The Supreme Court Enters the Debate Over Transgender Athletes - CNN One Thing - Podcast on CNN Podcasts

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The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week in a case that could decide whether states may ban transgender students from playing on sports teams that align with their gender identity. It comes as President Donald Trump has moved to punish institution… ... Read full article

'I had no electricity for six months': American families struggle with soaring energy prices

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Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt. ... Read full article

How to watch the Golden Globes and who is nominated

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Marty Supreme, Sinners and One Battle After Another are the films competing at this year's ceremony. ... Read full article

Retired general urges Trump to give Iran 'one more warning' as US reportedly weighs intervention

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Retired Gen. Jack Keane says the Trump administration should issue a final warning to Iran before acting against leaders he blames for violent crackdowns on protesters. ... Read full article

Official: Mississippi’s Largest Synagogue Torched, Suspect Arrested

Author: Simon Kent
An arrest has been made after a fire heavily damaged Mississippi’s largest synagogue in a pre-dawn conflagration early Saturday morning. ... Read full article

‘We hope they will give us heat’: Bitter winter cold bites for Kyiv’s residents as Russia steps up attacks

Author: Sophie Tanno, Daria Tarasova-Markina
Ukraine battled Sunday to restore power to tens of thousands of people left without heating in bitterly cold temperatures, after a week of intense Russian attacks that have brought the country’s energy infrastructure to its knees. ... Read full article

Professors claim Disney's 'Lion King' and other animated films promote White privilege in new analysis

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Professors argue Hollywood animated films promote white privilege and racist narratives in new study analyzing Oscar-nominated movies from 2016-2024. ... Read full article

Trump responds to post suggesting Rubio as president of Cuba: 'Sounds good to me'

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President Donald Trump responds to joke about Marco Rubio becoming Cuba's president, as viral memes poke fun at secretary of state's expanding roles. ... Read full article

Somali Maine city councilor resigns days after taking office after felony charge, residency questions

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Lewiston councilor Iman Osman steps down citing racist opposition and personal attacks after being accused of firearm theft and residency violations. ... Read full article

Trump weighs potential military intervention in Iran

Author: Alayna Treene
President Donald Trump is weighing a series of potential military options in Iran following deadly protests in the country, two US officials told CNN, as he considers following through on his recent threats to strike the country should they use lethal force a… ... Read full article

Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Drilling Platforms in Caspian Sea

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Ukraine overnight targeted three drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea owned by Russian oil major Lukoil in the latest move to weaken Russia’s economic capacity to fund its war effort. ... Read full article

Mob Confronts Texas DPS Troopers in Street Takeover Attempt near Capitol

Author: Bob Price
A crowd of anti-ICE activists tried to force a street shutdown near the Texas Capitol on Saturday, but Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers moved in within seconds, forming a line and driving protesters back as tensions flared on the pavement. The… ... Read full article

Bears' Ben Johnson gives fiery message to team after playoff win: 'F--- the Packers!'

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The Chicago Bears stunned the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night and head coach Ben Johnson delivered an explicit message to his team afterward. ... Read full article

‘Captain Condor’ Wipeout Offers Harsh Lesson in Managing Risk

Author: Bernard Goyder
It wasn’t some YOLO trade that took down a successful options trader over Christmas, but a centuries-old gambling strategy popular with amateur blackjack players. ... Read full article

Chicago Mayor Is Losing Grip on City as Rivals Build War Chest

Author: Miranda Davis, Shruti Singh
He failed on his campaign promises to tax the rich. Then city council members passed a budget without his blessing. Now his opponents are building a war chest that could be used to unseat him next year. ... Read full article

Mandelson Declines to Apologize to Victims Over Epstein Ties

Author: Leonard Kehnscherper
Peter Mandelson refused to apologize to victims of Jeffrey Epstein over his ties to the disgraced pedophile financier, in his first television interview since being fired as Britain’s ambassador to the US. ... Read full article

