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Time travel, Vegas style: RetroEscapes to open with nostalgic twist

From Elvis diners to skate parks, new theme park will let visitors relive the past and snap perfect Instagram pics

19.10.2025 2

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When art imitates life, and then life imitates a heist film

Cinema glamorized the perfect heist. The Louvre’s latest robbery shows what happens when someone takes notes

19.10.2025 2

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Rubio puts US informants at risk in El Salvador deal

US agree to send informants to El Salvador, critics now question law enforcement credibility and ethical risks

19.10.2025 3

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“King Trump” takes “dump” on peaceful protesters, proving their point

“No Kings” movement rallies peacefully, but Trump’s AI response blurs line between protest, parody and spectacle

19.10.2025 9

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White House continues to sink to new “Mean Girl” levels

Dems are “terrorists” and jokes about “your mom,” Leavitt draws attention for unconventional communication style

19.10.2025 10

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“No Kings” protests sweep the nation against Trump

Millions of Americans rallied in more than 2,600 locations to protest Trump's authoritarian practices

18.10.2025 2

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“Dangerous precedent”: Rogan again blasts Trump’s ICE raids

Joe Rogan again condemned Trump’s use of federal forces in US cities, calling it a “dangerous precedent”

18.10.2025 8

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Trump lets George Santos walk free, redefining “law and order” again

Disgraced ex-congressman served 3 months of 7-year sentence, Trump calls it "fairness", critics say political favor

18.10.2025 9

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“Distraction” no more: Prince Andrew gives up titles to protect monarchy

Still a “prince” by birth, disgraced royal steps back from royal duties and titles, to contain Epstein scandal

18.10.2025 10

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Stephen Colbert plays villainous host against type on Elsbeth

Colbert’s guest turn on Elsbeth casts him as abrasive TV star cut down — filmed just as his own show was canceled

14.10.2025 4

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John Oliver slams CBS for putting Bari Weiss in charge

Calling her journalism “deeply misleading,” Oliver said Weiss risks politicizing one of America’s major newsrooms

14.10.2025 10

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A “new era” for the Middle East, hostages freed, ceasefire Holds

Israel and Hamas halt fighting in Gaza as families reunite and Trump heads to Egypt for high-stakes peace talks.

13.10.2025 2

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Trump saves Columbus Day from “left-wing arsonists”

Indigenous groups decry the omission of their holiday as Trump calls Columbus "the original American hero"

13.10.2025 2

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The Great Pumpkin is real and on the run in Ohio

In autumnal twist, body-cam footage shows police wrestling a rogue inflatable jack-o-lantern into a patrol car

12.10.2025 1

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Trump forgot he was president on January 6

The president claims the “BIDEN FBI” caused the Capitol riot, appearing to forget that he was in charge that day

12.10.2025 1

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Who gets paid in a shutdown? For Trump, it’s the military

By protecting troops while other federal workers lose jobs, Trump draws a political line in the budget crisis

12.10.2025 10

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Diane Keaton made being yourself the greatest role of all

The actor, who died at 79, turned eccentricity into elegance and inspired generations to embrace authenticity

12.10.2025 3

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Trump vs. Xi: The sequel nobody asked for

Turning supply dispute into political spectacle, Trump revives old tactic — weaponizing trade for power, headlines

11.10.2025 2

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No, Qatar isn’t taking over an Idaho air force base

The arrangement strengthens ties with Gulf ally, testing public perceptions of foreign military presence on US soil

11.10.2025 2

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The federal workforce purge begins

OMB confirms sweeping layoffs across major agencies as unions sue and the shutdown grinds on

11.10.2025 2

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Hollywood fights back again, Jane Fonda revives Committee for the First Amendment

Jane Fonda revives of father’s McCarthy-era free speech coalition, warn of government efforts to silence dissent

06.10.2025 10

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Disability benefits may become harder to get for older workers

The administration argues it’s modernization, advocates say it could leave millions of older Americans struggling

05.10.2025 2

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Trump’s National Guard moves hit legal roadblocks

Residents and officials question whether federal troops are protecting communities or sending a political message

05.10.2025 3

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Bad Bunny turns SNL into a masterclass on Latino pride and power

Fox News outrage, ICE threats and a monologue turned backlash into pride, Bad Bunny makes culture war look small

05.10.2025 3

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A protest in bronze: Trump and Epstein return to the Mall

Removed and damaged, controversial artwork is once again daring D.C. to determine the limits of free expression

