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Middle East Conflict & Global Impact > Trump's rhetoric and military actions against Iran have intensified the conflict, triggering global oil price surges and prompting international calls for de-escalation, while the humanitarian toll mounts. :::stats 3.5% | Amazon fuel surcharge 8% | Brent crude price jump $109.74 | Brent crude price per barrel ::: President Trump claimed responsibility for des...

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Former staffer says Rep. Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, sexually assaulted her - San Francisco Chronicle

Former staffer says Rep. Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, sexually assaulted her  San Francisco Chronicle Swalwell campaign imploding after new sexual assault allegation  Politico Swalwell's attorney sends out cease and desist notice over unverified sexual assault allegation  Los Angeles Times Swalwell campaign denies ‘false, outrageous rumor’ as allegations of misconduct swirl on social media  CNN Rep. Eric Swalwell cancels town hall in Palm Desert  KRON4

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‘God does not bless any conflict’: pope issues new rebuke over Iran war

Social media post names no names but criticizes attempts to use religion to glorify US war in Middle East Pope Leo XIV on Friday offered a new criticism of war, in a social media post that named no names but appeared to hint at the Trump administration leadership harnessing Christian nationalism to glorify the US and Israel’s war against Iran. “God does not bless any conflict. Anyone who is a disciple of Christ, the Prince of Peace, is never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and to

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Amanda Batula Apologizes for 'Summer House' Scandal, Says She's 'Truly Sorry' - TMZ

Amanda Batula Apologizes for 'Summer House' Scandal, Says She's 'Truly Sorry'  TMZ 'Summer House' Star Amanda Batula Breaks Silence on Backlash to West Wilson Romance: 'I'm Truly Sorry'  People.com ‘Hurt’ Amanda Batula apologizes for shocking West Wilson romance — but ‘wants to start living life’ again  Page Six Amanda Batula Releases New Apology Statement, Confirms ‘Summer House’ Reunion  Cosmopolitan Amanda Batula Returns to Social Media to Share a Life Update  Bravo

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Labor’s planned gambling ad limits have influencer ‘blind spots’, experts warn

‘Predatory industry’ adept at pivoting quickly to target new mediums and markets, says independent senator David Pocock Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Labor’s plan for a partial ban on gambling advertising is ripe for exploitation, say experts and crossbench MPs, including David Pocock, warning rules applying to podcasters, social media platforms and influencers need to be tightened. But industry sources say podcast companies including Apple could consider removin

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US should judge UK on its actions, not on social media exchanges, defence secretary says

Use of UK military bases in Gulf region has been ‘invaluable’ to US military operation in Iran Middle East crisis live – latest updates The UK’s actions in the Gulf should be the basis for any US judgment of the country’s value rather than Donald Trump’s social media posts, the defence secretary has said. Speaking at a conference in London, John Healey said the UK’s recent efforts “spoke for themselves”, as Keir Starmer flew home after a trip that included discussing how to keep the strait of

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Nato ‘wasn’t there’ over Iran, Trump says after tense meeting with Rutte – Europe live

Secretary general says Trump ‘clearly disappointed’ with alliance as US media report White House is considering a plan to ‘punish’ some members The US president, Donald Trump, has once again lashed out against Nato after a tense and lengthy meeting with the alliance’s secretary general, Mark Rutte, who admitted Trump was “clearly disappointed” with allies over their refusal to get involved in Iran. In another angry ALL CAPS post on social media overnight, Trump said: “NATO WASN’T THERE WHEN WE N

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New Ofcom boss Ian Cheshire’s in-tray will be full – but one issue will dominate

Implementation of the Online Safety Act has just got going, leaving ex-chair of Channel 4 with a huge task on his hands Ian Cheshire’s Ofcom intray is big. It is available online under the regulator’s plan for 2026/27 and covers an array of industries: telecoms; broadband; the postal service; media and the online world. It is the latter that it going to dominate his tenure. Ofcom oversees the Online Safety Act, the legislation that regulates social media in the UK. Much is expected of the act fr

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Meta employee in London accused of downloading 30,000 private Facebook images

Police investigating as former worker is suspected of having designed program to avoid security checks A former worker at Meta is under criminal investigation on suspicion of downloading about 30,000 private Facebook images. He was employed by the social media company when it is believed he designed a program to be able to access the pictures while avoiding internal security checks. Continue reading...

