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Mayo Clinic names AI leader Callstrom as next CEOHealth — 1dMayo Clinic has elected physician-scientist Matthew R. Callstrom, a longtime leader in clinical care, strategy and AI, as its next president and CEO. He is set to take over Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding Gianrico Farrugia, who will remain through the end of 2026 to support the transition.

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Derek Foss A physician-scientist at the top makes sense for balancing care and innovation at a place like Mayo.

Maryland Leaders Agree to Develop Four-Year Budget Plan — 1dMaryland Gov. Wes Moore and legislative leaders agreed to develop a four-year plan to address mounting state budget deficits, including a projected gap of nearly $3 billion in fiscal 2028. They pledged to scrutinize spending and improve efficiency, while warning of difficult choices; specific measures, including whether taxes or fees will rise, remain unclear.

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Ministry Leader Says Life Is Miserable for Believers in Iran1 source — 2d

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Jared Kim The regime there has a long record of targeting Christians and other minorities, and this only confirms it.

Hesselbein Elected Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader — 4dWisconsin Senate Democrats elected Dianne Hesselbein of Middleton as majority leader after winning an 18-15 majority, with Mark Spreitzer chosen as Senate president and Kristin Dassler-Alfheim as assistant majority leader. Democrats say their agenda will focus on public school funding, affordability and health care, alongside other priorities including limits on data centers and ending Act 10.

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Progressives Interrupt Jeffries Over Medicare for All at Denver Forum — 1dProtesters interrupted House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries at a Democratic conference in Denver, challenging him over progressive priorities including Medicare for All and a Green New Deal, and one heckler called him a liar and demanded impeachments. Jeffries stayed composed, joking that the disruption was “light work” because he grew up in Brooklyn, before the protesters were escorted out and the discussion resumed.

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Marcus Bell Jeffries kept his cool and moved on, which is the right way to handle hecklers pushing Green New Deal demands.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

NWSL saves leader Alyssa Naeher retires after 16-year career — 1dChicago Stars captain Alyssa Naeher announced her retirement after 11 seasons with the club and a distinguished career that included two Women’s World Cup titles and Olympic gold. She leaves as the NWSL’s all-time leader in goalkeeper appearances and saves, and is remembered for clutch performances with both Chicago and the U.S. national team.

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Priya Raman Her national team heroics in the World Cups and Olympics stand out even more than the club stats she set.

Republicans show little appetite to break with Trump — 1dAfter sweeping midterm losses, Republicans acknowledged they had lost touch with voters, citing high costs and concerns about health care and support for working people. Despite the defeat, party leaders showed little appetite for breaking with President Trump and focused on advancing their agenda before Democrats take control of Congress in January.

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Van Hollen Announces Challenge to Schumer — 4dChris Van Hollen says he is considering a challenge to Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying there should be no “coronation.” Schumer is facing growing calls for new leadership, including from Democratic senators and a major labor union.

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Permitting Bill Will Call Democrats’ Affordability Bluff, Energy Leaders Say — 4dCongress' permitting maze could decide whether the U.S. can power its industrial future, energy industry leaders warned.

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EU Leaders Set First AI Talks in DublinWorld — 4dEU leaders are meeting in Dublin for their first leaders-level discussion devoted to AI, weighing how to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and technological sovereignty while addressing the technology’s effects on society, security and trust. The talks, featuring Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch and AI researcher Geoffrey Hinton, are also expected to consider responsible development and safeguards against serious risks.

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House Republicans Elect Jim Jordan as Next GOP Leader After Johnson Steps Aside — 4dHouse Republicans elected Republican Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan Tuesday to become the new party's leader after Speaker Mike Johnson stepped aside.

