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Breaking Down the Bittersweet Ending of Netflix’s Melodrama Mystery Dear Hongrang

Hong-rang, the beloved child of a wealthy Joseon merchant family, vanishes into thin air, leaving half-sister Jae-yi (Cho Bo-ah), mother Min Yeon-ui (Uhm Ji-won), and father Sim Yeol-guk (Park Byung-eun) bereft and the future of the guild unclear. Twelve years

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Republican fiscal hardliners block key vote for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ – live – The Guardian

Republican fiscal hardliners block key vote for Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ – live  The Guardian

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Judge to Press Trump Administration Over Return of Wrongly Deported Man

Justice Department lawyers are scheduled to appear in Federal District Court in Maryland to defend their latest effort to avoid disclosing details about several key aspects of the proceeding.

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Republicans Push to Put School Desegregation Officially in the Past

Louisiana officials want to overturn the remaining federal desegregation orders in their state. They may find allies in the Trump administration.

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Republicans Push to Put School Desegregation Officially in the Past

Louisiana officials want to overturn the remaining federal desegregation orders in their state. They may find allies in the Trump administration.

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Two officials fired by Trump return to court to challenge his power

Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox, Democratic board members of independent agencies, argue President Trump lacked the authority to fire them, citing federal law and Supreme Court precedent.

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Trump denounces ‘activist’ judges. He’s not the first president to do so

Criticism of “activist” judges predates the term and has come from both ends of the political spectrum. Democratic and Republican presidents alike have accused the courts of exceeding their constitutional role. (Image credit: ‎)

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Historical precedent: Courts wrestle with White House’s ‘invasion’ claim

Federal judges are looking back to the 18th century to define what constitutes an invasion, weighing a key legal argument for the Trump administration’s use of a wartime deportation authority. (Image credit: Charly Triballeau)

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New to your queerness? Here’s how to find a supportive community in your area

It can be intimidating to enter a new queer space, especially if you’re starting to explore your gender and sexuality. Organizers share advice on how to find a support network with confidence. (Image credit: Nickolai Hammar/ NPR)

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Everything to Know About Eurovision 2025

It’s one of the world’s most-watched non-sporting annual events, and this year, all eyes will be on Basel, Switzerland, the host of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. The competition organized by the European Broadcasting Union is in its 69th year,

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