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Trump maintains blockade as Iran’s factions struggle to unite
WASHINGTON — Iranian forces attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, stoking an already tense standoff in the Persian Gulf as a U.S. naval blockade strains Tehran’s economy and pressures its divided leadership to return to peace talks. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it seized…
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Trump’s cruel plan for Afghan refugees, briefly explained
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The Trump administration is reportedly hoping to send Afghan refugees to Congo — or back to the country they fled from. What’s happening?…
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Trump’s ‘revenge’ meltdown plans leak for White House Correspondents’ Dinner: report
President Donald Trump is preparing to throw a scripted tantrum at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this year, reported The Daily Beast on Wednesday. “Donald Trump will launch a ‘revenge’ attack on the White House media when he confronts them in person at a Washington dinner on Saturday night — then flee before there can…
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‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Just Introduced One of the Most Powerful Characters in the MCU
Jessica Jones has returned to the MCU, and she’s bringing a child with her. Krysten Ritter pulled out the iconic leather jacket for “Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2, Episode 6 (titled “Requiem”) on Tuesday, years after her own Netflix show for the character ended in 2019. This week’s episode opens with Wilson Fisk’s Anti-Vigilante Task…
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Elizabeth Smart wins first place in bodybuilding competition after revealing shocking physique
Elizabeth Smart won first place at her fourth bodybuilding competition after stunning fans with her ultra-fit physique. The child safety advocate, 38, competed in the Wasatch Warrior competition in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, where she took home first place in the Fit Model Novice category. She performed well in other categories she competed…
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‘Wah, wah, wah:’ AOC scoffs at GOP whining over gerrymandering
WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY, had strong words for Republicans complaining about the gerrymandering in Virginia that voters approved on Tuesday, with strong support from her party. “Wah, wah, wah,” Ocasio-Cortez told Raw Story on Wednesday, mimicking a whining baby and laughing in response to a question from reporter Matt Laslo. “Democrats have…
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The 7 Best Docuseries to Binge on Netflix Right Now
Netflix has films, TV shows, animation and some pretty darn good documentary series. And that’s why we have a list of seven titles we think you should tune into. Some will break your heart, others will leave you stunned, but all of them are going to absolutely have you glued to your seat. In fact,…
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US intercepts at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters: report
The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday. Washington has imposed a blockade on Iran’s trade by sea while Iran has fired on ships to prevent them sailing through…
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US Senate Candidate Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi Says He Did It on Purpose
Kalshi announced Wednesday that it had taken action against three US politicians for violating the prediction market platform’s rules on insider trading. One of the candidates, Mark Moran, a former investment banker and contestant on the reality dating show FBoy Island, is running a longshot campaign for US Senate in Viriginia against incumbent Mark Warner.…
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Trump’s handpicked loyalists fail at everything — even doing evil: ex-GOP operative
Former Republican strategist Rick Wilson reacted on Wednesday to the most recent Trump cabinet exits, saying it was getting ugly. In his Substack, the co-founder of anti-Trump group The Lincoln Project, revealed the similarities among President Donald Trump‘s now-ousted insiders and why he has viewed them as failures. In the last several weeks, Homeland Security…