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Will Pennsylvania's Vape Ban Create More Cigarette Smokers?

Vaping Will Pennsylvania's Vape Ban Create More Cigarette Smokers? Starting next week, retailers will face steep fines for selling...

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Protesters in France and Spain Are Angry at Government Failure—and Demanding More Government

Government failure Protesters in France and Spain Are Angry at Government Failure—and Demanding More Government France’s...

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The Great British Exodus: Taxes, Housing Costs, and Terrible Healthcare Are Driving Young Brits Away

United Kingdom The Great British Exodus: Taxes, Housing Costs, and Terrible Healthcare Are Driving Young Brits Away More than 1.2...

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Sam Altman Says 'Some Bad Things' Will Happen With AI. That Doesn't Mean We Should Stop It.

Artificial Intelligence Sam Altman Says 'Some Bad Things' Will Happen With AI. That Doesn't Mean We Should Stop It. Progress has...

06.10.2026 7

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Rand Paul Was Right To Block the Senate's Attempt To Censor the Internet

Free Speech Rand Paul Was Right To Block the Senate's Attempt To Censor the Internet The bill’s “duty of care” could pressure...

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Trump's Iowa Steel Mill Is a Win for Steelmakers. What About Everyone Else?

Tariffs Trump's Iowa Steel Mill Is a Win for Steelmakers. What About Everyone Else? U.S. steel prices have surged, while overall...

01.10.2026 10

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Kids Are Using NPR Podcast Comments as Secret Group Chats

Social Media Kids Are Using NPR Podcast Comments as Secret Group Chats Teenagers barred from social media are turning obscure...

29.09.2026 10

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Obama Claims Government Is 'Less Corrupt' and Women Are Better Leaders. There's a Problem With Both Ideas.

Barack Obama Obama Claims Government Is 'Less Corrupt' and Women Are Better Leaders. There's a Problem With Both Ideas. There's a...

28.09.2026 8

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Half the Public Wants To Pause AI. Would Regulation Actually Make It Safer?

Artificial Intelligence Half the Public Wants To Pause AI. Would Regulation Actually Make It Safer? A new poll finds widespread...

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Trump Says He Wants Drones and Snipers in 250-Foot Triumphal Arch, Complicating His Controversial Proposal

Donald Trump Trump Says He Wants Drones and Snipers in 250-Foot Triumphal Arch, Complicating His Controversial Proposal The arch...

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Montana's Anti-Deepfakes Law Just Hit a First Amendment Roadblock

Artificial Intelligence Montana's Anti-Deepfakes Law Just Hit a First Amendment Roadblock A federal judge found that the state's...

18.09.2026 10

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SCOTUS May Soon Determine If California Can Force Doctors To Learn About 'Implicit Bias'

California SCOTUS May Soon Determine If California Can Force Doctors To Learn About 'Implicit Bias' A Supreme Court petition...

18.09.2026 10

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I Went Looking for a Libertarian Miracle in Argentina. I Found Something Messier.

Argentina I Went Looking for a Libertarian Miracle in Argentina. I Found Something Messier. After a week in Buenos Aires, I found...

10.09.2026 10

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Trump Can't Deport Legal Immigrants for Protected Speech, Judge Rules

Free Speech Trump Can't Deport Legal Immigrants for Protected Speech, Judge Rules The court struck down the government’s use of...

03.09.2026 10

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A Federal Judge Just Struck Down Texas' Anti-Drag Law, Again

First Amendment A Federal Judge Just Struck Down Texas' Anti-Drag Law, Again A Texas law restricting “sexually oriented...

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How Much Will Andy Burnham's 'No. 10 North' Cost British Taxpayers?

United Kingdom How Much Will Andy Burnham's 'No. 10 North' Cost British Taxpayers? Taxpayers have already paid $14,300 for branding...

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Harry and Meghan's Security Problem Is Really a Gun-Control Problem

Gun Control Harry and Meghan's Security Problem Is Really a Gun-Control Problem Taxpayers shouldn’t have to pay for the royal...

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Censors Seize on Jason Arday's Death as Excuse To Demand More Censorship

Free Speech Censors Seize on Jason Arday's Death as Excuse To Demand More Censorship Politicians respond to tragedy by demanding...

20.08.2026 10

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Universal Healthcare Sounds Great. Here's What's Happening in Countries That Have It.

Health Universal Healthcare Sounds Great. Here's What's Happening in Countries That Have It. With calls for “free healthcare”...

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The DSA's Agenda Could Cost More Than $200 Trillion—and You'll Be Picking Up the Tab

Socialism The DSA's Agenda Could Cost More Than $200 Trillion—and You'll Be Picking Up the Tab The Democratic Socialists of...

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Trump Promised To End Foreign Aid. Now He's Giving Christian Groups Nearly $2 Billion.

Foreign Aid Trump Promised To End Foreign Aid. Now He's Giving Christian Groups Nearly $2 Billion. The administration says...

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RFK Jr. Wants More FDA Oversight of Food Ingredients. It Could End Up Costing $210 Million.

Robert Kennedy Jr. RFK Jr. Wants More FDA Oversight of Food Ingredients. It Could End Up Costing $210 Million. A proposed FDA rule...

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Democrats Want To Tax AI Companies for Job Losses That Haven't Happened

Taxes Democrats Want To Tax AI Companies for Job Losses That Haven't Happened The proposed tax would rise with unemployment and...

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A Viral Tweet Set Off a Discourse on $20 Burritos. Here's the Truth About Inflation.

Inflation A Viral Tweet Set Off a Discourse on $20 Burritos. Here's the Truth About Inflation. Americans are angry because everyday...

