The Brutalist Report

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Axios

AI sends A grades into overdrive [2d]
Farmers growing increasingly desperate amid rising energy and fertilizer prices [2d]
America's work perk boom meets reality [2d]

Salon

“Tenacity & gratitude”: 2026 graduations hear strong advice and pushback on intentional controversy [2d]
PCOS is now PMOS. Millions of women might now get better diagnosis, treatment [2d]
“Amadeus” argues that every great artist needs a nemesis [2d]
The new Helen of Troy is Black — and that’s upsetting racists [2d]
Green energy will have the last laugh — because of Trump [2d]
Patel promised to come after the media. So far, it’s only been women [2d]
Supreme Court’s voting rights decision could erase Black representation across the ballot [2d]
The rules of the 2026 election are still in flux [2d]

The Drudge Report

SPACEX IPO could give Musk 'extreme' level of control, investors warn... [2d]
Fears Grow Iran May Be Using Proxy Groups Beyond Mideast... [2d]
Doctor AI Systems Hallucinating Nonexistent Medical Issues With Patients... [2d]
Trump officials tell UAE to seize crucial Iranian island... [2d]
Streeting launches Labour leadership bid with call to rejoin EU... [2d]
Thousands march through London for far-right and pro-Palestine protests... [2d]
Creepy corner of the internet reinventing horror... [2d]
California 'Rich Dude' Fights $2.5 Million Fine Over Public Beach Access... [2d]
$400 SWATCH Driving Fans Insane... [2d]
SWATCH Closes Stores After Riots Break Out to Buy Plastic Watch on Lanyard... [2d]
CUBA IS OUT OF OIL. CAN REGIME SURVIVE? [2d]
Spencer Pratt Creating Panic Over 'Super Meth.' It's Not Even Real! [2d]
Farmers growing desperate amid high energy and fertilizer costs... [2d]
THE DON'S $1.7 BILLION 'SLUSH FUND' [2d]
PAYOUTS TO JAN 6 RIOTERS? [2d]
Wealthy ditching Hamptons? [2d]
CBS insiders fear Boss Bari will soon enact massive changes to '60 MINS'... [2d]
Can Republican defy The Don and survive? Kentucky will decide... [2d]
As Hormuz crisis rattles world, eyes on another key waterway... [2d]
Eurovision reaches grand final in Vienna with pop and protests... [2d]
China Will Host Putin, Days After Trump Visit... [2d]
Graham Platner Thinks Political Revolution Is Coming... [2d]
Summerlike heat, humidity to engulf East with real feel temps nearing 100F! [2d]
He's king of AI boom. Why do former colleagues say he can't be trusted? [2d]
SECRET CONGLOMERATE THAT CONTROLS ECONOMY... [2d]
In Tornado Alley, low-precipitation supercell stuns with beauty and power... [2d]
How Nature Cruise Turned Into Nightmare... [2d]
N America's largest commuter rail system shuts down as workers strike... [2d]
Is Secret to Men's Longevity a Great Butt? [2d]
As Gas Prices Rise, This CADILLAC EV Is a Hit! [2d]
Israel Kills Hamas 'Ghost' After Years of Failed Attempts... [2d]
Trump's brazen plan for $1.7 billion slush fund... [2d]
President's 3,700 Trades Astonish Wall St Insiders... [2d]
On Capitol Hill, Sexual Harassment 'Minefield' Persists... [2d]

The New Republic

The Democrats Just Laid Down Their Arms. Again. [2d]

Talking Points Memo

Yet More Thoughts (and a bit of love) for the Fancy Lawyers [2d]
How Trump and His Famous Golfer Buddy Are Trying to Sportswash the Presidency [2d]

