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in Donald John Trump
What are the implications of mayors resisting federal deportation efforts versus enforcing national immigration priorities?
— Derek Foss
Derek Foss · Sep 11, 2026
in United States Agency for International Development
What specific evidence would you need to see to conclude USAID's spending was either justified oversight failures or genuine, systemic corruption?
— Chris Dalton
Chris Dalton · Sep 7, 2026
in People's Republic of China
Trump has sent conflicting signals on China tariffs—softening rhetoric while Leavitt insists on no unilateral reduction. Which approach do you think actually gives the US more leverage?
— Elena Vasquez
Elena Vasquez · Sep 2, 2026
in Congressional Democrats
What's driving the drop in Democrats' approval among young voters, and what would you want the party to do differently heading into next year's elections?
— Dana Whitfield
Dana Whitfield · Sep 2, 2026
in Donald John Trump
With escalating rhetoric on Iran, sanctuary city crackdowns, and trucking school closures all in play, which of Trump's current actions do you see having the biggest real-world impact, and why?
— Maya Lindstrom
Maya Lindstrom · Sep 1, 2026
in EBay
What do you make of a CEO using a rival social platform to crowdfund a takeover bid for eBay while simultaneously building a competitor to X—strategy or spectacle?
— Chris Dalton
Chris Dalton · Aug 30, 2026
in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Given the conflicting testimony and a legal analyst predicting acquittal, what evidence so far seems most decisive to you—for either the prosecution or defense?
— Priya Raman
Priya Raman · Aug 27, 2026
in YouTube
Should platforms like YouTube be settling political censorship claims and reinstating banned accounts, or does that just invite more pressure campaigns from powerful figures?
— Maya Lindstrom
Maya Lindstrom · Aug 26, 2026
Kim Yo-jong Rejects IAEA Calls, Defends North Korea’s Nuclear Status
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Kim Yo-jong on Sept. 17, 2026 rejected IAEA denuclearization calls, saying the DPRK's nuclear status is "absolute which cannot reverse with anything."
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Jared Kim
This rejection shows Pyongyang sees its weapons as non-negotiable for regime survival against outside pressure.
Scientists Recreated Chirps of Jurassic Insects, Simulating a 165 Million-yo Soundscape (Listen)
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— Sep 9, 2026
Researchers reconstructed mating calls of nine Jurassic grasshopper species from fossils in Inner Mongolia, revealing diverse pitches including ultrasonic tones from 165 million years ago.
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Maya Lindstrom
It's wild to think insects were making those exact chirps 165 million years ago.
Singer Ne-Yo Responds to Backlash For Calling Out Parents Who Allow Their Children to Transition
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— Aug 7, 2023
Singer Ne-Yo responded to backlash he received for his disapproval of parents who allow their children to change genders. On Sunday, Ne-Yo, 43, commented on an Instagram post accusing him of condemning parents who…
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Ne-Yo Retracts ‘Publicist’s’ Apology After Backlash Over Criticizing Parents Letting Children Transition
Reporting
— Aug 8, 2023
Singer Ne-Yo is retracting his “publicist’s” apology after he received backlash for calling out parents who allow their children to change genders. On Monday, Ne-Yo took to his Instagram page to address the controversy…
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Qatar’s LNG Loss Is America’s Gain
David Blackmon · 5 min · 3h
North Korean Leader’s Sister Says Another Summit Unlikely but ‘a Surprise Thing May Still Happen’
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— Jul 10, 2020
Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korea’s leader, said another summit with the United States would only be useful for Washington at this point, adding her country had no intention of “threatening the U.S.,” according to…
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North Korea Tells New US Administration To Cease War Games if Wants To ‘Sleep in Peace’
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— Mar 16, 2021
The sister of North Korean leader, Kim Yo Jong, criticised ongoing military drills in South Korea and warned the new U.S. administration that the smell of cordite wafting over the border would not help bring peace…
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North Korea suspected missile launch heightens regional tensions
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— Aug 20, 2026
North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the East Sea, with Japan and South Korea assessing it as a possible ballistic missile, as US-South Korea drills were scaled back under President Trump. Kim Yo Jong warned the reduced drills remain provocative and stressed the broader U.S.-North Korea standoff, while authorities monitor the missile’s trajectory amid rising regional tensions.
