Candice Bergen recently discussed two notable dates from her past during an appearance on Ted Danson's podcast "Where Everybody Knows Your Name." The 80-year-old actress recalled a date with a young Donald Trump in the late 1960s when she was an 18-year-old University of Pennsylvania student, and another with Henry Kissinger in the 1970s. Bergen […]
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Democratic Senate Nominee in Maine Faces Scrutiny Over Hypocrisy, Allegations
Graham Platner's Senate campaign in Maine has unraveled under the weight of documented inconsistencies between his public statements and private conduct, along with a rape allegation he denies. Between 2018 and 2019, while working as a bartender in Washington, D.C., Platner used Reddit to publicly attack former GOP Representative Duncan Hunter for infidelity. Platner called […]
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Three errors on one play expose Royals’ defensive breakdown
The Kansas City Royals committed three errors on a single play Tuesday night, allowing the New York Mets to score three unearned runs and take an early lead. With runners on first and second, Mets outfielder Carson Benge hit a slow grounder back to the mound. Royals pitcher Seth Lugo fielded the ball but his […]
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Australian resident charged with falsely claiming citizenship to vote in federal elections
A 51-year-old Australian lawful permanent resident was arrested and charged with illegally casting ballots by falsely claiming U.S. citizenship, raising questions about how noncitizens slip through voter registration systems. Denise Nataly Migliore was arrested July 1 at the federal courthouse in New Orleans following an investigation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Prosecutors allege she registered […]
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51Talk Upgrades Curriculum for 15th Anniversary, Shifts Focus to Communication Skills
51Talk, an online English learning platform, is releasing a curriculum upgrade as it marks its 15th year in operation, signaling a shift toward communication-centered instruction rather than traditional grammar-focused methods. The new "Global Communicator" curriculum launches this July and reflects broader changes in how education technology approaches language learning. The platform now prioritizes teaching students […]
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51Talk Unveils New Global Curriculum as Online English Platform Marks 15 Years
51Talk, a live one-on-one online English learning platform serving children across more than 50 countries and regions, marked its 15th anniversary in July by launching a comprehensive curriculum overhaul. The company, which operates in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and East Asia, announced the new Global Communicator curriculum, designed to blend academic rigor with real-world […]
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Association of Related Churches Hosts Church Planter Training in Minneapolis
The Association of Related Churches drew dozens of aspiring church leaders to Minneapolis this summer for foundational instruction on establishing new congregations. The ARC Launch event, held June 1-2 at River Valley Church, brought together church planters from across the United States and Canada for a two-day workshop on starting a new faith community. Participants […]
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Oil prices jump 5% after Trump declares Iran ceasefire ended; stocks fall globally
Global markets experienced sharp declines Thursday following an escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions, with oil prices spiking and equities retreating across major exchanges. Brent crude, the international price benchmark, surged 5% to close at $77.86 per barrel after President Trump declared that a ceasefire arrangement with Iran had "ended" in response to fresh military strikes. European […]
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The Hill launches subscription service as political news traffic surges
The Hill, a Washington political publication, is launching a paid subscription tier called Hill Insider as it capitalizes on surging reader interest in Trump administration coverage. In May, The Hill outpaced better-known competitors like Politico and Axios in raw digital traffic, according to available metrics. The outlet, which maintains a digital presence and distributes print […]
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Trump’s Policies Strain Even His Most Loyal Supporters, Polls Show
A significant share of President Donald Trump's most devoted supporters are openly questioning whether his policies have harmed their own finances, according to a Harris poll commissioned by The Guardian. The data shows stark financial hardship among Trump's base: 56% of voters who identify as part of the MAGA movement report struggling to pay down […]