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Members of neo-Nazi ‘active clubs’ join combat events at secretive Virginia compound

Licensed school teacher and one-time police officer among those participating in riot-style gatherings as experts warn of threat to public safety A network of militant neo-Nazi active clubs from around the US has been participating in riot-style combat events with other white nationalist groups in Virginia as part of what their founder called a “tip-off point for a fascist cultural revolution”. Social media posts and group chats show members of so-called active clubs from Texas, Tennessee and Pe

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Trump to hold press conference on Iran war after profanity-laden threats on social media – US politics live - The Guardian

Trump to hold press conference on Iran war after profanity-laden threats on social media – US politics live  The Guardian Transcript: Angry Trump Unravels as Polls Worsen and Legal Losses Grow  The New Republic Trump loses across courts in bruising week of immigration and legal setbacks  Los Angeles Times The Week That Was  Lawfare Trump Administration Faces Legal and Political Challenges Amid Policy Shifts  Devdiscourse

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The Latest "SNL" Weekend Update Is Going Viral For DRAGGING Pam Bondi's Firing And Kristi Noem's Husband - BuzzFeed

The Latest "SNL" Weekend Update Is Going Viral For DRAGGING Pam Bondi's Firing And Kristi Noem's Husband  BuzzFeed On ‘S.N.L.,’ Bondi Boasts of Being ‘First Woman Ever Fired as Attorney General’  The New York Times SNL rips Bondi’s departure in cold open  The Hill 'SNL' takes on Pam Bondi's firing by President Trump in cold open  USA Today SNL’s Pam Bondi wants her job back after making history with Trump firing: ‘I shattered that glass exit door’  The Independent

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‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump’s expletive-laden threat to Iran - The Guardian

‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump’s expletive-laden threat to Iran  The Guardian Ahead of his latest Strait of Hormuz deadline, Trump threatens Iran's energy infrastructure  NBC News Trump unleashes curse-filled social media rant at Iran after U.S. rescues colonel  NPR Trump’s expletive-laced Easter message to Iran: Open the strait or ‘you’ll be living in Hell’  MS NOW Iran war latest: Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran demanding Strait of Hormuz be opened  BBC

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Trump threatens to hit Iran infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait remains blocked - Reuters

Trump threatens to hit Iran infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait remains blocked  Reuters Ahead of his latest Strait of Hormuz deadline, Trump threatens Iran's energy infrastructure  NBC News ‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump’s expletive-laden threat to Iran  The Guardian Live updates: Trump vows strikes on Iran’s infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened  AP News Trump unleashes curse-filled social media rant at Iran after U.S. rescues colonel  NPR

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Trump unleashes curse-filled social media rant at Iran after U.S. rescues colonel - NPR

Trump unleashes curse-filled social media rant at Iran after U.S. rescues colonel  NPR Ahead of his latest Strait of Hormuz deadline, Trump threatens Iran's energy infrastructure  NBC News ‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump’s expletive-laden threat to Iran  The Guardian Iran war live: Trump vows to hit power plants, bridges over Hormuz closure  aljazeera.com Trump says rescued U.S. airman 'seriously wounded,' threatens to strike Iran power plants and bridges  CNBC

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Gabrielle Union's father dies after yearslong struggle with dementia - NBC News

Gabrielle Union's father dies after yearslong struggle with dementia  NBC News #TSRPrayersUp: #GabrielleUnion announces the passing of her dad after his battle with dementia. #Roomies, let’s keep her and the family in our prayers 🙏🏾! (Swipe) ✍🏾: #TSRStaffST  instagram.com Gabrielle Union's Dad, Sylvester “Cully” Union Jr., Dead at 81 After Dementia Battle  E! News Gabrielle Union mourns father’s death in heartfelt tribute: ‘I know his love is eternal’  TheGrio Gabrielle Union's Father Sylvest

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It’s time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13’s distance record: What to know about the moon flyby - Politico

It’s time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13’s distance record: What to know about the moon flyby  Politico Artemis astronauts glimpse Moon's 'Grand Canyon' ahead of historic lunar flyby  Yahoo Artemis II Flight Day 4: Crew Completes Manual Piloting Demonstration  NASA (.gov) 'Not the moon that I'm used to seeing': Artemis II astronauts describe seeing the far side  NBC News Artemis II crew saw a life-changing view. The story of a viral photo.  USA Today

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