Aging Routers Paralyze Skies – Now What?

After a four-hour nationwide halt to departures, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy asked Congress for $50 billion to replace aging air-traffic systems he says failed under load.Story SnapshotDuffy says overloaded, outdated routers triggered radar and...
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Republican Label, Different Views on Trump

Arnold Schwarzenegger said “I’m a Republican, absolutely,” while rejecting Trump’s approach on climate and the 2020 election.Story SnapshotSchwarzenegger affirmed his Republican identity in a...
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North Hollywood Crash Leaves Several Critical

Three pedestrians were killed when an SUV drove onto a North Hollywood sidewalk near a busy Metro station during the evening rush.Story SnapshotPolice and fire officials reported three people died at the scene near the North Hollywood Metro stop.Authorities said an SUV left the roadway and hit pedestrians and street vendors around 5:55 p.m..At least three others were taken to hospitals, with some in critical condition, officials said.Investigators treated it as a single-vehicle mass-casualty crash as they worked to learn the cause.What Happened Near The StationLos Angeles police and fire officials responded to a crash report at about 5:55...
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Hidden Alzheimer’s Damage Outside Brain

A lab study found Alzheimer’s-linked gene mutations can disrupt nerve-to-muscle signals without any brain tissue involved.Story SnapshotResearchers used a human neuromuscular “chip” with no brain or spinal cord to test Alzheimer’s mutations.Motor neurons carrying familial Alzheimer’s mutations weakened nerve-to-muscle communication and muscle response.Deficits varied by mutation, suggesting specific biological effects, not a generic disease change.The peer-reviewed study was funded by the National Institute on Aging and published in a leading journal.Researchers Built a Brain-Free Test of Nerve-to-Muscle FunctionUniversity of Central Florida scientists built a small model that mimics how a motor nerve connects to a muscle. The model used...
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Saudi Defenses Intercept Attack Targeting Riyadh

Shrapnel from intercepted missiles blew out windows at an Aramco office tower in Riyadh, but Saudi officials reported no injuries.Story SnapshotSaudi Energy Ministry said...
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China Denies Claims Over Houthi Weapons

Two seized shipments point to Chinese-made parts for a Houthi medium-range missile, raising fresh alarms about who is quietly feeding a war that is choking global trade and putting civilians at risk.Story HighlightsInterdicted cargo reportedly held Chinese-origin parts for an Iranian-style medium-range missile.Analysts say the goal is local Houthi production with range near 1,200 miles.China’s diplomat to Yemen denies the claims and offers to investigate.Reports link Russia to intelligence and fuel support, but public proof is thinner.What Interdictions Reportedly Revealed About Houthi Missile BuildingConflict Armament Research, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, tied two 2025 seizures in Yemen...
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Citibank Shooting Leaves One Dead

Deputies say a Citibank security guard stopped a rifle-wielding gunman within minutes as thousands of employees sheltered nearby.Story HighlightsSecurity guard fatally shot gunman minutes after first 911 calls, officials sayAbout 3,200 people were on the campus during the attack, according to authoritiesOne woman was killed; four others had non-life-threatening injuries, sheriff’s office saidHundreds of deputies responded and cleared buildings in roughly two and a half hoursWhat Officials Say HappenedHillsborough County deputies said calls came in around 12:11 p.m. about an active threat at the Citibank campus near Tampa. Officials said a man drove onto the property, got out with...
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On-Air Joke Triggers Jewish Identity Debate

A Fox News joke about a synagogue sparked on-air backlash from a rival conservative host, showing how cable talk turns faith into a flashpoint.Story...
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Voter Text Scam Hits Georgia

On Election Day in Georgia, fake texts told Fulton County voters their polling places had changed — and county officials said those messages were not from the government.Story SnapshotFulton County warned voters that unauthorized texts claimed polling places had moved.Officials told voters to confirm locations through Georgia’s My Voter Page or by phone.The source and scale of the texts were not identified at the time of the warning.A separate claim about 2,461 Michigan voters aged 110+ lacks documented proof in current records.What Fulton County Confirmed On Election DayFulton County officials said voters reported getting texts that claimed polling places...
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Ballots Under Siege: DOJ Hits 28 Foreign Nationals

After a judge said the government could “go out and indict,” the Justice Department charged 28 lawful permanent residents in California over alleged false citizenship claims tied to voter registration and, in many cases, voting.Story SnapshotJustice Department filed criminal cases against 28 lawful permanent residents, arresting 11.A federal judge denied a broad ballot freeze but noted prosecutions could continue.Federal officials also sued California over a list of more than 20,000 “likely” noncitizen registrants.Critics say the big list risks sweeping in naturalized citizens and has errors.What Prosecutors Say HappenedThe Justice Department said 28 foreign nationals who are lawful permanent residents...
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