MAGA is winning its war against American elections, with the universe of people pressing debunked theories now so broad that it’s a feature of the system. theatln.tc/23ft01qg

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As health officials continue to monitor the rare and deadly strain, a disturbing truth about the disease’s long-term transmissibility has emerged. Read more: trib.al/Qj0DyT9

American Bar Association votes to eliminate DEI rule for law schools reut.rs/3RJPK2g

Taiwan responded to President Trump’s hesitation to back a U.S. arms sale to the island following two days of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Read more: thehill.com/policy/inter...

“How is this not the biggest scandal in the United States right now?” said former MSNBC host Mehdi Hasan, sounding the alarm over what he called a "presidential scam." Trump will also have no obligation to disclose how he spends the $1.7B taxpayer-funded settlement. bit.ly/4tCdseg

Prepare to eat your way from 42nd to 57th Street this weekend as dozens of local merchants pour onto the streets bit.ly/ninth-avenue...

Foreclosure filings rose 18% year over year in April, with Delaware, South Carolina, and Florida posting the nation's highest foreclosure rates as rising insurance costs, property taxes, and high mortgage payments squeeze homeowners. Read more: rltor.cm/YAzMP9

The U.S. is moving to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro, according to a source familiar with the matter. The potential charges come after CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials during a high-level visit to Havana.

U.S. Central Command head Adm. Brad Cooper confirmed that the office focused on civilian-harm reduction for the military arm was cut from 10 employees to one. thehill.com/policy/defen...

Small drones that are cheap and can be rigged with explosives have changed the face of warfare in Ukraine, pushing some traditional military roles down the billing. Spotters who call in artillery strikes are no longer needed. Read more: on.wsj.com/3P69Ov8

The Department of Justice is dropping Biden-era bribery charges against an Indian billionaire after he hired one of President Donald Trump's personal lawyers. bit.ly/4udAd9m

Two Egyptian karate athletes have sparked global conversation after raising the Palestinian flag on the podium at the World Championship. The black belts secured first and second place in the tournament, displaying the flag in solidarity after defeating an Israeli competitor.

Kari Lake, Trump’s candidate for ambassador to Jamaica, has “no diplomatic or political preparation, other than the 14 months she has just spent running America’s foreign broadcasting agencies into the ground." theatln.tc/J0PxMmHp

China has announced the development of a new hantavirus vaccine and has committed to distributing it globally at no cost. This major public health initiative aims to curb the spread of the virus following recent outbreaks on international cruise ships and within various regional territories today.

The Department of Homeland Security is seeking to deport at least 50 green card holders through a new unit dedicated to revetting thousands of immigrants with permanent residency across the U.S., according to internal data. Read more: nyti.ms/4wuuQnZ

Cardi B has responded after viral video showed her arguing with Stefon Diggs outside a Maryland coffee shop! “damn y’all ain’t never cuss your babydad out when you hungry?” - Cardi B

Gulf states that poured hundreds of millions into Jared Kushner's private equity firm are openly griping that they got little for their money. bit.ly/4d9ErsK

There was a time, not very long ago, when Ben Shapiro could reasonably call himself the king of all conservative media. That’s all over now. Read more: nymag.visitlink.me/bnjELS

See below for your ultimate guide to sun, surf, and sand without leaving the city! bit.ly/nyc-beaches-...

Catch 10,000 performers taking over Sixth Avenue this weekend to celebrate the repeal of NYC's 91-year-old dancing ban at a massive free festival. bit.ly/dance-parade...

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum seemed unaware that solar energy could be stored in batteries to provide power at night. bit.ly/4uMzImI

Female lingerie models in China have been blocked under strict obscenity rules. Their broadcasts get shut down. Their accounts get suspended. So online sellers found a loophole. They put men in front of the camera, modeling bras, slips and nightgowns.

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Promising to turn the painfully slow trek into a world-class transit experience. Read more: bit.ly/speed-up-travel-lga

The Army is grappling with a sudden budget crunch and scrambling to slash training costs across broad swaths of the force. The move is to make up for a shortfall of some $4 billion to $6 billion. Read more: abcnews.visitlink.me/SmD1JR

Drawing more than 60,000 visitors with live music, street performances, rare art finds, and more! bit.ly/fifth-avenue...