04.10.2025 2

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“Yes, it’s real”: Treasury confirms draft design for $1 Trump coin

The design featuring Trump's profile and raised fist is already fueling legal questions, political fury, and memes

04.10.2025 2

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Hamas agrees to Trump’s Gaza plan, but Israel keeps bombing

Hamas says all hostages will be freed under Trump’s terms, even as Israeli airstrikes continue and doubts mount

04.10.2025 2

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16 states push back with lawsuit on federal sex-ed crackdown

Legal action by 16 states challenges federal pressure to cut school grants for inclusive sex-ed programs

28.09.2025 2

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DNA solves the 1991 yogurt shop murders in Austin

Serial killer Robert Brashers identified through DNA, finally closing the decades-old case that inspired an HBO doc

28.09.2025 5

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Truck, gunfire, flames: Michigan church attack

One killed, nine hurt in Sunday assault on Mormon church as community mourns loss of longtime LDS leader

28.09.2025 2

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Right-wing media praises Rogan, but he’s just talking science

Rogan criticized TikTok Tylenol protests yet agreed it is safe in normal doses, despite political framing

28.09.2025 2

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Born in the US? You might not be a citizen soon

Ending birthright citizenship means legal limbo for many US-born residents, their healthcare and education access

28.09.2025 7

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Kneel, and you’re out: FBI fires agents in 2020 protest picture

Agents fired for kneeling at 2020 George Floyd protests, fueling debate on agency rules and personal expression

27.09.2025 2

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“Fire her now”: Trump tells Microsoft over past investigation involvement

Firing threats continue as Trump singles out Lisa Monaco, others question political influence on corporations

27.09.2025 5

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ICE detains Des Moines superintendent, protests erupt

Roberts worked in US schools for decades. Now ICE says he was never authorized to work, Iowans are protesting

27.09.2025 10

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“Finish Charlie’s fight!”: Memorial becomes rally for “revival”

Turning Point leaders and allies framed the late activist as martyr and inspiration for a conservative revival

22.09.2025 5

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Van Jones and Cardinal Dolan offer civility and hope after Kirk’s death

Ahead of Kirk's memorial, two very different voices urge the nation to act, reflect and find opportunity in tragedy

21.09.2025 3

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US Attorney Erik Siebert resigns, won’t prosecute Letitia James on flawed charges

Trump criticizes Siebert for declining to pursue charges against Letitia James in potential government overreach

21.09.2025 10

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FCC threatens, ABC suspends Kimmel, Cruz warns of chilling effects on political speech

Suspension of politically charged segments highlights the tension between satire, broadcast rules, FCC enforcement

21.09.2025 3

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US residency is becoming a luxury loyalty program

Gold and Platinum cards offer perks for millionaires, ordinary H-1B applicants now pay $100K just to apply

20.09.2025 4

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ICE in Chicago with “excessive force and intimidation tactics”

Activists, local officials, faith leaders decry Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement strategy

20.09.2025 3

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“Grace for the World”: Vatican brings global artists together

Vatican’s historic concert blends genres from hip-hop to classical, signaling a new era of openness and engagement

14.09.2025 2

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Firings after Kirk death spark free speech debate

The controversy highlights the growing clash between personal expression, corporate image and political division

14.09.2025 5

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Uber faces $125M lawsuit for disability discrimination

DOJ files the suit due to the ADA, citing people with disabilities need the"same access and respect"

14.09.2025 1

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Brian Kilmeade apologizes for “callous remark” about killing homeless people

Fox News host's comment suggesting euthanizing homeless people drew outrage; he later admitted to wrong phrasing

14.09.2025 20

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Widowed and resolute: Erika Kirk honors Charlie Kirk

Kirk calls to continue her husband’s mission, sharing intimate family moments and reflecting on his life

14.09.2025 3

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WSJ retracts trans claim in Charlie Kirk shooting story

Law enforcement confirms initial reporting was inaccurate, highlighting how misinformation spreads quickly online

13.09.2025 2

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Why everyone’s suddenly talking about “Groypers”

The Groyper movement is back in the spotlight after the Kirk shooting, how it formed and why it’s trending

13.09.2025 4

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Trump’s excuse for firing Fed governor doesn’t hold water

Records confirm the Fed governor followed the rules, undermining the case used to justify her firing

13.09.2025 10

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Trump eyes federal takeover of 9/11 memorial site

Some families support the idea, while others and officials worry federal involvement could politicize the site

07.09.2025 2

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