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June 15, 2026 • 32 mins
President Trump is working fast to remake the nation’s capital in his image.
His major construction projects include demolishing the East Wing of the White House for his proposed ballroom and a planned 250-foot arch that would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial.
As part of the mission to renovate D.C., the White House has bypassed many of the checks put in place for any president seeking major transformations in the cit...
His major construction projects include demolishing the East Wing of the White House for his proposed ballroom and a planned 250-foot arch that would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial.
As part of the mission to renovate D.C., the White House has bypassed many of the checks put in place for any president seeking major transformations in the cit...
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June 12, 2026 • 85 mins
The latest inflation number are out, and prices are rising fast. Last month, prices soared at the fastest rates seen in three years.
A new $70 billion immigration enforcement bill narrowly passed the Senate on Tuesday. The package funds ICE and Border Patrol through the end of Trump’s second term in office.
And the World Cup began on Thursday, with Mexico taking on South Africa in a replay of the opening match o...
A new $70 billion immigration enforcement bill narrowly passed the Senate on Tuesday. The package funds ICE and Border Patrol through the end of Trump’s second term in office.
And the World Cup began on Thursday, with Mexico taking on South Africa in a replay of the opening match o...
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June 11, 2026 • 44 mins
In 1966, the United States declared victory over a destructive flesh-eating parasite that devastated livestock. The New World Screwworm is a fly whose larvae burrow into the living flesh of mammals. It was eradicated after a long campaign that involved releasing millions of sterile flies over infested areas.
Last week, that fly came back.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed five cases of larvae contamination ...
Last week, that fly came back.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed five cases of larvae contamination ...
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June 10, 2026 • 28 mins
104 games. 48 teams. Three host nations. One dream.
The men’s World Cup returns to North America for the first time in 32 years. And fans from all over the world are descending on cities like Dallas, Toronto, and Monterrey, hoping to watch their nations find glory.
But it’s not all grass and glamour. The run-up to this tournament has been plagued by issues around ticket pricing, transportation costs, threa...
The men’s World Cup returns to North America for the first time in 32 years. And fans from all over the world are descending on cities like Dallas, Toronto, and Monterrey, hoping to watch their nations find glory.
But it’s not all grass and glamour. The run-up to this tournament has been plagued by issues around ticket pricing, transportation costs, threa...
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June 9, 2026 • 43 mins
Across the U.S., cities and communities are celebrating Pride during the month of June.
At the same time, a new poll from Gallup suggests attitudes around LGBTQ issues are shifting. After two decades, support for the community has now dropped. The swing is being largely driven by republicans. Just four years ago, polling data suggested a majority of Republicans supported same sex marriage at 55 percent. That number is now at...
At the same time, a new poll from Gallup suggests attitudes around LGBTQ issues are shifting. After two decades, support for the community has now dropped. The swing is being largely driven by republicans. Just four years ago, polling data suggested a majority of Republicans supported same sex marriage at 55 percent. That number is now at...
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June 8, 2026 • 33 mins
Last week marked the anniversary of Congress passing the 19th Amendment.
In 1919, that Constitutional amendment gave women the right to vote — although it only applied in practice to white women for decades. Poll taxes, literacy tests, and Jim Crow-era state laws prevented Black women from voting.
Fast forward 107 years, and a growing conservative movement now wants to repeal the 19th Amendment and the other har...
In 1919, that Constitutional amendment gave women the right to vote — although it only applied in practice to white women for decades. Poll taxes, literacy tests, and Jim Crow-era state laws prevented Black women from voting.
Fast forward 107 years, and a growing conservative movement now wants to repeal the 19th Amendment and the other har...
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June 5, 2026 • 89 mins
The U.S. House of Representatives voted this week to end the war in Iran. While not yet passed into law, it demonstrates a break between the Trump administration and the GOP-majority legislative body.
In light of its recent ruling concerning the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court once again cleared the way for Alabama to use its new Congressional map. This comes despite a three-judge panel has blocking the map in late May....
In light of its recent ruling concerning the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court once again cleared the way for Alabama to use its new Congressional map. This comes despite a three-judge panel has blocking the map in late May....
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June 4, 2026 • 34 mins
On Tuesday, a legion of screaming fans packed the Beacon Theatre in New York City – arms outstretched for the glittery, long-haired rock star known as the Vampire Lestat.
Of course, in reality, the vampire Lestat de Lioncourt and his touring band don’t exist. He’s the creation of beloved horror writer Anne Rice. And this version of him, played by actor Sam Reid, is the lead of AMC’s television adaptat...
Of course, in reality, the vampire Lestat de Lioncourt and his touring band don’t exist. He’s the creation of beloved horror writer Anne Rice. And this version of him, played by actor Sam Reid, is the lead of AMC’s television adaptat...
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June 3, 2026 • 43 mins
More than 300,000 federal workers have left government service since the start of the second Trump administration.
Some were laid off by the administration. Some took buyouts. Some walked out. The cuts hit every major agency — from the State Department to the Justice Department.
That doesn’t mean things have been easy for those still working for the government. Last week, the Office of Personnel Management...
Some were laid off by the administration. Some took buyouts. Some walked out. The cuts hit every major agency — from the State Department to the Justice Department.
That doesn’t mean things have been easy for those still working for the government. Last week, the Office of Personnel Management...
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June 2, 2026 • 32 mins
Smart phones. Smart cars. Smart speakers. Web browsers. Social media. Artificial Intelligence.
Technologies we rely on every day generate a massive amount of information about what we do, where we go, what we like, and who we are. That data can make life very convenient — your rideshare app knows where you want go before you enter an address, you only see ads for products you’re already interested in buying, vide...
