xAI’s new Grok 3 model criticized for blocking sources that call Musk, Trump top spreaders of misinformation
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Elon Musk calls for deorbiting of the ISS. Here's what the space station does
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Trump calls Zelenskyy a ‘dictator’ in growing war of words
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Trump 'miscalculation' may mean danger for Zelenskyy, win for Putin: Source
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Call Of Duty's New TMNT Skins Will Cost You $90 To Unlock In Total
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The two-way star Travis Hunter has been surpassed in the rankings.The New York Times - 2d -
Federal judge blocks Musk's DOGE from access to student loan borrowers' personal data
Elon Musk's government-slashing effort, DOGE, is temporarily barred from accessing personal data on 42 million student loan borrowers, a federal judge ruled.CNBC - 1h -
Gas grill explosion at Hawaii condo leaves 7 injured, 3 in critical condition
The Maui Police Department in Hawaii is investigating what led to a gas grill explosion at a Kaanapali Beach condo Thursday evening which left seven people injured.ABC News - 3d -
Trump's birthright order to remain blocked; Pentagon to cut $50B
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US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s anti-DEI purge
Adam Abeldon rules that president’s efforts to ban DEI programs likely violate first amendment of constitution. A federal judge in Maryland on Friday temporarily blocked Donald Trump from ...The Guardian - 2d -
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked parts of President Trump’s executive orders that sought to end the federal government’s backing of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts. U.S. ...The Hill - 2d -
Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating DEI-related grants
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Judge blocks Trump's executive order ending federal support for DEI programs
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.CBS News - 2d -
Fantasy Baseball Rankings 2025: Sleepers by model that called Willy Adames' productive season
SportsLine simulated the entire MLB season and identified 2025 Fantasy baseball sleepersCBS Sports - 1d -
2025 Masters picks, odds, field: Surprising predictions from same golf model that called 13 majors
SportsLine's proven model simulated the 2025 Masters 10,000 times and revealed its surprising PGA Tour golf picksCBS Sports - 1d -
Elon Musk becomes a new power center at CPAC
Elon Musk stole the show at CPAC, a surprise guest who wielded a chainsaw to symbolize his government cuts.NBC News - 3d -
Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia
The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown missionABC News - 4d -
3 dead and 2 injured after boat capsizes near New York
At least three people are dead and two are injured after a boat overturned near New York on Sunday, officials said.NBC News - 16h -
Trump calls Zelenskyy a "dictator" after blaming Ukraine for Russia's invasion
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Trump's Ukraine envoy calls Zelensky 'embattled and courageous leader'
President Trump's special envoy to Ukraine and Russia called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky an "embattled and courageous leader" after meetings in Kyiv on Friday, a notable shift from ...The Hill - 3d -
CBC calls Trump suspension of USDA 1890 Scholars program 'outrageous'
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Ukraine is launching a new drone supply model to slash delivery times to troops
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Trump blasts 'weak of mind and body' Carville over criticism
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U.S. envoy says talks with Ukraine are positive amid Trump criticism of Zelenskyy
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White House pushes back on criticism of Trump spending cuts
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