More than 20 of 32 NATO allies spending at least 2% of GDP on defense, Stoltenberg says

The United States and NATO are expected to announce Monday that the number of allied countries spending at least 2% of their country’s economic output on defense has doubled during President Joe Biden’s term.

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Mayor-elect pulled off bus and assassinated near resort city of Acapulco

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Labour Party Leader Starmer Vows Gov't Crackdown on 'Islamophobia'

Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer said that if elected, his government would take a hardline approach in policing "Islamophobia".

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Biden administration’s new protections for LGBTQ+ students blocked in 6 more states

The Biden administration cannot enforce new protections for LGBTQ+ students in Ohio, Virginia and four other states, a federal judge ruled Monday, becoming the latest court to rebuff efforts to expand the scope of a decades-old law that prohibits sex-based discrimination..

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Michigan and CUNY Mishandled Discrimination Complaints, Education Dept. Finds

The department concluded that both schools failed to appropriately respond to complaints that campus protests had veered into antisemitism and anti-Arab discrimination.

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‘Anti-woke’ water

“It’s just water,” the company’s website states, in big, bold letters

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5 U.S. House races to watch in Oklahoma primary elections

Voters in the Sooner State head to the polls on Tuesday to elect federal, state, and local officials. We look at five key congressional races.

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Donald Trump's hush money conviction could dampen support among key voters, poll shows

Some independent voters say they are less inclined to support Trump after he was found guilty in his New York hush money trial last month.

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Fox News Declares Caitlin Clark the ‘Jackie Robinson of the WNBA’

The right-wing pundits over at Fox simply can’t help but add more gasoline to the outrage fire over Clark and Angel Reese.

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Elizabeth Warren Urges Democrats Not To ‘Roll Over’ On Tax Fight In 2025

The Massachusetts senator said Democrats in the past have been too willing to accommodate GOP demands on taxes.

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From backyard lawns to airport fields, 11-year-old turns lawn mowing dreams into reality

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Democratic Powerbroker Hit With Bombshell Racketeering Indictment

George Norcross is among a group of Democratic figures accused of using their influence over government entities to unlawfully obtain property rights on the waterfront.

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Joe Biden is spending $50 million to remind you Donald Trump is a convicted felon

Joe Biden's campaign is leveraging Donald Trump's felony conviction with a $50 million ad blitz ahead of the first presidential debate.

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Trump and Biden agree to mic-muting as rules set for live debate: Live

The 90-minute debate set for Atlanta on June 27 between the two 2024 rivals

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FACT CHECK: Did John Kerry’s Daughter Say Billions Must Die For ‘New World Order’?

The claim originates from a site that is a regular source of misinformation and has been debunked by Check Your Fact several times in the past.

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I compared Martha Stewart's and Ina Garten's BLT sandwiches, and I preferred the recipe with store-bought mayo

Ina Garten's recipe for a BLT sandwich used store-bought mayonnaise, whereas Martha Stewart's recipe included homemade mayo.

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House Republicans say they 'desperately need a place to smoke cigars'

Rep. Tom Cole recently took over a key panel overseeing government funding. It's had some unintended consequences for his cigar-smoking colleagues.

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Psaki Agrees To Face Grilling From Republicans On Botched Afghanistan Withdrawal

Psaki agreed to sit in front of the House for a transcribed interview on the administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to a Monday press release.

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Man accused of acting as lookout during Whitey Bulger's prison killing avoids more jail time

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Maryland governor pardons 175K marijuana convictions in ‘far-reaching’ order

Maryland governor issued mass pardon to those with posession-related misdemanor charges

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What it's like to live with just $23 a month in SNAP benefits: 'It barely covers one meal.'

Mary Dacus and her husband Stephen receive $23 a month in SNAP benefits. They are one of 40 million Americans experiencing food insecurity.

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How a new campaign spending law could boost controversial North Carolina Trump ally Mark Robinson

The country's most competitive gubernatorial race is getting a mid-election shake up in the form of a new campaign finance law

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White House stymied bipartisan support for presidential ethics bill, says top House Dem

Rep. Katie Porter said her efforts to bring bipartisan support to a presidential ethics bill were foiled after lawmakers spoke to the White House while she was on a plane.

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New Poll Finds Voters Anxious About Electric Vehicles

A new poll finds 44% of US voters hold a negative view of electric vehicles. That helps explain why Trump keeps bashing them, Philip Elliott writes

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Ukraine's new drone boats are armed with heat-seeking missiles to scare off Russian aircraft, commander says

Ukraine modified its Magura V5 naval drones to carry R-73 short-range air-to-air missiles, giving the systems more firepower in the Black Sea.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Autodesk, Broadcom, AMC Networks, Virgin Galactic and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

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In Virginia, Bob Good’s Republican Primary Has Split the MAGA Movement

A contest between the chairman of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus and another right-wing politician who has the backing of former President Donald J. Trump has splintered the G.O.P.

