TruSkin’s Don’t Fry Day sale (until 5/26) offers up to 45% off its Vitamin C skincare line, featuring a new SPF 30 serum praised by a board-certified dermatologist for its lightweight texture and natural tint. Also included are best-selling vitamin C serums, gentle face scrubs, and brightening moisturizers, all formulated with skin-beneficial ingredients like aloe vera and jojoba oil. These products combat sun damage, promote healthy aging, and improve skin radiance and tone.
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Decades after skeletal remains, dubbed “Scattered Man John Doe,” were discovered on New Jersey beaches, Ramapo College students used investigative genetic genealogy to identify them as Henry Goodsell, the captain of the 1844-sunk schooner *Oriental*. Their research, involving DNA matching and historical records, linked the remains to Goodsell’s Connecticut family and corroborated accounts of the *Oriental*’s demise and the recovery of one crew member’s body. This identification, confirmed by DNA comparison with a descendant’s sample, marks a significant advancement in solving long-unsolved cold cases using this innovative technique. The successful identification highlights the collaborative power of law enforcement and academic institutions in providing closure to families and resolving historical mysteries.
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In a televised address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned Britain, France, and Canada for their criticism of Israel’s Gaza offensive, accusing them of implicitly supporting Hamas. He asserted that their calls for a ceasefire and sanctions against Israel emboldened Hamas, citing Hamas’s appreciation of their statements. Netanyahu declared that these nations’ actions placed them “on the wrong side of history,” despite their previous condemnation of the October 7th attacks and antisemitism. The statement followed a shooting in Washington, D.C., where the suspect allegedly shouted “Free Palestine.”
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President Trump presented South African President Ramaphosa with inaccurate evidence during a tense Oval Office meeting, claiming it depicted violence against white South African farmers. One image, purportedly showing burial sites, was actually from the Democratic Republic of Congo, while another originated from a white nationalist Facebook page. These misrepresentations fueled Trump’s ongoing accusations of anti-white sentiment and a fabricated “white genocide” in South Africa, further straining already tense US-South Africa relations. This meeting, intended to improve relations, instead highlighted existing divisions.
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Kristi Noem, during a Senate hearing, incorrectly defined habeas corpus, claiming it allows the president to remove people from the country and suspend their rights. Senator Hassan corrected her, explaining its true meaning as a protection against unlawful detention. Noem’s unfazed response and subsequent insistence on the president’s authority to suspend it suggests a calculated performance rather than genuine ignorance. This aligns with the MAGA archetype of the “bimbo”—a woman who prioritizes loyalty and aggressive defense of the party line over intellect, deflecting criticism with feigned stupidity. This calculated performance effectively shields her from accountability for her actions.
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Sens. Kelly and Ossoff reintroduced the Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act, mandating that members of Congress, their spouses, and dependents either place their stock portfolios in blind trusts or divest holdings. This bipartisan effort enjoys overwhelming public support, with 86% of Americans favoring a ban. The bill aims to prevent the use of insider information for personal financial gain and restore public trust in Congress. Several senators cosponsored the bill, highlighting the widespread concern over the ethical implications of Congressional stock trading.
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Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, heir to the Belgian throne, is currently pursuing a master’s degree in public policy at Harvard University. A recent Trump administration decision revoking Harvard’s ability to enroll international students threatens her continued studies. The Belgian royal palace is currently assessing the situation and its potential impact on the Princess’s education. The administration’s action, deemed illegal by Harvard, affects thousands of international students and could force them to leave the United States.
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The U.S. military is reportedly considering withdrawing approximately 4,500 troops from South Korea and repositioning them within the Indo-Pacific region, potentially to Guam. This plan, currently under review and not yet presented to President Trump, is part of a broader discussion regarding the strategic flexibility of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) and its role in countering growing regional threats, particularly from China. While some officials advocate for this shift to enhance regional deterrence, others express concerns that reducing the USFK presence would diminish the ability to respond to conflicts. The final decision is expected to be integrated into the 2025 National Defense Strategy.
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President Trump announced a 50% tariff on all EU imports to the US, effective June 1, 2025, citing stalled trade talks and accusing the EU of unfair trade practices. This announcement caused significant stock market declines across Europe and the US. The EU had recently submitted a new trade proposal including tariff cuts and cooperation initiatives, but this was apparently insufficient to prevent the tariff imposition. The move represents a major escalation of trade tensions between the US and the EU, with the potential for considerable economic repercussions.
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President Trump threatened Apple with at least a 25% tariff on iPhones sold in the U.S. unless they are manufactured domestically, not in India or elsewhere. This directly opposes Apple’s plan to shift iPhone production to India to diversify its supply chain and reduce reliance on China. Trump’s statement caused Apple’s shares to drop and disrupts Apple’s goal of sourcing most of its U.S. iPhone supply from India by the end of next year. Despite this, Trump claims Apple will increase US production.
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