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6:10 AM
Politics

Trump's sex-trafficking crackdown stalls: prosecutions at 16-year low

Despite promised priority status, federal sex-trafficking charges dropped 22% in first half of 2026 due to staffing cuts and immigration focus.

The conversationLimited social conversation in the evidence, with one Mastodon post offering a political critique of the administration's broader motivations. The story is primarily driven by… 1 camps · 19 comments →
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6:08 AM
Business

Vantage Data Centers explores $100B IPO or sale backed by Silver Lake, DigitalBridge

The hyperscale data center operator could raise $10B in the largest data center IPO on record, as AI demand drives sector dealmaking.

“Vantage, backed by private equity firm Silver Lake and infrastructure investor DigitalBridge Group, could raise around $10 billion and pursue a stock market…”— Reuters sources, Sources familiar with the matter · Channel News Asia / Reuters · full quotes →
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6:05 AM
Sports

Jeremy Doku extends Manchester City contract until 2031

Belgian winger signs five-year deal as fourth first-team player to commit to club this summer.

“It's a privilege. I am so happy that they trusted in me first of all and as well that I can continue to play for this big club.”Jeremy Doku— Jeremy Doku, Manchester City winger · Yahoo Sports · full quotes →
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6:00 AM
AI

Reich: AI-driven job losses, wage collapse fuel wealth inequality crisis

Former labor secretary cites Morgan Stanley research showing AI exposure linked to 0.5% higher unemployment and 6.7% wage contraction since 2023.

The conversationThe conversation centers on whether public opposition to AI is symbolic or substantive, and whether systemic change is possible under current political structures. Commenters… 2 camps →
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6:00 AM
Politics

Trump administration suspends CFPB union leader under investigation

Data scientist and union chair Stephen Wheeler placed on administrative leave with no details provided, union cries retaliation.

“An investigation with no stated scope or scale is no investigation – it's a fishing expedition. I have nothing to hide, and when the facts are examined this…”— Stephen Wheeler, CFPB data scientist and union chair · The Guardian · full quotes →
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