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Updated 2026-08-13 20:25 UTC 5 sources Neutral

HP offered a significant discount on its OmniBook X Flip laptop. Meanwhile, the Kennedy Center board approved adding President Trump’s name to a building despite a previous legal block. The CDC's new director is expected to uphold scientific integrity.

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The Verge
If you’ve ever had to deal with a flat tire, you know how quickly it can derail your day. That’s why it’s worth considering a portable inflator like the Fanttik X9 Pro. The small, rechargeable air pump that can quickly inflate tires on cars and bikes is down to $59.98 ($20 off) at Amazon and […
2026-03-25 21:14 UTC
The Verge
Fanttik, like Hoto, is quickly becoming a household name. The tool brand’s cordless wares are quiet, capable, and certainly more stylish than anything you’d find at your local Ace Hardware or neighborhood tool library. The S1 Pro electric screwdriver is a great example of the company’s penchant for
2026-04-10 17:43 UTC
The Verge
With memory prices still high and showing no signs of dropping, we’re always happy to find a good deal on a budget-friendly system with an adequate amount of RAM. Best Buy has the HP OmniBook X Flip discounted by $300, bringing the cost down to $699.99. This model is equipped with an Intel Core Ultr
2026-08-13 20:07 UTC
Politico
The Pope is pushing back against rhetoric used by U.S. leaders to frame the Iran war as divinely sanctioned.
2026-04-10 17:57 UTC
Al Jazeera
The case is to overturn the temporary tariffs that Trump imposed after the Supreme Court struck down his earlier ones.
2026-04-10 17:35 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said he has confidence that new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Erica Schwartz will stand up for science and won’t enforce President Trump's executive order calling for major changes to the childhood vaccine schedule.  “I anticipate Erica Schwartz
2026-08-13 19:52 UTC
The Hill
The Kennedy Center board voted Thursday to add President Trump’s name to the performing arts building months after a judge blocked an effort to rename the center after him, according to multiple reports. The Trump-aligned board approved an inscription underneath the Kennedy Center’s name, reading: “
2026-08-13 20:05 UTC
The Hill
Former CIA Director John Brennan said Tuesday that Israel, through its recent actions in Lebanon and its fighting alongside the U.S. against Iran, has inflamed tensions in the Middle East as the conflict against Tehran rages on. “At this point, I really think that we need to focus on trying to bring
2026-03-25 20:49 UTC
The Hill
The Democratic upset in two Florida state legislature races on Tuesday is raising warning signs for Republicans as the party faces divisions ahead of November’s midterms. Democrats flipped two state House seats, including the district where President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence is located. The seat
2026-03-25 21:07 UTC
The Hill
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials on Wednesday warned lawmakers on the House Committee on Homeland Security about the impacts that the funding lapse that has stretched for 40 days has had on their workers. The hearing comes as financial strain on Transportation Security Administration
2026-03-25 21:07 UTC
MarketWatch
As the Sweet 16 of March Madness tips off, multiple athletes are now earning over $1 million from NIL deals.
2026-03-25 21:27 UTC
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