Ukraine strikes deep into Russia’s Arctic gas heartland as Trump pushes Putin toward peace

Ukrainian drones struck deep into Russia’s Arctic north Wednesday, sparking a fire at an industrial facility in Novy Urengoy, a city in the heart of Russia’s most important natural-gas producing region, according to Russian officials and the Associated Press. Regional…

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Portland tattoo artist advertises $50 ‘Kirkiversary’ neck tattoos on anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death

A self-described Portland tattoo artist is drawing attention online after advertising a “Kirkiversary Special” offering discounted neck tattoos on the anniversary of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The promotion, advertised for Sept. 10, offers “$50 neck tattoos” placed in what…

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Ted Cruz battles ‘The View’ on Clarence Thomas and affirmative action, as host says ‘Welcome to being Black’

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, defended Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ affirmative action stance on Wednesday as he faced questioning from the co-hosts of “The View” about his new book. “Clarence Thomas, he stated that affirmative action diminishes achievements because it…

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