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Suspected gunman among six dead in Michigan shootings

  • Six people died in Michigan shootings, including the suspected gunman.
  • A 13-year-old girl was shot and another person critically injured.
  • Police have not reported a motive.

Michigan authorities identified 39-year-old Chad Hickman as the suspected gunman in shootings in Missaukee County that left six people dead, including Hickman, and one person critically injured. The incident involved more than one property and prompted a major police search, though no motive was reported. Police were alerted…

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Fox News Campus Radicals Newsletter: Socialist streamer scrapped, a campus hate alert and coddled college kids

  • University of Washington scrapped a Hasan Piker campus lecture over free speech concerns
  • Michigan to hide 2027 freshmen's grades from transcripts for mental health reasons
  • ADL warns campus antisemitism now extends into classrooms, not just protests

This Fox News "Campus Radicals" newsletter roundup compiles several recent stories about US university campuses, focusing on free speech disputes, political activism and campus safety concerns. It reflects Fox News's ongoing coverage of what it characterises as left-leaning activism and institutional responses in American higher education. Highlights include…

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Raúl Jiménez’s injury-time penalty salvages point for Wolves against Blackburn

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  • Jiménez’s late penalty earned Wolves a 2-2 draw.
  • Blackburn overturned Wolves’ early lead before stoppage time.
  • Wolves’ Championship return exposed familiar defensive concerns.

Wolves needed a stoppage-time penalty from returning striker Raúl Jiménez to draw 2-2 with Blackburn in their Championship opener. The result spared Wolves an embarrassing defeat in César Peixoto’s first league match after relegation, but underlined the pressure on a new manager and squad expected to challenge near…

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David Ellison’s Friday ParaBros News Dump: CEO Complains About “Needless Costs” Of State AGs’ Antitrust Suit As Mexico Approves Merger

  • Ellison says 12 state attorneys general are blocking the Paramount-WBD merger.
  • Mexico joined 68 jurisdictions in approving the transaction.
  • A March 2027 trial could prolong costly uncertainty.

Paramount chief executive David Ellison said a proposed $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is being delayed by an antitrust lawsuit brought by 12 US state attorneys general. He argued that the companies could close immediately were it not for the case, despite approvals from regulators in…

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Arsenal lead Hinshelwood race – Saturday’s gossip

  • Arsenal reportedly lead pursuit of Brighton’s Jack Hinshelwood.
  • Barcelona’s Rodri bid remains below Manchester City’s valuation.
  • Several Premier League transfer moves are under discussion.

Arsenal are reported to be leading the pursuit of Brighton midfielder Jack Hinshelwood, while several Premier League clubs are considering moves for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. The transfer speculation also includes Barcelona’s continued interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri and Tottenham’s potential deal for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo.…

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Kia’s EV3 will start under $31,000 in the US

  • Kia’s EV3 will cost $29,450 before destination charges.
  • It becomes Kia’s cheapest US electric vehicle.
  • The EV3 offers up to 321 miles of range.

Kia has announced that its compact EV3 electric SUV will start at $29,450 in the United States, or $30,945 including destination charges. The price makes it Kia’s cheapest EV and undercuts its earlier target of $35,000, offering a relatively affordable option as lower-cost electric vehicles have become harder…

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DeepSeek’s innovative harness treats everything as a plug-in

  • DeepSeek’s new harness makes AI-agent components interchangeable plug-ins.
  • Harness design can materially affect model performance and cost.
  • The release expands Chinese AI competition beyond model benchmarks.

DeepSeek has released an early open-source version of DeepSeek Harness, an agent framework built on the idea that every capability should function as a replaceable plug-in. This matters because AI harnesses increasingly shape how models are used, affecting performance, cost, developer workflows and the difficulty of switching between…

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Report claims Trump declared Strait of Hormuz US territory

  • Extract alleges a US claim over the Strait of Hormuz.
  • No evidence or official details are supplied.
  • The waterway is crucial to global energy security.

The supplied material claims that Donald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz to be United States territory, portraying the move as a setback for Iran. However, the extract contains no substantive reporting to verify the claim, describe an official announcement or explain whether any legal or military action…

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