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A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit just before 3 a.m.
The epicenter was near Berkeley in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Over 22,000 people reported feeling the shaking.
Loud rumbling and falling objects were reported.
Many residents say they couldn’t sleep after the quake.
Bay Area Earthquake Jolts Thousands...
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TikTok's U.S. version may lease its algorithm from Chinese owner ByteDance.
A 2024 law requires TikTok to be controlled by Americans or face a nationwide ban.
Full ownership of the algorithm may not be required under this new deal.
The proposed lease could help TikTok stay in...
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Institutional investors own around 3 to 4 percent of single-family rental homes nationwide.
In some metro areas, they control as much as 12.4 percent of the market.
Private equity firms are a small part of the big housing picture.
Most single-family rentals are still owned by small...
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The Trump administration pushed ABC to suspend Jimmy Kimmel.
Network TV now has fewer viewers than in the past.
Media mergers and deregulation weakened network leaders.
Accusations of “liberal bias” make networks more fearful.
This clash highlights a growing threat to free speech.
For decades, late night TV...
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• Lawmakers called the Alex Acosta hearing “fishy” after his closed-door session.
• Former Labor Secretary Alex Acosta showed little remorse for the Epstein plea deal.
• Some members accused Acosta of memory lapses and shielding powerful allies.
• Democrats vow to follow the money and press for more answers.
• Survivors...
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A new Federal Reserve governor, Stephen Miran, downplayed recent grocery price spikes.
Americans just saw their biggest jump in grocery prices in nearly three years.
Experts link higher food costs to Trump’s tariffs and stricter border policies.
Despite economic jargon, many families feel real pain at the...
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright blasted Al Gore’s climate views on Fox Business.
Wright called Gore’s past Arctic ice predictions “nonsense” that never came true.
He criticized the $5 trillion spent on solar, wind, and batteries as a “trainwreck.”
Wright said high renewable use led to higher energy...
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• A man rushed the city council meeting holding what looked like a wrapped weapon
• City Manager Merritt Perry tackled the suspect to protect council members
• Police found a toy Nerf gun, a switchblade, pepper spray, and a malt liquor bottle
• No clear motive has emerged, and officials...
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• Georgia congressman calls out Democrats for skipping a vote he also missed
• Mike Collins posts “Shameful” but quietly deletes his criticism
• Reporters reveal Collins was one of four Republicans absent
• Collins says he left early by mistake, thinking he had voted
Mike Collins Faces Criticism for Missing Vote
Late...
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• Michael Eisner slammed ABC for pulling Jimmy Kimmel’s show.
• He blamed a broader lack of leadership in schools, law firms, and corporations.
• Eisner warned that FCC threats risk free speech on TV.
• The dispute began with Kimmel’s comments on a political tragedy.
• Nexstar’s preemptions and FCC pressure...
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A man was arrested at State Farm Stadium ahead of Charlie Kirk’s memorial.
He faced charges for impersonating law enforcement and carrying weapons.
Turning Point USA says he acted as advance security without proper approval.
Secret Service confirmed his credentials were fake.
Organizers stepped up safety measures...
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Virginia Giuffre died by suicide on April 24 amid public scrutiny.
Media frenzy over conspiracy theories overshadowed survivor needs.
True survivor freedom requires long-term, holistic support.
Victims must not be treated as criminals and need record expungement.
Funding mental health, housing, jobs, and community care is vital.
What...
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• Comedian Bill Maher defended respecting the shooter’s pronouns and downplayed any link between gender identity and the crime.
• His remarks led to a fierce Bill Maher MAGA backlash from influencers like Jack Posobiec and Roger Stone.
• Critics accuse Maher of ignoring facts and leftist bias, while supporters...
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• ABC dropped Jimmy Kimmel Live! after FCC pressure from the Trump administration
• Major networks rarely defend the free press when profits are at stake
• Independent outlets face economic and political threats that endanger our free press
• Supporting nonprofit news helps protect free press and democracy
The Free Press...
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The largest-ever US delegation with members from all 50 states just visited Israel.
Their trip shows strong support for Israel during a time of global criticism.
They met with top leaders including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The event, “50 States One Israel,” took place at Israel’s Foreign...
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Journalists must now sign a pledge to keep unapproved info private at the Pentagon.
Even unclassified data cannot be shared without proper authorization.
Reporters who break these rules could lose their press credentials.
The new policy strengthens previous restrictions put in place years ago.
Stricter Media Rules Now...
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Irish rap trio Kneecap has been banned from entering Canada.
The Canadian government cited hate speech and glorification of terrorism.
The decision comes just before Kneecap’s planned tour in Canada.
The group strongly denies the accusations and calls the move political.
Fans and free speech advocates are...
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President Trump launched a military operation in the Caribbean without asking Congress first.
He says the mission stops drug trafficking from Venezuela to the U.S.
Critics argue there is no clear evidence of a threat from Venezuela.
This move raises questions about presidential power and legality.
Trump's Caribbean...
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250 American lawmakers are in Israel for the "50 States, One Israel" conference.
The visit sparked criticism from both liberals and conservatives in the U.S.
Israeli leaders pushed for stronger anti-BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) laws in the U.S.
Israel is increasing efforts to fight global political...
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The Trump administration is stopping a 25-year tradition of tracking food insecurity.
This data helped guide decisions on food assistance and public programs.
Experts use the report to understand hunger across different states and communities.
Ending the study could leave policymakers in the dark about growing food...
