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Grim verdict as ex-GOP operative says US is on a ‘raft ride down the sewer river’ of Trump
A former GOP operative argued President Donald Trump “is drowning in his own failure” in a video on Monday. Anti-Trump conservative Steve Schmidt described how Trump’s failed Iran war, struggling economy and blunders around the algae-ridden reflecting pool have further damaged the United States. He suggested the next move would be the Trump cabinet meeting…
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Firebrand who helped build MAGA claims movement poised to ‘collapse under its own weight’
A former MAGA firebrand who helped build the movement now says it’s going to “collapse under its own weight.” Pedro Gonzalez, a writer and former New Right activist who broke with Trump, made the prediction in a Vox piece published Monday by journalist Zack Beauchamp. “When your movement revolves around taboo-breaking and boundary-stepping, but then…
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Iran National Soccer Team Leaves World Cup Locker Room Message Calling for Peace
The Iranian national team left a message calling for peace in its World Cup locker room following its first two matches of the tournament. Iran faced Belgium on Sunday in the second of its two Group G matches in Los Angeles. After the game — a scoreless draw — the players left behind a note…
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Norwegians ‘row’ Times Square and Tartan Army storms Boston as World Cup fandom takes over U.S. streets
Sometimes it takes a visitor or six million to remind folks of treasures in their own backyard. How else to explain the fascination of World Cup fans from 47 countries besides the United States expressing unabashed delight on social media for destinations and products woven deeply into American life but hardly considered cutting-edge: ranch dressing,…
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The one question no one seems to be asking Donald Trump
That subhead of mine is certainly repetitive of me (me, me), but how can you not be repetitive in the distinctly repeated world of Donald J. Trump (Trumped, Trumped)? I mean, twice already and who really knows what’s to come? Here’s the question nobody seems to be asking right now, though: What country will Donald…
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Netflix Expands ‘Hot Ones’ Universe With New Series
Sean Evans has expanded the “Hot Ones” universe yet again. This time bringing his hot wings challenge to Netflix. “Hot Ones: Extra Heat” will premiere on the streamer July 13, following Netflix’s live stream of the Home Run Derby, the Major League Baseball All-Star competition. The first episode will see the cast of new comedy…
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Waymo takes scared passenger on joyride through construction zone — with cops in pursuit: ‘Don’t want to use it again’
It lost its Way-mo. A San Francisco passenger found themselves in an accidental car chase after their Waymo veered way off course, attracting the attention of police cars. San Francisco resident Elliot Slade and his fiancé had been taking one of the robotaxis along Highway 101 when they came upon a construction zone, ABC News reported.…
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How Prince Harry’s reunion with King Charles will impact ‘strained’ Prince William relationship after ‘unforgivable betrayal’
Prince Harry’s highly anticipated reunion with his father, King Charles III, is unlikely to help repair his fractured relationship with Prince William, according to multiple royal experts. “I think it is almost impossible to draw any conclusions about a reconciliation between Harry and William at this stage,” royal commentator Amanda Matta exclusively told Page Six…
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Renowned economist predicts Trump’s mistakes will impact U.S. credibility
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman warned damage from President Donald Trump’s failed Iran war will outlast his presidency, leaving America diminished globally for years. In an interview with The New Republic’s Greg Sargent on his “Daily Blast” podcast, Krugman dismissed Trump’s victory claims as detached from reality and deemed Iran the winner. “Iran is in…
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U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors in the Caribbean
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has conducted another strike Sunday against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean on Sunday, immediately killing two people and leaving six survivors amid an ongoing campaign against alleged traffickers in Latin America. The latest attack — which brings the total to more than 60 — brings the number of…