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Mexican environmentalist recalls surviving assassination attempt caught on video: “I told the hitman ‘good morning'”

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A defender of Mexican jaguars who survived an assassination attempt in March was described on Thursday as a “living miracle” during the presentation of a report that documented the killing of 10 activists in the country in 2025. The drug war violence convulsing Mexico also takes a toll on environmental activists, many from indigenous communities. … Read more

Hegseth’s contradictory Iran statements and D4vd arrested in teen’s murder: Morning Rundown

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Pete Hegseth acknowledges that Iran still has some missiles and launchers despite saying its defenses were decimated. Trump allies — and foes — unite to oppose a blockbuster television merger. And the singer D4vd is arrested in the murder of a 14-year-old whose remains were found in his abandoned car. Subscribe to read this story … Read more

Life at the Israel-Lebanon border and Sen. Thom Tillis critiques Trump’s Cabinet: Morning Rundown

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How the towns along the Israel-Lebanon border have changed drastically in the face ongoing attacks. Take a deep dive into AI romance scams from the perspectives of a victim — and a former scammer. Plus, retiring Sen. Thom Tillis shares his unfiltered opinions about some of Trump’s Cabinet. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get … Read more

U.S and Iran could renew peace talks and new allegations made against Swalwell: Morning Rundown

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The U.S. and Iran may meet again for peace talks. Los Angeles authorities investigate new allegations against former Rep. Eric Swalwell. Plus, experts suggest how to spend your tax refund. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Here’s what to know today. U.S. and Iran could hold … Read more

Israel and Lebanon have peace talks and Swalwell resigns from Congress: Morning Rundown

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Israel and Lebanon will engage in peace talks despite Hezbollah’s objections. Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales announce their plans to leave Congress. And why the stock market saw gains despite rising oil prices. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Here’s what to know today. … Read more

U.S. to launch blockade of Iran’s ports and election shakeups from California to Hungary: Morning Rundown

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In today’s newsletter: The U.S. military said it would blockade all of Iran’s ports and coastal areas starting at 10 a.m. ET. Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends his gubernatorial campaign as fallout over sexual misconduct allegations grows. And a Trump ally’s 16-year authoritarian rule comes to an end. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited … Read more

Strait of Hormuz traffic slow despite ceasefire and design flaw raises re-entry risk for Artemis II: Morning Rundown

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In today’s newsletter: Only a handful of ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz since the ceasefire deal was announced. A design flaw in Artemis II ‘s spacecraft will make re-entry to Earth even riskier than usual. And a “civil war” among a group of chimps could give clues to the root causes of … Read more