Lawsuit accuses Apple of stealing trade secrets to create Apple Pay Apple has been sued by a Texas company that accused the iPhone maker of stealing its technology to create its lucrative mobile wallet Apple Pay.

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2 Pennsylvania state troopers shot The shooting occurred in northeastern Pennsylvania, about 40 miles north of Scranton.

Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were shot, Gov. Josh Shapiro says at an event outside Philadelphia.

'Putin is his wiliest opponent, and Trump will only come out on top by accident'

A meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin could be the beginning of the end of the war in Ukraine.

As Trump Sits on Key Epstein Files, Wyden Lays Out “Follow the Money” Investigation for DOJ | The United States Senate Committee on Finance As Trump Sits on Key Epstein Files, Wyden Lays Out “Follow the Money” Investigation for DOJ

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Always follow the money.

JD Vance’s team had water level of Ohio river raised for family’s boating trip Exclusive: Incident raises questions of exploitation of public services, but Secret Service says it was requested for ‘safe navigation’

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America First, damn it!

How is Donald Trump putting America first by bashing Brazil? He isn’t

In the stand-off with Brazil, Donald Trump is testing how far he can push an independent-minded ally jealous of its own sovereignty, and how far he can stretch his definition of America’s interest

YouTube video by More Perfect Union Private Equity's Ruthless Pet Care Scheme

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Big business wants you to bankrupt yourself to save your pet (family member). I've had some experience with this. My experience with vets the last 5 years has been horrific in every way.

The Supreme Court Doesn't Need Trump to Dismantle Democracy, But He Helps Read more here.

NEW: As the Supreme Court continues to enable Trump, we can’t pretend it will spare us from the authoritarian hill we’re tumbling down. While the Court’s brazen partisanship continues to damage our democracy, the work of lower courts becomes even more vital, @rachelrossi.bsky.social writes.

Meet Adam Kincaid: The Hidden Hand Behind the Texas GOP’s Redistricting Power Grab Read more here.

Meet Adam Kincaid, the hand that previously led the effort to entrench the GOP’s power grip in Texas.

When it comes to redrawing America’s political lines in ways that secure and expand Republican power, Kincaid is one of the most central figures.

Donald Trump has three candidates in this race for mayor.

So now we've decided the victims are lying & Epstein was serving up legal aged girls to men, including Trump, who thought they were underage for blackmail?
#1. Disgusting
#2. How is that better?
#3. How far will Rogan go to excuse Trump?

YouTube video by Jason Jay Smart Putin HUMILIATED: Massive Drone Strike Hits Crimea

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Does Putin have a body double?

The Past, Present, and Future of the Voting Rights Act Experts discuss what remains of the landmark 1965 law after decades of attacks.

The Voting Rights Act, the crowning achievement of the civil rights movement, is under attack.

Join us on Tuesday, August 19, at 3 p.m. ET for a free virtual event with experts to explore its legacy and its future. RSVP: bit.ly/46MuApV

YouTube video by South Park Studios Introducing the Director of Homeland Security | South Park

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PSA: The FBI’s job is to enforce violations of federal CRIMINAL law, and to protect national security. The FBI can assist local law enforcement when requested on CRIMINAL matters. It can help locate and arrest people who have fled the state to avoid felony (CRIMINAL) prosecution.

The Office of Federal Student Aid Is Under Attack Students will pay the price for gutting a key agency for disbursing federal aid and overseeing private student loan companies.

Rather than making college accessible, Trump is busy gutting the Office of Federal Student Aid. This time, students will foot the bill. From Chris Lewis:
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A great thread on how oligarchs take a legal concept from "quite clear" to "clear as mud" in order to enact their agenda.

Netanyahu says that Israel plans to take control of all of Gaza to rid it of Hamas, but does not want to govern it in the long term and hopes to turn it over to unspecified Arab forces. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/w...

Except at his golf courses, right?

Chris Cuomo is burning what's left of his credibility to get his brother elected again.

Mass Deportations Are Worsening the Caregiving Crisis The loss of staff in the direct care industry threatens the lives of the elderly and people with disabilities.

“A lot of clients really are going to lose their lives.” The ripple effect of Trump’s mass deportations extends to caregiving professions, potentially leaving many older Americans without the care they depend on. From @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social:
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Your friendly reminder that the District of Columbia is the *only* jurisdiction in the entire country in which there are no local prosecutors accountable to the people who actually live and pay taxes there.

(And that there should be.)

This Arizona lawmaker shared ICE activity on social media. Hobbs says she shouldn’t be investigated After a Democratic state senator shared a post online about immigration activity outside an elementary school, some Republican lawmakers are demanding an investigation into her actions.

After a Democratic state senator shared a social media post about ICE activity outside an elementary school, some Republican lawmakers are demanding an investigation.

Top Jewish philanthropists say Netanyahu's gov't causing 'lasting damage' to world Jewry ***

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Infamous Groyper: 1, Tucker Carlson: 0 In a bizarre tiff over who was a secret CIA operative, the ex-Fox News bigwig was bested by the former basement-dweller.

Tucker Carlson is getting pummeled by Nick Fuentes and his groyper army. Has Tucker lost his touch with the right's angry young men?

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Will Trump deny Olympians from countries he doesn't like entry to the US to cheat? I'm just asking questions.

Mike Braun on a mid-decade, irregular redistricting of Indiana: "We've become more Republican over time and these maps probably need to be looked at ... I'm going to be listening to JD."

YouTube video by Podcast TV Joe Rogan - Trump Was One Of Epstein's Most Loyal Clients

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Trump’s Anti-Voter Agenda Crystallizes The administration is now the primary threat to election integrity.

The Constitution gives states the responsibility to run federal elections. Congress can set national standards, but the president has little proper role, if any. bit.ly/46ETsQp

Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system with Big Tech's help The initiative will focus on diabetes and weight management, conversational artificial intelligence that helps patients, and digital tools such as QR codes and apps that register patients for check-in...

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What could possibly go wrong?