Politico

Trump's revenge tour claims its biggest victim yet [2d]
Bill Cassidy loses Senate primary in another major win for Trump [2d]
Ballroom security money nixed by Senate parliamentarian [2d]
In the birthplace of Civil Rights Movement, groups rally to defend Black political representation [2d]
The South’s new redistricting fight could reach far beyond Congress [2d]
National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross is leading the effort to wrangle hyper-advanced AI. Some worry he’s not up to the task. [2d]
Texas county passes 1-year data center construction ban [2d]
Trump pushes to attach his SAVE act to must-pass bipartisan bills [2d]
Cassidy defiant as Trump's revenge campaign closes in [2d]
Cassidy’s in the fight of his political life [2d]
Midwest Republicans want Vance out in full force ahead of midterms [2d]
Poll: MAGA is largely aligned with Israel as GOP divides deepen [2d]
Would-be sponsor balked at paying for Sean Duffy’s tour across America [2d]
An Overlooked Lesson From Jay Powell’s Fed [2d]

The Hill

Haberman: Trump ‘has seemed far less attuned to voters’ concerns lately’ [2d]
Sunday shows preview: Trump returns from China as Iran war fuels economic anxiety [2d]
GOP senator blasts Hegseth for ‘careless decision’ on troop posture [2d]
Trump’s health cuts complicate federal messaging on hantavirus [2d]
Live results: Letlow, Fleming move on to Senate GOP runoff in Louisiana [2d]
Cassidy’s do-or-die Louisiana primary battle: What to know [2d]
Bass says LA mayoral race opponent Spencer Pratt ‘tapping into a general sense of anger’ [2d]
Tapper rips Trump’s ‘deranged’ attacks on CNN, New York Times Iran reporting [2d]
AI is raising the price of entry into the workforce. Education must lower it. [2d]
Trump claps back at Hochul in blame game for Long Island Railroad strike [2d]
Cuba in crisis amid pressure from Trump administration: 5 things to know [2d]
I’m a space scientist. Utah is subsidizing my research with its health. [2d]
After the Trump-Xi summit, China, not America, is on the back foot [2d]
Maher pans president over Xi summit: ‘China knows what Trump likes’ [2d]
Trump rips Cassidy as ‘disloyal disaster’ ahead of high stakes primary [2d]
Without the working class, Democrats will tank the midterms — and 2028 [2d]
Massie primary tests Trump’s grip on GOP [2d]
Long Island Rail Road service suspended as workers take to the picket lines [2d]
Where in the US are seniors most often scammed? [2d]
Virginia’s Spanberger fumes after Supreme Court declines to reinstate new map [2d]
Electoral reform won’t save the Republicans or the Democrats [2d]
Tick that causes meat allergy, other rare virus is spreading: What symptoms to watch for [2d]
Cohen gets candid on retirement after redistricting loss: ‘I’ve got a great district’ [2d]
House Republican requests UFO talk from private contractor [2d]
Should you cancel your cruise after the hantavirus outbreak? [2d]
Jimmy Lai’s daughter praises Trump for mentioning imprisoned father to Xi [2d]
Waltz: Trump was ‘quite clear’ to China on Taiwan ‘status quo’ [2d]
Which states have the highest gas taxes? [2d]
Sorry, Kamala: ‘No bad ideas’ is a uniquely bad idea [2d]
Hamas leader tied to Oct. 7 attack planning killed in latest strike: Israel [2d]
Politics and pensions don’t mix: Retirees prevail in the Sooner State [2d]
Salmonella fears prompt recall of seasoning sold at Walmart stores nationwide [2d]
First human GLP-1 gene therapy trial gets green light [2d]
Trump doubles down after dismissing affordability concerns amid Iran war [2d]
Trump says joint US-Nigeria raid killed top ISIS commander [2d]
Trump ambiguity raises questions on US support to Taiwan [2d]
Fetterman frustrates Democrats with pro-Trump remarks on Fox News [2d]
Trump discloses $220M in financial transactions [3d]
Warren, Shaheen urge Trump administration not to extend Russian oil sanctions waiver [3d]
Fidelity agrees to $2.5M settlement with payouts up to $5K: Do you qualify? [3d]
Hantavirus has not mutated to be more transmissible: WHO [3d]
DC parents could face jail over ‘teen takeovers’ under Pirro move [3d]

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