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Supreme Court Keeps Missouri’s 2022 Map for Midterms
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— Sep 21, 2026
Missouri’s 2026 midterms are engulfed in a protracted redistricting battle as courts clash over the GOP-drawn 2025 map that would reshape Kansas City and tilt most seats Conservative, with the state Supreme Court blocking its use while federal courts push to implement it. Ballots are already in circulation and election officials face a tight deadline as the dispute heads to the Supreme Court for a final ruling, leaving voters in limbo about which map will govern the election.
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Senate Blocks AI Data Center Cost Bill
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— Sep 15, 2026
The Ratepayer Protection Act, backed by Rep. Gabe Evans and a broad bipartisan coalition, would require large data centers (100 MW+ peak demand) to cover the full costs of new electricity generation and grid upgrades, shielding households from subsidizing AI infrastructure. The measure has cleared committee and is headed toward a House floor vote under fast-track rules, reflecting bipartisan concern about AI-driven electricity demand ahead of the 2026 elections.
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Alabama Redistricting Rocks Dems
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— May 28, 2026
Alabama’s congressional map fight is once again headed toward a showdown at the Supreme Court after a federal district court panel blocked the state from using its 2023 congressional maps. The legal battle has become…
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Mask Clash: Georgia Governor Blocks Mayors From Requiring Face Coverings
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— Jul 16, 2020
Officials in the U.S. state of Georgia on Thursday appeared headed for a clash over face masks to fight the spread of the coronavirus after the governor barred mayors from requiring residents to wear them. Governor…
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Top Trump Dinner Bidders Stash Cash On Exchanges That Shut Out Americans
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 1h
Whistleblower Lawyer Says Homeland Security Obstacles Could Block Congressional Testimony
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— Sep 24, 2020
The Department of Homeland Security has yet to approve top secret security clearances for lawyers representing Brian Murphy, a whistleblower who headed its intelligence office, raising questions as to whether Murphy…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Texas House Democrats Relent And Head Home
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— Aug 13, 2025
Texas House Democrats will end their weeks-long standoff Tuesday and return to Austin. Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives fled to Democratic strongholds like New York and Illinois to block a special session…
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Key Biden Nominee Blocked by Senate After 3 Democrats Side With Republicans
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— Mar 31, 2022
Three Senate Democrats on Wednesday torpedoed President Joe Biden’s controversial pick to head the Labor Department’s Wage and Hour Division. David Weil, first nominated in July, became the first Biden nominee to fail a…
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Watch: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Breach US Military Supply Ship They Think Is Heading for Israel
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— Nov 5, 2023
A U.S. military supply ship was blocked from leaving an Oakland, California, port on Friday by pro-Palestinian protesters who believed the ship was going to carry a cargo of military equipment to Israel. Protesters…
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Swiatek buoyed by progress after toughest season
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— Aug 30, 2026
Iga Swiatek calls this season the toughest of her career, but recent progress—highlighted by a Canadian Open title and strong showings in recent events—has boosted her confidence heading into the US Open and beyond. She remains committed to sustaining her Grand Slam-winning streak and refining her game with a longer training block.
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You are not your thoughts—presence ends psychological suffering
Tolle argues that identifying with compulsive thought and living in psychological time is the root of suffering, and that present-moment awareness is available to anyone right now.
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‘No Sir’: Jim Acosta and NRA Board Member Butt Heads During Interview Following Texas School Shooting
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— May 30, 2022
CNN’s Jim Acosta is pressing a National Rifle Association (NRA) board member on gun laws. “For years your group has blocked new gun safety laws and pushed for the most relaxed rules on firearms,” Acosta said on Sunday…
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Judge Blocks FBI Move, Preserves Greenbelt Site
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— Aug 17, 2026
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from scrapping the Greenbelt site for the FBI headquarters and moving it to the Reagan Building in Washington, preserving the 2023 site selection and the associated funding. Maryland and Prince George’s County officials hailed the ruling as upholding congressional decisions and safeguarding the planned investment and jobs tied to Greenbelt.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Maryland Sues Trump Admin Over Blocked FBI Headquarters Move to Greenbelt
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— Nov 6, 2025
Maryland officials filed a lawsuit Thursday against President Donald Trump’s administration, accusing it of unlawfully halting the planned relocation of the FBI headquarters to Greenbelt, Maryland — a project previously…
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Children’s Choir Blocked From Singing at Capitol Scheduled for Trump’s Independence Day Celebration
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— Jun 29, 2023
The Rushingbrook Children’s Choir made headlines when Capitol police shut down their performance of the National Anthem, but now they will be singing at former President Donald Trump’s July 1 Independence Day…
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‘Palantir Powers ICE’: Climate Libs Arrested After Blocking Office Entrance
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— Jun 26, 2025
New York City police detained six demonstrators on Thursday morning after forming a human chain outside Palantir Technologies’ Manhattan headquarters, snarling access to the lobby. Planet Over Profit, the climate and…
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Political Debanking Ran Rampant At America’s Biggest Banks, Federal Probe Alleges
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Azzi Fudd Wins Rookie 3-Point Contest
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— Jul 21, 2026
Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 pick, will headline Friday’s All-Star 3-point contest and is positioned to become the first rookie to win the crown, joining a field of elite shooters. Her 22 blocks in 25 games through her first season signal two-way potential as the Dallas Wings rise in the standings and boost her Rookie of the Year outlook.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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NBA 2K27 Goes Next-Gen; Wembanyama on Cover
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— Jul 22, 2026
Victor Wembanyama headlines NBA 2K27 as the Standard Edition cover athlete, with Caitlin Clark and Derrick Rose on the Deluxe and Ultra editions, ahead of a Sept. 4, 2026 release across PC, PS5, Xbox Series and Nintendo Switch 2. The announcements come as Wembanyama delivered a standout season with elite scoring, rebounding and league-leading blocks, cementing his place among the game’s top icons.
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