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Supreme Snub Sparks Gun Industry Panic

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One word, "reasonable," is doing more legal heavy lifting in New York's gun laws than almost any other term in state government today.Story SnapshotNew York's gun-industry law requires companies to use "reasonable measures" against...

Massive Meta Payout — Details Still Hidden

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A 29-state coalition forced Meta into a reported $16.68–$17 billion settlement and child-safety changes after a federal judge let core claims proceed and a parallel New Mexico case hit the company with massive penalties.Story...

Helicopter Stunt Triggers High-Rank Purge

Days before he was pushed into “retirement,” the Army’s top general was urged to...

School Threat Suspect Walks — Days Before Class Starts

Days before school starts, a man accused of threatening mass shootings at five Charlotte...

SpaceX Land Grab Stuns Louisiana

Louisiana is preparing to announce a multibillion-dollar SpaceX spaceport on 130,000 coastal acres, sparking...

Texas Race Becomes a Cash Inferno

Ted Cruz says Texas’ Senate showdown will cost $200 million, signaling a race where...

Judge Slams Mega-Merger — $110B on Ice

A federal judge paused Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery after...

ChatGPT Grabs Messages—What Else?

One click gives ChatGPT the keys to your Mac’s Messages—and maybe far more than...

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Double Jeopardy Showdown Stalls N.Y. Murder Case

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A New York judge paused Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial after his federal guilty plea sparked a double jeopardy fight that could end the case.Story SnapshotJudge postponed the state murder trial indefinitely while double...

Oman Warned: Keep Hormuz Open

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Reports say President Trump warned Oman to keep the Strait of Hormuz open or face U.S. force, drawing a bright line against any deal that limits free passage.Story HighlightsMultiple outlets reported Trump said Oman...

Six Dead—Rivers Still Rising

State officials say at least six Hoosiers are dead after days of destructive storms...

Trump Approves Aid As Waters Surge

As floodwaters rose to record levels, President Trump approved emergency aid for Indiana while...

Bill Maher’s Burrito Math Ignites Backlash

Bill Maher turned a $20 burrito into a gut check on what “affordability crisis”...

ABC Lawsuit Explodes: Mental-Health Fallout

A veteran ABC News field producer has sued, alleging CBS correspondent Matt Gutman sexually...

Doctor Claims VA Retaliation—Abortion Ultimatum

A Veterans Affairs physician says he lost his job and a later offer because...

Homicides Tumble — FBI Credits This Move

FBI Director Kash Patel went to Long Island and said New York–area crackdowns are...

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