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The news, in brief …
Trump Mobile promised a gold phone. Customers are still waiting
Trump-branded phone launched with patriotic fanfare, but shifting timelines and limited updates fuel uncertainty. Read more.
“Much smaller shots”: Trump thinks vaccines are too “big” for babies
The president thinks "smaller shots" will tamp down anti-vax paranoia and offer "much better results with autism." Read more.
Trump’s newest gold statue revives “golden calf” criticism
Trump’s fascination with gold aesthetics fuels criticism from religious observers uneasy with his imagery, branding. Read more.
RFK Jr. pushes “personal choice” over teen tanning bed ban
Public health officials warn the decision fits a growing pattern of deregulation across youth health policy. Read more.
When Canvas crashed, colleges had no backup plan
The nationwide cybersecurity incident exposed how fragile our increasingly digital campuses are during finals week. Read more.
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UK politics descends into chaos: Is there a lesson for Democrats?
Two years after the British Labour Party’s “landslide” win, a crushing defeat threatens its future. Read more.
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Axios accused of “market manipulation” with Iran reporting
Journalist Barak Ravid draws range of criticism from Wall Street to Marjorie Taylor Greene. Read more.
