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November 25, 2025

Associated Press

Russia Strikes Amid Peace Talks

Russia launched deadly strikes on Kyiv and other regions, killing at least six people and damaging critical infrastructure even as U.S.-led negotiations to broker a potential peace plan continue amid renewed international pressure to halt the nearly four-year war.
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CNN

Comey, James Indictments Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed the indictments against James Comey and Letitia James after ruling that the Trump administration’s appointment of interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan was invalid, rendering all actions stemming from her tenure unlawful.
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NBC News

Pentagon Probes Sen. Kelly

The Defense Department has launched an investigation into Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly over a video in which he and other Democrats urged military personnel not to follow “illegal orders,” potentially exposing him to military discipline as a retired Navy officer.
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CNBC

Trump, Xi To Meet in April

President Donald Trump held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping in which the two leaders discussed trade, Taiwan, and ongoing Ukraine peace talks, signaling a continued effort to stabilize relations following their recent meeting in South Korea.
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Market Realist

Is an AI Bubble Looming?

Albert Edwards, the strategist who predicted the dot-com crash, warns that an AI-driven market bubble and current Federal Reserve policies could set the stage for a financial crisis even more severe than 2008, especially given how much the economy now depends on technology-driven growth.
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The Washington Post

The "S&P 493" Shows New Economy

While the S&P 500 appears strong thanks to massive gains from a handful of AI-driven tech giants, the “S&P 493” reveals a far weaker picture of the broader U.S. economy, where most companies are struggling with slowing growth, rising costs, and greater vulnerability to economic uncertainty.
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SCOTUSblog

SCOTUS Punts on Birthright for Now

The Supreme Court declined to take immediate action on challenges to President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, instead relisting the cases for further consideration that could lead to a decision on whether to hear them as early as December.
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ESPN

Shedeur Sanders Gets Starting Nod

In his first NFL start, Shedeur Sanders led the Browns to a 24-10 win over the Raiders with 209 passing yards and a touchdown, breaking the team’s streak of losses in first-start games, while coach Kevin Stefanski remained noncommittal on next week’s starting quarterback.
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People

How Princess Diana Was Betrayed

New revelations in Andy Webb’s 2025 book “Dianarama” expose how Martin Bashir’s deception and a BBC cover-up manipulated Princess Diana into her 1995 Panorama interview, leaving her vulnerable and altering the course of her life and legacy.
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Polymarket

Bettors Raise MTG's Nomination Odds

Polymarket bettors are increasingly backing Marjorie Taylor Greene for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, listing her just slightly behind Marco Rubio and Donald Trump, though J.D. Vance continues to lead with a 55% probability of securing the nomination.
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Newsweek

Campbell Soup Exec Mocks Poor People

Campbell Soup Company is facing a lawsuit after a former employee alleged he was fired for reporting a senior vice president’s secretly recorded tirade mocking the company’s products, customers, and Indian employees, raising questions about accountability.
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The Hollywood Reporter

Patterson Thinks Marilyn Monroe Murdered

James Patterson claims Marilyn Monroe was likely murdered, pointing to her risky connections and newly uncovered details, in his upcoming book “The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe”, which revisits the enduring mystery surrounding the actress’s death.
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The Travel

DOT Warns on "Disrespectful Clothing"

Ahead of one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel seasons, the U.S. Transportation Department launched a “civility” campaign urging passengers to follow respectful dress and behavior guidelines, sparking mixed reactions on social media.
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Reuters

DOGE Ends Quietly Before 2026

The Trump administration has disbanded DOGE eight months early, ending the high-profile initiative once led by Elon Musk amid ongoing questions over its impact, with former staff now moving into new roles across the federal government.
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NPR

Will AI Replace Truck Drivers?

Truck drivers face a turning point as emerging autonomous technology promises to make long-haul trucking safer, less grueling, and more efficient, while also raising concerns about job security and the evolving role of human drivers in the industry.
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Fox Business

Amazon To Invest $50B in AI for U.S.

Amazon Web Services announced a plan to invest up to $50 billion in AI infrastructure for U.S. government agencies, aiming to remove technological barriers, accelerate critical missions, and expand federal access to advanced AI capabilities.
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Fox News

Southern Schools See Enrollment Surge

Southern universities are seeing a surge of students from the Northeast, with SEC schools reporting a 91% increase in out-of-state enrollment over the past decade as young people are drawn to sunshine, football, and Greek life.
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The Hill

GOP Braces for 2026 Wipe Out

Republican lawmakers are increasingly worried that the 2026 midterms could cost them control of the House and further shrink their Senate majority amid sagging Trump approval ratings and rising Democratic momentum.
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The Wall Street Journal

Celebs Revive Smoking Trend

A growing number of celebrities are featuring cigarettes in their music, fashion, and public appearances, raising concerns that the yearslong decline in smoking rates could be reversing as pop culture glamorizes smoking once again.
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New York Post

Coach's Wife Seeks Answers

The wife of missing Virginia high school football coach Travis Turner urged the community to “keep praying” as authorities launch an intensive search for him following his mysterious disappearance in the middle of an undefeated season.
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