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Trump opens anti-DEI investigation into George Mason University

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 5:25 AM

The Justice Department has launched a new investigation into George Mason University, over alleged illegal hiring practices. ... Read full Story

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House passes bill cutting $9B in foreign aid, public broadcasting

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 2:06 AM

The U.S. House of Representatives early Friday passed President Donald Trump's bill to rescind some $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funds. ... Read full Story

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U.S. sanctions head of Tren de Aragua, five key figures

By upi.com | | 7/18/2025 12:43 AM

The United States has sanctioned the head of the Tren de Aragua gang and five key leaders and affiliates on Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Trump directs AG Bondi to unseal Epstein grand jury records

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 11:06 PM

President Donald Trump on Thursday directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to release "any and all" grand jury testimony related to the disgraced, deceased financier. ... Read full Story

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House approves the GENIUS Act and two crypto-related bills

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 8:14 PM

The House of Representatives voted to regulate digital currencies and protect their owners on Thursday during what many lawmakers called "crypto week." ... Read full Story

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Labor officials announce veterans employment training resources

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 8:06 PM

The Department of Labor on Thursday announced a new resource designed to increase employment rates and apprenticeship program participation among millions of disabled veterans. ... Read full Story

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Netflix reports 45% increase in profit for Q2

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 7:49 PM

Netflix reported total Q2 revenues of $11.08 billion, with an operating income of $3.8 billion and margin of 34.1%, beyond last year and market estimates. ... Read full Story

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FOX Sports and Barstool Sports announce content collaboration

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 6:38 PM

Barstool Sports, a blog, TV and multimedia company, is joining forces with FOX Sports to share content. Barstool will join FOX shows and host a studio show. ... Read full Story

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DOJ recommends one day in jail for ex-cop in Breonna Taylor raid

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 5:17 PM

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a memo Thursday recommending one day in jail for Louisville detective Brett Hankison. He shot into Breonna Taylor's home. ... Read full Story

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Authorities investigate deadly National Park plane crash

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 4:51 PM

Federal investigators are on the scene of a small plane crash in the Pacific Northwest that killed one person and left two others injured in a remote part of Olympic National Park in Washington. ... Read full Story

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Trump has swollen legs caused by chronic venous insufficiency

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 3:29 PM

President Donald Trump has swelling in his legs that is caused by a condition that lowers the effectiveness of some veins, a recent medical diagnosis says. ... Read full Story

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California Rep. Ro Khanna endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York mayor

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 2:58 PM

California Congressperson Ro Khanna, D-Calif., announced on Fox & Friends this morning he will endorse Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York. He likes his ideas. ... Read full Story

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Bondi, Burgum to inspect Alcatraz Island prison

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 2:28 PM

Attorney General Pam Bondi and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum are in San Francisco to inspect the former Alcatraz Island federal prison on Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Protesters rally nationwide to honor John Lewis, oppose Trump policies

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 1:21 PM

Protesters rallied on the fifth anniversary of John Lewis' death to honor his legacy and denounce the Trump administration's rollback of civil and human rights. ... Read full Story

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Senate Committee approves Bove, Pirro; Democrats walk out

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 1:19 PM

The U.S. Senate approved the judicial nominations of Emil Bove and Jeannine Pirro. Democrats walked out of the meeting when they weren't allowed to speak. ... Read full Story

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Uber announces deal with Nuro, Lucid on robotaxi program

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 11:37 AM

Uber announced a partnership to deploy 20,00 or more robotaxis in a deal with Nuro and Lucid, on Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Kristi Noem hints TSA liquid limit for carry-on bags may be changed

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 10:05 AM

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggested that changes to the Transportation Security Administration's restrictions on liquids in carry-on bags at airports may be made. ... Read full Story

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Crypto bills advance in longest House vote ever

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 7:52 AM

The House set a new record Wednesday for the longest vote ever held in the chamber in history, breaking a record that had only been set earlier in the month. ... Read full Story

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Senate sends bill axing foreign aid, public broadcast funds to House

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 5:11 AM

The U.S. Senate early Thursday voted to rescind some $9 billion in federal funding for foreign aid and public broadcasting. ... Read full Story

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Trump revokes billions from Calif. high-speed rail project

By upi.com | | 7/17/2025 2:19 AM

The Trump administration revokes billions in federal funding for California's high-speed rail project, amid a deepening row between the president and the state. ... Read full Story

