Diesel Spike Threatens Food and Freight Costs

Diesel prices jumped sharply after refinery attacks and export limits squeezed an already tight global market.Quick TakeU.S. and European diesel prices rose after attacks on refineries in Russia and Saudi Arabia disrupted supply.The United...
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Big Sur Wildfire Explodes to 1,300 Acres

A fast-moving wildfire near Big Sur jumped to 1,300 acres and forced new evacuation orders while Highway 1 stayed under heavy closure.Quick TakeThe Timber...
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Trump Ally Todd Blanche Takes Over the Justice Department

Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general on a 50-49 Senate vote puts President Trump’s former personal lawyer in charge of the Justice Department after a fight that exposed deep fear about political control of federal law enforcement.Quick TakeThe Senate confirmed Blanche in a 50-49 vote, with every Democrat and two Republicans opposed.Reporting said Republicans and Democrats raised concerns about Blanche’s independence from President Trump.Coverage tied the confirmation fight to Blanche’s role as Trump’s former personal lawyer and his work on the Justice Department’s anti-weaponization fund.Abortion-rights groups are warning about the post, but the supplied reporting does not show an...
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Hunter Biden Says Joe Biden’s Cancer Has Spread Further

Hunter Biden says his father’s prostate cancer has spread further, and he described the illness as painful and debilitating.Quick TakeHunter Biden said the cancer has “metastasized into his bones and further.”He said his father is in pain and that the condition is “very debilitating.”The remarks came in a BBC Newsnight interview that multiple outlets covered the same day.The update adds to public concern about the health of a former president whose illness is already politically sensitive.Hunter Biden Describes a Harder Health FightHunter Biden gave a blunt update on his father’s health during a BBC Newsnight interview. He said the...
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Scientists Used AI to Build Working Viruses

Scientists have used artificial intelligence to write complete bacteriophage genomes that worked in living bacteria, a step that makes the biosecurity debate harder to...
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Insider Heist: Seniors Hit Twice

A federal law officer who was supposed to protect elderly scam victims instead stole their cash and spent it on his own comforts.Story SnapshotA former United States Postal Inspector pleaded guilty to stealing more than $340,000 from elderly lottery-scam victims.He used insider access to grab cash from intercepted mail, then laundered the money and lied on his tax returns.Prosecutors say he had control of about $340,000 in cash, yet victims will receive only about $130,000 in restitution.The case highlights how trusted insiders inside the federal system can abuse power while vulnerable citizens pay the price.How A Postal Inspector Turned...
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Britain’s Potato Crisis Just Got Worse

As Britain endures one heatwave after another, even the trusty potato – a basic comfort food for rich and poor alike – is now at risk of becoming more scarce and more expensive.Story SnapshotSevere heatwaves and drought are stunting potato growth across Britain, cutting yields and stressing farmers.Industry groups and government reports warn of tighter supplies, smaller potatoes, and rising prices for shoppers.Past drought years show potatoes can shrink by about 20% in yield, with shorter chips and poorer quality.The crisis highlights how fragile modern food systems are, and how ordinary families pay the price when leaders fail to...
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The Secret War Reshaping the Black Sea

Ukraine’s quiet drone war at sea has now hit 196 Russian-linked vessels, raising big questions about who really controls the Black Sea—and how far...
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Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary Heats Up

In Michigan’s Senate primary, Democrats are spending tens of millions fighting each other over “electability” while many voters wonder who, if anyone, is fighting for them.Story SnapshotMichigan Democrats face a clear choice between a **moderate insider** and a **progressive insurgent** in a must-win Senate race.Representative Haley Stevens argues her record flipping a Republican district proves she is the safer bet against Republican Mike Rogers.Abdul El-Sayed counters that grassroots energy and a strong progressive agenda are what frustrated voters now demand from Democrats.Heavy outside spending, elite endorsements, and close polls turn this primary into a proxy battle over whether the...
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Violence Erupts Inside NYC High School

When a 17-year-old can slash two adults inside a New York City high school and walk out the door, it feeds a growing sense that those in charge have lost control of the basics.Story SnapshotA 17-year-old student allegedly slashed two aides during a dispute inside William Taft High School in the Bronx.Both men suffered cuts, were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, and the student suspect fled the scene.The attack is one of several recent knife incidents in and around New York City schools, raising safety concerns.Parents and workers on both left and right see a system that...
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