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Biden Campaign Calls Trump ‘Convicted Criminal’ in $50 Million Ad Blitz

The Biden campaign's new $50 million ad buy in key states calls Donald Trump “a convicted criminal who’s only out for himself.”

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Maps show "hot hot heat" headed to the Northeast U.S. that could break dozens of records, put millions at risk

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German investigators make record $2.8 billion cocaine seizure and arrest seven suspects

Prosecutors confiscated more than 70 tons of cocaine thanks to a tip off from Colombian authorities.

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Army lieutenant colonel says Lewiston shooter had "low threat" profile upon leaving hospital

A lieutenant colonel with the Army Reserves says a reservist who committed the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history had a low threat profile when he left a psychiatric hospital prior to the killings.

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Chrissy Teigen Fears Trump Will 'Come After' Her If He Wins Election

Hollywood star Chrissy Teigen is afraid that former President Donald Trump will "come after" her if he re-takes the White House in November, making her the latest left-wing figure to publicly express a fear of potential Trump retribution.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Calls ‘Bullsh*t’ on Idea Comics Can’t Be Funny

“Maybe some people aren’t laughing at your jokes, but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be made,” the “Veep” and “Seinfeld” star said in a new interview.

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Democrats’ Trust In Justice System Increased After Trump Conviction, New Poll Reveals

Democrats reported an increased trust in the justice system following former President Donald Trump's conviction last month, according to a new Politico Magazine/Ipsos poll released Monday.

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Apple appears to be laying the groundwork for a new money-making iPhone feature

The new iOS 18 will make iPhone 14s and later models less reliant on wi-fi or cell connectivity — and that could become a source of profits for Apple.

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Sending our kids to summer camp was more expensive than a family trip to Europe. We enjoyed it so much we ended up moving to Portugal.

A family saved money by moving from Brooklyn to Portugal, choosing an international lifestyle over pricey summer camps and other high living costs.

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Exclusive -- Duke Buckner: Black Community Realizing They Were Better with Trump

The black community has  a clear comparison and can see that they were better under the leadership of Trump, Duke Buckner said.

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Black Farmers Turn to Trump for Economic Relief

Black farmers in Georgia are rejecting President Joe Biden's so-called Bidenomics and turning to former President Donald Trump for solutions.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson and Trump to meet at Mar-a-Lago Monday

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How the season 3 finale of 'Bridgerton' addresses one of the most scandalous storylines from 'Queen Charlotte'

"Bridgerton" star Adjoa Andoh spoke to Business Insider about a key scene between Lady Danbury and Violet during the season three finale.

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CNN Issues Controversial Presidential Debate Rules

CNN issued several controversial presidential debate rules over the weekend that will govern the encounter between Trump and Biden on June 27.

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Nvidia to get 20% weighting and billions in investor demand, while Apple demoted in major tech fund

The chip stock will jump to about 21% from 6% in a $70 billion tech ETF once a new rebalance takes effect.

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Photos show the younger royals stealing the show at Trooping the Colour over the years

Trooping the Colour often gives the public a chance to see young royals like Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis behaving candidly.

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Red flag answers to avoid in hiring interviews, according to Tripadvisor's former CEO

Tripadvisor cofounder Steve Kaufer talked about his interviewing methodology and what he looks for.

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‘Numbers Are The Numbers’: CNN Host Pushes Back When Commentator Rejects Polls Showing Trump’s Gains With Black Voters

Sidner pushed back when Bakari Sellers dismissed polls suggesting former President Donald Trump will win an historically large portion of the black vote.

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The IRS is cracking down on a tax loophole for the rich. The effort could raise $50 billion.

The Internal Revenue Service plans to end another major tax loophole that could raise more than $50 billion in revenue over the next decade.

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Report: North Korea Added 20 Nukes to Its Arsenal in 2023

North Korea is believed to possess 50 nuclear weapons – 20 more than in the past year, a report revealed on Monday.

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Florida Panthers, with help from NHL, push to grow hockey in Latino communities

The league has funded initiatives to connect with Hispanic fans and bring hockey to underserved communities.

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Biden's Title IX rule blocked by judge in 6 additional states

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students in six additional states.

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'No consensus': House backs off of push for large-scale AI regulations

The House of Representatives may not entertain the Senate's AI framework even if it came up for a vote in the upper chamber, Majority Leader Steve Scalise suggested.

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