2 h. ago Massive ICE operation nets gang members, murderers, child predators: 'wreaked havoc'

A massive immigration enforcement operation in Texas netted over 800 illegal immigrants, including gang members, convicted murderers, child predators and foreign fugitives.

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4 h. ago 20 new dance projects will receive up to $100K each — but the grant program is ending

Today 20 dance projects from around the country won grants totaling $100,000 dollars each. The announcement comes from the National Dance Project. These grants are among the most coveted in the dance world because they cover a range of costs including fees to artists and presenters as well as operating support. But this round of winners is the last of its kind due to a funding shortage.

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4 h. ago What will happen to dance, with a major grant program changing?

Today 20 dance projects from around the country won grants totaling $100,000 dollars each. The announcement comes from the National Dance Project. These grants are among the most coveted in the dance world because they cover a range of costs including fees to artists and presenters as well as operating support. But this round of winners is the last of its kind due to a funding shortage.

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4 h. ago The iPhone Air is a hint at the iPhone’s future, which could include foldables

The iPhone Air may not be ready to be your daily driver, but it's a hint of what's to come.

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5 h. ago Jury pool shrinks as Ryan Routh trial unfolds in Florida on Day 2

Judge Aileen Cannon removed potential jurors for Ryan Routh's assassination attempt trial, including a woman who declared herself 'MAGA.'

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5 h. ago Dem crime policies crippling cities even in Red states as crackdown intensifies, White House warns

The White House warned Democratic policies such as cashless bail are driving crime trends in blue cities nationwide, including those inside Republican-led states.

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5 h. ago Washington State enacts sweeping reforms for firearm dealers, including audio recordings of inside gun stores

Washington State enacts sweeping reforms for firearm dealers, including audio recordings of inside gun stores  KREM

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6 h. ago The MAHA plan for healthier kids includes 128 ideas, but few details

The Make America Healthy Again commission is proposing more than 100 moves to address the root causes of childhood chronic disease. Critics say other Trump administration moves contradict the goals.

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7 h. ago Washington’s Crypto Pivot Isn’t About Silicon Valley. It’s About Treasuries

Washington’s Crypto Pivot Isn’t About Silicon Valley. It’s About Treasuries  CoinDesk

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9 h. ago New emojis will include Bigfoot, orca whale, treasure chest, and more

The Unicode Consortium has confirmed its next slate of emojis, coming in the next year to eager thumbs near you.

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11 h. ago New books out today: A Dan Brown thriller, John Prine bio, and World Wide Web memoir

New books this week include Secret of Secrets — the sixth installment of The Da Vinci Code saga, plus a tech memoir from Tim Berners-Lee and a career-spanning anthology from Terry McMillan.

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14 h. ago Sinaloa Cartel Terror Network Exposed in Europe — Poland Seizes 3 Tons of Drug Chemicals

Polish authorities, backed by anti-terror units, raided a clandestine meth lab near the German border last week, arresting three men—including two chemists allegedly tied to Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa Cartel. The bust underscores the cartel’s expanding global footprint and its designation by the U.S. government as a foreign terrorist organization. Agents seized 300 liters of methamphetamine and three tons of precursor chemicals in what officials called one of the most significant synthetic drug operations ever uncovered in the region. The post Sinaloa Cartel Terror Network Exposed in Europe — Poland Seizes 3 Tons of Drug Chemicals appeared first on Breitbart.

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14 h. ago Sen. Richard Blumenthal discusses his bill proposing additional sanctions on Russia

NPR speaks with U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., about his bipartisan bill proposing additional sanctions on Russia and new penalties for its trading partners, including China.

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15 h. ago Elite Roman family's ancient treasure unearthed in ruins of fire

Ancient Roman coins and ornaments were recently unearthed from a wealthy family's home in Histria. The treasure is now housed at Romania's National History Museum collections.

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16 h. ago To Shrink Mamdani’s Lead, Cuomo Seeks to Broaden His Campaign Team

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is hiring new top aides for his independent bid for mayor, including a campaign manager who worked for Rahm Emanuel in Chicago.

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16 h. ago Trump Administration Halts I.R.S. Crackdown on Major Tax Shelters

The Treasury Department is rolling back efforts to shut down aggressive strategies used by America’s biggest multinational companies and wealthiest people.

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16 h. ago Musicians keep leaving Spotify in protest of CEO's defense investments

In the last few months, bands including Hotline TNT and King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have pulled music from Spotify in a new wave of artist-led protests against the platform.

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19 h. ago Washington's new COVID vaccine guidance includes all age groups

Washington's new COVID vaccine guidance includes all age groups  KNDU

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22 h. ago House committee releases more Epstein documents, including ‘birthday book’

House committee releases more Epstein documents, including ‘birthday book’  The Washington Post

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23 h. ago Firefighters Race to Save a Treasured Sequoia Grove in California

Giant sequoias can live for thousands of years, but wildfires have killed staggering numbers of the trees in recent years.

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