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Health Speculations Swirl As Trump Seen With Damage Numbers Above Head

WASHINGTON—Amid ongoing concerns over the aging president’s medical status, health speculations reportedly swirled Monday after President Donald Trump was seen with damage numbers above his head. “Recent photos of Trump appear to show him sustaining a series of double- and triple-digit damage values during a press event, fueling rumors that his hit-point pool may be […]

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Tech Billionaires Threaten To Flee California Over Proposed Vest Tax 

SAN FRANCISCO—Citing a right to keep their torsos sheathed in windproof synthetic fabrics, tech billionaires were reportedly threatening to flee California on Monday over a proposed statewide vest tax. “If the legislature passes this measure, you can bet that countless entrepreneurs and venture capitalists are going to pack their bags and move their gilet collections […]

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A look at the rift in the Democratic party over AI and data centers, as pro-business Democrats oppose the fiery, anti-AI politics of the progressive wing (Calder McHugh/Politico)

Calder McHugh / Politico:
A look at the rift in the Democratic party over AI and data centers, as pro-business Democrats oppose the fiery, anti-AI politics of the progressive wing  —  It's become a common occurrence: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer posts a light-hearted video on social media.

Zohran Mamdani on his mayoral transition and what comes next

If one elected official had a breakout year in 2025, it’s New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. The 34-year-old former state assembly member came out of nowhere to win a Democratic primary that included established names such as incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Then, Mamdani won the election his way, lapping […]

RPG fans melt down over "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33-like" claim

Legend of Sword and Fairy 4 is a remake of the 2007 Chinese RPG, and fans think the new version takes cues from Expedition 33