With Kamala Harris out of the California governor's race, other candidates are jockeying to be seen as the new front runner. Some analysts said that's "ludicrous," and that no one stands out yet. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Harris would have lost - she knew it.

Trump sued Rupert Murdoch and his News Corp. for $10 billion over the Wall Street Journal's report that Trump allegedly sent a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday decades ago. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Murdoch is a fool.

"If a Republican gets elected as governor against me, think about the power that Donald Trump will have over everything in the state, including the city," Hochul warned. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Hochul is an idiot.

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Seven associations of shippers have reportedly expressed concern the planned deal would significantly increase the power of the merged railroad to raise prices or reduce service standards. New York Post

The media continues to absurdly undercount, downplay or misunderstand the return-to-office phenomenon, although the surge should be obvious from the current leasing frenzy and from crowds on the street. New York Post

The beauty of the 6-6-6 is that it is built to fit into any lifestyle. New York Post

The tariffs are a substantial new source of revenue for the federal government. The budget may start to depend on it. New York Times

VOA VIEW: The tariffs are working like Trump planned.

Eight producers, led by Saudi Arabia, will continue boosting production despite forecasts that supply will soon exceed demand. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Disappointment to liberals.

The apparent shift in tone comes as cease-fire negotiations have hit a wall and pressure is mounting on Israel over the hunger crisis in Gaza. But Israel and Hamas remain far apart on the terms of any deal. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Hamas has nothing to deal with.

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The introduction of a state-approved messaging app has raised fears that Russia could be preparing to block WhatsApp and Telegram. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Putin is mad.

The eruption of the Krasheninnikov volcano on Sunday in Russia’s Far East came after a series of seismic events this past week on the Kamchatka peninsula. New York Times

President Donald Trump told Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer to “GO TO HELL,” as negotiations in the Senate to confirm the president’s nominees fell apart. OANN

VOA VIEW: Schumer is a joke.

El Salvador has passed a bill eliminating presidential term limits, opening the door for President Nayib Bukele to serve another term. OANN

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Three men who escaped from a police station in Grenada and were later accused of killing an elderly American couple aboard their catamaran have been sentenced. OANN

Many Democrats see their political party as "weak" or "ineffective," according to a poll that finds considerable pessimism within Democratic ranks. Republicans are more complimentary of their party, although a small but significant share describe the GOP as "greedy" or say it is generally "bad." Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Dems are in disarray.

Navy officials identified the sailor Thursday from the USS George Washington who went missing, presumably overboard, in the Timor Sea near Australia earlier this week. Washington Times

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The Supreme Court has asked litigants in a major voting rights case to file briefs over whether it's constitutional to allow states to carve out legislative districts to boost racial minorities' electoral power. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: The answer should be no.

The pilots of a U.S. Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Washington in January would've had difficulty spotting the plane while wearing night vision goggles, experts told the National Transportation Safety Board on Friday. Washington Times

A federal receiver is on the hunt to recover $140 million lost in an alleged Ponzi scheme that benefited some Republicans in the top ranks of their party in Georgia and Alabama. Washington Times

The Smithsonian said that it would update an exhibit at the National Museum of American History to reflect all impeachment proceedings in U.S. history after a placard was removed last month. CBS

VOA VIEW: Good!

Americans have won eight gold medals thus far at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, which ends Sunday. CBS

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Montana authorities released a new surveillance image showing who they have identified as the suspect in a bar shooting in Anaconda. CBS

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith, who ran two federal prosecutions of President Trump, is under investigation for allegedly violating a law barring federal employees from using their position to influence elections. CBS

VOA VIEW: As it should be.

The Fox News host will serve as the top prosecutor in the nation's capital for the time being. CBS

VOA VIEW: Good choice.

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Once dismissed as a side project to bitcoin, the blockchain now powers stablecoins, tokenized assets, and the payment rails of major banks. CNBC

AI is already influencing bills at the car rental counter. Your hotel room charges and dinner check could be next. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Check the accuracy.

Her resignation now paves the way for Trump to put his own nominee in for the Board of Governors. CNBC

Dmitry Medvedev said President Trump is "playing the ultimatum game with Russia" in pressuring for an end to the war on Ukraine. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Medvedev is an idiot and would be wise to back track his statements.

Companies including Disney, Cisco, Goldman Sachs, McDonald's, Google, Ford and Comcast are hosting or sponsoring business events on the Vineyard this month. CNBC

Mother Britney Taryn said an octopus at an aquarium suctioned onto her son, refusing to release, leaving many scars on the child's arm. FOX News

Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh was denied access to classified material after prosecutors argued disclosure could cause "exceptionally grave damages" to national security. FOX News

VOA VIEW: It makes sense.

Family and friends gathered at Central Synagogue to mourn Wesley LePatner, one of four victims killed in Manhattan office building shooting this week. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Sad!

Federal agents arrested a man in California on allegations he sent a dozen payments to ISIS fighters over a five-month period, FBI Los Angeles announced on Friday. FOX News

The U.S. has demanded Hamas release 50 remaining hostages it is holding in Gaza, as protesters held an rally in Tel Aviv's "Hostage Square" on Saturday. UPI

VOA VIEW: Hamas has no options.

Tesla is partially liable and must pay $243 million for an accident that killed a pedestrian and badly injured another, a federal jury decided on Friday. UPI

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is delaying its deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell, the committee's chair Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., confirmed. UPI

Thousands of frozen hot dogs spilled across Interstate-83 in Pennsylvania, closing the busy highway in both directions, following a multi-vehicle collision. UPI

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