Trump tells Cuba to 'make a deal, before it is too late'

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Trump has been turning his attention to Cuba since US forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. ... Read full article

Iran protest death toll rises as alarm grows over crackdown 'massacre' - Breitbart

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At least 192 protesters have been killed in Iran's biggest movement against the Islamic republic in more than three years, a rights group said Sunday, as ... Read full article

Hunger strike for 70 days: How the body breaks down without food

Author: Marium Ali
Medical estimates put survival without food at 45 to 61 days. Three UK activists are now pushing beyond that boundary. ... Read full article

Federal judge delivers Mamdani early legal setback on housing market intervention

Author: Anders Hagstrom
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's bid to slow sale of rent-stabilized properties Thursday ran into trouble with a federal judge, a setback to his housing agenda. ... Read full article

NASA makes 'unprecedented' call to bring astronauts home after illness, expert says: 'Evacuated from orbit'

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NASA makes unprecedented decision to bring International Space Station crew home early after medical emergency – first time in 25-year station history. ... Read full article

Sudan announces government’s return to Khartoum from wartime capital

Author: Al Jazeera
Army-aligned government returns to the capital, which was quickly overrun by the RSF in the early days of war in 2023. ... Read full article

Iran protests live: Tehran says it will hit back at US, Israel if attacked

Author: Nils Adler, Urooba Jamal, Usaid Siddiqui
Iranian president calls for unity as protests triggered by an economic crisis escalate into the worst unrest in years. ... Read full article

US Should Thank Rather Than Threaten Denmark, Sweden Urges

Author: Charlie Duxbury
Denmark has been a staunch partner of the US and President Donald Trump should thank the Nordic state not threaten it with a takeover of Greenland, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said. ... Read full article

Venezuela Says Country in Peace After US Renews Travel Warning

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Venezuela said the country is in “absolute calm, peace and stability” after the US urged its citizens to leave immediately on recently resumed international flights. ... Read full article

Magnificent 7’s Stock Market Dominance Shows Signs of Cracking

Author: Jeran Wittenstein, Ryan Vlastelica
To beat the market in recent years, many investors applied a simple strategy: Load up on the biggest US technology stocks. ... Read full article

Trump urges Cuba to cut deal with US

Author: Sophia Vento
President Trump on Saturday suggested that Cuba should cut a deal with the U.S. after last weekend’s military actions in Venezuela. “THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA – ZERO!” Trump wrote Saturday morning on the social media platform Truth Soci… ... Read full article

Mississippi prosecutors to seek death penalty against man accused of deadly rampage that included girl, pastor

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Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Mississippi man accused in deadly rampage that killed six people, including a child and church pastor Friday night. ... Read full article

Musk’s Grok AI Blocked in Indonesia, Malaysia Over Sexual Images

Author: Soraya Permatasari, Ram Anand
Indonesia and Malaysia restricted access to Elon Musk’s Grok AI over the weekend, becoming the first countries to ban the artificial intelligence system over its generation of sexual content. ... Read full article

Left-wing group backs tens of thousands of anti-ICE demonstrations nationwide

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Renee Nicole Good's death sparked tens of thousands of anti-ICE protesters to demonstrate across major U.S. cities this weekend in an event organized by a left-wing group. ... Read full article

Venezuela Surge Leaves Slim Pickings in Emerging Distressed Debt

Author: Carolina Wilson, Zijia Song, Vinicius Andrade
The ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro drove an outsize rally in the country’s bonds, making the already shrinking universe of deep-distress opportunities in emerging-market debt even smaller. ... Read full article

Thai Reformist Party Pledges to Revive ‘Fifth Tiger’ Economy as Election Nears

Author: Patpicha Tanakasempipat
The People’s Party, whose predecessor won Thailand’s last election, pledged to form a “government of change” as it set out sweeping reforms and plans to remedy the country’s ailing economy. ... Read full article

A powerful force has been holding back the housing market. It’s finally easing.

