Virginia voters OK a Democratic effort to redraw the state's congressional map Virginia voters have delivered a significant win to Democrats, as the party aims to pick up four more U.S. House seats in the state.

Virginia voters have delivered a significant win to Democrats, as the party aims to pick up four more U.S. House seats in the state. n.pr/3OEODjt

Texas redistricts without a vote, Republicans cheer.

Dems in Virginia respond by putting it UP FOR A VOTE OF THE PEOPLE, it passes, Republican cry foul.

Oh well. Good job Virginia!!

Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

The sooner the better.
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The Onion launches new bid to take over Alex Jones' Infowars and turn it into a parody platform The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.

The satirical news outlet The Onion has a new plan to take over conspiracy theorist Alex Jones' Infowars platforms and turn them into parodies.

The surprising origin of 4 features that superglue kids — and adults — to screens Taken together, these four features can create a trancelike state that can keep us stuck on social media apps or video games for hours. Children are particularly vulnerable.

Taken together, these four features can create a trancelike state that can keep us stuck on social media apps or video games for hours. Children are particularly vulnerable. n.pr/4mH6i6s

This Isn't Trading. It's Theft from Your Retirement. Someone keeps making perfectly-timed bets right before the President speaks. The victims are your pension, your 401(k), and the country I took an oath to defend.

Fifteen minutes before the President announced he was pausing strikes on Iran, somebody moved $500 million in oil futures. Somebody knew. Somebody told them. Or somebody is them.
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Tax season was supposed to bring big refunds. So far they're less than expected The average refund so far is $350 more than last year at this time, despite projections that it would be closer to $1,000 due to Republican-led tax changes as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The average refund so far is $350 more than last year at this time, despite projections that it would be closer to $1,000 due to Republican-led tax changes as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act.

This tariff-refund portal is about to be America's hottest website Exactly two months after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, the U.S. government has set Monday as the day when some companies can begin requesting refunds.

Exactly two months after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, the U.S. government has set Monday as the day when some companies can begin requesting refunds.

Real estate investors are buying up long-term care facilities. Residents can suffer Real estate investment trusts are landlords for thousands of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. Some select the managers and keep close watch but deny blame for bad care.

Real estate investment trusts are landlords for thousands of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. Some select the managers and keep close watch but deny blame for bad care.

Elias Law Group is currently litigating 87 voting and election cases in 44 states and the District of Columbia. It is no exaggeration to say that the future of free and fair elections and democracy is on the docket.

Dozens arrested as protesters demand Schumer and Gillibrand block sale of bombs to Israel Dozens of protesters were arrested at a demonstration urging Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen.

Nearly 100 protesters were arrested during a demonstration calling on Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to block the sale of thousands of U.S. bombs to Israel.

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire after admitting to affair with staffer Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him.

BREAKING: Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas says he will retire from Congress as he faces bipartisan calls for expulsion.

Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress as he faces backlash over assault allegations Swalwell's resignation follows allegations of sexual assault and misconduct made by multiple women against the California Democrat.

Breaking News:

Swalwell's resignation follows allegations of sexual assault and misconduct made by multiple women against the California Democrat.

They’re never going to stop trolling.

Hungary's Viktor Orbán concedes defeat, ending 16 years in power Hungarian voters turned out in the greatest numbers since the 1990s to turn away from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's right-wing populist Fidesz party, putting an end to Orbán's 16 years in power.

Hungarian voters turned out in the greatest numbers since the 1990s to turn away from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's right-wing populist Fidesz party, putting an end to Orbán's 16 years in power. n.pr/421W9b7

These blind students say their college blocked their education. A new rule could help Higher education is especially reliant on computers and phones, but accessibility for people with disabilities has often been forgotten. A new federal rule could change that.

Higher education is especially reliant on computers and phones, but accessibility for people with disabilities has often been forgotten. A new federal rule could change that.

Hearing aids can seem like a big step. This NYC Ballet principal dancer doesn't regret taking it Many adults who could benefit from hearing aids don't use them. Sara Mearns, a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet took the leap and wants people to know how helpful it has been.

Many adults who could benefit from hearing aids don't use them.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concedes defeat after 'painful' election result Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat after what he called a ″painful″ election result, ending 16 years in power for a powerful figure in the far-right movement allied with U.S.

BREAKING: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán concedes defeat to Peter Magyar after "painful" election result, ending 16 years in power.

Hungarians showing how to win big in an unfair election: organize AND protest AND vote AND demand profound change.

Trump endorsed Orban and should take note:

Sixteen years of strongman politics, undone at the ballot box.

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Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters A federal judge has ruled that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters. U.S.

A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating an earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters.

Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket.

Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket.

Melania Trump denies close ties to Jeffrey Epstein in rare public statement The first lady made a rare public statement on Thursday saying she was not friends with the late sex offender. She also said Epstein did not introduce her to President Donald Trump.

The first lady made a rare public statement on Thursday saying she was not friends with the late sex offender. She also said Epstein did not introduce her to President Donald Trump. n.pr/4ea01Ov

A tweet by Joe Walsh criticizing the role of the Attorney General, arguing the AG should serve the American people, not the president. It includes a quoted clip of Acting AG Todd Blanche speaking at a Justice Department podium about executing the president’s agenda.

He said the quiet part out loud. You work for us, not him, Blanche.

Q: As of today, who controls the Strait of Hormuz?

LEAVITT: We expect that the strait will be opened immediately


Q: Who controls the strait right now?

LEAVITT: *refuses to answer*

Route 66 at 100: America's Main Street then and now Trace the journey of Route 66. Explore the restored diners, kitschy landmarks and eight states that defined the quintessential American road trip.

If you’ve ever planned to motor west and take the highway that’s the best, this might be time: Route 66 turns 100 this year. Explore the restored diners, kitschy landmarks and eight states that defined the quintessential American road trip.

In latest attack on overseas voters, Republicans sue Virginia The RNC is asking the court to take the extraordinary step of blocking these voters entirely — not just going forward, but retroactively.

🚨BREAKING: A new lawsuit filed Monday by the Republican National Committee (RNC) seeks to strip voting access from a group of U.S. citizens living abroad. It’s the GOP’s latest move in its growing campaign against overseas voters.
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Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools The Education Department says it has terminated agreements that previous administrations reached with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students.

BREAKING: Trump administration terminates several agreements to protect transgender students in schools.