Opinion: The problematic use of 'problematic' to shut down people with whom we disagree - Los Angeles Times

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“Why choose a vague word as the smug shorthand for something morally objectionable? A backlash against 'problematic' seems to be brewing.”

Space lasers, boat burnings and elite land grabs: How Maui wildfires became fodder for conspiracy theorists | The Independent

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“Viral claims that the deadly Hawaiian wildfires were started deliberately as part of a shadowy plot followed a grimly predictable playbook, Bevan...”

U.S. Judge Strikes Down F.D.A. Regulation of Premium Cigars - The New York Times

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“Hand-rolled, specialty cigars should not be subject to the broader F.D.A. regulatory rules over tobacco use, a federal judge ruled.”

RFK Jr. says COVID was 'ethnically targeted' to spare Jews

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“Kennedy — a longtime aficionado of conspiracy theories — floated the idea during a question and answer portion of a raucous booze and fart filled...”

'All we received was abandonment': Migrants sent to Sacramento by DeSantis speak out - Los Angeles Times

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“Migrants from Venezuela, Colombia and Guatemala were sent to Sacramento by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and say they feel duped.”

Ted Cruz clashes with Florida pastor over Ugandan anti-LGBTQ law

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“"Do you really believe that the US govt should execute every person who is gay?" Texas Sen. Ted Cruz asked of Florida Pastor Tom Ascol.”

I-Team: Parents concerned about man with gun at school bus stop

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“Parents are concerned about a man who is regularly spotted carrying an assault rifle at a school bus stop.”

Texas 12-Year-Old Charged With Murder, Accused of Killing Sonic Worker - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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“A 12-year-old and a 20-year-old face a murder charge after a Sonic was fatally shot during an altercation with a customer in Keene, Texas.”

Man ends his life after an AI chatbot 'encouraged' him to sacrifice himself to stop climate change | Euronews

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“A Belgian man reportedly decided to end his life after having conversations about the future of the planet with an AI chatbot named Eliza.”

Youth pastor, teacher among 46 arrested in North Texas prostitution sting

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“Nearly two dozen people were arrested in a massive North Texas commercial sex sting operation in Frisco and Southlake.”