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Axios

FDA warns public about eating radioactive shrimp from Walmart [2d]
Trump's redistricting war heats up as Texas, California feuds escalate [2d]
California Republicans sue to pause Newsom's redistricting effort [2d]
MAGA isolationists brace for details of Ukraine security guarantees [2d]
Citizenship reviews now ask immigrants to show "positive contributions" to U.S. [2d]
The Gathering of Nations, North America's largest powwow, to end after a more than 40 year run [2d]
America's hottest — and coolest — job markets [2d]
Trump promises no American boots on the ground in Ukraine following security talks [2d]
The clock is ticking on deciphering the job market slowdown [2d]
How North Korea's IT army is hacking the global job market [2d]
Rubio to lead Ukraine security guarantees talks, with Trump promising air support [2d]
Trump admin pours cold water on its hot Intel deal [3d]
New home construction rebounds in July but future plans stall [3d]
Behind the Curtain: Democrats channel combative MAGA energy [3d]
Gen Z is facing a job market double-whammy [3d]
White House: Half of D.C. crackdown arrests are in high-crime areas [3d]
U.S. East Coast faces "life-threatening" wave threats from Hurricane Erin [3d]
The "6 wars" Trump says he ended and their current status [3d] [ai]

Salon

Is “clanker” a slur? Anti-robot jokes accused of being thinly veiled racism [2d]
Trump criticizes Smithsonian museums for discussing “how bad slavery was” [2d]
Possible Noel Gallagher clone praises brother Liam in first interview about Oasis reunion [2d]
Texas Rep. Collier sleeps on House floor to resist GOP redistricting push [2d]
I rescued a panini press. It saved dinner [2d]
Neil Young demonstrates why live music will always be better [2d]
Fox News host riled by Gavin Newsom’s Trump-style tweets [2d]
Democrats probably can’t win the redistricting wars [2d]
Was Melania’s letter to Putin written by ChatGPT? We read closely for clues [3d]
Paging FDR: Democrats need to embrace New Deal-style politics [3d]
By taking over DC, Trump may have outflanked the Democrats — again [3d]
The Trump-backed candidate for New Jersey governor makes an awkward appeal to Black voters [3d]
Trump’s rollback of rules for mental health coverage could lead more Americans to go without care [3d]