Author: Julie Z. Weil
The U.S. housing market recently reached a key milestone that could lead to some easing. ... Read full article

Iran’s Pezeshkian pledges economic overhaul amid spiralling protests

Author: Al Jazeera Staff
President strikes conciliatory tone but accuses US and Israel of fuelling unrest that has killed dozens. ... Read full article

From Snoop Dogg’s blunt to the Eagles locker room: Inside the wild world of the company changing sports memorabilia

Author: Dana O’Neil
Jason Arnold is walking through the detritus littering the Philadelphia Eagles post-game locker room, sidestepping assorted gloves, socks, athletic tape, empty Gatorade bottles, a discarded comb, an orange, a banana and even a toothbrush – used or unused is u… ... Read full article

Legal challenges by Trump allies could shape the 2030 census

Author: Mike Schneider
The next U.S. census is four years away, but two lawsuits playing out this year could affect how the head count will be done and who'll be counted. Allies of President Donald Trump are behind the lawsuits challenging various aspects of the once-a-decade count… ... Read full article

TV host Lorraine Kelly pays tribute to father after 'shock' death

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Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to her 84-year-old father after his death in East Kilbride in Scotland. ... Read full article

Four killed and five injured in Bolton road crash

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Three teenagers and a man in his 50s die in the crash in Bolton, say Greater Manchester Police. ... Read full article

How artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of war

Author: Jackie Koppell
The Department of War has announced a new AI platform it is developing in partnership with Google. ... Read full article

Benin votes in key parliamentary, local polls a month after thwarted coup

Author: Al Jazeera
Elections take place weeks after foiled coup attempt that shook the country. ... Read full article

This high school sophomore is aiming for a Supreme Court upset in transgender sports case

Author: John Fritze, Devan Cole
This high school sophomore is aiming for a Supreme Court upset in transgender sports case ... Read full article

The former ‘QAnon Shaman,’ five years after the Jan. 6 attack

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Potholes map rates council road repair progress

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Thirteen local authorities received a "red rating" on the Department for Transport mapping tool for England. ... Read full article

Video: Singer Dave Matthews Says Renee Good Was 'Murdered in Cold Blood': 'F**k ICE'

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Rocker Dave Matthews tried to eviscerate President Donald Trump and his administration after Renee Good’s fatal shooting by an immigration officer in Minnesota, declaring she was "murdered in cold blood" before adding "fuck ICE." ... Read full article

Israel kills Palestinian in Hebron, raids Nablus, East Jerusalem wedding

Author: Faisal Ali
Killing comes amid record Israeli violence and settlement expansion across the occupied West Bank. ... Read full article

US woman killed by ICE agent called ‘domestic terrorist’: What it means

Author: Al Jazeera
Experts say US homeland security secretary misused the ‘domestic terrorist’ label to justify shooting Renee Good. ... Read full article

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Fourth Palestinian baby freezes to death in Gaza since November

Author: Mohammad Mansour
Gaza infant freezes to death as doctors battle power cuts and displaced families struggle to survive in flooded tents. ... Read full article

UK Coordinating Censorship Plot Against X with Canada and Australia: Report

Author: Kurt Zindulka
The UK has reportedly reached out to Australia and Canada to coordinate a campaign to potentially ban Elon Musk's X social media platform. ... Read full article

After fleeing the Taliban, they felt safe in America. A shooting in D.C. changed everything.

