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World News

Trump may be ‘jealous’ of Pope Leo’s approval ratings, polling guru says

Trump is now underwater with American Catholics despite their ironclad support for him in the 2024 election, CNN’s chief data analyst Harry Enten pointed out

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CBC News

How will the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports work, and what will it achieve? | CBC News

CBC News - 46 minutes ago

The U.S. military has initiated a blockade across the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, a move experts say is an act of war with potential for serious escalation in the midst of a ceasefire. U.S. Central Command says it is targeting all vessels traveling to and from Iran as of Monday morning

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Aljazeera

Hezbollah won’t abide by any agreements resulting from Lebanon-Israel talks, official says

The Globe and Mail - 2 hours ago

Lebanese officials hope to broker a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war in upcoming U.S. talks

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BBC News

Hungary's next PM would pick up if Putin calls and tell him to stop the war

BBC News - 5 hours ago

Russia has offered "pragmatic" relations, but Péter Magyar says he will not call Vladimir Putin himself.

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Politics News

CBS News

Trump won't back down from Pope Leo feud sparked by "60 Minutes" report, tells CBS News pontiff should stay out of politics

CBS News - 17 minutes ago

President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.

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CBS News

Eric Swalwell reacts as more details emerge on sexual assault allegations

CBS News - 6 minutes ago

Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell is facing more allegations of sexual misconduct. CBS News Sacramento's Julie Watts reports.

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CBC News

ANALYSIS | There's a silver lining in the Iran war ceasefire for Canada's oil and gas industry | CBC News

CBC News - 41 minutes ago

The Iran war appears to have ended (if it has ended) with a settlement that neither fully opens the Strait of Hormuz nor keeps it fully closed. The lingering doubts about the Persian Gulf as a source of energy for Europe and Asia, especially if Iran succeeds in its goal of charging tolls for passage, could be good news for Canadian oil and gas — if disaster can be averted.

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Breitbart

Rep. Tony Gonzales to Retire from Congress After Affair Scandal

Breitbart - 38 minutes ago

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) said he would retire after admitting to an affair with a former aide who committed suicide last year.

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Business News

Evening Standard

French luxury giant LVMH reports sales hit from Iran war

The Globe and Mail - 2 hours ago

Results are likely to increase investors’ worries about conflict’s impact on recovery ⁠of luxury industry

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Hollywood Reporter

Hollywood heavyweights voice 'unequivocal opposition' to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter

CTV News - 1 hour ago

More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their “unequivocal opposition” to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery in an open letter published Monday.

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Channel NewsAsia

Anthropic’s AI model sparks rush from industry, government to batten down defence hatches

The Globe and Mail - 4 hours ago

Financial and tech sectors and national governments brace for security threat posed by latest iteration of Mythos

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Epoch Times

IRS Issues Final List of Occupations That Don’t Have to Pay Tax on Tips

Epoch Times - 7 hours ago

Americans working in more than 70 types of jobs can take advantage of this tax relief provision.

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Technology

ABC News

Anthropic’s AI model sparks rush from industry, government to batten down defence hatches

The Globe and Mail - 4 hours ago

Financial and tech sectors and national governments brace for security threat posed by latest iteration of Mythos

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CBS News

These everyday items exist thanks to NASA space exploration

CBS News - 45 minutes ago

The Artemis II journey around the far side of the moon is a monumental moment for human space exploration, but the mission could also bring back benefits for everyday life here on Earth. Better selfies, comfortable sneakers, basic household appliances and more can all trace their roots straight to NASA. Jarred Hill has a closer look at NASA tech in plain sight.

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Gizmodo

OpenAI Boss Sam Altman's San Francisco Home Targeted in Second Attack in 3 Days

Breitbart - 10 hours ago

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco residence was struck by a second apparent attack early Sunday morning, just two days after a man allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at the property, according to San Francisco police.

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Gizmodo

OpenAI touts Amazon alliance in memo, says Microsoft has 'limited our ability' to reach clients

CNBC - 10 hours ago

In an internal memo, OpenAI's new revenue chief pointed to the artificial intelligence company's ongoing effort to reduce its reliance on Microsoft.

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Sports Headlines

Lancaster Online

UCLA’s Lauren Betts selected 4th overall by Mystics in 2026 WNBA draft

Lancaster Online - 15 minutes ago

Just one week after leading UCLA to its first NCAA championship, two-time All-American center Lauren Betts was selected by the Washington Mystics as the fourth overall pick of the 2026

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ESPN

Red Sox ace Crochet hammered for 11 runs, 9 hits

ESPN - 16 minutes ago

Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet was battered by the Twins to the tune of 11 runs -- 10 earned -- in 1⅔ innings Monday night.

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Independent UK

Natalie Sago becomes third woman ever chosen to referee NBA playoff games

Independent UK - 5 hours ago

Sago initially thought something was wrong when she got a call from the NBA executive who runs referee operations

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Newsweek

Former Cardinals head coach, Titans analyst Dave McGinnis died

Newsweek - 1 hour ago

A longtime NFL and college football coach who was working as an analyst through the 2025 season died at 74.

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Entertainment News

CBC News

Katy Perry denies Ruby Rose's sexual assault allegations | CBC News

CBC News - 18 minutes ago

Australian actress Ruby Rose alleged in a post on social media that American singer Katy Perry sexually assaulted her at a night club 20 years ago, a claim the pop star's representatives deny. The allegation first came in response to a Complex post on Instagram about Perry’s reaction to singer Justin Bieber’s headlining Coachella set.

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E Online

Britney Spears' Ex Kevin Federline Reacts to Her Seeking Treatment After DUI Arrest

E Online - 1 hour ago

Britney Spears' ex Kevin Federline—with whom she shares sons Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19—is "happy that she is getting help" after checking into a treatment facility, his lawyer said.

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Breitbart

Fans Freak Over Sydney Sweeney's 'Euphoria' Character Dressing as a Half Naked Baby in Season 3

Breitbart - 7 hours ago

Fans are shocked and appalled over a teaser trailer for Season 3 of HBO's "Euphoria," which features a scene in which Sydney Sweeney's character, Cassie Howard, is dressed as a baby, clad in a sheer top with a pacifier in her mouth.

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