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David Gilbert

‘Psyop’: How Far-Right Conspiracy Theories About the Minnesota Shooting Evolved to Protect MAGA

Influencers like Alex Jones and Elon Musk have spent the weekend blaming the murder of Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman on leftists and the deep state.

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Brian Barrett

9 Urgent Questions About Trump Mobile and the Gold T1 Smartphone

We don’t know much about the new Trump Mobile phone or the company’s data plan, but we sure do have a lot of questions.

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Caroline Haskins

Companies Warn SEC That Mass Deportations Pose Serious Business Risk

Since Trump took office, ICE arrests have more than doubled. Business throughout the US economy are sounding the alarm on the potential impact.

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Tisha Thompson

Ex-Ohtani interpreter reports to federal prison

Ippei Mizuhara, the disgraced former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, is in federal prison in Pennsylvania, a spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Prisons told ESPN Monday.

Fast Company

Chris Morris

Meta is bringing ads to WhatsApp. Privacy experts are sounding the alarm

The company says personal messages will remain private, but critics warn the data used for ad targeting could still put user privacy at risk.

Eleven years after purchasing WhatsApp, Meta is going full throttle with its plans to monetize  the communication platform. And while officials at the social media giant say users’ privacy will still be protected, some experts are urging caution.

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These 27 Hilarious Fails From Last Week Made Me Laugh So Hard I'm Pretty Sure I've Sprouted A Single Ab

Sorry to say you're gonna be finding diatomaceous earth in your home for the next decade.

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RJ Ochoa

Annika Sörenstam loves golf more than anybody else you know

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Nobody loves golf the way that Annika Sörenstam loves golf.

When it comes to the sport of golf there are obviously people who love it. Some people love it way more than others.

However much you love golf, I promise you that you do not love it as much as one of the greatest players to ever play it. Annika Sörenstam is one of one in that sense.

Annika is indeed one of the greatest players to ever touch a golf club, but the spirit that drove her to...

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Eli Lederman

Fulmer's grandson commits to Vols' class of '27

Linebacker prospect JP Peace, grandson of national champion head coach and former Vols athletic director Phillip Fulmer, announced his commitment to the Tennessee program on Monday.

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Aaron Boxerman, Farnaz Fassihi, Aric Toler and Sanjana Varghese

Israel attacks Iran’s state television, live on the air.

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There's An Update To The Rumored Beckham Family Feud From Kim Turnbull, Romeo Beckham's Ex

Romeo then said on his IG story, "Be nice to people and don't tell unnecessary lies."

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Mashable

My favorite rowing machine is on sale at Amazon for over $250 off

SAVE 35%: The Merach NovaRow R50 rowing machine is on sale at Amazon for $476.99, down from the list price at Merach of $729.99. That's a savings of $253.

High schoolers have a knack for making decisions without thinking. Occasionally, that does not spell trouble and ends up with a great result. That's exactly what happened to me the summer before entering my sophomore year. I signed up for a rowing class with the city of Seattle at the Green Lake Small Craft Center. I had no idea it would...

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Learn to play piano by Labor Day with this AI-powered app

TL;DR: Become a piano pro by the end of summer with this lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons, now just $119.99 with code SAVE20 through July 20.

Do you have any summer goals? Why not learn piano before Labor Day? If that sounds like a productive way to fill your summer downtime, Skoove Premium Piano Lessons is ready to help.

This AI-powered piano tutoring app lets you conquer the keys from the comfort of home — all you need is a tablet and a keyboard. And right now, you...

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Build your dream Lego garden with flower building sets for $8

SAVE UP TO 49%: As of June 16, you can grab Lego flower building sets for as low as $7.70 at Amazon, including the Cherry Blossom, Sunflower, and Daffodil sets.

Lego flower deals: Lego Sunflower building set ...

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The best National Orgasm Day deals from Le Wand, Lovers, Zumio, and more

TL;DR: National Orgasm Day is July 31, and it's one of the best times of year to buy sex toys. Scroll on for all the best deals from the brands we love.

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Get an AI investment coach for just A$84 for life

TL;DR: Sterling Stock Picker has an AI that helps you invest in the stock market, and it's only A$84 for life. 

The stock market has been especially volatile lately, but that doesn't mean you have to wait to invest. A new specialized AI from the creators of ChatGPT has been trained on the stock market to help you invest your money safely, even in a chaotic market. Sterling Stock Picker can help you determine which investments are worth the money, and a lifetime subscription is even on sale...

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David Purdum

Chestnut returning to Nathan's hot dog contest

Joey Chestnut, competitive eating legend, announced Monday that he is returning to the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest after a one-year hiatus from the annual Fourth of July event.

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Greg Wyshynski

On cusp of Cup, Tkachuk to play like it's Game 7

The Panthers have struggled to close out teams on their first chance and hope to avoid a second straight Stanley Cup Game 7 as they look to put away the Oilers on Tuesday and win their second straight Cup.

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Jorge Castillo

Sources: Yanks' Stanton to be activated off IL

Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is expected to come off the injured list Monday to make his season debut against the Los Angeles Angels, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Reuters

G7 leaders push for unity as Trump criticizes Russia’s removal

European officials said they hoped to use the G7 meeting and next week’s NATO summit to convince Trump to toughen his stance on Putin.

Leaders from the Group of Seven nations began annual talks on Monday with wars escalating in Ukraine and the Middle East, as U.S. President Donald Trump said removing Russia from the former Group of Eight was a mistake.

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Grace Snelling

New Trump Mobile brand offers 5G plan and MAGA-themed gold phone

The phone debuted today alongside Trump Mobile, a cellular service company that will be run by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.

For years, President Trump has had a famous affinity for his personal cell phone. He’s been known to rely on the device to contact world leaders, arrange business deals, and answer calls from a flurry of daily unknown numbers —often in spite of potential security threats. Early this month, The Atlantic called him “the ultimate Phone Guy” in an article...

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