America's Numbness: Shrugging at Calamity in Chaotic Times
The reaction to the Washington DC shooting shows Americans swinging between outrage, exhaustion, and numbness as violence becomes normalized.
The reaction to the Washington DC shooting shows Americans swinging between outrage, exhaustion, and numbness as violence becomes normalized.
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As JD Vance takes a key role in Iran peace talks, he faces challenges balancing his anti-war stance with Trump's demands, while Iranian negotiators view him as a credible interlocutor.
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RecommendedGeorge Clooney used his Chaplin award speech to condemn the Washington shooting and call for unity, saying 'there's no place for violence' and urging citizens to 'truly make America great again.'
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RecommendedOregon's shortage of public defenders has left thousands of defendants, including those wrongfully accused, waiting months for legal representation, leading to lost jobs, housing, and health crises.
Mexican special forces arrest Audias Flores, a top CJNG commander, and his money launderer, prompting cartel roadblocks near Reynosa.
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Morgan McSweeney, Keir Starmer's ex-chief of staff, told MPs advising to appoint Peter Mandelson as US ambassador was a 'serious error of judgment', apologizing for hurt to Epstein victims.
A Massachusetts beekeeper was sentenced to six months in jail for releasing bees on sheriff's deputies attempting to evict her friend, resulting in multiple stings.
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Tucker Carlson may be positioning for a 2028 presidential run, distancing from Trump and apologizing for past support, say analysts.
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