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Nearly 100 billionaires and their spouses have donated to reelect Susan Collins

Republican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced her reelection campaign in February by posting a video that showed her opening a box of New Balance running shoes. “This is perfect for 2026,” she said to the camera as she held up a sneaker. “Because I’m running.”

Republicans buy crypto more than Democrats, data shows — what's driving the divide

Republicans have adopted crypto with more gusto than Democrats in recent years, data shows, coinciding with President Donald Trump's ascent to the White House for a second term in office. About 22% of Republicans said they have invested in, traded or used a cryptocurrency such as bitcoin or ether, according...

Trump Account signups now total more than 6 million, but millions more children are eligible

More than 6 million children have been signed up for Trump Accounts, according to the latest figures from the Treasury Department. About 1.4 million of those children are eligible for the Treasury's $1,000 pilot contribution. That is still shy of the number of babies who could receive the free money,...

ICYMI: Mary Trump on the 'Orange Fascist’s' Cognitive Collapse

A lot happened this week and the news cycle is moving faster than ever. So we pulled together five Lincoln Square clips worth your time: the sharpest analysis, the clearest warnings, and the moments that cut through the noise. Whether you missed a show or just want the essential highlights in one place, this is your weekly watchlist for fighting for democracy, calling out the chaos, and keeping the pressure on the orange fascist trying to tear it all down.

Amazon Prime vs. Target Circle 360: Comparing membership benefits, cost and more

Amazon Prime and Target Circle 360 are two hyper-popular memberships that can save you money on everyday purchases. Depending on how often you shop with Amazon and Target, either (or both) could be a no-brainer investment. Amazon and Target are each hosting big sale events at the same time this...

Walmart Is Replacing Paper Price Tags Nationwide. Here's What Shoppers Must Know.

Walmart shoppers may soon notice something different on store shelves: the familiar paper price tags are being replaced by small digital screens. The change is already underway. Walmart says roughly 2,300 of its U.S. stores are now using digital shelf labels, and the company expects the technology to be chain-wide within the next year. That means millions of shoppers could soon see the new labels in grocery aisles, household goods, apparel, electronics and other parts of the store.

Florida Cities Are Kicking Out the Poor & Elderly Living in RVs: Even on Their Own Properties

Even people who own their land are getting fined, threatened, and forced out — and some Floridians are finally fighting back hard enough to make officials sweat.The city's commissioner, who sponsored the ordinance, said she did not want Opa-locka to become a "trailer park," a statement that did not sit well with advocates for affordable housing.

🧭 Trump's Name Is Gone From the Kennedy Center. His Iran Deal Has Been "Days Away" in 38 Announcements

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Things to Avoid When Shopping for Corn on the Cob Right Now

Here is a list of things you are going to want to avoid when you are shopping for sweet corn on the cob this summer. Sometimes a grocery store will have large trash can where you can shuck your corn right in the store. This isn't the best idea. The husk protects the corn and keeps it from drying out. You are better off just doing it just before you are going to cook the corn. Also a popular way to grill corn is to cook in the husk and you lose that option if you leave your husk at the store!

Tiny 8lb Puppy Surrendered After Police Intervention in Need of Home

A tiny young puppy named Iris is ready to put her dark past behind her and find a bright future. Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Iris Evergreen after she came into their care. According to the rescue, “The EVERGREEN litter and Lily Momma Evergreen were surrendered by their owners after police intervened for neglect. They had a rough beginning, but are excited to have their happy ending with the best family in the world: yours!”

Put the Iran Blame Where It Belongs. Not on Vance. Not on Rubio. On Trump Himself.

Hey, a very brief Meltdown this week. It’s clear that this war that Donald Trump started, he’s lost. He’s surrendered. This deal, this memorandum of understanding, or whatever the hell it is between the Trump Administration and Iran is an abject foreign policy failure. It’s a humiliating foreign policy disaster for the United States.

With everything going wrong, Russia returns to what it does best: kill civilians

The Big Story: With Russia’s only advantage over Ukraine reduced to ballistic missiles, Moscow returns to blatant civilian attacks. Ukraine has seized the tactical battlefield initiative in most areas of operation and slowed Russian advances to a crawl in the other. Mid-range drone strikes throughout Russia’s operational depth are disrupting Russia’s offensive capabilities and fuel supplies, and Ukraine can now match Russia drone for drone, conducting deep strikes. Since December, Russia has been losing more troops per month than it can recruit, and the situation is getting worse. With nothing going right and the Russian economy showing major cracks, Moscow returned to what it does best: killing civilians and targeting civilian infrastructure.

🧭 Starmer Resigns After the Epstein Files Reached London. Washington Remains Untouched.

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