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• US deploys fighter jets to Gulf of Venezuela in closest known approach yet, amid rising tension - Two U.S. fighter jets conducted a 30-minute training flight over waters north of Venezuela, marking increased military activity in the region.
• Michigan man dies of rabies after receiving kidney from infected donor who saved kitten from skunk: CDC - Rare transplant-associated rabies case in Ohio kills patient after donor was scratched by infected skunk while saving kitten, CDC investigation reports.
• American skydivers reclaim world record from Libya with massive flag jump on Pearl Harbor Day - Elite skydivers set new world record on Pearl Harbor Day, flying massive American flag in freefall to reclaim title from Libya.
• Sydney Sweeney debunks plastic surgery rumors while promoting 'The Housemaid' - Sydney Sweeney denies plastic surgery rumors, citing her fear of needles and explaining how professional makeup and lighting create different looks.
• Trump says Rep. Crockett's Senate run 'a gift to Republicans': 'Can't imagine she wins' - President Donald Trump called Rep. Jasmine Crockett's Senate bid "a gift to Republicans," also criticizing her as a "low IQ person" and "terrible representative."
• $900B defense bill advances to House-wide vote as conservative mutiny threat looms - House Republicans advanced the NDAA to a chamber-wide vote on Tuesday evening, but conservatives are still threatening to rebel against the measure.
• Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman critiques NIL landscape, transfer rules and Lane Kiffin’s LSU move - Troy Aikman described the college football landscape as the “Wild West" amid a surge in NIL and transfers. He called for stronger leadership and addressed Lane Kiffin’s decision.
• Jim Caviezel starring in Bolsonaro biopic, as son of jailed president launches 2026 campaign - Jim Caviezel stars as Jair Bolsonaro in secret biopic 'Dark Horse' directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh, with filming planned in Brazil and Mexico through 2026.
• New report reveals federal spending per person has ballooned by nearly 10,000% since 1916 - A new report shows that federal spending has ballooned for more than a century, raising questions about whether Americans are getting meaningful value for the ever-expanding price tag.
• Democrats end 30-year losing streak in Miami as Trump-backed candidate falls short - Democrat Eileen Higgins breaks nearly 30-year losing streak to win Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in closely watched runoff election.