A new super PAC with ties to Republicans is intervening in Democratic primaries, in one instance helping a sex therapist in Texas accused of antisemitism.
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Entertainment
Is ‘Blue Dot Fever’ a real problem for the concert industry?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOver the last few weeks, acts like Post Malone, Zayn, Meghan Trainor, the Pussycat Dolls and Kid Cudi have canceled major tour dates. Whatever their reasons behind the scenes (they …
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Health
Health experts say cruise ship hantavirus outbreak isn't a risk to public at large
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPassengers who were potentially exposed to hantavirus on a cruise are back home and being monitored for symptoms, as scientists maintain that risk to the public is low.
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National
Duffy’s ‘Great American Road Trip’ raises ethics questions : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDuffy says he and his family filmed “The Great American Road Trip” in brief windows, like weekends and school vacations, during a seven-month period. Department of Transportation/Screenshot by NPR hide …
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Life Style
At Monte Carlo and Duran, taste New Mexico along Route 66
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMonte Carlo Liquors & Steak House is a lone brick island in a large asphalt lot that sits just over 100 feet from the Central Avenue Bridge that stretches over …
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latimes
Hegseth faces bipartisan grilling about weapons drawdown during the Iran war
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced tough questions Tuesday from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the cost of the conflict and its …
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npr
The economic chilling effect of Trump’s immigration crackdown : Planet Money : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesICE agents approach a house before detaining two people on Jan. 13 in Minneapolis. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Shortly after Inauguration Day in 2025, …
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thehill
It’s not just the West: Wildfire season is spreading across the country
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe country is a tinder box — and if predictions are correct, as many as 8 million acres are at risk.
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nytimes
Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $29 Billion as Hegseth Deflects on Funding
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe estimate from the Defense Department’s top budget official was $4 billion higher than two weeks ago. Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say when the administration would request extra money …
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bbc sport
Merab Sharikadze: Ex Georgia captain banned for 11 years for cheating anti-doping rules
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze has been banned from sport for 11 years for his part in a secret scheme which helped national team players cheat anti-doping tests. Hooker Giorgi …