Immigration and Customs Enforcement gave a $12.2 million no-bid contract to a company that appears to have fabricated staff and was originally founded to hold its founder's sailboat, according to a new report. bit.ly/4dkprqB

Marco Rubio went viral after photos showed him aboard Air Force One in a gray Nike Tech-style tracksuit during President Trump’s trip to China. The White House communications director posted the image with the caption, “Secretary Rubio rocking the Nike Tech ‘Venezuela’ on Air Force One".

Convicted drug dealer and dancehall entertainer, Flippa Mafia, is back in federal custody on drug charges. He has been charged with possession of and intention to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl. Read more: revonews.ai/news/flippa-...

On May 12, 2026, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that his administration has entirely closed a projected $12 billion budget deficit. The plan eliminates the gap without raising property taxes or cutting city services. share.google/pOJzKaWzwkiW...

Super Bowl LX — which featured a halftime show performance by Bad Bunny that ignited backlash from President Trump and some conservatives — drew more than 2,300 complaints to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC.) Read more: thehill.com/blogs/in-the...

In April, Harvey Weinstein’s third New York trial began in Manhattan criminal court without leaving much of an impression, even at the courthouse. There were no lines and few news cameras. Read more: nymag.visitlink.me/7khNiA

Donald Trump’s global allies and rivals once viewed his approach to international relations as strategic unpredictability—now it feels more like destabilizing unreliability. Read more: theatln.tc/5SDatO2Q

TRUMP MOBILE QUIETLY CHANGES TERMS AS $50 MILLION IN DEPOSITS VANISHES into thin air. More than a half million people paid a $100 “deposit” to preorder a gold smartphone announced in June 2025 by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. None were delivered. bit.ly/4uCBir8

THE REST OF THE WORLD has determined that they can no longer depend on a US-led NATO due to Trump's unpredictability and the resultant US instability. youtu.be/7X2TN8jVNXM?...

Days before Thanksgiving, the company reportedly fired about 20 out of roughly 80 employees. trib.al/iL6JfB4

Major Harris, the son of T.I. and Tiny Harris, officially graduated from Woodward Academy with honors this weekend surrounded by family and friends. During the ceremony, school officials announced several academic honors and scholarship recognitions tied to his achievements.

#DonaldTrump reportedly said his administration is seriously exploring the idea of annexing #Venezuela and potentially turning it into the 51st U.S. state. The discussion comes amid ongoing efforts tied to the country’s oil infrastructure involving U.S. energy companies.

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Dolezal, who legally now goes by Nkechi Diallo sparked widespread fury when it was revealed she was born white but had been presenting herself as a black woman. trib.al/g2AtrdZ

Authorities from the U.S. and China recently arrested five suspects in a drug smuggling and trafficking operation, according to Chinese state media. thehill.com/policy/inter...

Stretch your six-figure salary further and keep rent under $2,700 in spots like Inwood and Bay Ridge. bit.ly/affordable-n...

A major political and technological controversy is erupting after reports claimed that DOGE staffers allegedly used ChatGPT to help cancel nearly 1,400 federal grants worth around $100 million without fully reviewing the individual cases.

Tucker Carlson revealed a private warning he gave to Donald Trump regarding several high-profile conservative and international figures. Carlson claims he told the former President that Benjamin Netanyahu, Rupert Murdoch, and prominent media hosts Ben Shapiro and Mark Levin harbor deep animosity.

Changes in social media and private messaging have made real relationships start to look a little bit parasocial. What happens when friendships feel like content to consume? theatln.tc/UEv6X29I

Author and journalist Anand Giridharadas identified Sunday what he called the single thing that has allowed the wealthy and powerful figures in Jeffrey Epstein's orbit to escape accountability for decades — and it's something most Americans have lost. bit.ly/4dc40bf

Investigators found that leaders of a prison gang in Puerto Rico were selling inmates drugs in exchange for voting for Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón, a longtime Republican. After Trump’s election, prosecutors were told not to pursue charges. Read: propub.li/4wrisFl

North Korea has revised its constitution to mandate an automatic nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated. This "Dead Hand" policy ensures an immediate retaliatory launch even if the central command is destroyed, creating a permanent and irreversible nuclear deterrent for the state now.

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