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TOP 3

1. US forces strike approximately 90 targets in Iran during latest military operation— follow today’s LIVE COVERAGE

2. Former lover’s testimony could shape fate of accused Charlie Kirk assassin

3. Platner drops out of Senate race after bombshell rape allegation torpedoes candidacy

MAJOR HEADLINES

KYIV OFFENSIVE — Drone offensive hits Russian oil tankers and refineries at ‘industrial scale’ as Moscow bans diesel exports. Continue reading …

TOX SHOCK — Girl found dead with huge Benadryl ingredient dose as stepdad faces sex assault allegations. Continue reading …

DEVASTATING WRECK — Popular influencer and model killed in horrific highway crash that left 2 dead. Continue reading …

PUBLIC TRANSIT — Bus plows into building outside Baltimore leaving more than 30 people injured. Continue reading …

TRUTH UNRAVELED — Lynette Hooker’s mom challenges husband’s story in Bahamas disappearance. Continue reading …

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POLITICS

MASSIVE SAVINGS — First ‘Freedom Fuel’ station opens with gas 50 cents below average. Continue reading …

ELECTION WATCH — Pardoned Dem congressman’s brother faces up to 10 years in alleged county funds scheme. Continue reading …

SPORTS DIPLOMACY — Dana White drops 2028 hint as he reveals ‘close’ friendship with key cabinet member. Continue reading …

STERN WARNING — Potential 2028 Dem contender unloads on Netanyahu, admits US-Israel ties at ‘crossroads’. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

NOT MINCING WORDS — Fetterman delivers blistering takedown of Platner after he suspends campaign. Continue reading …

HEAD IN THE SAND — James Carville says Maine Democrats paid the price for failing to properly vet Platner. Continue reading …

‘LITMUS TEST’ — Jewish Democrat reveals House colleague once claimed ‘all of the Jews are rich’. Continue reading …

NOT FIT FOR PRINT — Platner’s ex-girlfriend accuses New York Times of ‘betrayal’ as she revealed abuse claims. Continue reading …

OPINION

TED JENKIN — Democratic socialists have lots of ideas, but how are we supposed to pay for them? Continue reading …

VICTORIA COATES — Iran’s Strait of Hormuz scheme could derail one Gulf nation’s bright future. Continue reading …

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IN OTHER NEWS

SOCIAL SHOT— Chili’s blasts fast-food prices, touts value meal: ‘Why let them play you like this?’ Continue reading …

SCAN PLAN — Costco expands digital wallet as members get a simpler checkout option. Continue reading …

INDIANA ICE-OUT — Caitlin Clark returns on minutes limit as Fever get routed by Sparks. Continue reading …

AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on Founding Fathers and vaccine victories. Continue reading …

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