Sen. Joe Manchin is no longer a Democrat. That may not change very much in Congress

Manchin's defection from the Democratic party isn't expected to make a big difference in the U.S. Senate.

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Sally Buzbee’s Rocky Tenure at the Helm of the Washington Post

Buzbee announced Sunday night that she’d be stepping down as executive editor.

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Russian disinformation network targets politicians ahead of EU elections

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Trump appeal of ruling keeping Fani Willis on Georgia election subversion case set for October

The Georgia Court of Appeals has set a tentative date of October 4 to hear oral arguments in the effort to have Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis removed from prosecuting the election interference case against former President Donald Trump and others.

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Fauci Calls GOP Accusation He Covered Up COVID's Origins 'Preposterous'

"It is inconceivable that anyone who reads this email could conclude that I was trying to cover up the possibility of a laboratory leak," Dr. Anthony Fauci testified before Congress.

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I 'escaped' Texas for Tennessee. I loved the food and tech scene, but got tired of the heat and rising property taxes.

Jim Ward, who moved to Tennessee in 2021 after 20 years in Texas, said his life has greatly improved, from lower property taxes to more time outdoors.

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With AI writing so much code, should you still study computer science? This new data point provides an answer.

Despite concerns about AI replacing jobs, UC Berkeley computer science applications soar 48%, highlighting sustained interest in software careers.

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GOP lawmakers turn up pressure on Biden over Iran nuclear program: 'Enough is enough'

Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Mike Lawler will introduce a resolution Monday afternoon urging the Biden administration to censure Iran at the IAEA meeting.

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Sean Kingston booked into Florida jail, where he and mother are charged with $1M in fraud

The rapper and singer and his mother have been charged with conducting an organized scheme to defraud, grand theft, identity theft and related crimes.

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The Fauci Personality Cult

Democrats would be wise to recognize human frailty in themselves the next time they’re tempted to cast scorn on the GOP from great moral heights.

35 minutes ago

Jeffrey Epstein victim sues psychiatrist Henry Jarecki for alleged rape and sex trafficking

The federal civil suit by the unidentified woman in Manhattan federal court says Jarecki, 91, was “close friends” with the late money manager Epstein, who killed himself in a New York jail in 2019.

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FACT CHECK: No, Warner Bros. Did Not Cancel $10 Million Robert De Niro Project

There is no evidence for the claim.

36 minutes ago

Cannons and machine guns are being tested as drone-killers in 2 wars

Israel and Ukraine are at the forefront of efforts to find cost-effective weapons to down low-flying drones.

37 minutes ago

Mexico's first female president is also its first Jewish president

Though Claudia Sheinbaum is not religious and describes her Jewish heritage in cultural terms, her election is a "benchmark" for Jews in Latin America, a scholar notes.

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Roger Fortson's mother calls for fired sheriff's deputy who killed him to be charged

Chantemekki Fortson said she believes the sheriff’s department was pressured into acting by some members of the Air Force who have been critical of Roger Fortson’s death.

38 minutes ago

Biden immigration order will allow president to halt new asylum claims

White House will be able to halt new asylum petitions if illegal crossings pass 2,500 per day

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I made $100,000 selling my backyard. Now a developer will use it to build more homes California so desperately needs.

Jeremy Cullifer felt like he never used his backyard. So he split his lot and sold it to a developer for cash, happy to help get more housing built.

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Hillary Clinton Meets Chinese ‘Friendship’ Group Flagged by U.S. Intelligence

Officials warn that the CCP-run organization co-opts U.S. officials.

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Does Google train its AI on YouTube videos? Here's what YouTube's CEO and the platform's terms of service say.

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan says some creators' contracts with the platform mean their content could be used to train Google's AI, but questions remain.

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Biden to sign executive order authorizing US to turn away migrants at Mexico border

President Joe Biden will sign an executive order allowing the U.S. to turn away migrants who enter the country via Mexico without legal permission.

44 minutes ago

OnPolitics: Why Hunter Biden's gun case hinges on one day he wasn't using drugs

Hunter Biden went on trial at a federal courthouse in Wilmington, Delaware, Monday over charges he lied on a federal gun form.

47 minutes ago

New York City is building more public toilets and launching an online locator so you can find them

New York City is not only getting more public toilets, but making them easier to locate using your smartphone.

48 minutes ago

Epstein Accuser Sues Famed Psychiatrist for ‘Depraved’ Sexual Abuse

Doe claims the doc told her: “If you are difficult with me, and refuse to be with one ugly old man, I will ship you back to Epstein so he can send you to more ugly old men.”

48 minutes ago

Image of fiery explosion near Rafah tent camp is AI generated

The image was generated by artificial intelligence, according to an expert and an AI-detection tool.

50 minutes ago

Sally Buzbee, executive editor of The Washington Post, steps down in 'abrupt shake-up'

Sally Buzbee, the executive editor of The Washington Post, will step down after being with the Washington, D.C.-based newspaper since 2021.

