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U.S. to more heavily scrutinize ‘good moral character’ citizenship requirement
WTOP - District Columbia
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August 17, 2025
The Trump administration is signaling it will more heavily scrutinize applications filed by legal immigrants seeking American citizenship, in its latest effort to tighten access to U.S. immigration benefits. ▶ Watch Video: Hundreds become U.S....
‘Cannot follow unlawful orders’: Rising punitive measures against U.S. military service members for objecting to flu shot
WorldNetDaily
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August 17, 2025
An increasing number of members of the U.S. military services are choosing to take a religious objection to the mandated flu shot. Many also question the likelihood of a flu pandemic at this point in history, while others claim evidence shows the...
American Impressionism on display at Tampa Museum of Art
FOX 13 Tampa Bay - Florida
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FOX 13's Travis Anthony takes us through a new exhibit at the Tampa Museum of Art that focusses on American Impressionism. TAMPA - While the Impressionist Art style began in Europe, the art world truly benefited when it came to America. The Tampa...
Religious propaganda in South Dakota, vaccine woes: Your letters
Argus Leader - South Dakota
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Your letters to the editor for Aug. 17, 2025: In South Dakota, century-old creationist ‘Monkey Trial’ is still relevant Today, almost exactly a century after the infamous Scopes “Monkey” Trial in July 1925, many conservative American Christians...
Mapped: U.S. Cities With The Most DUIs
Visual Capitalist
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August 17, 2025
Mapped: U.S. Cities With The Most DUIs This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Among America’s 50...
Tehran-Baghdad security agreement prevents foreign interference: Iran’s top security official
Tehran Times
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August 17, 2025
TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani has stressed that Tehran and Baghdad must not allow third parties to undermine their shared security and stability, pointing to the recently signed Iran-Iraq security...
What’s The Driving Force Behind Trump’s Tariff Merry-Go-Round?
myMotherLode - California
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Why the Trump Tariff Merry-Go-Round Won’t Stop Robert B. Zoellick, U.S. trade representative (2001-05), and deputy secretary of state (2005-06) explains in a WSJ op-ed. Please consider Why the Trump Tariff Merry-Go-Round Won’t Stop Anyone trying...
LL Cool J To Host 2025 MTV Video Music Awards
RTTNews
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August 17, 2025
Entertainment icon and Grammy and VMA Award winner LL Cool J is set to host the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The event will be broadcast live from New York's UBS Arena on September 7 at 8 PM, ET/5 PM, PT on the CBS Television Network, simulcast on...
Wesley Clark to Newsmax: Putin’s Ambitions Go Far Beyond Ukraine
WPRO - Rhode Island
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August 17, 2025
Retired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark told Newsmax Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambitions go far beyond Ukraine and that the recent summit between Putin and President Donald Trump should not be viewed as a victory for either side....
From apps to matchmaking: the diverse ways some American Muslims navigate finding...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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“He’s so cool," she said of Mamdani. "Him and his wife are just so New York chic.” Mamdani’s success on Hinge, as well as the show “Muslim Matchmaker” on Hulu, provide a glimpse into some of the ways American Muslims meet their spouses, from the...
Most Americans Are Dumb—and Trump Is the Mirror
Goa Chronicle
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August 17, 2025
Let’s stop pretending. America loves to believe it is the most enlightened, most advanced, most progressive nation on Earth. The myth of American exceptionalism is repeated so often that many Americans themselves believe it without question. But...
Pope Leo XIV breaks bread with society’s margins
Salon
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August 17, 2025
Pope Leo XIV ended his summer retreat in a way that few world or religious leaders would — by celebrating Mass with the poor and then sharing lasagna, roast veal and a homemade dessert called “Dolce Leone” with more than a hundred homeless people,...
Trump’s golden age of White House remodels echoes his real estate experience
Washington Examiner
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August 16, 2025
President Donald Trump is bringing his New York real estate expertise and personal flair for remodeling to the White House and beyond during his second term.The Oval Office now has a golden touch that’s hard to ignore after former President Joe...
The first commercial Compact Disc was created 43 years ago, today — nearly one billion CDs were shipped per year in early 2000's
Tom's Hardware
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August 17, 2025
Today marks 43 years since the first commercial Compact Disc (CD) pressing. Polygram in Germany is credited with pressing the first copies of Abba's The Visitors on this date, back in 1982. The CD format would take off in a direction which would...
Former FBI cyber leader: The cybersecurity law that’s quietly keeping America safe is about to expire
Fortune
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The clock is ticking toward September 30, 2025, when one of America’s most vital cybersecurity protections will expire unless Congress acts. The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA 2015) has quietly become the backbone of our...
Stream the Dirty Word of the Day to win tickets to Trifecta Food Truck and Music Festival
98 Rock - Maryland
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August 17, 2025
Listen to the stream of Kirk and Marianne the week of August 18 – August 22 for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Trifecta Food Truck and Music Festival at Timonium Fairgrounds on September 20, 2025. Listen at 97.9 FM or stream on the 98 Rock...
What’s happening in the Mid-Hudson Valley: Aug. 17, 2025
Daily Freeman - New York
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August 17, 2025
“Lifespring”: The deadline to enroll in “Lifespring,” a Saugerties adult learning community, is Friday, Aug. 22, for the 2025-26 academic year. Lifespring offers courses both online via Zoom and in-person at its rented classroom at the Woodstock...
Former Vice President Mike Pence defends Trump's crime crackdown in DC
Fox News
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August 17, 2025
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he "welcomed" President Donald Trump's actions to combat crime in Washington, D.C., during an interview on CNN, Sunday. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Vice President Mike Pence said he...
Melania Trump's Message to Putin Sparks AI Claims
Newsweek
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August 17, 2025
Melania Trump's letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin has sparked speculation over whether the first lady used AI to pen a missive to the Kremlin chief. In a message posted to the first lady's social media, Melania Trump appealed to Putin to...
Who's Who at Aero-News: Rex Alexander
Aero-News Network - Florida
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August 16, 2025
Sun, Aug 17, 2025 Anyone who's ever been to events like Oshkosh, AEA, and Sun 'n Fun know that there are hundreds of events and activities as well as tens of thousands of people that descend (some quite literally) on these locations each year....