06.08.2026 20

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Boy Throb Had To Go Viral To Get Its Fourth Member a U.S. Visa

Immigration Boy Throb Had To Go Viral To Get Its Fourth Member a U.S. Visa After building a fanbase around his immigration...

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Why Does Trump Want To Give Millions of Dollars to Right-Wing Europeans?

Government Spending Why Does Trump Want To Give Millions of Dollars to Right-Wing Europeans? Trump opposes foreign influence in...

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Nigel Farage's Reform U.K. Party Reports Green Party Leader's Guillotine Instagram Post to Police

Free Speech Nigel Farage's Reform U.K. Party Reports Green Party Leader's Guillotine Instagram Post to Police Farage condemns the...

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'AI Kill Switch Act' Won't Stop Rogue AI, but It Will Slow Down Innovation

Artificial Intelligence 'AI Kill Switch Act' Won't Stop Rogue AI, but It Will Slow Down Innovation A bipartisan bill would give the...

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The Best and Worst States To Be a Smoker

Nanny State The Best and Worst States To Be a Smoker Tobacco is the most taxed consumer product in the U.S., and those taxes...

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E.U. Fines Google $1 Billion and Orders It To Give Competitors Equal Treatment

Google E.U. Fines Google $1 Billion and Orders It To Give Competitors Equal Treatment European regulators claim to promote...

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Britain's New Prime Minister Andy Burnham Promises 'Stronger Public Control' of Stagnating Economy

United Kingdom Britain's New Prime Minister Andy Burnham Promises 'Stronger Public Control' of Stagnating Economy Britain’s...

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D.C. Wants To Charge Robotaxis $6 Million. Unions Still Say No.

D.C. D.C. Wants To Charge Robotaxis $6 Million. Unions Still Say No. A proposed bill would legalize commercial autonomous vehicles...

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Meet 5 of Britain's Most Unusual Election Candidates

United Kingdom Meet 5 of Britain's Most Unusual Election Candidates From Count Binface to AI Steve, Britain’s novelty candidates...

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Review: A Chaotic History Podcast for People Who Don't Care About Historical Accuracy

Entertainment Review: A Chaotic History Podcast for People Who Don't Care About Historical Accuracy On Fin vs History, two British...

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Rhode Island Is Regulating Grocery Checkout Lines Now

Regulation Rhode Island Is Regulating Grocery Checkout Lines Now A new law requires grocery stores to keep one staffed checkout...

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Nigel Farage Resigns His Parliamentary Seat—and Is Standing for Election Again

United Kingdom Nigel Farage Resigns His Parliamentary Seat—and Is Standing for Election Again The Reform U.K. leader wants to...

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Review: This Iconic Musical Reminds Us That Open Debate Still Matters

Entertainment Review: This Iconic Musical Reminds Us That Open Debate Still Matters 1776 is a musical about John Adams' pursuit of...

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Zyn Is Safer Than Smoking. The FDA Will Finally Let It Say So.

Consumer Freedom Zyn Is Safer Than Smoking. The FDA Will Finally Let It Say So. The decision is a major win for public health. ...

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84% of American Students Use AI. They're Still Worried About What Comes Next.

Artificial Intelligence 84% of American Students Use AI. They're Still Worried About What Comes Next. AI anxiety is widespread,...

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ICE Warns Syracuse Poll Worker To Delete a Political Instagram Post

Free Speech ICE Warns Syracuse Poll Worker To Delete a Political Instagram Post Federal law can punish true threats, and doxing...

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Boston Is Temporarily Legalizing Outdoor Drinking for the World Cup. Why Not Make It Permanent?

Consumer Freedom Boston Is Temporarily Legalizing Outdoor Drinking for the World Cup. Why Not Make It Permanent? If Boston can...

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Has Resigned. His Replacement Will Likely Be More of the Same.

United Kingdom British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Has Resigned. His Replacement Will Likely Be More of the Same. The Labour...

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England Fans Warned Not To Chant 'Keir Starmer's a Wanker' at World Cup

Censorship England Fans Warned Not To Chant 'Keir Starmer's a Wanker' at World Cup FIFA can restrict political messaging inside its...

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Britain Wants To Ban Teens From Social Media. The Evidence Suggests It Won't Work.

United Kingdom Britain Wants To Ban Teens From Social Media. The Evidence Suggests It Won't Work. Britain is following Australia...

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Terrorists and Criminals Reportedly Got $37.5 Billion From COVID Relief and Other U.K. Aid Programs

Government Waste Terrorists and Criminals Reportedly Got $37.5 Billion From COVID Relief and Other U.K. Aid Programs Britain has...

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The House Just Passed a 'Pro-Worker' Bill That Takes Power Away From Workers

Labor Market The House Just Passed a 'Pro-Worker' Bill That Takes Power Away From Workers The Faster Labor Contracts Act promises...

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Australia Tried To Tax Smoking Out of Existence. Now 80% of Tobacco Aussies Consume Is From the Black Market.

Unintended Consequences Australia Tried To Tax Smoking Out of Existence. Now 80% of Tobacco Aussies Consume Is From the Black Market. ...

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The Cigar Lounge That Bureaucracy Almost Killed

Tobacco The Cigar Lounge That Bureaucracy Almost Killed In Roanoke, Virginia, one entrepreneur’s dream ran into permit rules,...

02.06.2026 30

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France Is Banning Zyn and Threatening To Jail People for 5 Years

Nanny State France Is Banning Zyn and Threatening To Jail People for 5 Years The French government has criminalized the use of...

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Britain Pressures Supermarkets To Cap Food Prices

Price controls Britain Pressures Supermarkets To Cap Food Prices British supermarkets already operate on thin margins, but...

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