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May 16, 2025

SCOTUSblog

No Clear Outcome on Birthright Citizenship

The Supreme Court appeared sharply divided Thursday over whether judges can block enforcement of President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, with no clear consensus emerging on the broader power of nationwide injunctions.
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CBS News

Gene Editing Breakthrough at CHOP

In a historic medical breakthrough, doctors at CHOP and Penn Medicine successfully used a customized CRISPR gene editing therapy to treat a nine-month-old with a rare genetic disorder, marking the first time the technology has been tailored to a single patient.
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CNBC

S&P 500 Up for Fourth Day

The S&P 500 rose for a fourth consecutive day, supported by a softer inflation report and a decline in Treasury yields, while the Dow Jones gained and Nasdaq Composite slightly dipped, as cautious optimism grows despite lingering economic uncertainties.
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Fox News

Comey Post Sparks Investigation

Former FBI Director James Comey is under Secret Service investigation after posting an Instagram photo with seashells arranged to read “86 47,” a message the White House interpreted and condemned as a veiled threat against President Trump.
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Al Jazeera

Trump Praises Abu Dhabi Mosque

President Trump praised the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi for its beauty as he visited the site with Khaldoon Khalifa. The United Arab Emirates is Trump’s final stop on his tour of the Middle East.
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BBC

Rubio: Talks Need Trump and Putin

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says meaningful progress in Ukraine peace talks is unlikely without a direct meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, as low-level delegations prepare to meet in Istanbul.
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People

Gronk's Advice for Belichick

Rob Gronkowski says the best way for Bill Belichick to silence critics about his relationship with Jordon Hudson is to focus on winning games as he leads UNC's football team, calling the media frenzy a growing "distraction."
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WFAA

4 of 8 Fastest-Growing Cities in TX

Fueled by explosive population growth, four of the eight fastest-growing cities in the U.S.—including Princeton at number one—are in North Texas, highlighting both the region’s rapid expansion and the infrastructure challenges that come with it.
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Pew Research Center

Neighbors Still Helping Neighbors

A Pew Research Center survey reveals that Americans' trust in their neighbors has declined, highlighting demographic and political differences in community engagement and reflecting broader trends in interpersonal trust nationwide.
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Manchester Evening News

Springsteen's Manchester Fury

Bruce Springsteen delivered a fiery performance at a Manchester Co-op Live show, channeling his anger and hope for America through powerful music and outspoken critique of the current U.S. administration.
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The Washington Post

Price Tag for Parade: $45 Million

The upcoming military parade in DC, planned for June 14 to mark the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and President Trump’s birthday, is expected to cost up to $45 million, involve thousands of soldiers housed in federal buildings, sparking logistical challenges and public controversy
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The Wall Street Journal

"I Don't Want To Kill 400 People"

Veteran air-traffic controller Jonathan Stewart reveals how a recent close call near Newark exposed the immense stress and staffing challenges facing FAA controllers, prompting him to take trauma leave and call for urgent improvements to prevent potentially deadly accidents.
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The Denver Post

Denver ATC Outage Confirmed

Federal officials confirmed the Denver Air Traffic Center experienced a communication outage on Monday, temporarily disrupting pilot-controller contact. The FAA is investigating the incident amid concerns over staffing and aging equipment.
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The Independent

Kohberger's Defense Plans Surprise

Bryan Kohberger’s defense plans to introduce evidence suggesting an alternative perpetrator in his upcoming trial for the 2022 University of Idaho quadruple murder, but the judge has demanded concrete proof before allowing it.
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Mediaite

Cable News Coverage Reveals Bias

Cable news networks’ coverage of a new book on Biden’s cognitive decline reveals their distinct political biases, with MSNBC largely ignoring it, Fox News mocking the authors despite embracing its themes, and CNN heavily promoting the revelations.
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ABC News

GOP Big Bill in Jeopardy

Republican hard-liners, led by Rep. Ralph Norman, threaten to derail Speaker Mike Johnson’s effort to advance President Trump’s massive legislative budget package as divisions grow over its impact on the national debt and key policy provisions.
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NBC News

Influencer Shot in TikTok Stream

Mexican beauty influencer Valeria Marquez was tragically shot and killed on camera during a TikTok live stream inside a beauty salon by a male intruder, with authorities investigating the killing as a potential femicide.
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