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The Social Media Trail of a White House Shooter

April 27, 2026

A man accused of trying to kill President Trump has a digital history that shows how his online voice changed over time. Initially, the accounts linked to him were filled with posts about video games and links to his YouTube channel. He even shared clips from a popular fighting game, encouraging

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Redistricting Showdown: Florida, Virginia and the Fight for House Seats

April 27, 2026

The race to draw congressional maps is heating up as the next election looms. Two states are at the center of the drama, each with a different political agenda and legal hurdles. In Florida, Governor Ron De Santis has released a new map that would add four seats likely to favor Republicans. The pro

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All Science Voices Cut Short by Trump Administration

April 27, 2026

The National Science Board, which guides the National Science Foundation and advises the President and Congress on science matters, was suddenly emptied. On a Friday, 22 board members received an email that simply said their positions were terminated “effective immediately. ” The message came from t

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Celebrities Who Beat the Clock: 17 Marathon Highlights

April 27, 2026

Celebrity runners are often drawn to long‑distance events for charity and competition. Some have posted times that rival seasoned athletes, and their stories can inspire anyone who loves a challenge. The list below showcases 17 notable performances, arranged from fastest to slowest. Fastest s

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Flex Expands in Lake County: A Community Success Story

April 27, 2026

Flex, a Singapore supply‑chain firm, opened its first Lake County office in 2017 with fewer than 100 staff. Today it employs about 1, 000 people across Buffalo Grove and Libertyville sites, and plans to reach roughly 1, 700 workers as new projects roll out. The company attributes this growth to its

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House Faces Funding Twist While Homeland Security Stands on Edge

April 27, 2026

The House is set to tweak a Senate‑approved bill that would fund most parts of the Department of Homeland Security, sparking fears of a pause in money for agencies that keep the country safe. A senior House speaker said the change would keep the core idea intact but make sure no agency gets left

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King Charles Visits America: A Tale of Two Leaders

April 27, 2026

King Charles III landed in Washington for a state trip at a time when U. S. –British ties feel shaky. Many Britons think the visit should be called off, yet it is proceeding under tighter security after a shooting at a White House dinner. The idea of a “special relationship, ” first voiced by Winsto

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Israel Escalates Attacks in Eastern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire

April 27, 2026

Israel launched new air raids on the eastern part of Lebanon, breaking the calm that a ceasefire agreement had tried to bring. The strikes hit areas in the Bekaa Valley for the first time since mid‑April, when a U. S. ‑mediated pause had reduced but not stopped fighting with the Iranian‑backed group

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Russian Superyacht Tries to Pass Blocked Strait

April 27, 2026

A huge Russian yacht named Nord, linked to billionaire Alexey Mordashov, sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The strait is a key route for oil and has been blocked by Iran since February amid U. S. –Iran tensions. The 142‑meter yacht left a Dubai marina at about 1400 GMT on Friday, c

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A Classroom of Controversy: When Teaching Turns Into Threat

April 27, 2026

The night a gunshot rang at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, attention turned to the man behind the weapon. Cole Allen had a graduate degree and once earned “Teacher of the Month” honors at an educational center in Torrance. Minutes before the attack, he sent messages to family