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March 27, 2025

AP News

Trump's 25% Auto Tariff

President Trump introduces a 25% tariff on auto imports, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing but potentially raising car prices, straining international relations, and sparking a trade war.
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The Atlantic

WH Downplays Signal Leak

White House officials downplay concerns over the Signal Houthi chat leak, insisting no classified information was shared despite real-time military details about the Yemen attack being exposed.
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Poynter

What Should Goldberg Have Done?

Following the Signal group chat leak, this article explores five ethical questions journalists should consider if they find themselves accidentally included in sensitive or classified conversations.
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SCOTUSblog

SCOTUS Backs Ghost Gun Crackdown

The Supreme Court upheld a Biden-era rule regulating ghost guns, affirming the Gun Control Act allows the ATF to oversee untraceable weapons, while leaving room for individual case challenges.
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Bloomberg

Top 50% Hold 97.5% Wealth

The richest half of U.S. families owned 97.5% of national wealth by the end of 2024, with the bottom half holding just 2.5%, though their share slightly improved under President Biden.
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MovieWeb

Mel Gibson To Resurrect Sequel

Mel Gibson's long-awaited sequel to 'The Passion of the Christ,' titled 'The Resurrection of the Christ,' is set to start filming in August at Rome's Cinecittà Studios, featuring returning stars like Jim Caviezel.
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Politico

Dem Wins Pennsylvania Senate

Democrat James Malone scored a surprising victory in a Pennsylvania state Senate race, edging out Republican Josh Parsons in a district that strongly favored Trump, highlighting a trend of Democratic successes in special elections.
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The Hill

Miller Steps Up as Trump Ally

Stephen Miller has emerged as a prominent figure in Trump’s second term, playing a central role in shaping immigration policies and defending the administration's controversial moves while increasingly appearing in the media.
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New York Post

Mangione's Fans Sending Love Letters

Luigi Mangione, accused of murder, received a heart-shaped note from a fan hidden in a pair of socks during a court appearance, but refused to wear them, citing their unattractive appearance, while his defense team claimed the incident was a mistake.
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Daily Mail

Ark Of Covenant Discovered in 1988

A recently declassified CIA document claims the Ark of the Covenant was found in the Middle East in 1988, with details from a remote viewing session suggesting it is hidden underground and protected by mysterious “entities.”
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NPR

Trump Orders Voter ID Shakeup

President Trump signs an executive order mandating proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, raising concerns among voting rights advocates about potential disenfranchisement.
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USA Today

Teenage Boys Are in Crisis

Netflix's gripping mini-series 'Adolescence' tackles teenage boys' crisis, exploring online radicalization, mental health struggles, and societal pressures through a crime drama lens.
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Study Finds

Non-Monogamous and Doing Just Fine

Research involving nearly 25,000 people reveals no significant difference in relationship or sexual satisfaction between monogamous and non-monogamous individuals, challenging the long-held belief in monogamy as the superior relationship model.
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NJ.com

New Jersey Cop's Wild Allegations

New Jersey’s North Bergen Police Chief Robert Farley faces multiple allegations of misconduct, including defecating on floors, drugging officers, and assaulting colleagues, prompting five officers to file a lawsuit and request state intervention.
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CNBC

Gates: Humans Soon Won't Be Needed

Bill Gates envisions a decade where artificial intelligence becomes so advanced that human expertise will be largely unnecessary, offering free and accessible intelligence in fields like medicine and education.
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CNN

BYD Surpasses Tesla

Chinese EV company BYD has surpassed Tesla in annual sales and innovation, yet its vehicles are effectively barred from the U.S. market due to high tariffs, as it continues to expand globally and outpace competitors.
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