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MLB

Springer's HR Sends Jays to WS

George Springer’s dramatic three-run homer in Game 7 lifted the Toronto Blue Jays to a 4–3 win over the Mariners and their first World Series appearance since 1993.

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Associated Press

Trump Legal Victory Re Oregon Guard

A federal appeals court ruled that Trump can assume command of Oregon’s National Guard but left in place a block preventing him from deploying the troops to Portland.

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Mashable

Explained: The AWS Outage

A massive outage at Amazon Web Services disrupted major platforms including United Airlines, Snapchat, Venmo, and Disney+, as Amazon cited internal network and DNS issues but confirmed all services were restored by Monday evening.

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The New York Times

Data: Moderates Thrive in Elections

The New York Times Editorial Board argues that candidates who embrace pragmatic, populist centrism consistently outperform ideological extremes, and that Democrats in particular must reclaim the political center to restore voter trust.

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The Hill

Democrats Fear Backlash After Protests

Democratic senators are torn over ending the government shutdown, with centrists fearing backlash from liberal activists after mass “No Kings” protests demanding they hold firm against Republican funding bills.

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Financial Times

Trump Pressured Zelenskyy at WH

In a volatile White House meeting, Trump urged Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accept Vladimir Putin’s terms for ending the war, warning that Russia would “destroy” Ukraine if it refused, echoing many of Putin’s talking points.

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CNN

Hunting Stand Found Near Air Force One

The Secret Service discovered a “suspicious” hunting stand within view of Air Force One’s landing zone in Florida ahead of Trump’s arrival, prompting an FBI investigation though officials said there was no indication it was intended to target the president.

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The Washington Post

White House East Wing Changes

Demolition crews began tearing down part of the White House’s East Wing to build President Trump’s $250 million ballroom, contradicting his earlier claim that the massive addition would not “interfere” with the existing structure.

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People

Louvre Jewels Heist: Time Ticking

Experts warn that the millions of dollars in historic jewels stolen from the Louvre during a seven-minute heist may be “long gone” if not recovered within 24 to 48 hours, as police continue searching for the thieves behind the daring Paris robbery.

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Science Daily

80-Year-Olds Keep Sharp Memories

A 25-year Northwestern study found that “SuperAgers” in their 80s maintain the memory and brain health of people decades younger by either resisting Alzheimer’s-related proteins, with strong social connections also linked to their cognitive resilience.

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Axios

Behind the Curtain: It Won't Stop

Axios reporters warn that Trump’s sweeping use of federal power to punish critics, reward allies, and police speech marks a dramatic expansion of executive authority that could permanently reshape the presidency for future leaders.

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CNBC

U.S., Australia Sign Minerals Pact

The U.S. and Australia signed a critical minerals agreement establishing a framework for up to $8.5 billion in joint rare earths and critical mineral projects to build a supply chain independent of China amid rising trade tensions.

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The Hill

Newsom Criticizes Military Display

California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned a Marine Corps live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton as “reckless” after shrapnel from an artillery shell damaged a CHP vehicle on Interstate 5, prompting a suspension of firing and an investigation.

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USA Today

Key Claims From Giuffre Book

Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir “Nobody’s Girl” details multiple allegations of sexual abuse by Prince Andrew, including coerced encounters orchestrated by Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and sheds light on the prince’s attempts to evade accountability.

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The Atlantic

It Makes Cents: Ozempic for All

Ensuring Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for all eligible adults could save lives, reduce obesity-related health costs, and is far less expensive than commonly assumed.

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The Telegraph

Bionic Chip Restores Vision

A revolutionary bionic chip implanted under the retina has restored meaningful central vision to blind patients with age-related macular degeneration, marking a new era for artificial vision.

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New York Post

Chapman Denied Parole Again

Mark David Chapman, who shot John Lennon in 1980 to “be a somebody,” apologized for the devastation caused but parole officials found his remorse insufficient and denied him release for the 14th time.

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USA Herald

Sharks Apologize for Pro-ICE Post

The San Jose Sharks apologized after a pro-ICE message appeared on the scoreboard during Hispanic Heritage Night, sparking outrage and tensions between the team and California’s immigrant communities.

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Politico

Controversy Over Ex-Clerk Texts

Paul Ingrassia’s private text messages—saying the MLK Jr. holiday “should be ended and tossed into the seventh circle of hell” and admitting he has a “Nazi streak”—have ignited controversy ahead of his confirmation hearing to lead the Office of Special Counsel.

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Mental Floss

The 5 Least-Visited Parks

The least-visited national park units in the U.S., including the Carter G. Woodson National Historic Site in D.C. with just 30 visitors in 2024, offer remote, historically significant, and often hard-to-access destinations for travelers seeking a quieter experience.

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