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Trump threatens to take over D.C. police again over cops not helping ICE

By upi.com | | 9/15/2025 3:01 PM

President Donald Trump threatened to take over Washington, D.C., policing again over Mayor Muriel Bowser's refusal to allow officers to cooperate with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents in the district. ... Read full Story

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Texas border agents find meth mixed with mangoes

By upi.com | | 9/15/2025 2:48 PM

U.S. border agents in Texas uncovered an additional $16 million worth of meth only weeks after $50 of the illegal drug was discovered at America's southern border. ... Read full Story

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FBI director Patel: DNA links Tyler Robinson to Charlie Kirk's killing

By upi.com | | 9/15/2025 2:09 PM

DNA sequencing in last week's killing of Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk links alleged shooter Tyler Robinson to the crime, according FBI director Patel. ... Read full Story

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California lawmakers pass ultra-processed food ban for schools

By upi.com | | 9/15/2025 1:35 PM

A newly passed bill in California would ban so-called "ultra-processed" food in public school lunches by July 2032, and is pending the governor's signature. ... Read full Story

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Ford to open new headquarters, demolish Glass House

By upi.com | | 9/15/2025 1:04 PM

Ford Motor Co. announced plans Monday to complete a new headquarters in Dearborn, Mich., and demolish its nearly 70-year-old home known as the Glass House. ... Read full Story

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Trump: Companies shouldn't need to report quarterly earnings

By upi.com | | 9/15/2025 10:21 AM

President Donald Trump said Monday that American public companies shouldn't have to report quarterly earnings, but they should change to a six-month schedule. ... Read full Story

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President Trump's school prayer proposal advances religious showdown

By upi.com | | 9/15/2025 9:45 AM

President Donald Trump announced his intention to bring prayer into public schools, furthering a push to place religious symbols and practices in schools. ... Read full Story

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Trump implies U.S., China have reached deal on future of TikTok

By upi.com | | 9/15/2025 9:43 AM

President Donald Trump hinted on social media that the United States and China have secured a deal that would allow TikTok to continue operations in America. ... Read full Story

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Telsa rallies after Musk pumps in $1 billion to buy shares

By upi.com | | 9/15/2025 9:28 AM

Elon Musk was credited with helping drive an 8% rally in Tesla's share price before the NASDAQ opened Monday morning after he bought $1 billion in shares. ... Read full Story

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Library of Congress names Arthur Sze its 25th poet laureate

By upi.com | | 9/15/2025 9:17 AM

The Library of Congress' new poet laureate, Arthur Sze, plans to spend his year working to translate poetry originally written in languages other than English. ... Read full Story

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China says Nvidia violated anti-trust laws in 2020 acquisition

By upi.com | | 9/15/2025 8:24 AM

China said that Nvidia has violated its anti-trust laws in a 2020 acquisition of an Israeli company. It said the company hasn't followed the sale's conditions. ... Read full Story

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Gov. Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor

By upi.com | | 9/15/2025 3:53 AM

With less than two months before the New York City mayoral election, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has endorsed fellow Democrat Zohran Mamdani to lead the city. ... Read full Story

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GOP Rep. Michael McCaul says he will not seek re-election

By upi.com | | 9/15/2025 1:45 AM

Republican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas has announced he will not seek re-election next year, ending his more than 20-year run in Congress. ... Read full Story

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White House requests $58M for additional security for lawmakers, judges

By upi.com | | 9/14/2025 5:50 PM

The White House has proposed spending nearly $60 million to heighten security for the executive and judicial branches of government following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. ... Read full Story

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Senior diplomat expresses regret over raid at Hyundai plant

By upi.com | | 9/14/2025 5:46 PM

The United States' second-most senior diplomat expressed regret Sunday over the immigration raid at a Hyundai car battery plant in Georgia earlier this month. ... Read full Story

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Alleged Charlie Kirk killer ‘not cooperating’ with authorities

By upi.com | | 9/14/2025 1:37 PM

The man accused of shooting and killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk last week is not cooperating with authorities, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Sunday. ... Read full Story

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Rubio to meet with Netanyahu in Israel; Arab nations gather in Qatar

By upi.com | | 9/14/2025 12:30 PM

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has landed in Israel to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over operations in Gaza City after the Israeli strike in Qatar. ... Read full Story

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Trump administration launches flying taxi program

By upi.com | | 9/14/2025 11:50 AM

A pilot program to establish electric flying taxis as a viable transportation option has been unveiled by the administration of President Donald Trump. ... Read full Story

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Lisa Cook called Atlanta condo a ‘second home’ in some documents

By upi.com | | 9/13/2025 7:59 PM

Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook might not have committed fraud when obtaining a mortgage loan on at least one property for which she is accused of fraud. ... Read full Story

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U.C. Berkeley gave feds data on 160 faculty, staff and students

By upi.com | | 9/13/2025 5:01 PM

Officials at the University of California-Berkeley shared personal information on 160 students, faculty and staff with federal anti-Semitism investigators. ... Read full Story

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Octopus arms are adaptable but some are favored for particular jobs

by Science News | Sep 11 2025

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The Conversation: Do the Bulls actually have a plan to escape their cycle of mediocrity?

