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MLB

Ohtani: 10K's, 0 Runs, 3 Moonshots

Shohei Ohtani's remarkable performance, with three home runs and 10 strikeouts, led the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, clinching their second consecutive National League pennant.

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The Hill

Tensions Rise Ahead of “No King” Protests

As the second 'No Kings Day' of 2025 nears, millions are expected to protest across the U.S., highlighting tensions between Trump administration critics and allies.

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Newsday

Trump Commutes Santos’ Sentence

President Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who was serving over seven years in prison for fraud and identity theft.

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Raw Story

Mace Battles Radio Host Over Trans

Rep. Nancy Mace ended an interview with Michael Smerconish after clashing over transgender rights, dismissing transgender identities and accusing him of contributing to a hostile environment.

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BBC

Prince Andrew Drops Duke Title

Following pressure over his ties with Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew has decided to relinquish his Duke of York title and step back further from public duties, though he maintains his innocence.

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NBC News

Trump Asks SCOTUS for Guard Help

President Trump asks the Supreme Court to permit National Guard deployment in Illinois, citing threats to federal agents during immigration enforcement, a move opposed by local leaders including Gov. JB Pritzker.

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CNBC

Benioff Apologizes for Guard Support

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff apologized for backing Trump’s potential federal troop deployment to San Francisco, after facing criticism from local leaders and losing board member Ron Conway over value differences.

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The Guardian

US Seizes Attack Survivors

The US military has seized survivors from a recent strike on a suspected narco-submarine in the Caribbean, marking the first such incident with survivors since President Trump's operations began last month.

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Axios

Trump’s Global Focus Raises Eyebrows

Despite domestic challenges, President Trump is prioritizing international diplomacy, drawing mixed reactions from his supporters while risking a dilution of his 'America First' brand.

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The New York Times

Police Warn of AI Prank Risks

Police in four states warn of a dangerous prank using A.I.-generated images to falsely depict homeless men invading homes, causing panic and wasting resources.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Gov. Pritzker’s $1.4M Blackjack Win

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker won $1.4 million playing blackjack in Las Vegas, attributing his success to luck, and plans to donate his winnings to charity.

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Politico

Pritzker Rejects Guard Plan

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker opposes former President Trump's proposal to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, advocating for local solutions to address crime instead.

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Foreign Policy

Tomahawks Are the New Flash Point

President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky discuss a missile sale to bolster Ukraine as Russia's Putin and Hungary's Orbán voice strong concerns.

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The Wrap

OpenAI Pauses MLK Videos

OpenAI, at the request of Martin Luther King Jr.'s estate, has paused the depiction of the civil rights leader in its Sora 2 app due to disrespectful videos circulating.

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Fox News

Mamdani Leads NYC Mayoral Race

Mamdani holds a commanding 21-point lead in the NYC mayoral race, ahead of a crucial debate that could sway voter opinions.

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Politico

Cuomo Blames Sliwa for Troubles

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo attributes his recent political struggles to the influence of Curtis Sliwa, amid their ongoing public interactions.

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CBS News

DNC To Decide 2028 Primary Order

The Democratic National Committee's rules and bylaws panel will soon determine which states will vote first in the 2028 presidential primaries, a decision carrying significant political influence and economic impact.

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Al Jazeera

Trump Hopes Saudis Join Accords

President Donald Trump anticipates an expansion of the Abraham Accords and hopes Saudi Arabia will join, despite regional tensions and a fragile Gaza ceasefire.

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CBC

Grijalva Awaits Swearing-In

Adelita Grijalva, elected in Arizona's special election, awaits swearing-in amid claims that House Speaker Mike Johnson is delaying due to potential votes on Epstein files.

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The Atlantic

The Great Friendship Flattening

Julie Beck's article in *The Atlantic* examines how smartphones and social media are blurring personal relationships, turning interactions into a stream of digital content and making genuine connections harder to maintain.

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