Technologies we rely on every day generate a massive amount of information about what we do, where we go, what we like, and who we are. That data can make life very convenient — your rideshare app knows where you want go before you enter an address, you only see ads for products you’re already interested in buying, vide...
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June 1, 2026 • 43 mins
Since the start of his second term, President Donald Trump has fashioned the Department of Justice into a tool he can wield against his enemies.
So far, Trump has installed his personal lawyer as the top official. He’s culled the ranks of career prosecutors. And he’s pressured U.S. attorneys into bringing cases against people he considers political enemies.
In recent months, grand juries have acted as the ...
So far, Trump has installed his personal lawyer as the top official. He’s culled the ranks of career prosecutors. And he’s pressured U.S. attorneys into bringing cases against people he considers political enemies.
In recent months, grand juries have acted as the ...
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May 29, 2026 • 86 mins
The US and Iran appear to be close to a peace deal. That’s according to US officials, but it’s still awaiting President Trump approval. He’s reviewing the details today.
The deal would reportedly extend the ceasefire for 60 days, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and open talks over the future of Iran’s nuclear program.
We unpack the other big news of the week: Is the U.S ready for the Ebola outbrea...
The deal would reportedly extend the ceasefire for 60 days, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and open talks over the future of Iran’s nuclear program.
We unpack the other big news of the week: Is the U.S ready for the Ebola outbrea...
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May 28, 2026 • 27 mins
The official start of summer movie season is here. As the temperatures heat up, the box office is already off to a blazing start.
Already in 2026, the film industry is experiencing its strongest theatrical rebound since the pandemic, after years of bad news. That’s thanks to films like The Devil Wears Prada 2 and the Michael Jackson biopic Michael.
We hear from movie critics what films they’ll be watching,...
Already in 2026, the film industry is experiencing its strongest theatrical rebound since the pandemic, after years of bad news. That’s thanks to films like The Devil Wears Prada 2 and the Michael Jackson biopic Michael.
We hear from movie critics what films they’ll be watching,...
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May 27, 2026 • 43 mins
Chronic pelvic and vulvovaginal pain is surprisingly common among women of all ages. In fact, 1 in 3 women will experience a pelvic floor disorder at some point in their lifetimes.
So, why is it so difficult to receive diagnosis and treatment for these conditions? And why don’t we talk about our pain ‘down there’ in general?
In this installment in our series, “In Good Health,” we sit down...
So, why is it so difficult to receive diagnosis and treatment for these conditions? And why don’t we talk about our pain ‘down there’ in general?
In this installment in our series, “In Good Health,” we sit down...
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May 26, 2026 • 43 mins
The U.S. is facing a steep healthcare worker shortage. A 2025 federal analysis projected that by 2038, 30 out of 35 physician specialties will be hurting for practitioners, with over 140,000 roles left unfilled. And for nurses, that shortage is projected to be over 108,000.
And last week, 25 states plus the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new federal student loan limits on gradua...
And last week, 25 states plus the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over new federal student loan limits on gradua...
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May 25, 2026 • 43 mins
What does it mean to matter — to loved ones, to your community, at your job?
Feeling like we have value and purpose in life is something humans inherently crave. But recent work on the topic takes this a step further – arguing that it is critical to our very existence. As critical as our need for sleep, food, and air.
Why does it matter if we matter? We sit down with two experts to try and answer that ques...
Feeling like we have value and purpose in life is something humans inherently crave. But recent work on the topic takes this a step further – arguing that it is critical to our very existence. As critical as our need for sleep, food, and air.
Why does it matter if we matter? We sit down with two experts to try and answer that ques...
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May 22, 2026 • 86 mins
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie lost his state’s GOP primary to a Trump-backed candidate this week. The seven-term congressman became a target for the president over the former’s desire to release the files related to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Thomas Massie and Bill Cassidy are now lame-duck Republicans after losing their primaries to Trump-backed challengers. Where does that leave razor-thi...
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May 20, 2026 • 45 mins
A war the president promised would last weeks is now in its third month. And the ripple effects are rocking the global economy.
The Strait of Hormuz is still closed to most ships. Iran, the U.S., and Israel don’t look ready for a peace deal. Iran’s air force and navy are severely damaged. But recent intelligence reports say the regime has control of more missiles and weapons systems than the Trump administration ...
The Strait of Hormuz is still closed to most ships. Iran, the U.S., and Israel don’t look ready for a peace deal. Iran’s air force and navy are severely damaged. But recent intelligence reports say the regime has control of more missiles and weapons systems than the Trump administration ...
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May 19, 2026 • 45 mins
This week, thousands of Americans attended a day-long conservative prayer gathering. The event was billed as a rededication of the U.S. as “One Nation Under God” for our nation’s 250th birthday.
The gathering was a private-public partnership backed by the White House. Non-Christian voices of faith were notably absent, apart from one Jewish rabbi. Almost all the speakers featured were Christians and most wer...
The gathering was a private-public partnership backed by the White House. Non-Christian voices of faith were notably absent, apart from one Jewish rabbi. Almost all the speakers featured were Christians and most wer...
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May 18, 2026 • 44 mins
It’s been more than two weeks since the Supreme Court made the decision to weaken a key provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. That piece of the legislation protected minority voters from discrimination in elections. Now, that ruling has invoked a new wave of calls to reform the court.
In the last installment of our “If You Can Keep It” series, we discussed what those reforms might look like, from expa...
In the last installment of our “If You Can Keep It” series, we discussed what those reforms might look like, from expa...
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