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Adobe is forecasting a record holiday shopping season, with U.S. consumers expected to spend more than $275 billion online, up 6.7% over last year. Cyber Monday is projected to top $15 billion in online sales, while Black Friday is expected to reach nearly $13 billion. And AI-driven traffic to U.S. retail sites is also expected to surge 130% year-over-year. The full holiday shopping breakdown can be found on adobe-dot-com.

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Iran’s currency has fallen to a new record low, with traders exchanging more than 2.5 million rials to the U.S. dollar. The decline on Tuesday comes just 27 days after the rial hit its previous record of 2.2 million to the dollar. Meanwhile, Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi said late on Monday that indirect negotiations with the U.S. about reopening the Strait of Hormuz have become more serious. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps’ chief spokesman Gen. Hossein Mohebbi on Tuesday called on Americans to take to the streets and protest the conflict.

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Eighteen years ago, Barack Obama launched his presidential campaign with an ad that showcased his support for clean coal, gun rights, and stricter immigration controls. In this clip, Scott Jennings discusses how Obama's positions on these issues were markedly different from his current stance. Obama, originally from Chicago, voiced his concern for the coal industry's devastation in Southern Illinois, advocating for clean coal to protect the environment and save jobs. He openly declared his membership in the NRA and support for the Second Amendment, a stark contrast to today's Democratic rhetoric. Additionally, Obama emphasized the importance of enforcing immigration laws, stating that illegal immigrants should learn English and enter the country legally. Jennings questions whether such positions would be viable in today's Democratic primaries, highlighting the significant shifts in political discourse over the years.

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In a solemn tribute, we remember Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was tragically killed in the line of duty. Trooper Phillips, aged 30, was making a routine traffic stop on Interstate 65 in Warren County when he was fatally shot by an occupant of the vehicle. The suspect, a 51-year-old man from Portland, Tennessee, fled the scene but was later arrested. Phillips, a dedicated officer who had served for three years, leaves behind a grieving wife and three young children. His sacrifice underscores the dangers faced by law enforcement officers daily. The Kentucky State Police and the broader community mourn his loss, and the Kentucky State Police Foundation is accepting donations to support his family during this difficult time. Let us honor Trooper Phillips' service and the bravery he exemplified.

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A new report estimates that millions of Americans could be forced to change careers over the next decade because of AI. A McKinsey Global Institute Report predicts that 11 million workers might have to switch occupations by 2035. That's about 6.5% of the current U.S. work force. The report predicts AI could create more jobs than it kills over the next 9 years, but researchers say a "workforce transformation" will be necessary.

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Two senior FBI agents have been removed from their jobs and reassigned over the handling of an investigation involving Katie Miller, the podcaster and wife of senior White House adviser Stephen Miller.

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(Plymouth, MA) -- Lindsay Clancy's lawyer now says there is no evidence she admitted to killing her three children. Clancy was back in court Tuesday for the first time since a mistrial was declared in her case earlier this month. Speaking in court, Clancy's lawyer Kevin Reddington said she has no memory of killing her children. Her first trial ended earlier this month with jurors deadlocked over her insanity defense. Her lawyers want the charges dismissed, arguing another trial would violate her double jeopardy rights. The next hearing in the case is set for November 2nd.

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(Warren County, KY) -- A Kentucky State trooper is dead after being shot while out on patrol. According to the Kentucky State Police on X, the shooting happened Monday afternoon in Bowling Green. The suspect, Emonnie Dion Branch, has been arrested and charged. Authorities say Branch is a 51-year-old from Portland, Tennessee.

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In this episode, Hugh Hewitt discusses the life and political trajectory of Xi Jinping, who emerged from the tumultuous era of the Chinese communist revolution and the Cultural Revolution. Xi's father, a communist official, was deeply affected by the policies of Mao Zedong, the totalitarian founder of the People's Republic of China. Contrary to what one might expect, this experience did not turn Xi against the Communist Party but instead solidified his admiration for Mao's style of governance, characterized by purges and authoritarian rule. Hewitt speculates on Xi Jinping's mindset during his meeting with tech billionaires in the White House, suggesting that Xi likely viewed the encounter through the lens of a rising China confronting a declining America, a perspective rooted in his understanding of global power dynamics.

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This video features a thought-provoking discussion on the potential implications of an election-influencing attack in October. Hugh Hewitt and his guest delve into the geopolitical ramifications of halting major combat operations against Iran on April 8th, suggesting it marked a pivotal moment in 2026. The conversation emphasizes the need for a strategy that combines maximum economic pressure with support for the Iranian people in their efforts to overthrow the current regime. Hewitt argues that unless the regime changes, Iran will continue destabilizing the region through its proxies and influence, making a decisive intervention a pressing concern.

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(Dallas, TX) -- A dozen states across the Midwest into the Plans and Southwest are under a flood watch. Tropical moisture from Hurricane Polo is fueling the flood threat through Wednesday in the Southwest and Central U.S. And across Texas, the Southern Plains and the Midwest, moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel is pushing the flood thread late Wednesday through Friday. This comes as an active monsoon season targets the Southwest, with deadly flooding seen across parts of New Mexico and Grand Canyon National Park.

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Across very different stories, one unsettling question keeps resurfacing: what happens when accountability, justice, and basic moral standards seem increasingly difficult to recognize?

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How much of your personal life is already exposed online? Kim Komando breaks down the growing data-broker problem, the risks of being easily found, and how removing your information can make you a harder target for scammers, fraudsters, and other bad actors.

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The Trump administration has officially rescinded the Biden administration's anti-women rewrite of Title IX. In 2024, the Biden administration expanded the definition of sex discrimination to include sexual orientation, gender identity, and "sex stereotypes." It also lowered the bar for what counted as harassment, meaning a woman who objected to a man in her locker room could be accused of harassment and gender discrimination.

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After months of promises that often seemed to lead nowhere, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has finally put a timeline on Iran’s economic reckoning.

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In this discussion, Col. Kurt Schlichter, a senior columnist at Town Hall, engages in a spirited conversation about the upcoming 2026 midterm elections and the current political climate. Schlichter addresses the disconnect between media predictions and grassroots sentiments, particularly focusing on the enthusiasm—or lack thereof—surrounding certain political figures and issues.

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It’s a classic case of the liberal media overreacting, though you could see why: over the summer, the Trump administration announced some tweaks to college loans. Some degrees with a poor return on investment, to say the least, might not be eligible. Look, I can see both sides: first, it’s not smart to graduate with a degree in gender studies saddled with $120,000+ in debt. 

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Democrat Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced a measure that would have the government treat airguns like regular firearms.

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Americans can now search for specific government services in a tailored request through America.gov, which the Trump administration is celebrating on Tuesday in Washington.

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The Trump administration launched a new AI-powered website Tuesday designed to make it easier for Americans to navigate federal government resources and services. America.gov is being billed as a “one-stop shop” where users can find information and access government resources through an artificial intelligence-powered platform. Author and entrepreneur Tony Robbins unveiled the website during an event in Washington, D.C., announcing that the platform is available for Americans to use immediately. Robbins referenced former President Ronald Reagan’s famous line that the most terrifying words in the English language are, “I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” “Today, we’re gonna try to turn that around,” Robbins said. The new platform is part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to expand the federal government’s use of artificial intelligence and streamline how Americans interact with government agencies. The administration says America.gov is intended to simplify the process of finding federal information and services by providing a centralized place for users to navigate government resources.

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