A Divided Israel Marks Two Years Since 10/7

As Israel mourns two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, deep divisions persist over the government’s handling of the war and the plight of remaining hostages, while Gaza endures devastation and renewed displacement.

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USA Today

Swift Explains "Wood" on Fallon

Taylor Swift lit up “The Tonight Show” with candid answers about her engagement to Travis Kelce, the inspiration behind her song “Wood,” and a rapid-fire round of personal revelations during a lively interview with Jimmy Fallon.

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MLB

Dodgers Hold-On To Win Nail-Biter

The Los Angeles Dodgers escaped a furious ninth-inning rally by the Philadelphia Phillies thanks to Mookie Betts’ clutch defensive call and flawless execution of a rare wheel play, securing a 4-3 win and a 2-0 NLDS lead.

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Politico

Poll Shows Hesitancy for Female Prez

A new American University poll finds that while most voters support electing more women to office, four in ten Americans know someone who wouldn’t vote for a female president, revealing persistent gender bias in U.S. politics.

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WGN TV

Trump's "War" on Chicago Sparks Lawsuit

Illinois and Chicago officials have filed a lawsuit to block President Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the state, calling it an unlawful federal overreach as the administration defends the move as necessary for immigration enforcement.

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Axios

AI Could Erase 100M U.S. Jobs

A new Senate Democratic report led by Sen. Bernie Sanders warns that artificial intelligence could automate nearly 100 million U.S. jobs within a decade, reshaping the economy and deepening inequality without stronger worker protections.

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The Wall Street Journal

Old Tech's New Love Affair

Frustrated by constant connectivity, many Gen Z teens and young adults are embracing retro tech like flip phones, CDs, and digital cameras to reclaim a sense of control and simplicity.

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NPR

Supreme Court To Tackle Exec Power

The Supreme Court’s new term is set to center on presidential authority, with a slate of cases that could redefine the limits of executive power and further expand the reach of the presidency.

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ABC News

Durham Undercuts Case Against Comey

Former special counsel John Durham told federal prosecutors he found no evidence to support charges against James Comey, potentially strengthening Comey’s defense in a politically charged case.

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The Washington Post

Trump-Picked Judge Rules Against Him

A Trump-nominated federal judge blocked his deployment of Oregon’s National Guard, ruling it likely violated the state’s 10th Amendment rights and underscoring limits on presidential power.

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The New York Times

How Bari Weiss Got the Gig

Bari Weiss, who built a media empire challenging “wokeness” with The Free Press, has been named editor-in-chief of CBS News after Paramount acquired her startup for $150 million.

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Mediaite

Read: Bari Weiss's CBS Memo

Bari Weiss sent her first memo as CBS News editor-in-chief, pledging to uphold core journalistic values, embrace diverse perspectives, and rebuild trust in the network.

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Yahoo News

Vatican Official Criticizes Gaza Conflict

The Vatican’s top diplomat, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza as an “ongoing massacre,” urging an end to the war and questioning the legitimacy of nations supplying weapons used against civilians.

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The Guardian

Obedient, Yielding and Happy To Follow

AI “girlfriend” platforms are booming, offering customizable, hyper-submissive companions that critics warn reinforce harmful stereotypes and normalize abusive behavior under the guise of fantasy.

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SCOTUSblog

SCOTUS Rejects Maxwell Appeal

The Supreme Court declined to hear Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal challenging the scope of a 2007 non-prosecution agreement linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

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New York Post

Video of Sanchez Stumbling Post Fight

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was stabbed multiple times in Indianapolis after allegedly attacking a 69-year-old grease truck driver.

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The Hill

Explained: Jay Jones' Text Controversy

Virginia Democratic attorney general candidate Jay Jones is facing backlash after screenshots of 2022 texts surfaced in which he fantasized about murdering political opponents — including violent remarks about their children — prompting an apology but not his withdrawal from the race.

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Time

SC Judge's House Burns Down

The home of South Carolina Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein, who had faced recent death threats over a high-profile ruling, burned down in an incident under investigation, drawing attention to rising threats against judges amid politically charged rhetoric from the Trump administration.

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Fox News

Report: GOP Senators' Calls Monitored

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith and his “Arctic Frost” team allegedly tracked the private phone calls of nearly a dozen GOP senators during the Jan. 6 investigation.

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Deadline

Drowning in Mediocrity

Ridley Scott criticized modern Hollywood as “drowning in mediocrity,” admitting he’s had to re-watch his own films to find quality amid the glut of uninspired movies.

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