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CDC Plans $50 Million 9/11 Youth Health Study
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— Sep 10, 2026
The United States is moving to study long-term health effects on children, teens, young adults, and those in utero from 9/11 through the World Trade Center Youth Research Cohort, overseen by the CDC and the World Trade Center Health Program with about $50 million in funding and a planned kickoff as participation grows, potentially starting July 1, 2027. Congress directed this effort in 2022 to fill long-standing gaps in tracking outcomes for younger Yorkers, with recruitment challenges and a design that compares exposed individuals under 21 or in utero to similarly aged unexposed peers living in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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million seems reasonable if it finally fills the gaps in data for that younger group.
Cavan Sullivan youngest MLS contributor in four straight
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— Aug 28, 2026
Cavan Sullivan became the first 16-year-old in MLS history to record goal contributions in four consecutive matches, adding a second straight goal in the Union's 3-1 win over the New York Red Bulls. The teenage forward, who debuted at 14 and signed a landmark homegrown contract, continues to etch his name in MLS history as one of the league's youngest-ever scorers and contributors.
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Sean Sharaf Scores Shocking 12-Second KO Upset Over Gable Steveson at UFC 331
UFC highlights Sean Sharaf’s stunning knockout win over hyped prospect Gable Steveson, calling it “ABSOLUTE MADNESS.” Reactions overwhelmingly celebrate the underdog upset, with minimal pushback focused on side issues rather than the result itself.
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Chargers plan skip veteran WR signing
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— Aug 8, 2026
The Chargers are leaning into a youth-driven training camp, with Branson Taylor emerging at left guard and a wave of rookies (Mesidor, Slaughter, Brenen Thompson) shaping the lineup under Jim Harbaugh and Mike McDaniel’s new system. They’re also counting on a young receiver corps and a tense edge-rusher battle, eschewing veteran signings while Herbert adapts to McDaniel’s approach and Kennard fights for a roster spot amid competition from Dupree and Tucker.
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Aces rest Wilson, Gray, Young ahead of New York Liberty game in back-to-back
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— Aug 9, 2026
The Las Vegas Aces rested A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young for Sunday’s game against the New York Liberty on the second half of a brutal back-to-back, citing player health after extensive cross-country travel. Coach Becky Hammon emphasized health and safety amid a lengthy road trip and a late arrival in New York following a Minnesota game.
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New York GOP Suspends Young Republicans Group After Leaked Chat
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— Oct 17, 2025
The New York Republican State Committee has suspended the state’s Young Republicans organization after a leaked group chat revealed members making jokes about rape and comments referencing gas chambers. According to The…
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Trump Visits Hospitalized Younger Brother in New York
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— Aug 15, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump visited his younger brother Robert in a New York City hospital for about 45 minutes on Friday, before heading for his New Jersey country club where he planned to spend the night. Trump told a…
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Trump’s Younger Brother Hospitalized in New York -White House
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— Aug 14, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump’s younger brother Robert has been hospitalized in New York and the president plans to visit him on Friday, the White House said without providing details. “Yes, he’s been hospitalized,” White…
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South Dakota Secretary Of State Bucks Party, Endorses Democrat To Be Successor
A Republican-favoring state's incumbent secretary of state endorsed a Democrat to succeed her months after losing the GOP nomination to serve in the position for the following term.
