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The work uncovered a key pathway the body uses to keep the immune system in check, called peripheral immune tolerance. Experts called the findings critical to understanding autoimmune diseases such as Type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

The bill saw bipartisan, veto-proof support in the House, earning votes from every Republican and 17 Democrats. It was far more divisive in the Senate, where a majority of Democrats walked out of the vote in protest of the amendment adding the death penalty language. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/03/s...

Duke Energy plans to burn coal for two to four years longer than previously estimated, which will result in millions of tons in additional greenhouse gases over the next decade when combined with other proposed changes to the utility’s fuel mix. ncnewsline.com/2025/10/03/i...

Nationwide, states are scrambling to close budget shortfalls and are eyeing Medicaid, generally one of a state's biggest costs — even before President Donald Trump's hulking tax-and-spending law decreases federal spending on Medicaid by about $1 trillion over the next decade.

The cause of the fire is not immediately known, and the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) said it is investigating the incident. www.newsweek.com/judge-diane-...

Salisbury’s Signal chat was clearly visible to bystanders, one of whom provided images of it. The two men were discussing a plan to deploy the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army to Portland. Since World War I, the elite 82nd Airborne has specialized in parachute assaults into hostile areas.

Tensions between ICE and local law enforcement in the Chicagoland area have escalated in recent weeks. Mills accused immigration agents of making false 911 calls, including one instance in which an agent reported someone tampering with a gate at the Broadview facility.

Medical organizations swiftly pushed back, saying the decision could reverse years of progress in controlling severe illness and death from COVID-19. They argue that the administration’s emphasis on risk exaggerates rare side effects and underplays the serious complications of COVID-19 itself.

The petition, launched by a Missouri resident named Joyce, argues that lawmakers should not be paid their salary or benefits during the shutdown and that their salaries should be reduced by 2 percent for each day the government remains closed. www.newsweek.com/petition-str...

President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration is in talks with Democrats over the pressing issue of health care subsidies as the first United States government shutdown in nearly seven years continues. www.newsweek.com/government-s...

The fourth toppling of a French head of government in 15 months risks fueling uncertainty in the European Union's second-largest economy at a time when France faces daunting fiscal challenges and global instability, including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and shifting U.S. foreign policy under Trump

Both parties have endorsed the overall principles behind Trump's plan, under which fighting would cease, hostages go free and aid pour into Gaza. But both sides are seeking clarifications of crucial details, including those that have derailed previous attempts to end the war.

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Norman Ornstein examines how congressional Democrats’ undisciplined messaging has hindered their impact in the past — and how the ongoing shutdown offers an opportunity to realign and strengthen their communication strategy.

For communities in West Virginia and beyond, NPR has long served as a vital connector — linking residents to local and national news. Jeff Nesbit explains the harm of Trump’s decision to end federal funding for public broadcasting.

“ICE’s raid on a Chicago apartment building and the ensuing ICE violence against civilians make clear that Trump has initiated an unconstitutional, brutal war against ordinary Americans.” Jen Rubin unpacks the unchecked savagery of Trump’s attacks.

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The current group is headlined by Jane Fonda whose father was one of the early members of the first Committee for the First Amendment, founded in the 40s to oppose the infamous House Un-American Activities Committee.

Info on the harmful organizations the DoE is partnering with to indoctrinate American students, and what you can do about it: mailchi.mp/9f21d2300e00...

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Already, autocratic actors are deploying AI to enhance the tactics in their playbook. But so too are some democracy proponents starting to adopt and adapt to the new technology open.substack.com/pub/protectd...

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been sentenced to 50 months, or just over four years, in prison, after being convicted of prostitution-related charges. www.newsweek.com/sean-combs-d...

The Pope is sick of MAGA’s shit. tinyurl.com/4655s3pa tinyurl.com/9watz5b7

More than 20 states have banned conversion therapy for minors. LGBTQ+ advocates and many medical professionals say the practice of trying to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity through counseling does not work, lacks scientific basis and can cause harm to minors.

The NC HHS instituted cuts to Medicaid insurance rates this month, meaning that health care providers will receive less money for caring for the 3.1M North Carolinians who depend on the program to pay for doctors, dentists, hospitalizations, community care, and nursing home stays.

A study published last month by JAMA, which shares peer-reviewed medical research and studies, has revealed how many children rely on Medicaid and CHIP for health coverage, increasing concern over how these changes will directly harm the health outcomes of America's children.

Nearly half Americans and a third of Republicans believe everyday expenses have become more difficult to manage under President Donald Trump, a recent poll found, with a significant portion laying the blame at the feet of the administration. www.newsweek.com/republicans-...

A coalition of states sued the Trump administration on Wednesday over a rule change requiring survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence to immediately prove their citizenship status in order to receive certain federal aid. www.courthousenews.com/states-sue-d...

Every. Accusation. By. The. Right. Is. A. Confession. slate.com/news-and-pol...

Starting on December 16, interactions that users have with Meta’s AI products will be mined for targeted advertising opportunities. Meta has invested tens of billions in AI, including its flagship digital assistant chatbot, which is available on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

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Garcia references multiple agencies that have pushed public and private communications blaming Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown — messages that potentially violate a law called the Hatch Act, which bars political speech and activity by federal officials in taxpayer-funded roles.

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More details on the Chicago attack. Kids separated from parents, shoved zip tied and undressed into moving vans. people.com/ice-agents-o...

“I seen the little girl come around the corner, because they was bringing the kids down, too, had them zip tied to each other. That’s all I kept asking. What is the morality? Where’s the human? One of them literally laughed. He was standing right here. He said, ‘f*ck them kids.’”

Much of the resistance to Trump’s offer has come from farmers—particularly soybean croppers—who view Argentina as a competitor and believe the U.S. should prioritize U.S. agriculture before extending lifelines to foreign nations. www.newsweek.com/trumps-argen...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that President Donald Trump ordered a fourth strike on a small boat off Venezuela, writing on social media that U.S. intelligence confirmed it was carrying narcotics and “narco-terrorists” along a known trafficking route. www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...

The latest escalation comes as tensions sharply heighten between NATO and Russia, with Western allies accusing Moscow of waging an aggressive hybrid war against them.

Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda will not sign an economic framework this week as expected, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday, in another stumbling block for the Trump administration's efforts to implement a peace deal and spur Western investment in the region.

Hamas said Friday it has accepted parts of President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza, including relinquishing power and releasing all remaining hostages, but said other aspects require further consultations among Palestinians. www.newsweek.com/hamas-respon...

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In this special edition of The Tea, April Ryan sits down with House Minority Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social to discuss Republicans’ unwillingness to bend — and how it’s led to a shutdown threatening Americans’ paychecks, healthcare, and way of life.

When it comes to comedians performing in Saudi Arabia, money speaks louder than morality. Meredith Blake examines how the government-backed Riyadh Comedy Festival seeks to distract the world from the country’s ongoing record of hideous human rights abuses.

Steve Vladeck breaks down what is at stake this SCOTUS season, the recent Lisa Cook decision, and Trump’s newest phony declaration of war. Watch the full interview on Substack https://contrarian.substack.com/p/law-and-order-scary-scotus-season