Author: Robert Samuels
The Trump administration’s backlash against refugees has sowed fears of prejudice, rejection or even deportation among Afghans in the U.S. ... Read full article

How Olympians think about success and failure

Author: Stephen Wade
Olympians can teach us to redefine what it means to be successful. They face daily setbacks and have to learn to deal with coming up short. If it were only about winning gold medals, the vast majority of Olympians would be seen as failures. The rest of us can… ... Read full article

Trump’s college agenda may impact research, culture for generations

Author: Susan Svrluga, Laura Meckler
Trump has altered the government’s relationship with higher education in ways that will be difficult to undo. Some schools say a change was needed. ... Read full article

Hegseth’s fight against Kelly moves into untested legal waters

Author: Ellen Mitchell
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is forgoing a promised court-martialing and taking a behind-closed-doors track to attempt to punish Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.). The administrative move — which seeks to reduce Kelly’s retirement rank and military pension — is the… ... Read full article

Minnesota finds itself in an unwelcome, divisive political spotlight

Author: Amie Parnes
Minnesota has found itself at the epicenter of the political world, reeling from tensions sparked by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shooting a woman — an incident that renewed fierce debate over immigration, law enforcement and f… ... Read full article

After ICE shooting, Minneapolis mayor emerges with blunt rebuke of Trump

Author: Yasmeen Abutaleb, Patrick Marley
Democrat Jacob Frey has countered the administration’s portrayal of events in sharp and at times profane terms. His reaction is shaped by a tenure of crises. ... Read full article

Aurora terrorized by Venezuelan gang as dictator Maduro let Tren de Aragua seize power

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How government failure in Venezuelan prison system created transnational criminal organization now facing federal charges in multiple U.S. states. ... Read full article

I never saw young women on Epstein visits, Mandelson tells BBC

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Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 babies in Sistine Chapel ceremony

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Pope Leo XIV has baptized 20 babies in the Sistine Chapel, continuing an annual tradition marking the end of the Christmas holiday at the Vatican. On Sunday, beneath Michelangelo’s frescoed ceiling, Leo celebrated his first baptismal ceremony as pope. He emph… ... Read full article

Here are 10 states where Social Security dollars go furthest

Author: Daniel de Visé
Social Security is supposed to cover 40% of pre-retirement earnings. But a new report shows your check goes further in some states than others. ... Read full article

Final 2025 inflation report will bring clarity after data disruptions

Author: Rachel Barber
While inflation remained well below the highs reached in 2022 and 2023, it also proved more stubborn than many forecasters expected in 2025. ... Read full article

Americans take drastic steps to deal with rising Obamacare bills

Author: Ken Alltucker
Without the enhanced tax credits that expired in 2025, average costs for 22 million Americans who get subsidized ACA insurance more than doubled. ... Read full article

Iran says dozens of officers killed as protesters defy government crackdown

Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Parliament speaker warns US against any attack after Trump threatens military strikes amid nationwide protests. ... Read full article

Mamdani, Trump and the battle for the disgruntled in 2026 midterms

Author: Susan Page
Take over Greenland, anyone? Open government-run grocery stores? The politics of 2026 will not be for the faint of heart. ... Read full article

Two congressmen watched an ICE shooting video. Only one is sure of what he saw.

Author: Anna Liss-Roy
Two Congressmen had different perceptions of the same footage showing a deadly Minneapolis shooting. ... Read full article

Scientists are inventing treatments for devastating diseases. There’s just one problem.

Author: Carolyn Y. Johnson
Gene therapy treatments for rare diseases are being developed, but getting them out of the lab has proved challenging. ... Read full article

Quiz: Can you tell if these foods meet the new U.S. dietary recommendations?

Author: Rachel Roubein
The Trump administration has released new dietary guidelines that emphasize whole foods and limit processed products. ... Read full article

These 22 states are raising their minimum wage in 2026

Author: Jennifer Borresen
Twenty-two states will raise their minimum wage in 2026, while 20 states will remain at the $7.25 federal minimum wage. ... Read full article

Golden Globes 2026: How to watch awards show, red carpet

Author: Saman Shafiq
With Nikki Glaser set to host the 83rd edition of the annual award ceremony, here's how to watch the show on TV and streaming. ... Read full article

‘Massacre’ feared in Iran as security forces seek to crush protests

Author: Yeganeh Torbati
A rights group in New York said witness accounts and credible reports indicate hundreds have been killed since Iran cut off the internet Thursday. ... Read full article

