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Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ is canceled by CBS and will end in May 2026
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Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ is canceled by CBS and will end in May 2026

55% Center coverage: 472 sources
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House gives final approval to Trump's $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid
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House gives final approval to Trump's $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

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WSJ: Sexualized letter bearing Trump’s name found in Epstein birthday book, Trump denies
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WSJ: Sexualized letter bearing Trump’s name found in Epstein birthday book, Trump denies

45% Center coverage: 291 sources
It was Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday, and Ghislaine Maxwell was preparing a special gift to mark the occasion. She turned to Epstein’s family and friends. One of them was Donald Trump. See the Story

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Biden’s former doctor refuses to answer questions in House Republican probe
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Biden’s former doctor refuses to answer questions in House Republican probe

Senate committee advances Susan Monarez to be Trump’s CDC director
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Senate committee advances Susan Monarez to be Trump’s CDC director

Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients’ personal data, including addresses, to ICE

61% Center coverage: 174 sources
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Trump administration shuts down LGBTQ youth suicide hotline

72% Center coverage: 59 sources
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth have officially ended operations, meaning people contacting 988 for help no longer have the option to “press 3” to reach counselors specifically trained to respond to the needs of this group. US Politics · United StatesSee the Story

Man killed in East Chicago shooting; suspect at large

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
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Northwest Indiana Day Care Owner Accused of Scratching 3-Year-Old in Retaliation Act

100% Center coverage: 2 sources
CHESTERTON, Ind. — A Northwest Indiana day care owner is facing a felony battery charge after allegedly scratching a 3-year-old because the boy scratched another child. Elaine White, 39, of Chesterton, was taken into a custody on a warrant for battery against a person 14 or younger on Wednesday, according to court records. Documents state that White owns a day care service in the 120 block of North 18th Street in Chesterton. A father arrived at …Chesterton, Indiana · ChestertonSee the Story

'General Hospital' star Tristan Rogers diagnosed with cancer at 79

58% Center coverage: 57 sources
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New north suburban Small Cheval expected to open by the end of 2025

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
WILMETTE, Ill. — Burger lovers in the north suburbs will no longer have to make the trek to the city for a taste of a Chicago favorite, as a new Small Cheval will soon be opening in Wilmette. In an updated shared Friday, the village confirmed that the new restaurant is expected to open its doors in late 2025. Read more: Latest Chicago news and headlines According to the Village of Wilmette, the new restaurant will be located at 1139 Wilmet…Chicago, IL · ChicagoRead Article

Trump Administration Unveils $50B Plan to Aid Rural Hospitals

75% Center coverage: 4 sources
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Big changes are coming for millions of Medicaid recipients, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are sounding the alarm, especially for those living in rural America. The Trump administration is moving quickly to launch a $50 billion rural health care fund aimed at propping up struggling hospitals before sweeping Medicaid cuts go into effect in 2027. “We’re at warp speed,” said Dr. Mehmet Oz, the newly appointed CMS ad…Donald Trump · ChicagoSee the Story

Lombard Teen Charged with Plotting Terror Attack on Glendale Heights Islamic Center

75% Center coverage: 12 sources
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, Ill. (WGN) - A Lombard teen has been charged with plotting to commit an act of terror at a Glendale Heights Islamic Center. The DuPage County State's Attorney's Office said on Friday, July 4, the 16-year-old boy went into the Islamic Education Center, located in the 1200 block of Goodrich Avenue and recorded video of religious services to "assist in preparation for detonating an explosive device at that location." Docs: Wi…Jeffrey EpsteinSee the Story

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