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April 20, 2025

Yahoo Sports

WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Is in the Books

WWE's WrestleMania 41 Night 1 saw Jey Uso, The New Day, and Jacob Fatu capture titles, while Seth Rollins, CM Punk, and Roman Reigns delivered a classic, underlining a night of dramatic shifts and intense rivalries.
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NPR

50501 Movement Protests Nationwide

The 50501 Movement organized protests across the U.S. on April 19, 2025, opposing Trump administration policies like mass deportations and funding cuts, highlighting concerns about perceived anti-democratic actions by the government.
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The Times of Israel

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Continue

In Rome, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made progress in nuclear talks, potentially influencing the diplomatic approach amid U.S.-Israel debates on how to address Iran's uranium enrichment.
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CBS News

What We Know About FSU Victims

A mass shooting at Florida State University left two dead and six injured. Concerns about campus safety and gun violence escalate as the community mourns and seeks justice for the victims.
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ABC News

Easter’s Date Divides East and West

For more than 400 years, Catholic and Orthodox churches have used different ways to determine the date of Easter. But this Sunday will mark a special moment for Christians, as the churches celebrate on the same day.
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Politico

How Pro Wrestling Explains Trump

Donald Trump's deep ties to professional wrestling, highlighted by his involvement in WWE events, reveal his political style and influence, drawing parallels between wrestling's theatrics and his approach to politics.
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Mediaite

Bill Maher Responds to WH Visit Critics

Bill Maher defends his controversial dinner with Donald Trump by emphasizing the importance of engaging in dialogue, noting his direct criticism of Trump during the meeting, and countering critics who accuse him of complicity.
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The New York Times

Nothing Has Replaced Religion, Yet

The New York Times explores America's religious shift. A drop in traditional affiliations, increased diversity, and politics filling the void are impacting younger generations like Gen Z and Millennials.
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Slate

An Unlikely Democratic Star Emerges

Sen. Chris Van Hollen drew national attention by visiting El Salvador to meet Kilmar Abrego Garcia, spotlighting issues with the Trump administration's deportation practices and raising strategic concerns for Democrats.
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The Wall Street Journal

Trump Resistance Is Growing

In moving to consolidate power, President Trump has bulldozed his way through the traditional constraints of presidential authority with such force that institutions have been left reeling. This week, some started fighting back.
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KREM

Court Rules on Kohberger Case

The Idaho court's pretrial rulings in the Bryan Kohberger case determine key evidence and testimony, impacting the trial over the University of Idaho student murders, and setting precedents for high-profile cases.
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The Hollywood Reporter

About Those Beatles Biopics

Sony Pictures, with director Sam Mendes, plans to release four Beatles biopics in 2028, marking a significant cinematic event as they secure full music rights for the first time in a scripted film.
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Wired

Robots Run Beijing Half Marathon

In Beijing, humanoid robots joined 12,000 human athletes in a half marathon, showcasing China's robotics progress but highlighting limitations in speed and endurance compared to human participants.
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The Baltimore Sun

Naval Academy Cancels Lecture

The Naval Academy canceled Ryan Holiday's lecture after he refused to omit references to 381 books removed from its library, underlining tensions over diversity and inclusion materials at military institutions.
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