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Associated Press

China Reaches Out as Trump Ups Tariffs

As President Trump intensifies the trade conflict with increased tariffs, China seeks new alliances to mitigate the impact, highlighting the tension between the world's two largest economies.

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Reuters

Ballerina Released in Prisoner Swap

Russian-American ballet dancer Ksenia Karelina was freed after being jailed in Russia for donating to a Ukraine-related charity, while the U.S. released accused tech smuggler Arthur Petrov.

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The New York Times

Pilot Sues Influencer in Defamation Test

National Guard pilot Jo Ellis has filed a defamation lawsuit against influencer Matt Wallace for falsely identifying her as the helicopter pilot involved in a deadly crash, sparking widespread misinformation and harassment.

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NBC News

Judges Limit Trump’s Use of Alien Act

Federal judges in Texas and New York have temporarily blocked the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants without due process, challenging the legality and process of such deportations.

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The Wall Street Journal

Can iPhones Be Made in the U.S.?

Bringing iPhone production to the U.S. would require a massive overhaul of global supply chains, a skilled labor force America currently lacks, and mountains of money – making the idea feel more like fantasy than feasible manufacturing.

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CBS News

Autistic Teen Shooting Caught on Tape

A video captures Pocatello, Idaho police officers – within seconds of arriving – shooting a nonverbal, autistic teen who was wielding a knife, sparking outrage over their rapid use of force and lack of de-escalation efforts.

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The Washington Post

Twins Marry In Unique Double Wedding

In a unique love story, identical twin sisters Kristen and Brooklyn married identical twin brothers Jeremy and Caleb in a double wedding, celebrating their intertwined lives that began with a chance meeting at church.

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Esquire

Sen. King Warns of Trump's Power Threat

Sen. Angus King of Maine highlights the Trump administration's disregard for constitutional separation of powers, urging the public and Congress to recognize the potential erosion of democratic checks and balances.

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NBC News

Boy Suspended for Reporting Bullet Delay

An 11-year-old in Virginia Beach was suspended for “waiting too long” to report a classmate who brought a bullet to school, sparking criticism from his family who argue he was punished for doing the right thing.

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The Sun

US Unveils Nuke 24x Hiroshima's Power

The United States has accelerated the production of a new nuclear weapon, the B61-13 bomb, which is 24 times more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb, in an effort to keep pace with global military powers.

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Central Florida Public Media

FL Teacher Faces Firing Over Name Use

A Florida teacher in Brevard County may be terminated for using a student's preferred name, challenging the state's Parental Rights in Education law that mandates adherence to names and pronouns aligning with birth sex.

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BBC

Harry Back in Court in London

Prince Harry’s legal team argued that his life is at risk due to a downgrade in security after he stepped back from royal duties, while government lawyers defended a case-by-case approach to his "unique" circumstances.

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Phys.org

Brain Link Found To Political Intensity

Researchers have discovered a brain circuit associated with the intensity of political involvement, suggesting that while political views are learned, the fervor of expression might be neurologically encoded.

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The New York Times

Middle Class Dining on the Wane

As casual dining chains decline, families are losing affordable sit-down meal options, impacting communal dining experiences and human connections once fostered by these middle-class restaurant staples.

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E! News

Michelle Obama Addresses Divorce Rumors

Michelle Obama dismissed divorce rumors as a misunderstanding of her personal growth, emphasizing that her recent choices reflect a woman reclaiming her autonomy post-White House, not a marriage in crisis.

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CBS News

No Delay in Karen Reed Retrial

As jury selection nears completion, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Karen Read’s request to pause her second-degree murder trial while it considers whether to hear her double jeopardy appeal.

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Detroit News

Trump Hosts Whitmer in Oval

Despite praising Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her leadership, President Trump remains steadfast on imposing auto tariffs, posing potential challenges for Michigan's economy and its crucial auto industry.

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NPR

Influencer Ditches Her Phone

Artist and writer August Lamm embraced a “dumbphone” to escape the pressures of digital life, joining a broader movement advocating for reduced smartphone use to enhance mental well-being and mindfulness.

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Idaho Statesman

Evidentiary Rulings in Kohberger Case

During a tense all-day hearing, a judge ruled key evidence – including Kohberger’s alleged knife purchase and traffic stop video – will be allowed at trial, while cautioning both sides against prejudicial arguments in the high-profile Idaho murder case.

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The Hill

Ackman: Trump's Tariff Delay "Brilliant"

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman praised President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs—excluding China—as a "brilliantly executed" move that sent the stock market soaring and offered relief to struggling businesses.

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