Labor Dept.: Unemployment claims fell by 10K last week
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The number of people applying for unemployment benefits has dropped in the past week, signaling that layoffs remain low in America, with workers enjoying a measure of job security.

Trump campaigns for Senate candidate Michael Whatley in N.C., asks voters to ‘pretend I’m on the ballot’
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President Donald Trump delivered remarks in Gastonia, North Carolina, in support of Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley.

SOUTHCOM: U.S. forces destroy 2 floating refueling stations tied to Ecuadorian crime syndicate
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United States forces destroyed two floating refueling stations tied to the Ecuadorian crime syndicate Los Choneros in back-to-back operations, according to U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).

Penn.: 7 missing women, including 5 presumed dead, connected to Philly home belonging to deceased pornographer
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Seven missing women — five of whom are presumed to be dead — have been linked to a home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that housed pornographer Raymond “R.C.” Horsch, who died at 82 last year.

WH highlights top 250 victories for faith-based communities under Trump admin.
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The White House published President Donald Trump’s wins for people of faith, listing what it deemed the top 250 victories during the country’s semiquincentennial year.

Far-left online personality Hasan Piker: U.S. commits more terrorism than al Qaeda ‘pound for pound’
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Far-left streamer Hasan Piker stated publicly that the United States has “pound for pound” committed more terrorism than al Qaeda, the Islamic terrorist group that orchestrated the 9/11 attacks.

Trump calls Canada becoming associate member of EU ‘laughable,’ warns of ‘heavy tariffs’ if a ‘bad intention’ exists
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President Donald Trump called the possibility of Canada becoming the first associate member of the European Union (EU) “laughable,” and warned of “heavy tariffs” for the union if the move signals ill intentions.

‘Looksmaxxing,’ ‘cuffing season’ and ‘glow up’ added to Merriam-Webster dictionary among 1.4K new words
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Merriam-Webster has added a plethora of new words to its dictionary with a wide scope ranging from food and dating terms to artificial intelligence (AI) vocabulary.

Calif.: 12 foreign-born San Diego residents charged with $10M daycare fraud schemes
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12 people are facing federal fraud charges in connection with a scheme that funneled more than $10 million for low-income families in need of childcare into fake daycare centers, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Fmr Ariz. GOP Sen. Jon Kyl passes away at 84
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Former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, one of the most influential conservative political figures in modern Arizona history, died on Thursday at the age of 84.

Fiji declares HIV emergency following surge in infections
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Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency following a surge in infections — an alarming escalation in a public health crisis that health officials say can no longer be contained with standard outbreak protocols.

Sen. Paul blocks Sen. Kennedy’s AI ‘kill switch’ bill
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Kentucky GOP Senator Rand Paul, a Libertarian-leaning conservative, reportedly blocked an attempt by Louisiana GOP Senator John Kennedy to quickly enact legislation mandating that artificial intelligence (AI) developers integrate a “kill switch” mechanism into their models.

Trump hosts hunters, anglers and outdoor industry leaders to celebrate America’s conservation heritage, roll back restrictions on public outdoor recreation
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President Donald Trump hosted a White House Rose Garden dinner on Thursday evening, welcoming more than 100 prominent hunters, anglers and outdoor industry leaders to celebrate America’s conservation heritage and roll back federal restrictions on public outdoor recreation.

Calif. woman was ‘high on drugs’ during bus crash that led to 3 additional deaths in subsequent helicopter crash: ‘Chain reaction of tragedies’
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The woman who drove her SUV at high speed into a Metro bus on Tuesday—killing two people and setting off a chain reaction of tragedies in Los Angeles—has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder.

Texas National Guard pilot ejects before military jet crashes in northern Mich.
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An F-16 Fighting Falcon warplane has crashed in Blair Township, a residential community in northern Michigan, forcing its pilot to eject and residents to evacuate due to a chemical spill from the wreckage.

Trump announces ‘major progress’ toward establishing first U.S. Army base in Poland
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President Donald Trump indicated the United States could establish its first permanent military base in Poland, following a Polish proposal dubbed “Fort Trump” and aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and deterring Russian attacks.

College Democrats protest College Republican students who condemned a student celebrating Charlie Kirk’s murder with a cake
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Students at the University of Utah have demanded that the school expel two College Republicans for posting a photo of a student holding a cake celebrating the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk — with the drama catching the attention of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Lindsay Clancy trial holdout juror retains lawyer, defends vote: ‘I didn’t have any doubts’
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The single holdout juror in the triple murder trial surrounding Lindsay Clancy has issued a statement defending himself after his fellow jurors publicly discussed his decision not to acquit the accused killer.

WH withdraws Trump’s nomination for ICE assistant secy.
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The White House has withdrawn President Donald Trump’s nomination of former Oklahoma State Trooper Richard “Lance” Shroyer for assistant secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Warren Buffett steps down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, hands role to his son
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Warren Buffett, one of the world’s best-known investors with a net worth exceeding $145 billion, will be stepping down as the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway.