John Cornyn’s Biggest Challenges as Republican Senate Primary Heads for Runoff in Texas
March 4, 2026
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John Cornyn’s Biggest Challenges as Republican Senate Primary Heads for Runoff in Texas

The veteran Texas senator faces what promises to be a bruising runoff with the state attorney general challenging him from the right. But he had a stronger showing…

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The Fantasy of a Comfy Retirement Has Always Been a Mirage
March 4, 2026
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The Fantasy of a Comfy Retirement Has Always Been a Mirage

On the sorry state of retirement savings in the United States, and a policy that could help. Source link

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Mary Trump Reacts to Donald Trump Mixing Up Where His Dad Was Born
March 4, 2026
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Mary Trump Reacts to Donald Trump Mixing Up Where His Dad Was Born

Mary Trump, the estranged niece of Donald Trump, reacted on social media after the president erroneously claimed that his father, Fred Trump, was born in Germany, saying his “favorite…

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These American Service Members Have Died in the Iran Conflict
March 4, 2026
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These American Service Members Have Died in the Iran Conflict

They were from Nebraska, Florida, Iowa and Minnesota. One was wrapping up his final deployment and hoped to open a martial arts studio. Source link

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Sea Levels Are Higher Than Many Scientists Think, New Study Shows
March 4, 2026
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Sea Levels Are Higher Than Many Scientists Think, New Study Shows

Researchers found that a majority of studies on coastal sea levels underestimated how high water levels are, and hundreds of millions of people are closer to peril than…

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Selena Gomez Shares Photos on Her ‘Secret’ Instagram
March 4, 2026
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Selena Gomez Shares Photos on Her ‘Secret’ Instagram

Selena Gomez launched her “close friends” Instagram story on Tuesday, giving her followers additional content that not everyone on the social media platform can access.   “Welcome to my secret friends…

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Democrats’ Odds of Flipping GOP Texas Senate Seat After James Talarico Win
March 4, 2026
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Democrats’ Odds of Flipping GOP Texas Senate Seat After James Talarico Win

Prediction markets are giving Democrats a nearly 40 percent chance of flipping a Texas Senate seat, rising early Wednesday after state Representative James Talarico won the party’s primary…

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Talarico’s Win in Texas Shows That Nice Guys Can Finish First
March 4, 2026
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Talarico’s Win in Texas Shows That Nice Guys Can Finish First

At a moment when many Democrats are campaigning on rage and resistance, James Talarico took a different tack in his campaign in the Texas Senate primary. Source link

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Bessent Says Global Tariffs Will Rise to 15% This Week
March 4, 2026
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Bessent Says Global Tariffs Will Rise to 15% This Week

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted that overall tariff rates, which fell after a Supreme Court ruling last month, would be back to previous levels within five months. Source…

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U.S. Struck Iranian Warship Off Sri Lanka, With Dozens Missing
March 4, 2026
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U.S. Struck Iranian Warship Off Sri Lanka, With Dozens Missing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said a U.S. submarine torpedoed the ship on Wednesday. The Sri Lankan authorities said they had rescued 32 sailors from the crew of 180.…

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