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    The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the spotlight after a loss to the Dallas Mavericks despite 29 points from Ajay Mitchell. P.J. Washington posted 18 points and nine rebounds while Cooper Flagg led Dallas to the win. Discussion also centers on Jalen Williams missing time in the 2026-27 season and speculation about a possible Russell Westbrook reunion with OKC.

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    Susie Wiles, Donald Trump's White House chief of staff, is being drawn into reports of an internal power struggle inside the administration. The Washington Post describes factional fighting as midterm losses loom, while The Hill reports that personnel drama has put Trump on the defensive. Commentators are watching how Wiles manages competing camps and whether the infighting weakens the president ahead of the elections.

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    Democrats open congressional probes into SpaceX, Meta and Apple▼Democrats launching congressional investigations into SpaceXAI, META and AppleYhnWorldUS Politics14814 min ago

    Democrats are launching congressional investigations into major tech companies, including SpaceX, Meta and Apple, according to a Washington Post report on the party's reckoning with corporate America after its courtship of the Trump administration. The probes signal a shift in how Democrats intend to scrutinize the tech sector's political and business practices.

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    19 ICE recruits hired despite red flags, records review finds●# GiftArticle At least 19 # ICE recruits named in # DHS # hack were hired despite red flags A Post review of records expMmastodonWorldImmigration531 d ago

    A Washington Post review of records exposed in a Department of Homeland Security breach found at least 19 ICE recruits were hired despite red flags. Some of the immigration officers, rapidly recruited last year under the Trump administration's hiring push, had histories of past misconduct or criminality that should have disqualified them, drawing fresh scrutiny of vetting practices.

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    Elizabeth Holmes is drawing fresh attention, with renewed commentary comparing portrayals of her fraud case, including the Hulu series 'The Dropout' and a newer work titled 'You Can See Everything.' The Washington Post's rewatch of the earlier series has reignited discussion of the Theranos saga and how the disgraced founder's story is being retold.

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    Speculation swirls over Trump nuclear strike on Iran▼TRUMP WILL DROP NUCLEAR BOMB ON IRAN SOON ? | American Journalist's Viral Post | By Prashant Dhawan▶youtubeWarNuclear818.8K2 d ago

    Discussion is spreading over claims circulating from an American journalist's post suggesting Donald Trump could soon order a nuclear strike on Iran. Commentators and analysts are weighing in on the escalation risk between Washington and Tehran, with audiences debating how seriously to take the warning amid already heightened Middle East tensions.

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    Online calls grow to boycott Israel and the US over Gaza●☠️ 🇮🇱 ☠️ ⛔ ☠️ 🇺🇸 ☠️ 🇵🇸 Fight Genocide! ● Boycott Israel & USA! ● Support Palestine! 🇵🇸 Please "kick" this post around thMmastodonWorldPolitics317 h ago

    Activist posts circulating widely call on people to boycott Israel and the United States, accusing both of genocide and urging support for Palestine. The messages, shared repeatedly with hashtags linking the conflict to Iran, Ukraine, and US politics under Trump, ask users to amplify them across the internet. The campaign reflects ongoing anger over the Gaza war and Washington's backing of Israel.

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    The Washington Post invites readers to send cooking questions▼Trouble in the kitchen? Ask us your cooking questions.✉newsLifeFood1 h ago

    The Washington Post has opened the floor to readers, asking anyone struggling in the kitchen to send in their cooking questions. The appeal invites home cooks to flag problems with recipes, techniques or ingredients for the paper's food team to address. Beyond the invitation itself, no further details have been given about when answers will be published or which questions will be taken up.

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    Multiple US news outlets, including the Columbia Missourian and Post Register, are running stories under the heading Russia-US, indicating renewed coverage of relations between Washington and Moscow. The available information does not specify what event or development prompted the reports, so the substance of the coverage remains unclear.

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    Donald Trump is blaming Fox News after Democrats won several major elections, according to a Washington Post report. The former president's public falling-out with the network is drawing widespread attention, with 'MAGA' spiking in search trends across the United States, Germany, France and Italy as commentators weigh the fallout for his movement and the Republican Party ahead of future contests.

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    Jared Kushner has announced plans for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. The news, shared in English-language posts and gaining rapid traction, places the former Trump adviser at the centre of diplomatic efforts in the ongoing war. Details about the timing, participants and framework of the proposed negotiations remain unclear as observers await official confirmation from Washington, Kyiv and Moscow.

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    El-Sayed aims to transform politics by removing money's influence▼El-Sayed’s first step to ‘transform’ politics: Erasing money’s influence✉newsWorldPolitics4 d ago

    Abdul El-Sayed is promoting a plan to transform politics by removing the influence of money from political life, according to a Washington Post report. The proposal is framed as the first step in a broader effort to change how politics operates, though specific policy details were not included in the available reporting.

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    Five takeaways on what election results mean for immigration▼5 takeaways on what the election results could mean for immigration✉newsWorldImmigration6 d ago

    The Washington Post published an analysis outlining five takeaways on how recent election results could shape immigration policy. The piece examines what the outcome may mean for border enforcement, legal immigration pathways and policy priorities going forward. Immigration remains one of the most closely watched issues following the vote, with analysts weighing how the new political landscape could change direction on the topic.

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    Pennsylvania reports sixth measles-associated death▼Pennsylvania reports 6th measles-associated death✉newsHealthPandemics6 d ago

    Health officials in Pennsylvania have confirmed a sixth death associated with measles, according to reporting by The Washington Post and Outbreak News Today. Details about the individual or the wider outbreak have not been released in the available coverage. The announcement is drawing attention amid ongoing concern about measles resurgence and falling vaccination rates.