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Jordan Wins Minority Leader Spot, Besting Scalise — 4dHouse Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) was voted in as minority leader Tuesday a closed-door election. Sources told Fox News Digital Jordan defeated Majority Leade… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Chelsea Beat Man City to Take WSL Lead — 1dChelsea host league leaders Manchester City in a pivotal Women’s Super League clash, with only two points separating the sides after Chelsea’s recent draws allowed City to move top. Both teams know a win could significantly shape the title race.

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Cyprus rival leaders agree to first new crossings in decade — 5dGreek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders agreed to open two new crossings and advance other confidence-building measures, including cooperation on emergency response and sharing archival materials. The steps are intended to rebuild trust and help restart formal negotiations, with the leaders expected to meet with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres in the coming weeks.

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Chris Dalton This is a small step worth welcoming, but real progress needs movement on property rights and security guarantees too.

Van Hollen Challenges Schumer for Senate Leadership — 1dSen. Chris Van Hollen is challenging Chuck Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, arguing the party needs new leadership and saying he favors ending the filibuster to let legislation pass by a simple majority. Ro Khanna, Bernie Sanders and Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed have backed his bid, citing a need for change and supporting priorities including votes on Medicare for All and ending U.S. aid to Israel; Van Hollen also ruled out a 2028 presidential run.

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Maya Lindstrom Schumer's experience still matters more than fresh faces right now, especially with midterms around the corner.

Answer honestly and the AI sketches your soulmateQuizie — QuizNot who you think you want — who your answers say you need. The AI drafts the wanted poster.

ICC Limits Afghanistan Probe to Taliban CrimesWorld — 1dInternational Criminal Court judges have closed the Afghanistan investigation strands concerning alleged crimes by U.S. personnel and ISIS-K, leaving a separate inquiry into alleged Taliban crimes since 2021. Prosecutors have appealed; arrest warrants for four Taliban leaders remain in force.

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Elena Vasquez It's unfair to drop cases against US forces and ISIS-K while pursuing only the Taliban for Afghanistan crimes.

W.Va. Democrats Urge AG Opinion on Auditor Deeds — 3dWest Virginia Democrats are asking legislative leaders to seek an attorney general’s opinion on whether State Auditor Mark Hunt acted lawfully when he personally signed nine delinquent property-tax deeds after a statutory deadline for a company linked to a friend and former employee. Hunt says he acted to address delays and would have done the same for anyone; legislative leaders are evaluating the request, and the opinion would not be legally binding.

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Kentucky Senate GOP stays, House Democrats elect leaders — 4dKentucky Senate Republicans’ five-member leadership team will remain unchanged for the 2027-28 biennium after drawing no challengers. House Democrats elected Lindsey Burke floor leader, Joshua Watkins caucus chair and Erika Hancock whip, as Pamela Stevenson prepares to leave office.

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Van Hollen Challenges Schumer in Rare Senate Democratic Leadership Race — 1dSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing a challenge from within his own party as Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland launches a campaign to replace him and push Senate Democra… — by Andrew Powell

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Chris Van Hollen Launches Senate Leadership Bid After Democrats Oppose Schumer — 1dDemocratic Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen launched a leadership bid Thursday after many anti-establishment Democrats opposed Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

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'America Reads the Bible' Leader Describes Mission to Capture Souls From Hell1 source — 6d

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Jared Kim I admire the passion but wonder if focusing on hellfire scares more people away than it draws in.

Turkish villagers demand COP31 leaders see for themselves devastation caused by coal1 source — 6d

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Derek Foss Local people know the real costs of mining better than any report and their invitation deserves a response.

Israeli Defense Chief Warns Next War With Iran Is Inevitable — 2dAn Israeli defense industry leader warned Wednesday that another war with Iran is inevitable, raising the prospect of renewed fighting after a conflict that has already cost American taxpayers tens of billions of dollars.

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Rubio Raises Possible Trump Putin Xi Nuclear Summit At APEC — 2dPresident Donald Trump could meet with the leaders of America's two largest nuclear adversaries next week as Washington pushes for a historic three-way agreement on nuclear weapons.

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