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1. Trump Pauses Funding to University of Maine After Guv Called Him Out to His Face

 PAYBACK? 

The USDA funded $30 million worth of programs last year. Now it’s halting funds.

POLITICS

 

2. Obama’s Former Chief of Staff Already Eyeing 2028 Presidential Run

 EARLY START 

Rahm Emanuel, who was most recently the U.S. ambassador to Japan, has his eyes set on the White House.

POLITICS

 

Deeps Sleep Patches Gave Me My Best Night of Sleep in Months

 SUPERIOR SLEEP 

The patches are infused with a number of unique ingredients designed to help improve sleep quality, reduce stress and calm your body down.

 

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3. Person of Interest ID’ed in Missing Spring Breaker Case

 FOLLOWING THE LEAD 

Surveillance footage suggests that Sudiksha Konanki stayed back at the beach with people she had just met on her trip.

U.S. NEWS

 

4. Gavin Newsom Drops Major Menendez Brothers News on His Podcast

 NEW DEVELOPMENTS 

The California Governor is keeping a path toward clemency open for the brothers.

U.S. NEWS

 

Give Your Backside a Boost With These Wrinkle-Proof Men’s Trousers

 🍑👀 

Jack Archer’s bestselling tech pants give your butt a lift, don’t crease on the commute to the office, and are as comfortable as sweatpants.

 

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5. The Ratings Are in for Meghan Markle’s New Cooking Show

 NOT HOT 

The new lifestyle show snuck into Netflix’s weekly top ten list—but only barely.

CULTURE

 

6. Billy Joel Postpones Tour Over ‘Medical Condition’

 PRESSING PAUSE 

The “Piano Man” hitmaker had to push back the next four months of his tour as he continues to recover from a recent surgery.

OBSESSED

 

7. Eagles Invited to White House After Clash With Trump in 2018

 PARTY ON 

Trump canceled their party in 2018, but he’s finally invited them back.

U.S. NEWS

 

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8. Tiger Woods Undergoes Surgery After Devastating Achilles Injury

 OUT INDEFINITELY 

The golf icon said he was back home in Florida to focus on his recovery after the procedure went smoothly.

U.S. NEWS

 

9. Girls Scouts Sued Over Alleged ‘Heavy Metals’ in Cookies

 TOUGH COOKIE 

The suit filed in New York on Monday cited a 2024 study which claimed to have found glyphosate and at least four out of five heavy metals in the popular cookies.

U.S. NEWS

 

10. ‘Asia’s Trump’ Arrested Over His Brutal War on Drugs

 NO IMMUNITY, MR. PRESIDENT 

Former Philippine president arrested on ICC warrant for crimes against humanity.

WORLD

 

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11. Fired Starbucks Manager: LGBTQ+ Co-Workers Harassed Me for Being Straight

 NO ALLIES HERE 

The New York resident said he was harassed because he wasn’t part of the LGBTQ+ community.

U.S. NEWS

 

12. Thousands Evacuate as ‘Volcano of Fire’ Erupts

 ¡MUCHO FUEGO! 

Nearly 300 families have evacuated, and 30,000 more are in danger.

WORLD

 

13. Texas Bill to Require Ten Commandments Be Displayed in Classrooms

 THE BIBLE SAYS ... 

Under Senate Bill 10, students must be able to read the religious directives from anywhere in the classroom.

POLITICS

 
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