54 minutes ago

Anthony Fauci faces questions during contentious COVID-19 hearing in the House

Dr. Anthony Fauci testified for hours on Monday about the COVID-19 pandemic response. He faced accusations from the Republican-led House committee.

55 minutes ago

Louisiana lawmakers approve surgical castration option for those guilty of sex crimes against kids

Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that would allow judges the option to order someone to undergo surgical castration when the person is convicted of a sex crime against a child younger than 13.

55 minutes ago

Adam Schiff, Client of Judge Merchan's Daughter, Fundraises with Battleground Senate Democrats

Adam Schiff (D-CA), a top client of Loren Merchan, Trump trial Judge Juan Merchan’s daughter, opened a joint fundraising committee with Democrats.

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‘Lock her up’: All the times Trump has said Hillary Clinton should be in jail

During an interview on “Fox and Friends” on Sunday, 2 June, former president Donald Trump falsely claimed he never said Hillary Clinton should be in jail. “Lock her up” was famously one of Trump’s rallying cries during his presidential campaign against Clinton. Last Thursday, Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of felony business fraud by a jury in Manhattan. Trump has called on the Supreme Court to annul his guilty verdict in the hush money case. He still remains the GOP frontrunner in the 2024 presidential election.

59 minutes ago

Corporate breeder that mistreated thousands of beagles pleads guilty, will pay $22 million in fines

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Republicans Want To Make Sure Presidents Can’t Boost Food Stamps Like Joe Biden Did

The Biden administration enacted a major increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, though it's received little attention.

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Moscow: U.S. Faces ‘Fatal Consequences’ for Letting Ukraine Use U.S. Weapons to Target Russia

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says the U.S. could face “fatal consequences” for letting Ukraine attack Russian targets.

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Hunter Biden’s Gun Case Goes to Trial

The president’s son is on trial in Wilmington, Del., on three charges that he lied about his drug use on a federal firearms application in 2018. The unusual prosecution carries stiff penalties: up to 25 years in prison and a $750,000 fine.

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'You're not Dr., you're Mr.': Marjorie Taylor Green admonishes Dr. Fauci in House hearing

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Hamas Releases Ominous Propaganda Video of Young Israeli Female Hostage

The Iran-backed Palestinian Hamas terror organization released a video on Friday providing another indication that hostage Noa Argamani is still alive.

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NATO is finally giving Ukraine a shot at repelling Russia's destructive glide-bomb attacks on a major city

Analysts say allowing Ukraine to hit military targets in Russia will help it curb glide-bomb attacks and missile strikes around Kharkiv.

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Here's how much your summer cooing costs could increase as mercury rises

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Athletic Brewing CEO explains why he feels the term 'sober' is outdated

Bill Shufelt, CEO of a non-alcoholic beer company Athletic Brewing, prefers the term "flex sober."

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‘Lock her up’: All the times Trump has said Hilary Clinton should be in jail

During an interview on “Fox and Friends” on Sunday, 2 June, former president Donald Trump falsely claimed he never said Hilary Clinton should be in jail. “Lock her up” was famously one of Trump’s rallying cries during his presidential campaign against Clinton. Last Thursday, Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of felony business fraud by a jury in Manhattan. Trump has called on the Supreme Court to annul his guilty verdict in the hush money case. He still remains the GOP frontrunner in the 2024 presidential election.

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Hunter Biden goes on trial for federal gun charges. Here’s what to know

The 54-year-old son of the president is facing charges that he lied on form to purchase firearm

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ROOKE: Anti-Groomer Moms, The Biden Admin Is Coming For You

The Biden Administration going all in on the left's celebration of sexual preferences should terrify parents.

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The ‘Survivor’ Season 46 Finale Drama, Explained

The CBS game show is making nice people look evil now. Bring back the actual villains!

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What Israel’s Leaders Can’t—or Won’t—Say About Biden’s Ceasefire Announcement

Netanyahu’s chief rival, Benny Gantz, has issued an ultimatum for the Prime Minister to come up with an exit strategy for the war. What options are available to him?

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Why the 'bad news is good news' trend didn't work with Monday's economic data

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

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Israel confirms deaths of 4 more hostages, including 3 older men seen in Hamas video

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Hawaii’s election season is here. What to expect from House, mayoral races

The Aloha State's 2024 primary election rundown reveals few major battles but potential political shifts.

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Takeaways from Fauci’s testimony at contentious House hearing on Covid-19 pandemic

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testified on Monday at a House subcommittee hearing about the US response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the origins of the virus.

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The average 401(k) savings rate recently hit a record — how to know if you're on track

The average 401(k) savings rate recently hit a record high. Here's how it compares to the recommended retirement savings rate.

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After paying $25,000 of credit-card debt, I'm ready to make the most of my clean slate

I didn't spend money irresponsibly, but I still found myself deep in debt and paying off interest every month — then I got a big windfall.

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I'm a British mom living in the US. In the UK kids get a shorter summer break and have mandatory uniforms.

I'm a British mom in the US. I'm jealous of how my friends' kids in the UK are taught — from shorter summer breaks to mandatory uniforms.

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