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Trump approval takes another hit: Poll
President Trump’s approval rating dipped again this week, following a downward trend in support for the president amid the ongoing Iran war and mounting affordability concerns ahead of November’s midterms. The latest survey from The Economist/YouGov survey, published on Monday, found 33 percent of respondents said they approved of how Trump has handled his job…
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Blakeman cuts into Hochul’s New York governor’s race lead in new poll, as likely voters give DSA judgment
A new Siena University poll shows Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul’s lead over Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman narrowing as New York’s gubernatorial election approaches. The result suggests Blakeman has gained some ground, although Hochul remains ahead, while the poll also indicates that likely voters view the Democratic Socialists of America more negatively than positively. The survey…
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Brendan Carr is one firing away from an unchecked FCC
President Donald Trump’s nomination of Danielle Thumann Severs to the Federal Communications Commission could allow the agency to retain a voting quorum without its sole Democratic commissioner, Anna Gomez. The Verge argues that this may make it easier for Trump to dismiss Gomez, eliminating the FCC’s remaining formal opposing voice and raising concerns about independent-agency…
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Stop taxing inflation
We should tax what a person actually earns, not what inflation manufactures.
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JD Vance ‘tells Ukraine to stop targeting oil tankers because it was affecting US companies’
The article reports that US Vice-President JD Vance allegedly urged Ukraine to stop targeting oil tankers, arguing that the attacks were affecting American companies. If accurate, the intervention would highlight tensions between Ukraine’s military strategy against Russia-linked shipping and US commercial interests. The supplied text contains no substantive article body beyond the headline, so it…
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Fever coach: Divisiveness ‘will not win’
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White is pushing back on critics of the WNBA and discourse around the league about cultural issues like race and gender. “The hate, the fearmongering, the divisiveness that’s trying to hijack our league will not win. It won’t win,” White told the media on Tuesday. “We are united. We are connected.…
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Iran-backed Houthi threat in Red Sea could lead to major US policy shift, analysts say
Analysts say escalating Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and nearby Bab el-Mandab Strait could prompt the United States to reconsider its regional strategy. The threat matters because the route is a vital maritime chokepoint, and persistent disruption could complicate US military operations and international trade. The article suggests Washington may seek to…
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$1 billion Powerball jackpot cut to less than $600 million in 31 states by taxes: Data
For the eighth time, the Powerball jackpot has been valued at at least $1 billion, but taxes would cut your payout to far less.
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Championship angst: why the sense of rejuvenation in EFL is not universal
The Championship season begins amid optimism for some clubs but considerable anxiety for others, particularly those without Premier League parachute payments or deep, top-flight-quality squads. Relegated Wolves and West Ham, alongside promotion hopefuls including Burnley, Middlesbrough and Southampton, make the division especially competitive and raise the prospect of a difficult campaign for smaller or recently…
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His wedding guests gave $6k to fund a health startup. Now it’s won a $3 million prize
Dr. Raj Panjabi founded Last Mile Health to bring healthcare to people living in remote areas. The group is the 2026 recipient of the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize.