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GOP Sen. sounds alarm about national security risk posed by garlic from ‘communist China’

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is sounding the alarm on communist garlic, The Cato Institute’s Scott Lincicome pointed out Thursday. The Republican sent a letter to Washington, D.C. Judge Gina Raimondo pointing out that the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 gives

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Adults can now legally possess and grow marijuana in Ohio — but there’s nowhere to buy it

Ohioans are waking up in a land of recreational marijuana limbo. Home growing and possession became legal for adults Thursday, but people still can’t legally buy cannabis.

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Penn loses $100 million donation after antisemitism hearing – The Hill

Penn loses $100 million donation after antisemitism hearing  The Hill UPenn donor withdraws $100M donation after president’s congressional testimony on antisemitism  Fox Business Penn loses $100 million donation over antisemitism hearing  Axios Read Ross Stevens’ letter threatening to pull a $100M gift to

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Trump attends his civil fraud trial Thursday – NBC News

Trump attends his civil fraud trial Thursday  NBC News Trump is expected to attend New York fraud trial again  The Associated Press Donald Trump attends his New York fraud trial after skipping GOP debate  The Washington Post

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Who are the Houthis and why hasn’t the U.S. retaliated for their attacks on ships in the Middle East?

When Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched missiles and hit three commercial ships in the Red Sea, it triggered an immediate question: Will the U.S. military strike back?

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Pantone’s color of the year is ‘Peach Fuzz’

The color consultancy says the “gentle” peach tone highlights our desire for closeness, compassion and well-being. The orange-pink hue is meant to bring comfort and beauty to a digital world. (Image credit: Pantone)

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U.S. sanctions money lending network to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, aims to boost maritime protections

The White House is encouraging Mideast allies to join the Combined Maritime Forces, a partnership that exists to counter malign action by non-state actors in international waters.

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White House open to new asylum limits for Ukraine aid, source says – Reuters

White House open to new asylum limits for Ukraine aid, source says  Reuters

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U.S. touts new era of collaboration with Native American tribes to manage public lands

Hundreds of tribal leaders gathered in Washington this week for an annual summit where the Biden administration is celebrating nearly 200 new agreements to boost cooperation with the tribes.

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White House cuts ties with CAIR on antisemitism strategy after director says Hamas attacks made him ‘happy’ – New York Post

White House cuts ties with CAIR on antisemitism strategy after director says Hamas attacks made him ‘happy’  New York Post

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