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April 8, 2025

USA Today

SCOTUS Deportations To Resume

A divided Supreme Court has authorized the Trump administration to resume deportations of certain immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act, a partial victory for Trump’s hardline approach to immigration.
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Time

“In the Timbers of Fennario”

Using advanced genetic engineering, Colossal Biosciences has successfully brought back the extinct dire wolf, raising both hopes for conservation and concerns about the risks of de-extinction efforts.
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The Moscow Times

Putin Congratulates Ovechkin

As Alexander Ovechkin cements his place in NHL history for breaking Wayne Gretzky's goal record, his long-standing and controversial relationship with Vladimir Putin continues to cast a complex shadow over his legacy.
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The Washington Post

Learning Lesson Inside Steel Mill

In a Pennsylvania steel mill, workers once wary of foreign ownership now back a controversial sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel, not out of allegiance, but to save their jobs, their town, and the soul of American industry.
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The Wall Street Journal

Manufacturing in Male Meltdown

Amid a growing labor crisis, the US manufacturing sector struggles to find young male workers, challenging industries to adapt and innovate in attracting a new generation to the workforce.
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The Hollywood Reporter

"White Lotus" Finale Shocker

In an explosive season three finale, “The White Lotus” leaves viewers stunned as Greg's dark dealings reveal a surprising twist in the tangled web of relationships and secrets.
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Washington City Paper

Trump Plans Showy Parade

President Trump is set on organizing a grand military parade in D.C. on June 14, coinciding with the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary and his 79th birthday, despite concerns over cost, logistics, and local opposition.
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CBS News

Lutnick Says No AI Was Used

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defended Trump’s tariffs, including those on remote and uninhabited islands, by insisting AI wasn’t involved and that no country was left off to prevent trade loopholes.
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ABC News

2024's Most Banned Books Unveiled

The American Library Association's 2024 report revealed that George M. Johnson's "All Boys Aren't Blue" topped the list of the most "challenged" books in U.S. libraries, continuing a trend of objections to LGBTQ+ themed literature.
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Us Weekly

Johnny Gaudreau's Wife Gives Birth

Meredith Gaudreau, widow of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, welcomed their third baby, a son named Carter Michael, seven months after Johnny was fatally struck by a suspected drunk driver, sharing that he looks "exactly like his daddy."
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CleanTechnica

Waymo Takes on Tesla in Phoenix

A Tesla enthusiast's experience with Waymo's automated taxis in Phoenix reveals that while Waymo offers a user-friendly and relaxing ride, it remains too early to declare a winner over Tesla's Full Self Driving.
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NBC News

Murray's Masked Kiss Chaos

Bill Murray's masked kiss on a movie set in 2022 led to sexual misconduct allegations, causing the film's shutdown and leaving the actor feeling unjustly scrutinized and frustrated by the ensuing arbitration.
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The Wall Street Journal

Boston's Brothel Bombshell

Federal prosecutors have shut down the operation of a luxury brothel in Cambridge, MA, the criminal hearings exposing dozens of prominent clients including politicians and business leaders.
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Three Penny Press

HS Seniors Mingle With Assasin Game

Seniors at a high school are competing in an intense game of Assassin, using water guns and creative tactics to eliminate targets and win cash prizes, all while forming stronger bonds and making lasting memories.
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