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We're paying for private school for our son, but we won't pay for college

We know our 5-year-old won't thrive in a public school setting, so he's going to a private school. He can receive scholarships for college.

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It took a messy school bus stabbing for China to finally do something about extreme nationalism on social media

China's tech firms issued warnings about anti-Japan posts after a 55-year-old Chinese woman died trying to protect a Japanese mother and her son.

Biden and the Democrats can't decide what to blame the disastrous debate on

First a cold, then bad prep, and now jet lag. Here's a list of all the reasons that Democrats have given to explain Biden's bad debate performance.

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Gavin Newsom has some big fans backing him for a 2024 presidential run — but they're in China

"The California governor is really suitable to be president. He's so handsome," a user of Chinese social media platform Weibo said on Saturday.

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Russia's war-driven economy is so hot that the World Bank upgraded it to a 'high-income country'

Russia's trade rebounded by nearly 7% last year, while activities in the financial sector and construction grew by 6.6% and 3.6% respectively.

China can end the Ukraine war with a single phone call to Putin, says NATO member

Finland President Alexander Stubb said that Russia's dependence on China meant that Xi Jinping could end the Ukraine war if he wanted to.

An influential Democratic donor says Biden has 'misplaced trust' in a 'cabal' of 3 top aides

Democratic donor John Morgan, who's helped Biden raise big bucks, thinks he has "misplaced" trust in aides like Anita Dunn, Bob Bauer, and Ron Klain.

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Just 1 piece of evidence could scuttle Trump's hush-money conviction and force a time-sucking retrial

After the SCOTUS immunity decision, it may not take much to force a hush-money retrial. An ethics form the DA showed jurors in May might do the trick.

The US Army wants to equip its next-gen Abrams tank with modern military tech — without the bulk

The Army aims to modernize and streamline the Abrams tank, but its bulkiest features are the armor and protective systems that make it so formidable.

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Russian children head to a North Korean summer camp as the countries strengthen ties

After Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un signed a new strategic pact including mutual defense, Russia is sending kids to a North Korean summer camp.

Hunter Biden has joined White House meetings with the president in recent days, report says

Hunter Biden has upped his presence at the White House, advising his father and taking part in meetings with him, per NBC News.

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21 vintage photos show how desperate and desolate America looked during the Great Depression

The Great Depression was the worst economic crisis in US history. More than 15 million Americans were left jobless and unemployment reached 25%.

Russia missed probably its best opportunity to steamroll Ukraine, war analyst argues

War expert Mick Ryan says Russia failed to act decisively in the Ukraine war, missing a chance to strike a decisive blow.

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Russian submarines fought a torpedo duel in waters surrounded by NATO allies

Russian exercises involved submarines dueling in the Baltic Sea, as well as practicing detecting, tracking, and evading enemy subs.

Biden wanted the debate to give his campaign a boost. But after his poor performance, new polling shows Trump ahead.

In the latest USA Today/Suffolk University poll, Trump boasted a 41% to 38% lead over Biden among registered voters.

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Jamie Foxx says his medical complication started with a 'bad headache.' Here's everything we know about his condition.

Jamie Foxx experienced a "medical complication" on April 11, 2023. Here's what we know about his health and what those close to him have said about it.

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Carrier strike group commander who oversaw 'unprecedented' Red Sea battle says the US Navy needs to make sure it's ready for a drone fight

Rear Adm. Marc Miguez, who oversaw months of combat between the US Navy and the Houthis, shared what he learned from the Red Sea battle.

Texas lawmaker becomes first Democratic member of Congress to call for Biden to drop out

Rep. Lloyd Doggett became the first member of Congress to call on Biden to drop out, saying: "Too much is at stake to risk a Trump victory."

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Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred in New York

A New York appeals court said in its ruling that "the seriousness" of Rudy Giuliani's "misconduct cannot be overstated."

Extreme heat is affecting workers this summer. New federal rules would require bosses to provide rest, water, and shade.

The proposal would affect workers in industries like farming, and construction who've been exposed to record-setting heat waves this summer.

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Prosecutors knew Jeffrey Epstein had raped teens before giving him a sweetheart deal: transcript

A newly released transcript shows prosecutors made a deal with Jeffrey Epstein despite knowing he had raped teenage girls.

Suspected Chinese spy bases in Cuba are growing, including one near a US naval base: report

Researchers have identified four suspected spy bases in Cuba that they say are likely linked to Chinese efforts to spy on the United States.

I sailed on Silversea's new ultra-luxury cruise ship and was blown away by all the perks you get for $650 a day

Royal Caribbean Group's new ultra-luxury cruise ship, Silver Ray, has sweet amenities like butlers, caviar room service, and onboard cooking classes.

Why Jill Biden is unlikely to convince Joe to step down, despite mounting pressure

Political commentators told Business Insider that Jill Biden's unwavering support of the president could backfire.

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White House aide dishes on dealing with moody, aging Biden: 'People are scared'

White House aides reportedly have to carefully curate the information that ends up in Biden's daily brief each morning, for fear of setting him off.

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North and South Korea are locked in a dangerous arms race. Putin may be about to make this worse.

Russia's new alliance with North Korea, necessitated by its war in Ukraine, has South Korea deeply concerned.

Biden digs his heels in while Trump secures another win

President Joe Biden shows no signs of giving up his reelection campaign while former President Donald Trump secures a win from the Supreme Court.

Russia's UN ambassador shoots down Trump's claim he could end the fighting in Ukraine in a day

Russia's ambassador to the UN flatly contradicted Trump's longstanding claim that he could end the fighting in Ukraine in just one day.

Saudi Arabia is getting a Trump Tower as it ramps up its luxury property push

The Trump Organization and Dar Global's plans for a residential project in Jeddah are aimed at the luxury Saudi market and international investors.