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Washington should dial down its global military involvement but must not retreat on trade at the same time

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Staffers are already fleeing the Trump administration for cushy lobbying jobs before the end of year one

Staffers are already fleeing the Trump administration for cushy lobbying jobs before the end of year one

Fox host faceplants when trying to goad ex-NFL player into bashing league’s social justice campaign

Fox host faceplants when trying to goad ex-NFL player into bashing league’s social justice campaign

Family’s desperate plea to father who has been on the run with his children in the wild for nearly four years

Family’s desperate plea to father who has been on the run with his children in the wild for nearly four years

Trump threatens Colorado with ‘harsh measures’ unless far-right election conspiracy theorist released from prison

Trump threatens Colorado with ‘harsh measures’ unless far-right election conspiracy theorist released from prison

Foxy Knoxy no more: How Monica Lewinsky and Amanda Knox teamed up to reclaim Knox's narrative

Foxy Knoxy no more: How Monica Lewinsky and Amanda Knox teamed up to reclaim Knox's narrative

Ant smuggling into the US is out of control since Trump’s cuts – and it could have dire impacts on the country

Ant smuggling into the US is out of control since Trump’s cuts – and it could have dire impacts on the country

Treasury Secretary quashes hopes that Americans will get rebate checks from tariffs

Treasury Secretary quashes hopes that Americans will get rebate checks from tariffs

Hundreds of CDC employees get layoff notices just days after workers return to HQ in wake of shooting

Hundreds of CDC employees get layoff notices just days after workers return to HQ in wake of shooting

Trump to sign order directing DOJ to criminally charge flag burning despite being protected speech

Trump to sign order directing DOJ to criminally charge flag burning despite being protected speech

Musk set to pay $500 million to 6,000 workers fired without severance after his Twitter takeover

Musk set to pay $500 million to 6,000 workers fired without severance after his Twitter takeover

Zelensky condemns ‘indecent’ Russian attack as American-owned Ukraine factory is hit

Zelensky condemns ‘indecent’ Russian attack as American-owned Ukraine factory is hit

Ukrainian man suspected of being behind Nord Stream gas pipeline blast arrested in Italy

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Ukrainian man suspected of being behind Nord Stream gas pipeline blast arrested in Italy

Trump finally responds to Gavin Newsom’s mocking – and busts out an old nickname to do it

Trump finally responds to Gavin Newsom’s mocking – and busts out an old nickname to do it

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Gaza City student prepares to say goodbye to her home as Israel issues evacuation order

Gaza City student prepares to say goodbye to her home as Israel issues evacuation order

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Trump set to join DC police for patrols tonight as he pushes crackdown on crime

Trump set to join DC police for patrols tonight as he pushes crackdown on crime

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Israel ramps up pressure on Gaza City as Palestinians face stark choice: ‘Die here or leave and die somewhere else’

Israel ramps up pressure on Gaza City as Palestinians face stark choice: ‘Die here or leave and die somewhere else’

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Farmer’s Almanac predicts when to expect peak fall foliage across the US

Farmer’s Almanac predicts when to expect peak fall foliage across the US

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California man killed his wife so she couldn’t testify against him in domestic violence case, prosecutors say

California man killed his wife so she couldn’t testify against him in domestic violence case, prosecutors say

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Tourists are banned from beaches along Spain’s Costa Blanca over swarms of killer ‘blue dragons’

Evening Standard

Tourists are banned from beaches along Spain’s Costa Blanca over swarms of killer ‘blue dragons’

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Marc Maron says the Rogansphere has ruined comedy. Is he right?

Marc Maron says the Rogansphere has ruined comedy. Is he right?

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You feel guilty about eating meat. Can a donation fix your dilemma?

You feel guilty about eating meat. Can a donation fix your dilemma?

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Ilona Maher: I wouldn’t post videos all the time if I got paid the same as men

Ilona Maher: I wouldn’t post videos all the time if I got paid the same as men

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Temperatures to reach 26°C over bank holiday weekend

Temperatures to reach 26°C over bank holiday weekend

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Your blood pressure may need to be even lower than you think

Your blood pressure may need to be even lower than you think

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Farewell payments and Rwanda 2.0 – how the UK could bring down migration

Farewell payments and Rwanda 2.0 – how the UK could bring down migration

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From ‘Black Wagner’ to Cuba: How Putin recruits soldiers from across the globe

From ‘Black Wagner’ to Cuba: How Putin recruits soldiers from across the globe

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Trump Is Inching Toward a Major Strategic Blunder in Myanmar

Trump Is Inching Toward a Major Strategic Blunder in Myanmar

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Trump Is Penalizing 1.4 Billion People for the Actions of 2 Companies

Trump Is Penalizing 1.4 Billion People for the Actions of 2 Companies

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Trump's next fight: "woke" museum interpretations of history

Trump's next fight: "woke" museum interpretations of history

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President Trump's massive civil fraud penalty just got tossed out