The Drudge Report

Firefighters in race to save Oregon's tallest tree after it ignites... [2d]
FDA investigating possibly radioactive shrimp sold at WALMART... [2d]
Chicago pastor to the poor declares war on Obama's $850M library... [2d]
Pope Leo to move in with 'roommates' in Vatican redesign... [2d]
Troops from four states begin arriving... [2d]
Tech stocks hit by wave of concerns over future of boom... [2d]
JOHN DEERE Announces Hundreds of Layoffs... [2d]
Raging bulls: Why MAGA pushing cow products... [2d]
Promising vaccine may prevent certain cancers from returning... [2d]
Air Force general marks fourth top brass departure in 7 months... [2d]
FORD killing two SUVs to focus on more electric pickups... [2d]
Blasts 'out of control' museums for teaching 'how bad Slavery was'... [2d]
Oklahoma will test incoming teachers with 'America-first' exam... [2d]
Menendez brothers to be evaluated by parole board for release... [2d]
Bill Belichick Goes Back to School... [2d]
FOX's Baier ticketed amid DC crackdown... [2d]
Gabbard strips 37 of security clearances... [2d]
Growing Cohort of Single Dads by Choice... [2d]
Trump Gets Reflective on 'FOX & FRIENDS': 'I Want to Try and Get to Heaven'... [2d]
BONGINO LAYERED: New co-deputy director of FBI named... [2d]
Only few redacted Epstein docs to be released... [2d]
Crisis of rudeness? [2d]
USA floats air support for Ukraine as part of security guarantees... [2d]
China Getting Ready to Land Astronauts on Moon... [2d]
POLL: 71% Fear AI Will Put Too Many Out of Work... [2d]
Lutnick: INTEL has to give govt equity... [2d]
Three Aegis guided-missile destroyers moved to waters off Venezuela... [2d]
Grassroots motorsport pulls big tractors and bigger crowds... [2d]
FDA investigating possibly radioactive shrimp sold at WALMART... [2d]
Hillary Clinton warns Supreme Court will overturn gay marriage... [2d]
NKOREA DEVELOPING 'AI NUKES'... [2d]
ACLU RAISES ALARM: FORT BLISS LIKE JAPANESE WW2... [2d]
Nearly 50% of adults are now ordering kids' meals... [2d]
Ex-engineer: Elon spent 'zero time' on DOGE... [2d]
'Wiresexuals': Women in love with AI men claim they're marginalized... [2d]
TRUMP WANTED PUTIN AS 'BEST FRIEND' [2d]
Is Extreme Running Linked to Polyps? [2d]
Bibi slams Macron for fuelling 'antisemitic fire'... [2d]
FOX and Others Torpedo Crazy Trump Hot Mic Moment: 'Embarrassingly Naive'... [2d]
Will GOOGLE Be Broken Up? What's at Stake in Coming Antitrust Ruling... [3d]
As Netanyahu expands Gaza war, reservists grow more disillusioned... [3d]
Hurricane Erin could bring 8-foot waves to Florida; NHC tracks 2 more Atlantic systems... [3d]
The Growing Cohort of Single Dads by Choice... [3d]
Kinky bedroom antics lead way to sexual healing, eye-popping new study reveals... [3d]
Mysterious Object Hurtling Toward Us From Beyond Solar System Emitting Its Own Light... [3d]
'Nearly two million more casualties': Numbers how Russia years from victory... [3d]
Promising vaccine may prevent certain cancers from returning... [3d]
Summer home sales slow to pace not seen in 10 years... [3d]
Menendez brothers to be evaluated by parole board for release... [3d]
STUDY: Memories Of A Past-Life Linked To Alarming Mental Health Struggles... [3d]
'Outrageous' Plot to Turn Crime Crackdown Into Clicks... [3d]
JOHN DEERE Announces Hundreds of Layoffs... [3d]
Maduro Mobilizing Millions Of Militia After US 'Threats'... [3d]
AI will replace most humans, but then what? [3d]
UPDATE: Top Air Force general to exit in Hegseth's latest shake-up... [3d]
Your Late-Night Cheese Fix Might Be Linked to Nightmares... [3d]
Musk's Baby Mama Announces She's Broke: 'I'm Getting Evicted'... [3d]
The Founders of This New Development Say You Must Be White to Live There... [3d]
Oklahoma will test incoming teachers with 'America-first' exam... [3d]
In Pursuing Trump Rival, Weaponization Czar Sidesteps DOJ Norms... [3d]
Why Did Shari Do It? [3d]
In Maine, Political Novice Makes Long-Shot Bid to Oust Collins... [3d]
FOX Host Loses It Over Newsom's Social Media... [3d]
Very Cold War: Brutal Arctic Conditions Testing U.S. and Allied Forces... [3d]
Tuberculosis Spreading In ICE Camps... [3d]
Doctors attempting to enter facility rejected... [3d]
107,000 people could be detained simultaenously by ICE, secret docs show... [3d]
Court ruling: Must treat children in custody humanely... [3d]
Colorodo Purple Heart Veteran Facing Deportation to Country Where He Could be Tortured... [3d]
RUSSIA KEEPS BOMBING [3d]
TRUMP BACKS PUTIN DEMANDS [3d]
'He wants to make a deal with me'... [3d]

The New Republic

Trump’s AG Pam Bondi Is Feuding with Ethics Officials [2d]
California Redistricting Battle Rages As Republicans Try to Block Plan [2d]
Oklahoma Plans to Test Out-of-State Teachers for Wokeness [2d]
MAGA Rep’s Town Hall Derails Over Her Support for Trump Tariffs [2d]
Karoline Leavitt Lashes Out at a Reporter for Asking About Putin [2d]
Does Trump Think It’s “Woke” to Say Slavery Is Bad? [2d]
Trump Creates Bonkers New Justification for Fascist D.C. Takeover [2d]
Karoline Leavitt Can’t Explain Why Trump Is So Optimistic About Putin [2d]
Karoline Leavitt Accidentally Blows Up Trump’s Supposed Ukraine Win [2d]
Trump’s DOJ Had Shocking Role in New Jersey Mayor’s Arrest [2d]
“Law and Order” President Trump Just Forced a Cop to Self-Deport [2d]
Trump’s DC Takeover Targets the Real Criminals: Delivery Drivers [2d]
“Piss Off!”: D.C. Tears Into Federal Officers as More Get Deployed [2d]
Federal Agents Are the New Proud Boys [2d]
In Wake of Trump Tariffs, John Deere Announces Mass Layoffs [2d]
Texas Dems Resort to Wild Measure to Protest Fascist Surveillance [2d]
Damning Audio Exposes Andrew Cuomo Is Ready to Play Ball With Trump [2d]
Trump’s Entire Plan for U.S. Policy on Ukraine Is “Trust Me” [2d]
“You Sold Us Out!”: Elise Stefanik Drowned Out by Booing Crowd [3d]
Russia Immediately Dumps Cold Water on Trump’s Ukraine Wins [3d]
Trump Is Writing Fan Fiction About Wars He’s “Solved” [3d]
Transcript: Trump Lets Slip Dark Truth About His Plot to Rig Midterms [3d]
Trump’s D.C. Crackdown Is the Logical Endpoint of the Post-9/11 Era [3d]
Trump’s Latest Bit of Fascist Kitsch: Corporate Loyalty Tests [3d]
Trump Accidentally Lets Slip Dark Truth About His Plot to Rig Midterms [3d]

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