by CBS Interactive Inc | Sep 17 2025

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13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

by The List | Mar 03 2025

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On the Kirk killing and a sane republic

by CT Mirror | Sep 18 2025

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Chemicals, autos lead as rail freight bests year-ago traffic

by FreightWaves | Sep 17 2025

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AI Animal Crossing Hack Turns The Villagers Against Tom Nook

by GameSpot | Sep 18 2025

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Ozempic, Wegovy Less Effective for Emotional Eating Issues, Study Finds

by Healthline.com | Sep 17 2025

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Long Island HS multi-sport star Ryan Leary barred from playing both football and soccer — despite coaches’ approval

by New York Post | Sep 18 2025

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Authorities responding to a possible helicopter crash in Washington

by upi.com | Sep 18 2025

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As threats increase, so may protection for Congress

by NJ Spotlight | Sep 17 2025

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5 Drinks To Help Lower Cholesterol, According to Science

by thehealthy.com | Sep 09 2025

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Look: Drones searching for wallaby that escaped from England farm

by United Press International, Inc. | Sep 17 2025

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Caitlin Clark could rival Taylor Swift in fan energy: "Watching her play feels like going to a concert"

by marca.com | Sep 18 2025

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Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

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Inhabit Hotel review, Queen’s Gardens, London

by The Travel Magazine | Sep 18 2025

Word of the Day

rationale

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 18, 2025 is:

rationale • \rash-uh-NAL\ • noun

Rationale refers to an explanation or reason for something said or done. It is often used with for, behind, or of.

// City council members who oppose the zoning change should be ready to explain their rationale for voting against it.

// She’s explained the rationale behind her early retirement.

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Examples:

“There is a rationale for commercializing seagrass production, but ecologically sustainable production needs to be at the heart of that business model, and the numbers for doing that simply don’t add up at the moment.” — Richard Lilley, quoted in Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024

Did you know?

If someone asserts that the word rationale refers to a ration of ale, they are wrong, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have an actual rationale (a reason, explanation, or basis) for such a claim. “Rationale looks like the words ration and ale jammed together,” they could offer, and while that is true you’d be justified in responding: “Appearances can be deceiving.” Rationale is a direct borrowing of the Latin word rationale, with which it shares the meaning “an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena.” The Latin rationale comes from a form of the adjective rationalis (“rational”), which traces back to the noun ratio, meaning “reason.” While the Latin ratio is also the forebear of the English noun ration, referring to a share of something, rationale has nothing to do with a tankard (or stein, or even a pony) of beer.

Trump threatens to take over D.C. police again over cops not helping ICE

Texas border agents find meth mixed with mangoes

FBI director Patel: DNA links Tyler Robinson to Charlie Kirk's killing

California lawmakers pass ultra-processed food ban for schools

Ford to open new headquarters, demolish Glass House

Trump: Companies shouldn't need to report quarterly earnings

President Trump's school prayer proposal advances religious showdown

Trump implies U.S., China have reached deal on future of TikTok

Telsa rallies after Musk pumps in $1 billion to buy shares

Library of Congress names Arthur Sze its 25th poet laureate

China says Nvidia violated anti-trust laws in 2020 acquisition

Gov. Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor

GOP Rep. Michael McCaul says he will not seek re-election

White House requests $58M for additional security for lawmakers, judges

Senior diplomat expresses regret over raid at Hyundai plant

Alleged Charlie Kirk killer ‘not cooperating’ with authorities

Rubio to meet with Netanyahu in Israel; Arab nations gather in Qatar

Trump administration launches flying taxi program

Lisa Cook called Atlanta condo a ‘second home’ in some documents

U.C. Berkeley gave feds data on 160 faculty, staff and students

USA Government

Octopus arms are adaptable but some are favored for particular jobs

The Conversation: Do the Bulls actually have a plan to escape their cycle of mediocrity?

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

On the Kirk killing and a sane republic

Chemicals, autos lead as rail freight bests year-ago traffic

AI Animal Crossing Hack Turns The Villagers Against Tom Nook

Ozempic, Wegovy Less Effective for Emotional Eating Issues, Study Finds

Long Island HS multi-sport star Ryan Leary barred from playing both football and soccer — despite coaches’ approval

Authorities responding to a possible helicopter crash in Washington

As threats increase, so may protection for Congress

5 Drinks To Help Lower Cholesterol, According to Science

Look: Drones searching for wallaby that escaped from England farm

Caitlin Clark could rival Taylor Swift in fan energy: "Watching her play feels like going to a concert"

Pelé's life in pictures

Inhabit Hotel review, Queen’s Gardens, London

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Look: Drones searching for wallaby that escaped from England farm

2.Look: Colorado firefighters hoist cow out of hip-deep mud

3.N.C. woman wins 'best birthday present ever' from lottery game

4.Look: Venomous snake found hundreds of miles from native range

5.Watch: Entangled deer rescued from soccer net in New York

6.Watch: Stunt performer pulls a car while on fire to break world record

7.'I parked in wrong airport car park and got charged &#163;885 - what can I do?'

8.Impulse purchase from car wash earns Illinois dad $1M lottery prize

9.Watch: Hilda Baci cooks up nearly 20,000-pound serving of jollof rice

10.Teenagers and their parents get huge fine for online video restaurant 'prank'

7.'I parked in wrong airport car park and got charged £885 - what can I do?'