Ukrainian drone attack in Russia kills 1 and wounds 3

Author: The Associated Press
A Ukrainian drone strike has killed one person and wounded three others in the Russian city of Voronezh. Russian officials said Saturday's attack damaged more than 10 apartment buildings, private houses and a high school. Regional Governor Alexander Gusev sai… ... Read full article

Iran protesters defy crackdown as videos show violent clashes

Author: BBC News
Hundreds of protesters are believed to have been killed or injured, and many more detained. ... Read full article

Iran warns it will target US troops and Israel if America strikes

Author: Jon Gambrell
Protests challenging Iran’s theocracy have reached the two-week mark, with demonstrators flooding the streets in Tehran and Mashhad. Activists say at least 116 people have died, and 2,600 have been detained. The internet blackout makes it hard to gauge the si… ... Read full article

For Ilia Malinin, his first Winter Olympics makes for a family affair

Author: Christine Brennan
On a messy night of men’s skating at the U.S. championships, Malinin won by more than 50 points. Now, he'll dazzle on Olympic ice. ... Read full article

Retouched images of Sara Netanyahu ignite trust and ethics concerns

Author: Julia Frankel
Israel’s official state photos from last year portend to show history in the making. They include images of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trips to the U.N. and world leaders convening to advance a tenuous Gaza peace plan. But when examined closely, the … ... Read full article

The harsh realities of Arctic mining undercut Trump's argument to take Greenland

Author: Josh Funk, Suman Naishadham
Greenland’s harsh environment, lack of key infrastructure and difficult geology have prevented anyone from building a mine to extract the sought-after rare earth elements that many high-tech products require. Those challenges won't go away even if President D… ... Read full article

Venezuelans across Latin America watch what comes next

Author: Franklin Briceño, María Verza, Nayara Batschke
Many of the 8 million Venezuelans scattered across the Americas received the news of their president's capture with caution. After fleeing political and economic crises over the past decade many say they do not foresee a quick return to their homeland. But so… ... Read full article

Trump Boosts Iranian Protesters — USA Stands Ready to Help’

Author: Joshua Klein
“Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before. The USA stands ready to help!!!” President Donald Trump wrote. ... Read full article

The battle over Canada's mystery brain disease

Author: BBC News
A small Canadian province feared it had a mystery neurological illness on its hands. The search for answers set off a battle for the truth. ... Read full article

My three-hour university commute is worth the £7,000 saving on halls

Author: BBC News
Over two-thirds of students choose not to live at university, latest figures suggest - but is it worth it? ... Read full article

Last SDF fighters leave Syria’s Aleppo after days of deadly clashes

Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Aleppo governor says last SDF fighters have left the city after the Syrian army took control of the Sheikh Maqsoud area. ... Read full article

2026 NFL playoff bracket: How things stand after latest wild-card games

Author: Nick Brinkerhoff
Here's a look at how the NFL playoff bracket is unfolding after wild-card game results. ... Read full article

Rams survive Panthers in wild-card thriller: Winners and losers

Author: Tyler Dragon
Rams vs. Panthers winners include Matthew Stafford and the Panthers' punt-block unit, while losers include Trevor Etienne, Panthers run game. ... Read full article

Jake Canter's wild trick, Hunter Hess' steadiness land Olympic spots

Author: Chris Bumbaca
Jake Canter landed a 1980 backside twist to gain an Olympic spot. Hunter Hess makes men’s freeski team. ... Read full article

Smithsonian swaps Trump portrait at national gallery, removes impeachment text: Report

Author: Ryan Mancini
The Smithsonian Institution’s National Portrait Gallery revealed President Trump’s new photographic portrait, but also removed most of the adjoining text that mentions his two impeachments and the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, The Washington Post reported Sat… ... Read full article

Thousands protest ICE presence in Minneapolis and cities nationwide

Author: Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Angie Orellana Hernandez, Will Oremus
Protesters turned out in cities across the country, including Boston, New York City and Philadelphia, many organized by progressive group Indivisible. ... Read full article

