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Charles Krauthammer's 2011 column on cosmic silence and intelligence finds new relevance amid the AI singularity debate and the global arms race.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump test their political influence as New York, South Carolina, Maryland, and Utah hold key primary elections.
Polling shows over half of Americans under 30 say democracy isn't essential, raising alarms as the nation marks its 250th anniversary on July 4th.
A Gallup poll finds only 46% of Americans believe in the American Dream, as Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez say it's rigged.
A Connecticut man allegedly appeared intoxicated before jumping from a balcony at a Goose concert at Madison Square Garden, according to witnesses.
Democrats are lurching left as self-proclaimed socialists like Zohran Mamdani and Janeese Lewis George win big in blue cities across America.
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed during routine training near Sitka, Alaska, with four crew members sustaining minor injuries.
The Milwaukee Bucks traded Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, young players and multiple future draft picks.
Caitlin Clark scored 24 points and nine assists as the Indiana Fever beat the Phoenix Mercury 86-77 in a chippy game filled with technical fouls.
A metal cabana frame reportedly crashed into a crowded pool area at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, injuring five people Saturday.
Jeff Metcalf accuses media pundits of monetizing his son Austin's death and reveals Karmelo Anthony's family has never apologized or reached out.
Trevor Bauer re-signs with Mexico's Diablos Rojos after dominating the Atlantic League, as MLB continues to shut the door on the former Cy Young winner.
George Pino was found not guilty in a 2022 Biscayne Bay boat crash that killed one teenager and left another with permanent disabilities.
Supergirl box office tracking drops to $39-51 million for its opening weekend, spelling a potential $200 million loss for DC Studios and Warner Bros.
Golf Channel's Eamon Lynch said Long Island golf fans are a "stain on the game," and argues the region shouldn't host another major after heckling.
Trump congratulated de la Espriella on his apparent Colombia election win. With 99.9% counted, he leads 49.7% to 48.7%, but rival Cepeda has launched a challenge over voting irregularities.
U.S. official says VP JD Vance made great progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks in Switzerland, calling snub reports foreign propaganda from Iran media.
Former Iowa news anchor Dustin Nolan released a statement clarifying his viral farewell comments from KWQC TV6, saying his words were twisted to fit agendas.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says Giants players who wrote Bible verses on Pride Night hats will not face fines or discipline over the controversy.
Alberto Carvalho is stepping down as LAUSD superintendent, citing a desire to refocus on students months after FBI searches and amid a federal investigation.
Wyndham Clark won the U.S. Open on Sunday as girlfriend Emily Tanner celebrated with him on the 18th green at Shinnecock in a viral moment online.
Elon Musk wrote on X that it may be time to sue Rep. Ro Khanna after the Democrat called for accountability and an investigation over DOGE cuts to USAID.
Dr. Alan Greenspan, who passed away at 100, transformed the Fed's power and monetary policy approach during his five terms as chairman from 1987 to 2006.
A Chicago priest told Trump to shut up after his Truth Social post about Juneteenth weekend violence that left six dead and over 30 wounded.
Sarah Shahi reveals her kiss with James Gandolfini was one of the best she's ever had, recalling their steamy Sopranos scene on a recent podcast.