Grand Jury Rejects Case Against Six Democrats

One year after a video urging troops to refuse illegal orders, President Trump’s “seditious” charge still collides with law, not just politics.Story HighlightsSix lawmakers told troops and intelligence staff to refuse illegal orders, sparking...
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Lawsuit Puts Nvidia’s Leadership Under Scrutiny

A federal shareholder lawsuit now claims Nvidia hid national-security risks tied to its CEO’s reported relationship, putting billions in market value at stake.Story SnapshotShareholders...
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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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Cruise Ship Turns Back After Suspected Homicide

A suspected homicide on the MSC Seascape forced the cruise ship back to Galveston, and a person is now in custody, according to federal authorities.Story SnapshotThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it is investigating a suspected homicide aboard MSC Seascape.Agents took a suspect into custody after the ship returned to Galveston; names were withheld.The Galveston County medical examiner said the victim was a woman and scheduled an autopsy.MSC Cruises said authorities instructed the ship to return to port and resumed the voyage after the response.What Authorities Confirmed About the Shipboard DeathFBI Houston said agents responded to a suspected...
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Medicare for All or Public Option?

Democrats’ 2026 midterm sweep set up a high-stakes fight in Washington over whether to push “Medicare for All” or a softer public option that...
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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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Veteran Representation Falls to a New Low

Veterans are set to hold only about 15% of seats in the next Congress, the lowest share in modern times according to current projections.Story SnapshotAt least 79 veterans are projected to serve in the 120th Congress, or about 15%.Military Times put the share near 15% even if every undecided veteran candidate won.The 119th Congress began with 98 members with military service, about 18.1%.Veteran representation once topped 70% in Congress during the Vietnam era.Confirmed Drop in Veteran RepresentationIndependent tallies show a clear decline in veterans serving on Capitol Hill in 2027. With Honor, a veterans advocacy group, projects at least...
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Justices Shut Down Retirement Speculation

Despite loud rumors of a swift Supreme Court shakeup, no justice plans to step down before year’s end, closing the door on a rushed...
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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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Iran’s Demands Clash With Washington’s War Plans

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed to normal operations until the United States meets seven specific demands, even as Washington and Israel quietly draw up plans to strike Iran once the midterm elections are over.Quick TakeIran has laid out seven conditions before it will return to nuclear talks, including a Middle East ceasefire, unfrozen assets, and an end to the U.S. naval blockade.An Iranian official says the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, cannot reopen until those seven conditions are met.The White House has said it will not strike Iran before the November 3...
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