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The Hidden Dominoes of Our World

July 12, 2026

Our planet runs on a set of fragile links that can snap suddenly instead of wearing out slowly. When one part falters, the rest can fall together in a cascade that feels almost supernatural. This idea is shown most clearly by the 2008 financial crash, where a handful of bad loans sent global banks i

politics

Mitch McConnell’s Mysterious Absence: Kentucky Governor Demands Answers

July 12, 2026

Mitch McConnell, the longest‑serving Senate leader and a key figure in Kentucky politics, has not appeared in Washington for three weeks. He was first admitted to a hospital in early June for an undisclosed illness, and since then his office has only sent brief updates. A leaked audio clip fro

finance

Inflation’s Big Mix: Weather, Tech, Trade and War

July 12, 2026

The world feels the squeeze of rising prices from many sides. A powerful El Niño storm this summer is expected to throw crops and food prices into chaos. It brings heavy rain to some regions while making others drier, hurting farmers who grow soft goods like coffee and cocoa. At the same time

politics

Canoeist Faces Charges After Touching the Reflecting Pool

July 10, 2026

A former Olympic paddler, David Hearn, is fighting a felony accusation that he damaged the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool by pulling at a new sealant installed there. The claim was made after he allegedly grabbed a piece of the “American‑flag blue” coating that still clung to the pool’s bottom.

opinion

A Room Full of Stories

July 9, 2026

The room looks chaotic to anyone who hasn’t seen it before. But for the owner, every item is a piece of history. Old notebooks sit in corners like quiet witnesses to past thoughts, friendship bracelets lie on the bathroom counter as reminders of shared moments, and concert tickets are tucked between

politics

Maine Must Replace a Controversial Senate Candidate

July 9, 2026

The day Graham Platner was chosen as the Democratic nominee for Maine’s Senate seat, he stood behind a podium that read “They don’t know Maine. ” The slogan was meant to rally voters, but recent allegations of sexual assault have forced supporters to question whether they truly knew him. First clai

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Harvard Faces New Scrutiny Over DEI Practices

July 8, 2026

The latest episode of “Pod Force One” saw Education Secretary Linda McMahon issue a stern warning to Harvard officials. She said the administration could withdraw federal support if the university continues DEI programs that allegedly violate federal law. McMahon’s remarks come after President Tr

business

New Leaders Shape Minnesota’s Legal, Business and Health Sectors

July 6, 2026

Kenya Bodden will head the Minnesota State Bar Association starting July 1. He brings experience from Amazon’s legal risk team and led the Ramsey County Bar last year. The board also names Nicole Kettwick as President‑Elect, Sarah Soucie Eyberg as Treasurer, Brandon Vaughn and Madeline Gustafson sha

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Chaos at the CDC: A New Direction Sparks Concern

July 6, 2026

Former top CDC leader Dr. Debra Houry, who left the agency in protest last summer, says that under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the agency has entered a period of “pure chaos. ” She points to the removal of all 17 members from the Advisory Committee for Immunization Pr

sports

Andy Reid’s Busy Day: From Weddings to Choirs

July 6, 2026

Andy Reid and his wife Tammy spent a hectic weekend that felt like a rollercoaster. They began with a long trip to Disneyland, then flew to New York for Taylor Swift’s wedding, and rushed back home before heading to Salt Lake City. There, they joined the Tabernacle Choir for a special broadcast cele