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State of the Union as it happened: President Donald Trump speaks on ICE, Supreme Court tariffs ruling in longest address on record

In today’s address, the US president is expected to navigate a mix of domestic victories and legal hurdles as he sets the stage for the 2026 midterm elections. Follow our live blog.

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Aljazeera

Influential economist Larry Summers to depart Harvard over Epstein ties

Aljazeera - 23 minutes ago

Former Harvard President Summers quits after disclosures about his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.

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Toronto Star

“India stands with Israel firmly, with full conviction, in this moment—and beyond”: Modi | Al Bawaba

Albawaba - 1 hour ago

ALBAWABA- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared unconditional support for Israel during a historic address to the Knesset, becoming the first Ind

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Times of India

Committed, but weary? Russia stays the course after 4 years of war in Ukraine.

Christian Science Monitor - 54 minutes ago

Four years on, Russia has now been engaged in war in Ukraine longer than the Soviet Union fought in World War II, and the cost is starting to wear.

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Politics News

The Mercury News

Why This Iran Comment From Trump’s Top General Is a Big Deal

Slate - 2 hours ago

Trump still has a moment to shift course.

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CBS News

Rep. Tom McClintock praises Trump's State of the Union

CBS News - 5 minutes ago

Republican Rep. Tom McClintock of California joined CBS News Wednesday with his reaction to President Trump's State of the Union.

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Chicago Tribune

Larry Summers to resign as Harvard University professor amid Epstein fallout

NBC News - 3 hours ago

Summers' connection to Epstein was long established, but emails published by House lawmakers showed the two men were closer than had been publicly known.

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The Baltimore Sun

Live updates: Trump's surgeon general pick faces grilling over her positions on vaccines

NBC News - 41 minutes ago

Get live updates and the latest news as Trump's pick for surgeon general, Casey Means, faces Senate questions.

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Business News

New York Post

Hochul demands $13.5B in tariff refunds for New Yorkers following...

New York Post - 1 hour ago

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday demanded $13.5 billion in tariff refunds for New Yorkers following last week’s Supreme Court ruling overturning the bulk of President Trump’s import taxes.

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Slate

The Pentagon Is Pushing Anthropic to Make the Most Evil A.I. Possible. Will It?

Slate - 21 minutes ago

The company behind Claude once promised to build safe and ethical tech. Pete Hegseth is putting that promise to the test.

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OilPrice.com

UK Energy Bills to Drop to Nearly Two-Year Low | OilPrice.com

OilPrice.com - 6 hours ago

The average UK energy bill is set to drop by 7% from April to a nearly two-year low, primarily due to the government moving clean energy support costs from household bills to general taxation.

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The Mercury News

Popular Cornwall brewery to shut down

Independent UK - 4 hours ago

The Cornish brewery was founded in 1994 before being acquired by the US-Canadian business

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has given Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei until Friday evening to grant the military unrestricted access to its AI model or face significant penalties, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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Los Angeles Times

Meta inks deal with AMD to deploy 6GW of AI data center gear

First Post - 17 hours ago

Meta Platforms has signed a major deal with AMD to deploy 6 gigawatts of AI data center infrastructure, marking a significant expansion of Meta’s AI capabilities.

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Breitbart

Trump Announces Deals to Have Tech Companies Shoulder Burden of AI Data Center Costs

Breitbart - 4 hours ago

President Donald Trump used the State of the Union address to announce deals with major tech companies to ensure data centers cover more of the costs needed in powering artificial intelligence.

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CBS News

Democrats in New Orleans not impressed with Trump's State of the Union

CBS News - 5 minutes ago

CBS News reporter Kati Weis spoke with voters in New Orleans, Louisiana, about President Trump's State of the Union.

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Sports Headlines

Newsweek

US men's hockey should have backed women's team during Trump call: Swayman

Newsweek - 35 minutes ago

Jeremy Swayman said the U.S. men’s hockey team should have responded differently after laughing at President Trump’s remarks about the women’s team.

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ESPN

Champions League live updates: Real Madrid, PSG hoping to qualify for round of 16

ESPN - 8 minutes ago

Enjoy all the action from today's UEFA Champions League knockout round playoffs, including Real Madrid vs. Benfica and Paris Saint-Germain vs. AS Monaco.

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Bay to Bay News

Pelé's 1966 World Cup jacket draws new fans after Bad Bunny wears it at concerts in Brazil - Bay to Bay News

Bay to Bay News - 8 minutes ago

SAO PAULO (AP) — A jacket worn by football legend Pelé in the 1966 World Cup has become a hit among fans of pop singer Bad Bunny since he borrowed it from a collector’s sports merchandise store …

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Los Angeles Times

High school basketball: City and Southern Section championship game schedules

Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago

Dates and times for the City and Southern Section boys' and girls' basketball championship games this weekend.

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Entertainment News

Consequence of Sound

Iron Maiden Nominated for 2026 Rock Hall Class, But Would They Refuse Induction?

Consequence of Sound - 24 minutes ago

Iron Maiden have been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2026, but past quotes indicate they may not accept induction.

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The Mercury News

"I Swear" actor addresses Tourette's incident at BAFTAs: "Whole point"

Newsweek - 8 hours ago

Actor defends controversial awards moment tied to medical condition.

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Toronto Star

Martin Short: The cloud of tragedy around the comedy legend

Independent UK - 2 hours ago

Comedian had lost his brother and both of his parents by the time he was 20

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Independent.ie

‘The Zero Line: Inside Russia’s War’ is television at its finest as it shines spotlight on depraved regime

Independent.ie - 3 hours ago

Just when we thought things couldn’t get any worse, news-wise, along comes the searing story of how Russia treats its own troops, its own people. The BBC’s...

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Odd/Weird News

Sora News 24

The energy habits that cause the most family arguments

Sky News - 7 hours ago

A new study lifts the lid on the energy habits most likely to start an argument in UK households.

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WalesOnline

Someone wrote a travel guide to 'fashionable' Swansea 200 years ago and made a shocking statement | Wales Online

WalesOnline - 3 days ago

An extensive 1823 travel guide shows Georgian Swansea as a fashionable seaside resort with bathing houses, elegant inns, and trips to Mumbles and Gower, but made a surprising claim about a south Wales gem

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Sora News 24

Someone Just Gave Osaka, Japan, Gold Bars Worth $3.6M To Fix Aging Water Pipes

Huffington Post - 5 days ago

“It's a staggering amount and I was speechless," Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama told reporters Thursday. “Tackling aging water pipes requires a huge investment, and I cannot thank enough for the donation.”

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UPI

Watch: Viral video of baby monkey causes stuffed orangutan to sell out - UPI.com

UPI - 20 hours ago

A video of a bullied baby monkey clinging to a stuffed orangutan at a Japanese zoo led to the Ikea toy selling out online -- and some ending up eBay.

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