It’s often hard to separate the noise from the signal in politics. The noise is that congressional Democrats are fighting President Donald Trump and Republicans over a prospective government shutdown and healthcare spending. The signal is scratchy. But if you turn the squelch knob, you may detect the signal. We …
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6 November
'Wheel of Fortune' contestant makes show history with record-breaking million-dollar win
“Wheel of Fortune” just made history. During Tuesday’s episode of the beloved game show, contestant Christina Derevjanik from Stamford, Conn. took home a cash prize of $1,035,155, the largest prize in the show’s history. After making it to the bonus round, Derevjanik solved the puzzle that read: “PACK OF COYOTES.” …
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6 November
Online ‘gore’ forums are ‘gateway to extremism’ in mass shootings, normalizing horror for kids: experts
Authorities are examining the online activity of the 22-year-old suspect charged in the fatal shooting of conservative speaker Charlie Kirk, and experts warn that digital subcultures are increasingly fueling acts of violence. A Calculated Attack In a crime that shocked the nation, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson is accused of carrying out …
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5 November
North Carolina Dem says ‘no correlation’ between Charlotte train attack and accused killer’s repeated releases
A North Carolina state representative is under fire for saying there is “no correlation” between the murder of Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old refugee from Ukraine, and the fact that her accused killer had been released from jail 14 times. State Rep. Marcia Morey, a longtime Democratic lawmaker and former judge, …
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5 November
Passenger jet aborts Boston takeoff after flame and smoke spew from engine
A Swiss International Air Lines flight departing for Zurich, Switzerland, had to abort takeoff from Boston Logan International Airport after flames were seen shooting out of its engines. A video shows flames coming out of the aircraft’s engine as it moved forward, seemingly slowing its pace. “Investigations into the exact …
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5 November
Common vitamin shown to slash skin cancer risk in some groups, study suggests
A common vitamin could help prevent the development of skin cancer, new research suggests. The study, published in JAMA Dermatology, found a decreased risk of three types of skin cancer associated with the use of nicotinamide, which is a form of vitamin B3. The research examined the health data of …
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5 November
Marvel actor Mark Ruffalo rants US will soon be like 'living under the Taliban'
Actor Mark Ruffalo compared the government under President Donald Trump to the Taliban on Thursday after late-night host Jimmy Kimmel was suspended. Ruffalo brought up the ABC host’s show being “canceled” during a kickoff call for the Oct. 18 “No Kings” protest. The 57-year-old Marvel actor said the details surrounding …
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5 November
Trump-approved plan to avert government shutdown scuttled by Senate
Senate Republicans’ bid to pass a short-term government funding extension was foiled by Senate Democrats as the deadline to fund the government fast approaches. While the proposal easily glided through the House with little drama, it hit a brick wall in the Senate and failed 44-48. Only one lawmaker, Sen. …
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5 November
Trump honors Charlie Kirk's legacy and describes him as a 'martyr for American freedom'
President Donald Trump praised Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s legacy Sunday, calling him a “martyr for American freedom.” “I know I speak for everyone here today when I say that none of us will ever forget Charlie Kirk, and neither will history,” Trump said to the tens of thousands …
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5 November
Jon Rahm makes spectacular chip to help boost Team Europe in second day of Ryder Cup
Jon Rahm continued his outstanding play for Team Europe in the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black on Saturday. Rahm won both of his matches to help supply two of the 5 ½ points Europe secured on Friday. On Saturday, Rahm had some more magic in store on the eighth …
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