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Takeaways from Tuesday primaries. And, Iran threat prompted Trump's secret plane swap

Voters in both parties participated in primary elections Tuesday. Trump switched planes in Turkey last month, according to reporting from CNN. The plane swap occurred amid what the Trump campaign described as a foreign threat. Trump's campaign did not provide details about the specific nature of the threat or the timing of the swap.

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Fox News · general

Far-left socialist dealt major blow in battleground state primary and more top headlines

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NYT · general

Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Shows the Limits of the Progressive Movement

Francesca Hong lost the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor. Hong, a state senator from Madison, had been considered a leading candidate in the race. The primary results are available from Wisconsin election officials.

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Fox News · general

AMBASSADOR GEORGE DEEK: The Christian Israel you are not being shown

George Deek, Israel's ambassador to the Christian world, stated that the Christian population in Israel grew from 34,000 in 1950 to 184,000. Deek was raised Greek Orthodox in Jaffa.

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Fox News · general

Deadly disease outbreak kills 2,000 as experts reveal what Americans should know

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed over 2,000 people. The outbreak is occurring in Central Africa, thousands of miles from the United States.

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Fox News · general

Trump's DC crime crackdown 'working' as city sees homicides plummet 43% since 2025: slain intern's mom

Tamara Jachym, mother of Eric Tarpinian-Jachym who was fatally shot in Washington, D.C. in 2025, stated that the National Guard deployment authorized by President Trump is effective. Washington, D.C. homicides declined 43 percent since 2025, according to available data. Jachym's comments came in response to the deployment's effects on crime rates in the district.

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BBC · general

Spotify to add label for AI-generated artists and remove them from recommendations

Spotify announced it will add a label identifying AI-generated artists starting in mid-September and remove such artists from its recommendation algorithm. The label will inform listeners when an artist is artificially generated. The platform did not specify how it would determine which artists qualify as AI-generated or provide details on the removal timeline for recommendations.

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NYT · general

Safety Subterfuge

President Trump departed Turkey following the NATO summit held in the previous month.

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NPR · general

Andrew Tate's extradition fight tests his influence with Trump's America

Andrew Tate, detained in federal prison, is fighting extradition to the United Kingdom following an arrest based on a U.K. extradition request. Tate made a statement after President Trump took office in January 2025 stating the Tates would be freed. The extradition proceedings remain ongoing as of 2026.

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Washington Post · general

Zhu Rongji, China premier crucial to economic transformation, dies at 97

Zhu Rongji, who served as Premier of China from 1998 to 2003, died at age 97. During his tenure, he negotiated China's entry into the World Trade Organization, which was completed in 2001. He also implemented economic reforms affecting China's state-owned enterprises during his time in office.

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Fox News · general

Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark respond to Fever coach Stephanie White's pregame rant

Caitlin Clark said she felt "sick" when fans booed Stephanie White before the Indiana Fever's 106-92 win over the New York Liberty on Tuesday. Sophie Cunningham said White's pregame comments were "what we needed to hear." White made unspecified remarks to her team before the game. The Fever defeated the Liberty 106-92.

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Fox News · general

Mike Vrabel is finally asked about his family counseling sessions made necessary by the Dianna Russini scandal

Mike Vrabel, head coach of the New England Patriots, redirected a question about his family counseling sessions toward discussion of offensive line blocking assignments during Patriots training camp.

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BBC · general

Burnham says disposable BBQ ban under consideration

Prime Minister Burnham stated that disposable barbecues should not be used "at this moment in time" due to wildfire risks. The statement did not provide a timeline for any potential regulatory action.

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NYT · general

Zhu Rongji, Former Premier Who Pushed China to a Market Economy, Dies at 97

Zhu Rongji served as vice premier and premier of China. He oversaw economic reforms that expanded China's manufacturing sector and led China's entry into the World Trade Organization. He died at age 97.

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Fox News · general

WNBA media turns Stephanie White's rehearsed rant into an 'important' attack on league critics

Stephanie White delivered prepared remarks before a game criticizing what she characterized as hate and divisiveness affecting the WNBA. ESPN analysts and reporters responded with approval to her statement.

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'No better group': Veteran says special ops should get same concealed carry permit as retired cops

A proposal before Congress would allow qualified veterans of military special operations units to carry concealed firearms across state lines under the same federal exemption currently available to retired law enforcement officers. The Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act would extend privileges established by the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act to eligible special operators. The bill would require veterans to meet specific training and background check standards set by the Department of Defense.

