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The Daily
California billionaire tax proposal divides Democrats over capital flight fears
The debate over California's proposed wealth tax exposes a critical policy rift within the Democratic Party regarding taxation and economic flight.
Apr 29, 2026 · 31 min
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Suspect charged in Trump assassination attempt at correspondents dinner
The security breach exposes critical vulnerabilities in protecting high-profile political figures during major public events.
Apr 28, 2026 · 27 min
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Military generals seize power in Iran as religious leadership fades
The transition from clerical rule to military pragmatism in Iran could fundamentally alter Middle Eastern geopolitics and future relations with the United States.
Apr 27, 2026 · 37 min
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Interactive play Every Brilliant Thing sparks a global conversation on depression
The global success of this interactive play highlights a growing demand for communal, art-driven approaches to mental health and healing.
Apr 26, 2026 · 45 min
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Bob Odenkirk explores creative drive and mortality after surviving near-death experience
Bob Odenkirk shares how a brush with death deepened his understanding of the human struggle to find purpose through art and performance.
Apr 25, 2026 · 52 min
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Trump extends Iran ceasefire despite deep skepticism from Republican allies
The decision exposes a fundamental clash between Trump's personal diplomatic instincts and the strategic fears of his closest political allies.
Apr 24, 2026 · 38 min
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Jury declares Live Nation and Ticketmaster an illegal monopoly
The court ruling could dismantle Ticketmaster's decades-long stranglehold on the live music industry, potentially lowering ticket prices and opening the market to competitors.
Apr 23, 2026 · 30 min
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Internal purges and policy shifts reshape Kash Patel's FBI
The restructuring of the FBI signals a fundamental shift in federal law enforcement, prioritizing political alignment over traditional institutional independence.
Apr 22, 2026 · 43 min
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Iranians split over foreign intervention following Supreme Leader's death
The internal division among Iranians reveals that the geopolitical conflict is also a deeply personal struggle over national survival and political liberation.
Apr 21, 2026 · 38 min
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How a five-day dispute birthed the Supreme Court shadow docket
The rise of the shadow docket allows the Supreme Court to make sweeping policy decisions while bypassing the traditional public scrutiny of oral arguments.
Apr 20, 2026 · 35 min
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How Love on the Spectrum redefined the reality dating show
The success of Love on the Spectrum demonstrates that reality television can achieve massive global popularity while maintaining high ethical standards for its participants.
Apr 19, 2026 · 39 min
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Charlize Theron links childhood trauma to her evolution as an action star
Understanding how personal trauma can be channeled into creative resilience offers a rare window into the artistic process of a leading Hollywood figure.
Apr 18, 2026 · 1h 2m
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Ethics scandals and sudden resignations force a reckoning in Congress
The rapid fallout from congressional ethics investigations reveals the fragile balance between political survival and party accountability in Washington.
Apr 17, 2026 · 29 min
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Trump administration targets Pope Leo XIV over opposition to Iran war
The public clash between the White House and the first American pope marks a historic shift in the relationship between US political power and global religious authority.
Apr 16, 2026 · 37 min
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Software developers are outsourcing their coding jobs to artificial intelligence
The rapid automation of software engineering serves as a preview for how generative AI will reshape other highly skilled white-collar professions.
Apr 14, 2026 · 39 min
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US-Iran diplomatic talks collapse over Israel-Hezbollah dispute
The collapse of these high-stakes negotiations threatens to reignite broader regional conflict as a fragile cease-fire begins to unravel.
Apr 13, 2026 · 33 min
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Bipartisan political coalition champions powerful psychedelic ibogaine for veteran trauma
The growing political support for ibogaine signals a major shift in how policymakers view alternative treatments for severe mental health crises.
Apr 12, 2026 · 45 min
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Lena Dunham confronts the public backlash that defined her career
Understanding how public figures process extreme collective backlash offers a window into the toxic intersection of celebrity culture, media scrutiny, and personal trauma.
Apr 11, 2026 · 1h 5m
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Mississippi defies national trends with dramatic rise in reading scores
Mississippi's success offers a rare, proven model for reversing widespread learning loss and improving public education nationwide.
Apr 10, 2026 · 34 min
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Investigative reporter links British cryptographer to the creation of Bitcoin
Identifying the creator of Bitcoin could solve the greatest mystery in the cryptocurrency world and clarify the origins of a massive global financial movement.
Apr 9, 2026 · 55 min
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US and Iran agree to fragile two-week cease-fire
The temporary truce prevents immediate military conflict and reopens critical trade routes, but fails to address the underlying nuclear tensions threatening long-term global stability.
Apr 8, 2026 · 29 min
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US special forces and CIA rescue downed airman inside Iran
The covert operation reveals the intense coordination required between U.S. intelligence and special forces during an active crisis inside hostile territory.
Apr 7, 2026 · 26 min
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European allies refuse to back Trump in military conflict with Iran
The diplomatic rift signals a major breakdown in trans-Atlantic relations, limiting America's ability to project power with international legitimacy.
Apr 6, 2026 · 35 min
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Soprano Lise Davidsen navigates opera and motherhood after twin birth
It reveals the intense physical and emotional toll high-pressure classical music careers exact on female performers navigating motherhood.
Apr 5, 2026 · 44 min