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Some penguins save energy by riding ocean currents

by Science News | Jul 17 2025

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2026 Porsche Cayenne EV Expected To Feature 1,000-HP And V8 Soundtrack

by carbuzz.com | Jul 21 2025

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Proposed sale of Aquarion Water sparks debate over rates and local control

by CT Mirror | Jul 21 2025

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This natural ingredient is ‘lowkey magic’ for your face — it fights acne, moisturizes and helps your skin barrier

by NY Post | Jul 15 2025

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“He’s a Great Kid” – Brian Daboll Excited to Get Started with #3 Overall Draft Pick Abdul Carter

by ESNY | Apr 24 2025

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Can a 'Cortisol Cocktail’ Actually Reduce Stress? What Experts Think

by Healthline.com | Jul 18 2025

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Shoppers Say This Is One of the Most Annoying Things About Costco—And No, It’s Not the Parking Lot

by Reader's Digest | Jul 21 2025

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Special Olympics Advocates: Don’t Leave This Community Out of Mental Health Discussions

by thehealthy.com | May 28 2025

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NJ starts issuing latest property-tax relief payments

by NJ Spotlight | Jul 21 2025

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5 ways your political point of view may be damaging your mental health

by Opinion on Fox News | Jul 21 2025

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FBI botched investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails, declassified documents allege

by Fox News | Jul 21 2025

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These retirement hot spots are the priciest in America

by Fox News | Jul 19 2025

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Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

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5 ways to adventure effortlessly with Titan Travel

by Wanderlust | Jul 21 2025

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Quarry lake to become a public swimming facility at Sojourner Truth State Park

by NEWS10 ABC | Jul 21 2025

Word of the Day

hubris

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 21, 2025 is:

hubris • \HYOO-bris\ • noun

Hubris is a formal and literary word that refers to a great or foolish amount of pride or confidence.

// The project's failure was predictable, given the inexperience and unbridled hubris of those leading the effort.

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Examples:

"The film was billed to me as an attempt to capture the real power and bumbling hubris of a bunch of arrogant and wealthy men ... who try to rewire the world and find themselves in way over their heads." — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025

Did you know?

English picked up both the concept of hubris and the term for that particular brand of cockiness from the ancient Greeks, who considered hubris a dangerous character flaw capable of provoking the wrath of the gods. In classical Greek tragedy, hubris was often a fatal shortcoming that brought about the fall of the tragic hero. Typically, overconfidence led the hero to attempt to overstep the boundaries of human limitations and assume a godlike status; in response, the gods inevitably humbled the offender with a sharp reminder of human mortality. Take, for example, the story of Phaethon, a mortal son of the sun god Helios. In his hubris, Phaethon drives his father's sun chariot into the heavens but loses control of its horses. The chariot begins to scorch the earth, and Zeus strikes Phaethon down with a thunderbolt.

Trump opens anti-DEI investigation into George Mason University

House passes bill cutting $9B in foreign aid, public broadcasting

U.S. sanctions head of Tren de Aragua, five key figures

Trump directs AG Bondi to unseal Epstein grand jury records

House approves the GENIUS Act and two crypto-related bills

Labor officials announce veterans employment training resources

Netflix reports 45% increase in profit for Q2

FOX Sports and Barstool Sports announce content collaboration

DOJ recommends one day in jail for ex-cop in Breonna Taylor raid

Authorities investigate deadly National Park plane crash

Trump has swollen legs caused by chronic venous insufficiency

California Rep. Ro Khanna endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York mayor

Bondi, Burgum to inspect Alcatraz Island prison

Protesters rally nationwide to honor John Lewis, oppose Trump policies

Senate Committee approves Bove, Pirro; Democrats walk out

Uber announces deal with Nuro, Lucid on robotaxi program

Kristi Noem hints TSA liquid limit for carry-on bags may be changed

Crypto bills advance in longest House vote ever

Senate sends bill axing foreign aid, public broadcast funds to House

Trump revokes billions from Calif. high-speed rail project

USA Government

Some penguins save energy by riding ocean currents

2026 Porsche Cayenne EV Expected To Feature 1,000-HP And V8 Soundtrack

Proposed sale of Aquarion Water sparks debate over rates and local control

This natural ingredient is ‘lowkey magic’ for your face — it fights acne, moisturizes and helps your skin barrier

“He’s a Great Kid” – Brian Daboll Excited to Get Started with #3 Overall Draft Pick Abdul Carter

Can a 'Cortisol Cocktail’ Actually Reduce Stress? What Experts Think

Shoppers Say This Is One of the Most Annoying Things About Costco—And No, It’s Not the Parking Lot

Special Olympics Advocates: Don’t Leave This Community Out of Mental Health Discussions

NJ starts issuing latest property-tax relief payments

5 ways your political point of view may be damaging your mental health

FBI botched investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails, declassified documents allege

These retirement hot spots are the priciest in America

Pelé's life in pictures

5 ways to adventure effortlessly with Titan Travel

Quarry lake to become a public swimming facility at Sojourner Truth State Park

Word of the Day

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