Today the news speaks loud and clear

The facts are here, for all to hear

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White House readies executive order on political violence as liberal groups sound warning

The administration drafts an order on political violence and speech

It targets groups it sees as threats, critics say it chills dissent

Nonprofits warn their work could suffer, free speech could be at risk

Over a hundred organizations raise alarm about its reach

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US farmers face ‘financial calamity’ without extra aid soon, Republican lawmakers say

Farmers face falling crop prices and shrinking profits

Nearly forty billion in aid is expected, but not enough to cover losses

Republican lawmakers warn of collapse without urgent support

Rural communities brace for harder times ahead

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Headlines moving through the day

Truth and conflict on display

Voices rise, economies shake

History forming in the choices we make

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Oil Prices Ease as U.S. Demand Concerns Grow

Crude prices slip as diesel stockpiles climb

Demand at home looks weaker than expected

Investors weigh supply risks abroad with signs of slowdown here

Energy markets show uncertainty in every direction

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Fed Cuts Rates; Stocks Mixed, Markets Watch Powell’s Message

The Federal Reserve lowers rates to four percent range

Chair Powell points to a softer labor market, immigration shaping jobs

Markets close unevenly, some sectors lifted, tech stocks fall

Investors brace for the path of cuts still to come

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Headlines moving through the day

Truth and conflict on display

Voices rise, economies shake

History forming in the choices we make

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Trump to Address U.N. as Gaza and Ukraine Conflicts Rage

President Trump prepares to speak before world leaders

The wars in Gaza and Ukraine dominate the agenda

Nuclear concerns with Iran and recognition of Palestine also rise

Global tensions frame the return to the U.N. stage

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Headlines moving through the day

Truth and conflict on display

Voices rise, economies shake

History forming in the choices we make

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The day concludes but stories remain

Tomorrow’s news will tell us again

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Morning breaks with heavy headlines

We listen deeply, want to know the truth

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Dollar Falls to Four-Year Low Against Euro

The dollar slipping, weak against the euro’s tide

Four-year low hit as markets brace for the Fed’s call

Investors expect interest rates to fall

Jobs are softening, inflation still knocking at the door

Spending holds up in some places, but confidence is stretched

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Trump Sues New York Times, Publisher for $15 Billion

Trump files suit — fifteen billion dollars

Against the New York Times and its publisher for defamation claims

He says false statements cost him, damaged reputation

NYT pushes back — says it’s free speech, says it’s needed in democracy

The dust kicks up over what’s report, what’s opinion

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Here’s what’s real, here’s what’s new

These are the headlines shaping you

Money, power, law in view

Living in the stories, living in the truth

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U.S. Holiday Online Sales Expected to Slow in 2025

Online holiday sales cooling off this year

Shoppers cutting back, looking for discounts, essentials first

Forecast says growth will slow compared to last season

Retailers brace, plan early deals, adjust their strategies

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U.S. Restores Visa Waiver for Hungary

U.S. restores visa waiver for Hungary

After Hungary addressed security concerns raised before

Travel without visa up to ninety days returns for Hungarian citizens

A step toward smoother ties between U.S. and Hungary

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Here’s what’s real, here’s what’s new

These are the headlines shaping you

Money, power, law in view

Living in the stories, living in the truth

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Russia Hopes for New U.S. Talks This Fall

Russia hoping for new U.S. talks this autumn

Diplomats want to clear irritations in their relationship

They say meetings must lead someplace — not just words

After prior talks between Washington and Moscow, waiting for results

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Here’s what’s real, here’s what’s new

These are the headlines shaping you

Money, power, law in view

Living in the stories, living in the truth

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We close the news slate, but the world keeps turning

Stay aware, stay listening, the truth keeps burning

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