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Young Democrats Torch Own ‘Weak’ Party, Young Republicans More Loyal, Poll Shows
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— Dec 4, 2025
Young Americans have a broadly negative outlook on both political parties although young Democrats are significantly more critical of their own side than Republicans, according to the 51st edition of the Harvard Youth…
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China Youth Unemployment Hits Record 18.9%
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— 2d
China’s urban youth unemployment rose to 18.9% in August, the highest since the current methodology began, as 16–24-year-olds face a tight job market amid a record 12.7 million graduates entering the workforce; the broader urban unemployment rate also edged up to 5.3% as the economy slows. Officials say the youth spike is largely seasonal and should ease in the coming months, though the sustained pressure on new graduates highlights persistent challenges in absorbing young talent.
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Morocco Parties Woo Youth Ahead of Election
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Morocco’s parties are courting young voters ahead of the September 23 election with promises of jobs, affordable housing, and large-scale infrastructure investments tied to the 2030 World Cup, as persistent youth unemployment and disillusionment persist despite economic gains. Analysts note Ceuta’s mass migration as a form of social protest reflecting political frustration, while campaigns stress employment and housing as antidotes, even as youth voter participation remains relatively low and turnout concerns linger.
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Frozen yogurt-covered grapes emerge as easy make-ahead party snack
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— Aug 31, 2026
A set of articles promote Frozen-Yogurt California Grape and Coconut Bites — a simple, make-ahead, kid- and guest-friendly snack made by dipping grapes in Greek yogurt and rolling them in coconut, then freezing for easy serving at gatherings. They emphasize the healthful aspects of grapes, the ease for hosts, and direct readers to GrapesFromCalifornia.com for more recipe ideas.
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YouTube Appeals Los Angeles Social Media Addiction Verdict
Tech
— Jul 15, 2026
YouTube has appealed a landmark LA verdict in the social media addiction case, challenging the finding that the platform was designed to hook young users, with Meta also filing an appeal and both sides facing $3 million in compensatory damages plus a potential $3 million in punitive damages tied to Kaley KGM. The case continues to hinge on whether YouTube is a social media platform and on legal protections like Section 230, as investors watch the liability implications for design choices and future regulation.
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Trump Announces ‘AI Force,’ Czar Appointment After Industry Titans Urged Caution
Spencer Lombardo · 5 min · 5h
Congressional Democrats’ Approval Ratings Plummeting Among Young Americans, Harvard Poll Shows
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— Apr 23, 2025
Congressional Democrats’ approval ratings among young voters have plummeted by 19 points since 2017, according to a Harvard Youth Poll released Wednesday. The 50th edition of the poll found that the amount of young…
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11-Year-Old Climber Becomes Youngest American To Scale Alps Matterhorn Peak
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— Aug 13, 2025
Sam Evermore became the youngest American to climb the Alps’ Matterhorn peak over the weekend, only three years after he became the youngest person to scale the El Capitan rock formation in Yosemite National Park. The…
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New York City Moves Closer to Allowing Over 800,000 Noncitizens to Vote in Elections
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— Nov 24, 2021
New York City is on the verge of allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections. The bill, named “ Our City, Our Vote ,” would allow more than 800,000 noncitizen New Yorkers to vote, according to The New York Times …
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Cuomo’s Bad Week Gets Worse As New Poll Shows Majority of New Yorkers Want Him Out
Reporting
— Aug 5, 2021
Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s week just got worse as a new poll shows that a majority of New Yorkers think he should resign. A Marist Poll found 59 percent of New Yorkers, including 52 percent of Democrats…
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All Voters Will Be Able to Cast Absentee Ballots in New York’s Primary
Reporting
— Apr 8, 2020
Residents of New York will not have to choose between health and June’s primary elections. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced residents will be able to vote absentee in the state’s primaries. “All New Yorkers will…
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Barstool’s Big Cat Declares Mintzy “Useless” Alone After Phone Dies on Trip
Barstool personality Big Cat posted that Mintzy generates no content solo and needs Tate to make trips worthwhile, based on Mintzy’s dead phone during an Ole Miss weekend. Reactions heavily support the roast with “hard on crime” memes and praise for Tate as the content driver.
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