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Fox News

partner publisher · 2.1M followers

Deadly military helicopter crash in Texas kills 2, sparks wildfire and forces evacuations: officials

A military helicopter crashed near Salado, Texas, sparking a vegetation fire as Bell County authorities work an active scene with details still emerging.

Salado, TX · 8h

USA TODAY

partner publisher · 2.0M followers

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, fiancé end engagement: reports

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her longtime partner, Riley Roberts, have reportedly ended their engagement, closing the chapter on a relationship that spanned more than a decade and largely remained out of the public spotlight. The split came to light Aug. 12 after The New York Times, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that Ocasio-Cortez had "quietly ended" the relationship some time ago, confirming earlier reports from Puck News and TMZ . The news arrives as the New York Democrat faces growing speculation about her political future, including a potential 2028 presidential bid, and days after she publicly discussed freezing her eggs and family planning. Roberts and Ocasio-Cortez became engaged in 2022 in Puerto Rico , where the congresswoman's family has roots, according to Business Insider. Ocasio-Cortez’s office did not respond to multiple requests for comment from USA TODAY. More: AOC reveals details of her egg freezing decision. Many women can relate A mostly discreet relationship While Ocasio-Cortez's political profile grew nationally, her relationship with Roberts remained largely private. He occasionally appeared alongside her, including in the 2019 Netflix documentary " Knock Down the House ," but generally stayed out of the spotlight. Friends told People magazine that Roberts preferred

New York, NY · 6h

The Associated Press

partner publisher · 2.3M followers

WNBA denounces ‘bad-faith’ transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues

The WNBA on Wednesday criticized those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league. “There are no immediate eligibility matters affecting the WNBA, and we strongly denounce the bad-faith efforts to use these topics to demean or marginalize others,” a league spokesperson said Wednesday in a statement, hours after an anti-hate task force met virtually and discussed a variety of topics, including social media vitriol and transgender athletes.

CNN

partner publisher · 3.1M followers

Exclusive: Former employee at Southern Poverty Law Center arrested on fraud charges

A former employee of the Southern Poverty Law Center has been arrested in California on charges that she oversaw secret payments to informants inside of White supremacist groups, one of whom she was allegedly living with and had a romantic relationship with at the time.

California · 12h

ABC News

partner publisher · 1.8M followers

Boy catches piranha at Pennsylvania lake

The piranha wouldn't have survived in the lake for very long, an official said.

Pennsylvania · 16h

Fox News

partner publisher · 2.1M followers

Hasan Piker warns ‘the knives will be out’ after socialist Francesca Hong falls in Wisconsin upset

Hasan Piker warned "the knives will be out" for socialists after Francesca Hong lost the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary to David Crowley.

Wisconsin · 11h

NBC News

publisher · 768.6K followers

John Hinckley Jr., who shot Ronald Reagan to impress Jodie Foster, says he wishes her well

John Hinckley Jr., who shot President Ronald Reagan in 1981 in an attempt to impress Jodie Foster, spoke out about the Academy Award-winning actor more than four decades after the assassination attempt. “I just wish Jodie Foster well, you know,” Hinckley said Wednesday on the podcast “The Mark Joseph Show.”...

13h

The Hill

partner publisher · 1.6M followers

Projected 2027 Social Security COLA adjusted slightly after new inflation report

The formal COLA isn't expected for a couple of months, but projections say it could be one of the largest in years.

12h

The Associated Press

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ICE’s plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse

Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks faced criticism Wednesday from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who called it unnecessary and cruel. ICE plans to spend between $10 million and $20 million to outfit officers and agents with “conductive distraction...

Fortune

partner publisher · 528.6K followers

Inflation came in perfectly on forecast. Almost everything underneath it is a ‘mess’ as wages struggle to keep up

July CPI offered some welcome relief, but the report masks stubborn rent increases and wages that can barely keep up.

14h

UPI News

partner publisher · 789.1K followers

Canadian petition wants to remove U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra

Thousands of Canadians have signed a petition demanding the government kick the U.S. ambassador to Canada out of the country.

Fox News

partner publisher · 2.1M followers

Nancy Pelosi denies knowing about Biden's decline, claims those who knew 'should have acted'

Nancy Pelosi denied knowing about Joe Biden's decline but said those who did know "should have acted" sooner during an interview on Tuesday.

10h

NBC News

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4 dead, including a child, after Minneapolis-area violence that ended at daycare

A Minnesota man who killed an elderly relative went on to fatally stab his wife and their 7-year-old daughter Wednesday at a Minneapolis-area home daycare where other children were present, police said. The man fatally shot himself after the stabbing deaths of his family members at the home daycare in...

Hopkins, MN · 13h

CBS News Atlanta

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Student shot during argument in Georgia high school bathroom, officials say

An argument in the bathroom of a high school in Warner Robins, Georgia, ended with one student shot and another in custody, officials said.

Warner Robins, GA · 10h

USA TODAY

partner publisher · 2.0M followers

Is Josh Kushner related to Jared Kushner? What to know about new Lakers owner

The Los Angeles Lakers will embark on a new era of ownership under Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, marking a shift for one of the league's most iconic franchises. Josh Kushner’s last name might sound familiar due to his familial connections. He is the younger brother of Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump ’s son-in-law. Although Josh is the son of prominent real estate developer Charles Kushner, he chose to forge his own path outside the family’s real estate empire. Instead, he has focused on innovative ventures in technology and healthcare. Kushner is the founder and managing partner of Thrive Capital, a technology-focused venture capital firm he launched in 2009. Thrive Capital has been an influential investment firm, backing high-profile startups such as Instagram, Spotify and Slack, among others. In addition to his achievements in venture capital, Kushner co-founded and currently serves as vice chairman of Oscar Health, a technology-driven health insurance company. The company primarily offers individual and family health plans through the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Josh’s brother, Jared Kushner, is known for his roles in both politics and business. He is part of Trump’s administration as a senior advisor and is married to Trump’s daughter, Ivanka. More: Lakers

Los Angeles, CA · 13h

The Hill

partner publisher · 1.6M followers

Treasury Department repeals Biden-era reporting requirement for US businesses

The Treasury Department on Tuesday officially repealed a requirement for American companies and individuals to report beneficial ownership information to its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN. The department initially proposed the repeal in March 2025 and published the final rule in the Federal Register on Tuesday. In addition to repealing the reporting requirement, the…

11h

Fox News

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Feds bust one of largest alleged marriage fraud schemes in US history involving 1,000-plus Chinese sham unions

Federal charges target 11 defendants in a marriage fraud network that arranged over 1,000 sham unions for Chinese nationals seeking green cards.

New York, NY · 11h

ABC News

partner publisher · 1.8M followers

Blanche, newly confirmed as AG, says 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' still dead

But he said there may be other ways of compensating "weaponization" victims.

11h

NBC News

publisher · 768.6K followers

Travis Kelce breaks silence on wedding with Taylor Swift: ‘The best night of my life’

Travis Kelce is the latest to break his silence on America’s Royal Wedding between him and “Miss Americana” Taylor Swift. At a news conference Wednesday at the Kansas City Chiefs’ training camp practice, Kelce opened up about the family and friends who joined them last month for the wedding. The comments come more than a month after the couple wed in front of a star-studded guest list that was estimated to include 1,100 attendees.

Kansas City, MO · 9h