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Fox Host Uses 86'd Urban Dictionary Definition to Rip Comey

Kayleigh McEnany invoked the Urban Dictionary definition of "86'd" to drive home the violent intent behind the number posted by James Comey

Outnumbered co-host Kayleigh McEnany invoked the Urban Dictionary definition of “86’d” to drive home the violent intent behind the number after former FBI boss James Comey posted an arrangement of seashells reading “86 47” on social media.

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Trump Grumbles Air Force One Looks Puny Parked by Arab Leaders’ Planes: ‘Much Less Impressive’

While flying on Air Force One with Fox News host Sean Hannity, President Donald Trump complained about his plane looking "much smaller" and

While flying on Air Force One with Fox News host Sean Hannity, President Donald Trump complained about his plane looking “much smaller” and “much less impressive” when parked next to the ones for various Arab leaders.

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Two former Wells Fargo executives were fined $8.5M by the Biden administration for covering up the bank's infamous fake account scandal.

Trump just slashed those fines to a paltry $150,000 after Wells Fargo gave $1M to his inauguration.

See how this works?

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'Cue The Meltdown': Wall Street Journal Exposes Trump's 'Biggest' Mistake In Decades

The newspaper said this move by the president is causing the markets to sink and confidence to plunge.

The Wall Street Journal is calling out President Donald Trump’s threat to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for refusing to cut interest rates as Trump has repeatedly demanded.

The newspaper’s editorial board said that the problem isn’t interest rates. It’s Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs — a recipe for higher inflation and slower growth that has caused markets to plunge and investors to worry.

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Sony World Photography Awards winners 2025

Sony Wold Photography Awards winners 2025

The Sony World Photography Awards announced the overall winners of its 18th edition at a special gala ceremony in London, bringing together

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Opinion | Trump’s Single Stroke of Brilliance

His initiative has been the key to much of his success, but lacking any sense of prudence, he does not understand the difference between a r

David Brooks presents a complex analysis of the Trump administration, grudgingly admiring its unprecedented energy and bold initiative. He compares the administration to a high-powered supercar, noting its remarkable ability to take initiative and operate at an intense tempo that overwhelms opponents, describing it as possessing a "torrential thumos" - a burning core of assertiveness that drives constant forward momentum However, Brooks also critically examines the administration's potential fatal flaws, highlighting its lack of prudence and strategic depth. He argues that while the administration's revolutionary approach and clear purpose give it a significant advantage, its reckless audacity and tendency to act without careful consideration could ultimately be its downfall. Brooks suggests that opponents can effectively counter this approach by creating "friction" - using lawsuits, non-cooperation, and strategic resistance to disrupt the administration's aggressive plans.

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Pentagon to resume medical care for transgender troops - POLITICO

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/24/transgender-troops-military-care-00306827

Raycast AI Summary: The Pentagon will resume gender-affirming medical care for transgender service members after federal court rulings deemed previous restrictions unconstitutional, despite Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's efforts to maintain the ban.

Key Takeaways

Federal judges ordered the military to provide medical care for transgender troops, including hormone therapy and surgical procedures

The Trump administration continues to challenge the court order and has asked the Supreme Court to allow the ban

Senate Democrats criticized the restrictions, arguing that rejecting willing service members undermines military recruitment needs

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https://www.thetimes.com/comment/cartoons/article/morten-morland-times-cartoon-april-23-2025-x6s5dqdx6

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Contrasting media perceptions of Abrego Garcia: Bias Breakdown

Contrasting media perceptions of Abrego Garcia: Bias Breakdown

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deported from Maryland to El Salvador, has become the center of a highly polarized media storm and a legal battle.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was deported from Maryland to El Salvador, has become the center of a highly polarized media storm. It has also led to a legal battle that reached the U.S. Supreme Court.

His case has been portrayed in starkly different ways, with left-leaning media outlets referring to him as a “Maryland man” or “father.” In contrast, right-leaning outlets identified him as an “illegal alien” and “MS-13 suspect.”

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Israeli troops shot at Gaza aid workers from 'point-blank range', leaked documents reportedly show | World News | Sky News

Israeli troops shot at Gaza aid workers from 'point-blank range', leaked documents reportedly show

Documents reviewed by Israeli newspaper Haaretz show that IDF investigators were "not convinced" by a deputy commander's claim that he misid

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Exclusive | World Economic Forum Opens New Probe Into Founder Klaus Schwab - WSJ

And then he immediately resigned. The founder quit after the board moved to investigate whistleblower allegations, which he denies, including use of luxury property and travel

World Economic Forum Leadership Crisis: Klaus Schwab Resigns Amid Whistleblower Allegations The World Economic Forum has launched an independent investigation into founder Klaus Schwab following an anonymous whistleblower letter alleging financial misconduct, ethical breaches, and workplace culture issues, leading to Schwab's immediate resignation after decades of leadership. Key Takeaways: • An anonymous letter accused Schwab and his wife of misusing Forum resources, including personal expenses and luxury travel, which Schwab strongly denies • The Forum's board of trustees called an emergency meeting on Easter Sunday and decided to open an independent probe, with Schwab stepping down immediately • The investigation follows previous concerns about workplace culture, leadership issues, and allegations of discriminatory behavior within the organization

This summary was generated with Raycast AI.

https://www.wsj.com/business/world-economic-forum-opens-new-probe-into-founder-klaus-schwab-e2f061d6

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Musk wants to leave politics because he’s tired of ‘attacks’ from the left: report

Speculation of Tesla CEO’s possible departure comes as his influence in the administration appears to wane

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ICE Deported an Immigrant. Now, No One Can Find Him.

ICE Deported an Immigrant. Now, No One Can Find Him.

The man does not appear on government records of deported immigrants.

A Venezuelan man ordered to be deported has vanished into the “black hole” created by the Trump administration’s illegal denial of due process for immigrants.  

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Jury finds NY Times not liable in Sarah Palin defamation case | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/jury-finds-ny-times-not-liable-sarah-palin-defamation-case-2025-04-22/

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Painting from Russia unveiled… reportedly… source is Leading Report on X…

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TESLA 1Q OPER INCOME $399M, EST. $1.13B

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2025-04-22/tesla-first-quarter-earnings

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RFK Jr. Set to Launch Disease Registry Tracking Autistic People | The New Republic

RFK Jr. Set to Launch Disease Registry Tracking Autistic People

And he’s using private medical records to make it happen.