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- 7 May 2025
As GOP concerns grow about Medicaid cuts, hard-liners pressure Speaker Mike Johnson on lower deficits - NBC News
Republicans are scrambling to resolve intense divisions over Medicaid as they hammer out a key piece of their massive bill for President Donald Trump’s agenda. - 7 May 2025
Tesla’s ‘Robotaxi’ and ‘Cybercab’ trademarks hit roadblocks ahead of June launch - TechCrunch
Tesla's attempt to trademark the term "Robotaxi" in reference to its vehicles has been refused by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for being too - 7 May 2025
White House withdraws another key nomination with last-minute pivot to MAHA influencer for US surgeon general - CNN
The White House announced Thursday that President Donald Trump is pulling Dr. Janette Nesheiwat’s nomination to be surgeon general and replacing her with Dr. Casey Means. The news came the day before Nesheiwat’s Senate confirmation hearing was set to begin. - 7 May 2025
Trump to pitch sweeping Medicare drug price plan - Politico
Trump wanted to advance the ‘most favored nation’ policy in his first term but faced resistance from industry and the courts. - 7 May 2025
Capitals reflect on Game 1 loss to Carolina Hurricanes: ‘We can’t defend for the amount of time that we defended last night’ - RMNB
ARLINGTON, VA -- The Washington Capitals are trailing in a playoff series for the first time this season, dropping Game 1 to… - 7 May 2025
Trump to Rescind Global Chip Curbs Amid AI Restrictions Debate - Bloomberg.com
The Trump administration plans to rescind Biden-era AI chip curbs as part of a broader effort to revise semiconductor trade restrictions that have drawn strong opposition from major tech companies and foreign governments, according to people familiar with the… - 7 May 2025
Steelers trade George Pickens to Cowboys in exchange for 2026 third-rounder, pick swap in 2027 - CBS Sports
Dallas adds another playmaker to its offense - 7 May 2025
3 former Memphis police officers found not guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols - NPR
A jury found the three men not guilty of all charges in connection with the 2023 fatal beating, including the most serious charge of second-degree murder. - 7 May 2025
Disney's newest theme park will be in Abu Dhabi - NPR
The company's theme parks and cruises make up a fast-growing section of its profits. The new park will be located on Yas Island with a number of existing attractions. - 7 May 2025
A pool of 45 prospective jurors is secured in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial - CNN
On Wednesday, a qualified pool of 45 prospective jurors was secured for the jury selection process in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex-trafficking trial. - 7 May 2025
Law Roach Says He’s ‘Glad We Came Early’ After Realizing Anna Sawai ‘Got On’ Zendaya’s Met Gala Look - Yahoo News Canada
The twinning actresses both stunned in an all-white tailored suit, wide-brimmed, floppy hat with matching gloves. - 7 May 2025
Trump digs in on high China tariffs ahead of trade talks - CNBC
China said earlier it will enter upcoming talks in Switzerland with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent “firmly” opposed to Trump's tariff hikes. - 7 May 2025
Tensions escalate as Pakistan calls India's operation 'an act of war' - NPR
Pakistan says India's strikes on Wednesday is "an act of war." India's military described its operation as targeting "terrorist infrastructure." - 7 May 2025
Fed leaves rates on hold, warns of "higher risks" to U.S. economy in tariff shock - Axios
New language in the Fed's policy statement said the committee "judges that the risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen." - 7 May 2025
WCK Forced to Halt Cooking in Gaza as Supplies Run Out - World Central Kitchen
After serving more than 130 million total meals and 26 million loaves of bread over the past 18 months, World Central Kitchen no longer has the supplies to cook meals or bake bread in Gaza. - 7 May 2025
Old Soviet Venus lander's fall to Earth will be no ordinary space junk crash. Here's why - Space
Kosmos 482 was built to survive atmospheric reentry. - 7 May 2025
Smokey Robinson Sued by Former Housekeepers for Sexual Assault - Pitchfork
Four anonymous women accuse the Motown legend of assaulting them dozens of times over many years - 7 May 2025
Samsung’s next big Galaxy Watch update leaks with new health features, Gemini, more - 9to5Google
A new leak has revealed many of the new features coming to Samsung's Galaxy Watch series as a part of the One UI 8 Watch update. - 7 May 2025
Apple says searches are shrinking because people are using AI instead. Now Google's stock is tanking. - Business Insider
Google has been worrying about losing search share to AI engines like ChatGPT for a couple of years. - 7 May 2025
Second Navy fighter jet crashes into Red Sea, pilots forced to eject - The Hill
The Navy has lost a second F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, a week after another jet sank into the waters, a Defense official confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday. An F/A-18 fighter jet was landing on… - 7 May 2025
NASA scrambles to cut ISS activity after Trump budget—its options are not great - Ars Technica
“The Budget reduces the space station’s crew size and onboard research.”… - 7 May 2025
Republican Jefferson Griffin concedes North Carolina Supreme Court race - NBC News
Republican Jefferson Griffin conceded the 2024 North Carolina Supreme Court race on Wednesday to Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs. - 7 May 2025
Israeli strikes on Gaza restaurant and market kill 20, medics say - BBC
The restaurant in Gaza City's Rimal neighbourhood had been recently been operating a community kitchen. - 7 May 2025
Scientists edge closer to solving mystery of T. rex origins - Live Science
T. rex was previously suspected to have evolved in Asia and migrated to North America, but new research shows that the direct ancestors of this iconic dinosaur may have been the one to make the journey instead. - 7 May 2025
Nintendo May Record Video And Audio From GameChat Sessions On Switch 2 - Nintendo Life
Behave yourselves - 7 May 2025
Where does the universe's gold come from? Giant flares from extreme magnetic stars offer a clue - Space
"It's pretty incredible to think that some of the heavy elements all around us, like the precious metals in our phones and computers, are produced in these crazy extreme environments." - 7 May 2025
Microsoft and Asus’ Xbox handheld appears in leaked photos - The Verge
The first photos have leaked of the Asus ROG Ally 2, along with an Xbox-branded version that’s likely Microsoft’s rumored ‘Project Kennan’ handheld. - 7 May 2025
REAL ID is now required for air travel in America. Here’s what’s happening at airports across the US - CNN
The time has come. Starting Wednesday, passengers nationwide must a use state-issued ID or license that is “REAL ID” complaint to travel within the US. - 7 May 2025
5 more cases of measles found in western North Dakota, bringing state total to 9 - InForum
The NDHHS is warning those who may have been at the Williston Walmart or in Williston schools may have been exposed. - No Image Available6 May 2025
Why it feels like allergy season is getting longer, more severe - ABC News