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Jun 15 2026POLITICS

Actor Uses Protest Stage to Call Out Trump’s Birthday Fight

Robert De Niro spoke at a New York protest concert on Sunday, poking fun at President Trump’s 80th birthday UFC event that took place on the White House lawn. The fight show was billed as a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, but many saw it as Trump putting himself in the spotlight. D

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Jun 15 2026POLITICS

Senator McConnell Hospitalized Again

Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, a spokesperson confirmed. The spokesman said Mr. McConnell is getting good care but gave no details about why he was admitted. He has had several health setbacks lately. In February, he spent a week in the hospital with flu‑

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Jun 15 2026POLITICS

Mitch McConnell Hospitalized as Kentucky G. O. P. Prepares for New Leadership

Senator Mitch McConnell, who has led the Senate Republican caucus for nearly two decades, was admitted to a hospital early Sunday morning. A spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican Party confirmed his stay but offered no specifics about the reason or location. The 84‑year‑old senator was still act

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Jun 15 2026POLITICS

Can Trump strike a better Iran deal by January?

Robert Pape from the University of Chicago believes time isn't on America's side when it comes to Iran. He says Trump likely won't get a significantly improved nuclear deal before January because Iran is playing the long game. Early in the conflict, Iran was just trying to survive — now it's setting

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Jun 11 2026TECHNOLOGY

New mower bots aim to cut your grass without you lifting a finger

Robot lawnmowers are stepping out of the garage and into bigger yards. A brand known for floor-cleaning bots just rolled out a model meant to handle US lawns up to a quarter acre. Priced at $1, 299, it uses two positioning tricks—RTK and VSLAM—to map tricky spaces and cut grass on slopes up to 45 pe

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

Economy Grades: Why Leaders Should Listen to Real Feedback

Senator Warnock asked Treasury Secretary Bessent a direct question during a finance hearing: How would Americans rate the economy? Most people gave it a failing mark. Bessent, however, argued the economy was one of the strongest ever. Warnock pointed out the disconnect wasn't just about opinions but

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

AI Wealth Debate: Who Gets the Share?

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said on X that artificial intelligence could create trillions of dollars soon. She presented two options: let a few billionaires keep getting richer, or tax AI and put the money into schools, health care, and jobs. Warren has warned that fast automation could push many workers

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

Nvidia CEO Invited to Talk About China Sales

Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang to appear before the Senate Banking Committee next week. The request, sent on Thursday, frames the hearing as a chance for Huang to explain how Nvidia views U. S. export laws and its business in China. Nvidia’s chips are a key

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

How Party Leaders Pick Their Battles in Close Races

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer didn’t mince words this week when he stood before reporters. “We have our pick in Maine, ” he declared, naming Graham Platner as the party’s top Senate candidate even though Platner’s campaign has faced one controversy after another. Just days ahead of Maine’s

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May 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Agents Take the Wheel: Robinhood Lets Bots Trade and Shop

Robinhood has opened a new chapter for its users by letting artificial‑intelligence agents handle real trades. Users can connect tools such as Anthropic’s Claude or Cursor to special Robinhood accounts, giving the software permission to act on their behalf when they give clear instructions. This mo

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