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Smithsonian removes Trump impeachment text as it swaps his portrait

Author: Samantha Chery, Janay Kingsberry, Kelsey Ables
A Trump official previously complained about a caption beside his National Portrait Gallery photo mentioning his impeachments and the U.S. Capitol insurrection. ... Read full article

US launches new retaliatory strikes against IS in Syria

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The U.S. has launched another round of strikes against the Islamic State group in Syria. This follows last month’s ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and an American civilian interpreter. The strikes, conducted with partner forces, targeted multiple Islamic… ... Read full article

Rubio’s 2028 profile rises with Venezuela — and so do his risks

Author: Samuel Benson, Nahal Toosi
The secretary of State has privately signaled he may not run for president in 2028, but he’s changed his mind on such matters before. ... Read full article

Ex-husband arrested in deaths of Ohio dentist and his wife, ending 10-day manhunt

Author: Emma Tucker, Holly Yan
A suspect accused in the killing of a respected dentist and his wife in their Ohio home has been arrested, authorities said Saturday. ... Read full article

NFL playoffs kick off the road to Super Bowl LX with Rams-Panthers and Packers-Bears

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Stick with CNN Sports all afternoon and evening as we provide live updates and analysis from both games, starting with the 4:30 p.m. ET kick off of Rams-Panthers. ... Read full article

Antifa Activist: 'This Is What the Founding Fathers Gave Us the 2A For'

Author: AWR Hawkins
After an ICE protester claimed it is time to "show up with guns and end this," an antifa activist says we have the Second Amendment to fight "occupation." ... Read full article

Secretary Rollins — USDA Stops Minnesota's 'Handouts to Thieves' over Fraud Allegations: 'Enough Is Enough!'

Author: Amy Furr
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins warned Minnesota's Democrat leaders their "handouts to thieves" are at an end. ... Read full article

Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent: Reward Money for Whistleblowers in Minnesota's Growing Fraud Scandal

Author: Lowell Cauffiel
Cash payments will be waiting for whistleblowers who provide information related to Minnesota’s unfolding fraud scandal, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday. | Law and Order ... Read full article

Take Action: Tell Google to Show You Stories from Breitbart News in the 'Top Stories' Section of Search Results

Author: Alana Mastrangelo
Since you are a Breitbart News reader, you are aware of Google’s “unprecedented algorithmic suppression” of Breitbart News in search results. That’s actually what Google’s own Gemini 2.5 Pro AI calls it. However, Google has recently launched a “Preferred Sour… ... Read full article

Kurdish fighters leave contested Aleppo neighborhood after clashes

Author: Ghaith Alsayed
Kurdish fighters have been evacuated from a contested neighborhood in Aleppo, Syria, after days of violent clashes with government forces. State media reports that buses have transported the fighters to northeastern Syria, controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian… ... Read full article

Indiana is no longer the underdog after stomping Alabama and Oregon. They’re not taking their foot off the gas just yet

Author: Dana O’Neil
With a 56-22 dismantling of Oregon, Indiana has romped through this College Football Playoff like nothing the sport has seen in years, if ever. ... Read full article

Judge halts Trump’s $10 billion social safety net funding freeze

Author: Ashleigh Fields
A federal judge on Friday paused the Trump administration’s $10 billion social safety net funding freeze, temporarily restoring grants to five Democratic-led states. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) had said earlier in the week that the freez… ... Read full article

Jeh Johnson worried about ‘type of people’ being recruited for ICE

Author: Ashleigh Fields
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Friday questioned the “type of people” being recruited by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after two shootings involving immigration authorities. “I also worry about the type of people that are being … ... Read full article

Iran protests catch fire as Trump, Khamenei escalate war of words

Author: Laura Kelly
President Trump and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are escalating a war of words as the Islamic Republic cracks down on mass protests that saw buildings set on fire in cities across the country overnight Friday.  Khamenei claimed Friday that ne… ... Read full article