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Sen. Graham Urges Aggressive Response: ‘Time to Hit Iran Hard’

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Nate Kennedy
May 09, 2025

POLICY & POLITICS

Federal agency axes LGBTQ festival's funding, says it 'does not align' with Trump's priorities

The Criminal Queerness Festival has turned to online fundraising after the National Endowment for the Arts revoked its $20,000 grant, which makes up 20% of its total budget.

Trump to Announce Name Change: Persian Gulf to Be Called Arabian Gulf

President Trump, during his visit to Saudi Arabia, plans to officially rename the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Gulf or the Gulf of Arabia, according to two U.S. officials who addressed this issue on condition of anonymity. This is a move that adheres more to diplomatic maneuvering than factual correctness.

CULTURE & SOCIETY

The 'R-word,' embraced by Joe Rogan and Elon Musk, inches back into the mainstream

In a recent episode of his highly influential podcast, Joe Rogan declared what he sees as the latest triumph in the cultural battle over language: the return of the “R-word.”

Les Misérables actors to boycott Kennedy Center performance over Trump attendance

At least 10 of musical’s cast members will not participate in June show the president is expected to attend.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Democrats push back against Trump's growing crypto empire

Democrats turned up the pressure on President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures this week and the fortune that he and his family are making off the efforts as a vote rolls forward on a key crypto bill.

Trump calls Fed Chair Jerome Powell a "fool" for keeping interest rates steady

President Trump on Thursday criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for holding interest rates steady at the Fed's May 7 meeting, calling him a "fool" for acting "too late" in cutting the central bank's benchmark rate.

AROUND THE STAND

Panthers cut Clowney, Granger; RB Brooks put on PUP list. The Carolina Panthers are moving on from three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney after just one season, the team announced Thursday.

It's Time to Audit Your Autopay Subscriptions. The "subscription creep" is real.

Leonardo DiCaprio attended his first Met Gala with a special guest: his 26-year-old girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti.

Do You Have Too Much Money in Your Checking Account? 3 Red Flags to Watch in May 2025. Your checking account is a great place for your spending money. Your paycheck comes in, bills go out, and you can swipe your debit card without thinking twice.

11 High-Fiber, Low-Carb Foods to Help You Stay Full Longer. If you feel like you are always hungry and want to learn to eat foods that help you feel full for longer, consider adding more fiber to your diet with high-fiber, low-carb foods: non-starchy fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and legumes (beans, lentils, peas).

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