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CBS News

U.S. and China Ease Tariffs for 90 Days

The U.S. and China, in a significant trade negotiation breakthrough, agreed to a 90-day tariff suspension, easing economic tensions and buoying global markets as both nations seek balanced trade relations.

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The Times of Israel

Hamas To Free American Hostage

Hamas plans to release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, held for over 580 days, as a goodwill gesture to President Trump, aiming to prompt Israel to negotiate a deal for remaining hostages and end the conflict.

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The Washington Post

Trump Endorses Putin’s Plan on Talks

President Trump diverges from European leaders by endorsing Putin's proposal for direct talks with Zelensky, potentially undermining a unified stance on the necessity of a ceasefire before negotiations.

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Yahoo! Finance

Will You Pay More for American Made?

When entrepreneur Ramon van Meer offered customers a choice between a $129 Chinese-made shower head and a $239 American-made version, not a single buyer chose the Made-in-USA option.

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ABC News

Trump To Accept "Palace in the Sky"

The Trump administration is preparing to accept a $400 million luxurious Boeing 747-8 jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One—an unprecedented foreign gift that raises serious legal and ethical questions.

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Fox News

Trump Targets Drug Price Cuts

Trump is planning an executive order to align U.S. drug prices with those in other nations, potentially reducing costs by up to 80% and challenging pharmaceutical interests opposed to government price-setting.

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Politico

GOP Courts Fetterman Amid Debate

Sen. Ruben Gallego warned that Republicans are trying to court Sen. John Fetterman and urged Democrats to make space for him in their ranks despite political differences and recent controversies, highlighting the uncertainty of Fetterman’s political future.

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USA Today

Boomers Are Buying All the Houses

Baby Boomers accounted for 42% of home purchases in the past year—vastly outpacing millennials at 29%—as nearly half of older buyers paid in cash, while 95% of younger buyers relied on mortgages amid record-high home prices and rising student debt burdens.

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New York Post

Pope's Brother Shared Vulgar Posts

Louis Prevost, brother of newly elected Pope Leo XIV, shared controversial pro-Trump posts on Facebook, one calling Rep. Nancy Pelosi a “drunk c—”, raising questions about the pope's background amid his historic election to the papacy.

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Vatican News

Pope Leo Is Worried About AI

In his first address as pope, Leo XIV urged the Catholic Church to confront the challenges of a new industrial revolution and artificial intelligence, invoking the legacy of Pope Leo XIII and reaffirming the Church’s mission to uphold human dignity.

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The Wall Street Journal

Tariffs Hit Small Businesses Hard

Small businesses like Sky View Tents in Colorado face rising costs and operational challenges due to U.S. tariffs on imports, leading to economic uncertainty and affecting future business confidence and expansion plans.

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The Street

Scott Galloway Makes Major Prediction

Scott Galloway forecasts AI reshaping industries, emerging markets outpacing the U.S., and significant consolidation in tech and streaming sectors, highlighting transformative global economic shifts over the next decade.

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The Hill

Birthright Citizenship Debate Erupts

The Supreme Court is set to address President Trump's controversial effort to limit birthright citizenship, a move that could significantly impact U.S. immigration policy and constitutional interpretation.

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BBC

Last Alcatraz Inmate Speaks

Charlie Hopkins, one of Alcatraz's last living inmates, reflects on his time in the infamous prison as President Trump proposes reopening it for violent offenders, sparking debate over feasibility and costs.

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The Daily Beast

MAGA Pizzas Intimidate Judges

The nation’s justices are facing a bizarre new scourge of food delivery pranks they say are designed to intimidate them into not challenging the policies of President Donald Trump in court, raising concerns about the judges’ and their families’ safety.

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NBC News

Trump-Netanyahu Tensions Rise

Tensions are growing between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu as they clash over how to handle Iran’s nuclear program and the war in Gaza, with Israel wary of any U.S. deal that might allow Tehran to retain uranium enrichment capabilities.

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The Root

Ding Dong Ditch Turns Deadly

Michael Bosworth, Jr., a Virginia teen, was shot and killed while playing a "ding dong ditch" prank hours before his senior prom, sparking outrage and questions about the homeowner’s self-defense claim.

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The New York Times

How Much People Pay for Newsletters

As more readers open their wallets to support independent writers, some are shocked to discover they're spending hundreds — even thousands — of dollars a year on paid newsletters they’ve lost track of.

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The Street

Who Will Have the Longest Sphere Run?

The Sphere Las Vegas has hosted some of the longest residency shows, with U2’s 40-performance run, The Eagles’ 44-show residency, and Dead & Company’s record-breaking 48 shows, setting a new standard for extended performances in the venue.

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Vulture

"The Studio" Nails Hollywood Casting

“The Studio” explores the complex and often absurd challenges of racial sensitivity in Hollywood casting decisions, particularly when the question arises about whether casting Ice Cube as the voice of the Kool-Aid Man perpetuates offensive stereotypes.

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