CNN /
Natasha Bertrand & Kylie AtwoodHighly classified Pentagon documents leaked
online in recent weeks reveal extensive US espionage on allies and enemies, jeopardizing sensitive sources, foreign relations, and Ukrainian military plans.
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BBCThe Dalai Lama apologized for a video where he asked a boy if he
wanted to suck his tongue and kissed him on the lips. His office explained that he often teases people but regrets the incident.
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The New
York Times / Frank LuntzPolitical experts explore Trump's continued loyalty among voters,
suggesting a 2024 R candidate could win by embracing Trump's agenda with civility, focusing on the future, and appealing to independents.
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The Cook
Political Report / David WassermanThe Cook Partisan Voting Index archives reveal increased voter self-sorting
and polarization since 1997, reducing swing seats and making primaries more crucial in most districts.
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NPR /
Becky SullivanFormer President Trump faces a civil trial this month
regarding allegations of sexual assault in the mid-1990s by author E. Jean Carroll, who accuses him of defamation and battery.
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USA Today
/ Joey GarrisonBiden, emphasizing his Irish Catholic heritage, will visit Ireland
for four days, commemorating the Good Friday Agreement's 25th anniversary, and reconnecting with working-class voters by promoting "dignity."
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The
Washington PostThe Good Friday Agreement, signed 25 years ago,
brought peace to Northern Ireland after decades of violence, with its success driven by the people, political leaders, US involvement, and a fair framework.
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The Hill
/ Lauren Sforza Leaked classified documents reveal weaknesses in the
Ukrainian army, including ammunition and air defense shortfalls, and suggest the US is spying on Ukraine's military and political leaders.
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ABC News
/ Tal AxelrodWilliam Barr, Trump's former AG, believes Trump faces
greater legal risk from the federal probe into possession of classified documents after leaving office than from the Stormy Daniels hush money case.
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CBS
NewsPope Francis delivered an Easter message emphasizing
hope and calling for prayers for Ukrainians, Russians, Israelis, and Palestinians. He praised nations welcoming refugees and encouraged trust.
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Austin
American-Statesman / Tony Plohetski, Claire Osborn, Ryan AutulloGovernor Greg Abbott announced plans to pardon convicted
killer Daniel Perry, citing Texas' strong "Stand your ground" self-defense law and responding to calls from national conservative figures.
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Associated PressNashville officials are poised to vote to
reinstate one of the two Black Democratic lawmakers expelled by Republican colleagues for their gun control protest on the TN House floor after a deadly school shooting.
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GOLF.com
/ Josh Berhow Jon Rahm overcame challenging weather conditions and a four-shot deficit to
win the 87th Masters by four strokes, celebrating his victory among supportive patrons at Augusta National.
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Vanity Fair / Jordan HoffmanTaylor Swift and actor Joe Alwyn have ended their six-year
relationship, reportedly planning to remain friends. The couple kept their romance largely private, with Swift referencing Alwyn in her music.
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InStyle /
Alicia BrunkerHalle Berry shared a photo on Instagram, enjoying wine on her
Malibu mansion balcony while appearing nude, using strategic angles to maintain privacy.
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CNN /
Francesca StreetThe Crystal Cabin Awards shortlist reveals innovative aviation
concepts, including Air New Zealand's "Skynest," offering bookable sleeping pods for long-haul passengers and AI-based food waste reduction solutions.
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Vox /
Allie VolpePeople underestimate the value of small acts of kindness and often
avoid them due to fear of rejection or awkwardness. Performing these gestures can improve well-being and create social connections.
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MSN / Ed
KilgoreRon DeSantis is considering a 2024 presidential run but faces
pressure to announce his candidacy before losing ground to Trump. DeSantis' decision could significantly impact the 2024 Republican landscape.
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New York
Post / Larry Celona, Joe Marino, and David PropperA 36-year-old man was fatally shot inside a Harlem smoke shop
Sunday after the gunman blasted the victim in the head, according to harrowing footage of the cold-blooded killing.
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Hollywood
Reporter / Josh Wigler In
announcing the final season, Succession creator Jesse Armstrong said there’s “a promise in the title” of the series — namely, that someone will someday succeed the larger-than-life Logan Roy.
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TikTok Bans Could Increase the U.S. Security State By Nick Espinosa
How can we
address the privacy and security risks posed by TikTok and similar apps from adversarial countries, without causing government overreach and ensuring the protection of internet freedom? |
For the
Left California Governor Gavin Newsom weighed in on what would happen if Florida Governor Ron
DeSantis challenged Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
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For the
RightAfter months of testimony, dozens of witnesses and countless legal fights, a jury will
soon decide whether the onetime leader of the Proud Boys extremist group is guilty in one of the most serious cases brought in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.
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