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Listen to: U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats have done little to stop the flow of illegal drugs - one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5688...
🔊 Listen Now: U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats have done little to stop the flow of illegal drugs
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January 27, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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Conservative news outlets start to break from government's narrative on ICE incidents
Conservative news outlets and commentators have been, until now, resolutely defending the use of lethal force by ICE and Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis and elsewhere. That's starting to change.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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I wish Android Auto had these 4 CarPlay features
CarPlay is still the best way to use your phone in the car.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Cable bill too high? Here’s what happened when I called to haggle about my bill.
You won't get discounts, credits or promotions unless you ask.
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January 12, 2026 at 1:48 PM
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January 12, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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Listen to: Many Americans say the U.S. is not a moral leader but want it to be: NPR/Ipsos poll - one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5668...
🔊 Listen Now: Many Americans say the U.S. is not a moral leader but want it to be: NPR/Ipsos poll
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January 9, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Listen to: Fentanyl smuggling into the U.S. fell during the Biden administration, study finds - one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5668...
🔊 Listen Now: Fentanyl smuggling into the U.S. fell during the Biden administration, study finds
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January 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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Newsom and Trump agree on something: Blame Wall Street for the housing crisis
Political foes Newsom and Trump are both targeting corporate landlords this week. Newsom plans to address the issue during Thursday’s State of the State.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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I didn't experience the issues he laments, except maybe the battery drain.

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3 reasons why I'll never use Wireless Android Auto again
I'll take wired Android Auto over wireless any day.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:51 PM
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The 5 Best Gadgets We Saw At CES Unveiled 2026 - BGR
Ahead of CES 2026 in Las Vegas, we got our hands on some intriguing new gadgets from Belkin, UGREEN, and Pebble at CES Unveiled.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Big Oil doesn’t share Trump’s dream of making Venezuelan oil great again | CNN Business
President Donald Trump may have made a major miscalculation about Venezuela’s oil.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:20 PM
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How To Break America, Legally
Sand in the gears can slow the authoritarian roll, even if we can’t stop it.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Is Trump taking too much aspirin? Here's what experts say
Trump takes four times the recommended dose of aspirin for cardiac prevention. Even low-dose aspirin is no longer recommended for people over 60 who don't have heart disease.
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January 3, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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Renting vs. Owning a Home: The Cost Difference in Every State
Most personal finance experts agree it's better to own a home than rent, especially if you want to build wealth over time. Depending where you live, however, a new original research study from...
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December 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Stop paying for gigabit internet if you keep making these 4 mistakes
These habits are surprisingly easy to break.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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The amount of exercise and sleep to reduce the risk of an early death
A study by Australian researchers has revealed the right amount of sleep to optimise daily step count, to help stave off illness and an early death.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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CBS shelves ‘60 Minutes’ story on Trump deportees at the last minute: ‘People are threatening to quit,’ staffers say | CNN Business
“60 Minutes” just suffered a severe blow to its credibility. Now one of its own correspondents fears the program is being “dismantled,” and some employees are threatening to quit.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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I’m a Financial Advisor: I Don’t Recommend These Dave Ramsey Money Tips
While his guidance has helped millions get out of debt, not everything he says gets a thumbs-up from financial advisors.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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I replaced voice commands with this Google Widget tool and it's so much faster
Make using Google Assistant less awkward in public and more accurate in private.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Republican-led House votes to overturn Trump executive order on bargaining rights
The rare bipartisan vote, 231-195, marks the first time the House has voted to overturn an executive order from President Donald Trump this term.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba resigns as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey
Habba resigned Monday, leaving the job after an appeals court said she had been serving in the post unlawfully. Habba said she would remain with the Justice Department as a senior adviser to U.S. Atto...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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December 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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December 8, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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So THAT'S Why You Wake Up Earlier As You Get Older
Ever wonder why you just can't seem to sleep in anymore? Experts reveal the real reason why this happens as we age.
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December 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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My smart thermostat wasted more energy than it saved — until I changed this
I reduced my energy costs by adjusting these smart thermostat settings
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December 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM