Dino Killer Sparked Ant Uprising?

A giant space rock that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago may have also handed ants the genetic tools to take over the planet.Quick TakeScientists studied 163 ant genomes covering 12 of...
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Missing Records Raise New Pandemic Questions

Under oath, Dr. Anthony Fauci acknowledged that the six-foot rule “sort of just appeared,” reviving hard questions about how life-altering pandemic rules were made.Story...
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20,000 Voter Records Spark Legal Fight

The Justice Department moved to stop California from counting some mail ballots tied to more than 20,000 “likely noncitizen” voters, then rushed an appeal before the trial judge ruled.Story SnapshotJustice Department identified over 20,000 “likely noncitizens” on California rolls and sought to set aside related ballots.Appeal to the Ninth Circuit claimed the trial court’s silence was a “constructive denial” of urgent relief.California officials said the list is unreliable and that no unlawful ballots were proven.Federal request aimed to hold, not void, ballots until citizenship checks could confirm eligibility.What the Justice Department Asked the Courts to DoThe Justice Department said...
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Elite Runner Dies Night Before Marathon

Police confirmed that 25-year-old elite runner Grace Nolan died in a single-vehicle crash the night before she was set to compete in the Detroit Free Press Marathon.Story SnapshotWalled Lake police said Nolan died after a one-car crash the evening before the race.Race organizers and local outlets confirmed she was set to return as an elite runner.Officials have not stated what caused the crash; investigations in such cases can take time.Michigan recorded 1,065 roadway deaths in 2025, showing a wider traffic safety challenge.What Police And Race Officials ConfirmedThe Walled Lake Police Department said Grace Nolan died after a single-vehicle crash...
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Iran Hardliners Push for Nuclear Weapons

Iranian hardliners are now openly tying nuclear weapons to national defense, raising the risk of a faster march toward a bomb as the U.S....
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Feud Erupts Over Claims of Threats to Christians

A fight over ancient religious rules just blew up into a charge that one conservative wants Christians dead—and millions watched it spread in hours.Story HighlightsBen Shapiro blasted Tucker Carlson for saying Shapiro’s Noahide-law views threaten Christians.The clash began after Shapiro’s campus remarks on seven Noahide principles for non-Jews.Candace Owens sided with Carlson, claiming Shapiro holds a hostile view of Christians.Scholars say outrage-based media rewards extreme framing that fuels division.What Sparked The Feud: Shapiro’s Campus Remarks And Carlson’s TakeOn October 7, at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Iowa, Ben Shapiro told a student that non-Jews can...
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“Love It or Leave It” Sparks Patriotism Debate

A viral “If you hate America, get out” message is reigniting the old “love it or leave it” fight over who counts as a “real” American.Story HighlightsA short video pushes the line “If you hate America, get out,” echoing a long-running slogan.Congressional debate in 2019 recorded “America, love it or leave it” on the House floor.President Trump used similar language at a 2019 rally, telling critics to “let ’em leave”.The phrase’s history shows it is often used to police belonging and dissent.What The Clip Says And Why It ResonatesA recent short-form video promotes a blunt message: “If you hate...
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Polling Errors Could Change Midterms

With polls signaling a Democratic surge, fresh evidence shows the numbers may still be undercounting Republican support—and the gap could matter.Story HighlightsPew Research Center...
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California Targets Homeless Camps by 2027

Steve Hilton promised California that every homeless encampment will be cleared by December 31, 2027, with services ready to receive people first.Story SnapshotHilton set a hard 2027 deadline and a Labor Day 2027 local milestone to clear encampments.The plan pairs enforcement with Homeless Recovery Centers for treatment, care, and job training.Sunbreak Ranch in San Diego County would serve as the model site for the system.The campaign has not released full cost or capacity details for the statewide rollout.Hilton’s Deadline and Statewide PledgeAt an October 17, 2026 news conference, California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton set firm dates to clear every...
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American Flag Survives California Blaze

As the Norte Fire scorched Orange County hillsides, an American flag atop Patriots Hill kept flying in the smoke and wind.Story HighlightsBroadcast video showed the flag still flying on Patriots Hill after flames passed.Officials reported the Norte Fire near San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano, driven by strong winds.Acreage estimates ranged from about 465 acres to higher updates as conditions changed.The flag’s condition is reported as standing; detailed on-site inspection was not cited.What Happened on Patriots HillABC7 broadcast footage showed an American flag still flying on Patriots Hill after flames blackened the nearby slope. The Gateway Pundit highlighted the...
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