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The Rock

American Shopper3 years ago2 years ago01 mins

In this picture, there is a rock…just a plain old rock. We can say a lot of things about the rock. Perhaps it has magical powers? Maybe it’s from another planet, or even a pet rock. Maybe it can talk when no one is looking. And suppose it even has political views; some may say…

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3 Killed in Boat Strike in the Pacific, Pentagon Says

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Senate Blocks Bid to Cancel Arms Sales to Israel as Iran War Deepens Democratic Divide

Concerns over the Iran war led several Democratic senators who had rejected past bids to curb weapons transfers to Israel to vote to block the sale of bulldozers and bombs. [...]

How Trump’s Clash With Pope Leo Turned Into a Fight Over Theology

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Carol Greitzer, Tireless Defender of Greenwich Village, Dies at 101

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Trump’s Portrayal of the War in Iran Collides With Reality

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Justice Sotomayor Apologizes for Highly Personal Criticism of Justice Kavanaugh

At the University of Kansas School of Law last week, she criticized her colleague while discussing his views in an immigration-related case. [...]

Trump’s ‘Triumphal Arch’ Draws Backlash, Even From an Expert Who Proposed It

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Can Trump and Republicans Get Back on Message on the Economy?

It’s Tax Day, but much of the country’s focus has been on an unpopular war. [...]

In the House, Republican Plans Go Awry Amid Party Divides

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Labor Department Investigates Texts Sent Among Staff, Secretary and Her Family

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The world soccer organization is joining groceries, utilities and landlords as targets for Democrats talking about the cost of living. [...]

Pappas holds cash advantage over GOP rivals in New Hampshire

The Democrat out-raised his Republican competitors and has more in the bank. [...]

Barr keeps his cash lead in Kentucky Senate GOP primary

The GOP representative has a nearly $4.2 million war chest. [...]

Ossoff builds massive cash edge as Georgia GOP field remains unsettled

His fundraising and cash on hand numbers dwarf all of the Republican contenders’ postings combined. [...]

Peltola outraises Sullivan, lags in cash on hand

The Democrat posted a massive Q1 haul but has less money left in the bank than her opponent does. [...]

Angie Craig builds fundraising lead in Minnesota Senate primary

The Democratic representative raised $2.5 million in the first quarter. [...]

Sherrod Brown posts big cash advantage over Jon Husted

Brown raised more than $10.1 million in the first quarter of the year. [...]

Cornyn heads into Texas Senate runoff with more money than Paxton

The GOP senator ended the first quarter of the year with more than $8 million in cash on hand. [...]

Roy Cooper far outraises Michael Whatley in North Carolina Senate race

The former governor raised nearly $14 million last quarter. [...]

Mark Kelly keeps cashing in on Trump's 'Seditious Six' attacks

His fundraising haul is likely to stir more speculation about his 2028 ambitions. [...]

Finish Line: The quiet rise of "prescribing connection"

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The Iran war has brought Israel to a new low point with Democrats in Congress

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Trump would "welcome" Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: U.S. official

As Israel's Security Cabinet convened on Wednesday to discuss a potential ceasefire in Lebanon, a U.S. official told Axios that President Trump would "welcome and be happy with an end [...]

U.S. and Iran inch toward framework deal to end war, U.S. officials say

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The U.S. launched a killer-drone competition in February. It was won, according to public leaderboards, by a small British company with frontline Ukrainian experience and a manufacturing footprint in Atlanta.Why [...]

Mobility's new Big Three: Tesla, Waymo and Uber

As the race toward autonomy unfolds, a new U.S. "Big Three" in mobility is emerging: Instead of GM, Ford and Chrysler, it's Waymo, Tesla and Uber. Why it matters: Automotive [...]

Migrants making false domestic abuse claims to stay in UK, BBC investigation finds

In the third part of an undercover investigation, the BBC reveals how rules aimed at protecting abuse victims are being exploited. [...]

Chris Mason: The challenge of closing asylum loopholes while protecting genuine cases

There has been a stickiness to the electorate's concerns about issues of immigration and asylum, Chris Mason writes. [...]

UK economy grew faster than expected ahead of Iran war

The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran. [...]

Social media leaders called to Downing Street over children's safety

Top executives from firms such as Meta and YouTube will be asked what they are doing to protect children. [...]

Starmer challenged over defence investment plan delay

The prime minister is facing growing pressure to spell out when the funding blueprint will be published. [...]

Starmer says he's 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war

It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed". [...]

US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves

The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies. [...]

Biometric checks after 179 prisoners released in error in year to March

New data shows 179 prisoners were set free in error from prisons in the year to March. [...]

Chris Mason: Iran war has trapped Labour in a vicious circle

A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes. [...]

Ex-Labour councillor pleads not guilty to blackmail in 'honeytrap' case

Oliver Steadman will remain on unconditional bail until the trial in October 2027. [...]

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