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BBC · general

X-Men star Nicholas Hoult joins cast of Harry Potter TV show

Actor Nicholas Hoult, who has appeared in X-Men, Superman, and Mad Max: Fury Road, will play Gilderoy Lockhart in a Harry Potter television series.

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Fox News · general

WATCH: Neighbor’s double take helped police identify accused wildfire arsonist as flames raced nearby

Paul Child reported observing a stranger near railroad tracks on two occasions before smoke appeared in the area. Police conducted a field identification procedure based on Child's account, which led to the arrest of an individual identified as Farinacci on suspicion of arson. The suspect was taken into custody as wildfires spread in the vicinity of the railroad tracks.

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Fox News · general

Meghan Markle’s royal exit had warning signs years earlier, veteran correspondent reveals

Simon Vigar's book documents events from Meghan Markle's 2018 royal tour of Australia, during which tensions emerged between her and palace staff members.

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NYT · general

Key Takeaways From This Week’s Primaries, and the Deportees Stuck in ‘No Man’s Land’

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Fox News · general

Wine expert says one common habit could be sabotaging every sip

A sommelier stated that drinking water before tasting wine can alter the palate rather than cleanse it. The sommelier recommends waiting between tastings instead of hydrating as a method to experience a wine's intended flavors.

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Washington Post · general

Trump administration set to spend at least $900 million on White House construction

The Trump administration plans to spend at least $900 million on White House construction, according to contract documents reviewed by the Washington Post. The expenditure exceeds previous public estimates of the project's cost. Federal funds would cover the majority of the spending.

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Polymarket let users bet on wildfires. Lawmakers warn that could spur arson.

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, expressed concern about prediction markets allowing wagers on wildfire outcomes, stating "you never want to encourage the obscene act of starting a fire." Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction market platform, has enabled users to place bets on whether specific wildfires will spread or be contained. Merkley and other lawmakers have raised questions about whether financial incentives tied to wildfire outcomes could increase arson risk. The platform has faced scrutiny over the practice, though no specific incidents linking prediction market bets to arson have been documented.

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Fox News · general

Ex-New Jersey mayor, her husband charged for using fake ballot signatures after she pleaded guilty to DUI

Gina LaPlaca, a former mayor, and her husband Jason Carty were charged with ballot fraud related to her 2025 Democratic primary petition in New Jersey. LaPlaca previously pleaded guilty to driving under the influence. According to the New Jersey Attorney General's office, the charges stem from allegations that fake signatures were used on her primary petition.

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NYT · general

Does My Face-Lift Make Me a Bad Feminist?

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NYT · general

How a Reporter Interviewed Deportees Sent to a Prison in Africa by the Trump Administration

A New York Times reporter conducted interviews with detainees held at a facility in southern Africa by obtaining access through a cellphone that one detainee acquired following a hunger strike. The reporter's interviews with the detainees were conducted remotely using the obtained device. The specific location, number of detainees interviewed, and details about the facility's operations were not specified in the available information.

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NYT · general

Trump Tariffs Force Some Canadian Companies to Move South of the Border

Some Canadian companies have announced plans to relocate operations to the United States in response to tariff proposals. President Trump has proposed tariffs of 50 percent on various Canadian products, according to statements made in 2026. The tariffs would take effect later in the month if implemented as proposed.

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NPR · general

Feel so busy you don't even realize you're busy? Try doing a time audit

A time audit is a practice where individuals track how they spend their hours to identify activities consuming significant time. Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano recommends the exercise as a method to recognize patterns in daily routines. The audit can reveal which activities take up the most time and create space for priorities.

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NYT · general

Heat Kills Hundreds of Workers Each Year. A Postal Carrier Was One.

About half a dozen states have explicit legal protections for workers exposed to excessive heat. Texas law prevents local governments from enacting their own heat protection measures for workers.

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Fox News · general

REP. BRIAN MAST: I want unsafe truckers off our highways — and America's veterans in their seats

Freedom Haulers is a program that trains veterans for commercial truck driving positions. The program removes drivers who fail English proficiency or commercial driving skills tests. The organization reports it focuses on filling trucking positions with military veterans.

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