President Trump's massive civil fraud penalty just got tossed out

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Stormclouds abound as economists gather in Jackson Hole

Stormclouds abound as economists gather in Jackson Hole

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Promise of NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine may be too good to be true

Promise of NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine may be too good to be true

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Israel maintains pressure on Gaza City as 'first stages of attack begin'

Israel maintains pressure on Gaza City as 'first stages of attack begin'

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Appeals court tosses Trump’s ‘excessive’ US$515M NY civil fraud penalty

Appeals court tosses Trump’s ‘excessive’ US$515M NY civil fraud penalty

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Wildfire near Port Alberni now ‘being held,’ but nearby Bamfield still cut off

Wildfire near Port Alberni now ‘being held,’ but nearby Bamfield still cut off

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Man found not criminally responsible for knife attack on pastor must stay in hospital

Man found not criminally responsible for knife attack on pastor must stay in hospital

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Video shows pickup truck smashing into Toronto magic mushroom shop

Video shows pickup truck smashing into Toronto magic mushroom shop

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Killer Bryan Kohberger says he’s being sexually harassed in prison, seeks transfer

Killer Bryan Kohberger says he’s being sexually harassed in prison, seeks transfer

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Trump has bought over US$100M in bonds since returning to White House: docs

Trump has bought over US$100M in bonds since returning to White House: docs

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Overnight fire destroys Architectural Clearinghouse

Overnight fire destroys Architectural Clearinghouse

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Russia must 'expand nuclear shield' over 'colossal threats' in chilling warning

Russia must 'expand nuclear shield' over 'colossal threats' in chilling warning

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McDonald's Japan postpones toy promo after Pokémon complaints

McDonald's Japan postpones toy promo after Pokémon complaints

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If a Putin-Zelensky summit takes place, where could it be?

If a Putin-Zelensky summit takes place, where could it be?

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UK backs call for Israel to allow foreign media into Gaza

UK backs call for Israel to allow foreign media into Gaza

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Facing a ‘Reading Crisis,’ Denmark Wants to Make Books Cheaper

Facing a ‘Reading Crisis,’ Denmark Wants to Make Books Cheaper

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Sonallah Ibrahim, Egyptian Novelist of Irony and Dissent, Dies at 88

Sonallah Ibrahim, Egyptian Novelist of Irony and Dissent, Dies at 88

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JD Vance lauds Trump’s ‘genius’ as he tells Democrats to ‘stop sounding like crazy people’

JD Vance lauds Trump’s ‘genius’ as he tells Democrats to ‘stop sounding like crazy people’

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Fungus-encrusted zombie spiders are now being found in America and freaking out homeowners

Fungus-encrusted zombie spiders are now being found in America and freaking out homeowners

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Musk must face lawsuit brought by voters he convinced to sign petition in $1 million-a-day election giveaway, judge says

Musk must face lawsuit brought by voters he convinced to sign petition in $1 million-a-day election giveaway, judge says

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Man arrested for ‘multiple murders’ after four bodies pulled out of the River Seine in Paris

Man arrested for ‘multiple murders’ after four bodies pulled out of the River Seine in Paris

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House Democrats launch investigation into Paramount merger and ‘bribe’ to Trump

House Democrats launch investigation into Paramount merger and ‘bribe’ to Trump

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James Dobson, influential Christian leader and presidential advisor, dies at 89

James Dobson, influential Christian leader and presidential advisor, dies at 89

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Luxury real estate agent, 75, accused of biting child’s arm during free t-shirt grab during concert in the Hamptons

Luxury real estate agent, 75, accused of biting child’s arm during free t-shirt grab during concert in the Hamptons

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Six Flags’ slow summer leads to $100 million in losses as investors launch an investigation into ‘fraud’ at parks

Six Flags’ slow summer leads to $100 million in losses as investors launch an investigation into ‘fraud’ at parks

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Hurricane Erin live updates: Coastal flood warning in effect for NYC after storm pounds North Carolina

Hurricane Erin live updates: Coastal flood warning in effect for NYC after storm pounds North Carolina

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Missouri resident dies from brain-eating amoeba after water skiing in Lake of the Ozarks

Missouri resident dies from brain-eating amoeba after water skiing in Lake of the Ozarks

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New York court throws out $500M fraud ruling against Trump after blockbuster lawsuit from Letitia James

New York court throws out $500M fraud ruling against Trump after blockbuster lawsuit from Letitia James

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Fan, 32, accused of throwing sex toy at 12-year-old girl during WNBA game

Fan, 32, accused of throwing sex toy at 12-year-old girl during WNBA game

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Brit gamer watches friend 1000miles away killed by ‘complete stranger’ on livestream

Brit gamer watches friend 1000miles away killed by ‘complete stranger’ on livestream

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Newcastle narrow striker search to two targets as PIF’s stance on Isak revealed

Newcastle narrow striker search to two targets as PIF’s stance on Isak revealed

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