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Kennedy Center to recognize Paul Anka, Andy Garcia, Barbara Mandrell at off-site Honors ceremony
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Kennedy Center to recognize Paul Anka, Andy Garcia, Barbara Mandrell at off-site Honors ceremony

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Kennedy Center to recognize Paul Anka, Andy Garcia, Barbara Mandrell at off-site Honors ceremony
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Kennedy Center to recognize Paul Anka, Andy Garcia, Barbara Mandrell at off-site Honors ceremony

Playwright David Mamet, songwriter Paul Anka, composer David Foster, actor Andy Garcia and country music singer Barbara Mandrell are poised to receive the Kennedy Center Honors this year, at a ceremony that will be held off-site amid a legal battle over renovations and adding President Trump’s name to the performing arts institution.  The Kennedy Center…

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New CB90 CX Is Bigger, Optionally Crewed Evolution Of Saab’s Proven Combat Boat
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New CB90 CX Is Bigger, Optionally Crewed Evolution Of Saab’s Proven Combat Boat

The CX version brings expanded payload capacity and a new suite of combat capabilities to the familiar combat boat. The post New CB90 CX Is Bigger, Optionally Crewed Evolution Of Saab’s Proven Combat Boat appeared first on TWZ.

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‘Despicable’: Haley Stevens blasted by Dems after endorsing Mike Rogers
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‘Despicable’: Haley Stevens blasted by Dems after endorsing Mike Rogers

Stevens is entitled to disagree with El-Sayed, but repeatedly creating headlines that undermine your own party's nominee days before an election that could decide the balance of power in the Senate is absurd.

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Snap settles social media addiction case, ending bellwether trial
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Snap settles social media addiction case, ending bellwether trial

Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has settled claims alleging the platform was intentionally designed to be addictive for young users, ending the bellwether trial two days before opening arguments in Los Angeles. The settlement, announced Monday by the legal teams for plaintiffs for “S.J.” and “K.D.B.,” follows similar deals reached last month with Meta,…

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The 119th Congress did more by making government do less
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The 119th Congress did more by making government do less

In an op-ed, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain argues that the 119th Congress focused on reducing federal authority through record-breaking regulatory repeals, tax extensions, and border security measures.

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Haley Stevens endorses Mike Rogers, ditches far-left Abdul El-Sayed
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Haley Stevens endorses Mike Rogers, ditches far-left Abdul El-Sayed

Unsurprisingly, Democrats are furious, and are roundly denouncing her as a traitor.

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Washington Is Debating the Wrong AI Risk
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Washington Is Debating the Wrong AI Risk

Fixating on low-likelihood, high-impact scenarios misses the forest for the trees.

Foreign Policy
Can Pakistan Help Break China’s Critical Minerals Dominance?
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Can Pakistan Help Break China’s Critical Minerals Dominance?

Pakistan is one of China’s closest partners. But it can still help the United States diversify its critical minerals supply chains. The post Can Pakistan Help Break China’s Critical Minerals Dominance? appeared first on The National Interest.

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A New USAID Can Be Smarter and Sharper
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A New USAID Can Be Smarter and Sharper

The loss of the agency was a tragedy—but also an opportunity for change.

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Why the US Can’t Help Saudi Arabia by Bombing Yemen to Stability
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Why the US Can’t Help Saudi Arabia by Bombing Yemen to Stability

US diplomacy could help Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates reconcile their efforts to reverse Houthi conquests in Yemen. The post Why the US Can’t Help Saudi Arabia by Bombing Yemen to Stability appeared first on The National Interest.

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Guyana public hospital completes 100 robotic-assisted surgeries
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Guyana public hospital completes 100 robotic-assisted surgeries

Guyana's largest public hospital has completed 100 robotic-assisted surgeries as part of efforts to expand access to advanced medical procedures.

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The US Navy Will Pay Hanwha Almost $270 Million for a New Landing Ship
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The US Navy Will Pay Hanwha Almost $270 Million for a New Landing Ship

The Navy wants about three dozen McClung-class landing ships; it has only ordered one from Hanwha’s shipyard in Philadelphia, but could request three more. The post The US Navy Will Pay Hanwha Almost $270 Million for a New Landing Ship appeared first on The National Interest.

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