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Dr. Oz urges senators to reject Budd hemp amendment
CMS Administrator Dr Mehmet Oz urged senators to reject Senator Ted Budd’s amendment to a short-term government funding bill. The amendment sought to remove a provision delaying a planned federal ban on most intoxicating hemp-derived products, making the dispute significant for both consumer access and the future of the hemp industry. The underlying restrictions, passed…
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From Karol G to Stray Kids, Stella Lefty & More, Which New Music Release Is Your Favorite This Week? Vote!
Billboard has opened a reader poll asking listeners to choose their favourite new release from the first week of August, spanning Latin, K-pop, country, rap and pop. The article highlights the breadth of releases and invites audiences to vote for the songs, EPs or albums they are most likely to keep playing. Karol G’s 14-track…
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GOP senator breaks with Trump over ‘woke’ Smithsonian history battle
Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska has broken with most of her party by questioning President Donald Trump’s efforts to challenge what he describes as “woke” interpretations of US history at the Smithsonian. Alongside Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon, she has sought more information from the administration about its directive, signalling concern over federal…
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Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham
The US Senate has passed a bipartisan bill imposing tougher sanctions on Russia and countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports. Backed by an 86–11 vote, it signals renewed congressional support for Ukraine and seeks to reduce the revenue Russia uses to sustain its war. Named after the late Senator Lindsey…
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Sen Lankford accuses Pornhub of ‘preying on children’ in blistering letter
US Senator James Lankford has accused Pornhub of “preying on children” in a strongly worded letter, alleging the platform has failed to protect minors from pornography. The intervention adds to wider political and legal pressure on major online platforms over age verification and child-safety safeguards. The article presents Lankford’s criticism alongside renewed scrutiny of how…
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Trump’s chilling three-word prediction about the GOP’s chances to maintain power in the midterms
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Rogers opens door to Democratic voters after El-Sayed’s primary victory: ‘There is still hope’
Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers appealed directly to Michigan Democrats after Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic primary, saying they still had “hope” and a place in his campaign. The move suggests Rogers is seeking to attract moderate or dissatisfied Democratic voters by portraying El-Sayed as a far-left candidate. Rogers made the appeal in a video…
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Lindsey Graham’s final mission to punish Putin clears Senate after yearlong fight
The Senate has advanced a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill intended to intensify pressure on Vladimir Putin by targeting the funding behind Russia’s war in Ukraine. The measure matters because it represents progress after more than a year of delays and disagreement, and seeks to use economic pressure against Moscow and countries helping sustain its energy…
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Is Anyone in Iran Willing to Accept Trump’s Surrender?
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Amazon responds to Mamdani’s cease-and-desist letter
The article’s content was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its claims and details cannot be reliably summarised. The headline indicates that Amazon responded to a cease-and-desist letter from Mamdani concerning e-bikes in New York, but this alone does not establish what either side said or did. Without the article text, key…