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Trump’s Iran Threats Look Like Self-Incrimination for Potential War Crimes

New York Times Apr 7, 2026

President Trump, in vowing to systematically destroy civilian infrastructure and annihilate Iran’s entire civilization, appears to be creating evidence about his intentions.

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Democrats Condemn Trump’s Iran Threats as Some Call for His Removal Via 25th Amendment

New York Times Apr 7, 2026

More than 70 Democratic lawmakers, questioning his mental fitness, called for the president’s removal from office through impeachment or the 25th Amendment.

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Simon Polito: The Global Luxury Real Estate Expert Redefining How Properties Sell in So Cal

PRLOG Apr 7, 2026

With more than 25 years of experience in luxury real estate sales and marketing, Simon Polito has established himself as one of Southern California's most dynamic and results driven property professionals.

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Trump’s Threat to Wipe Out a ‘Whole Civilization’ Appalls Some Conservatives

New York Times Apr 7, 2026

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Tucker Carlson and Senator Ron Johnson were among those pushing back against President Trump’s threats toward Iran.

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Russia and China Veto Proposed U.N. Resolution to Open the Strait of Hormuz

New York Times Apr 7, 2026

The vote came hours before an 8 p.m. deadline set by President Trump to reach a deal to reopen the waterway.

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Iran War Timeline: Key Moments and Attacks In U.S. and Israel’s Campaign

New York Times Apr 7, 2026

The United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, starting a weekslong war that spread to neighboring countries and rocked global markets.

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Lebanese Mourn Couple Killed in Israeli Strike, Exposing Rift Over Hezbollah

New York Times Apr 7, 2026

The victims had no ties to Hezbollah, and Israel said they were not targets. Many Lebanese are angry with Israel, but also with Hezbollah for embroiling their country in the war.

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Britain Reinforces That U.S. Cannot Use British Bases for Attacks on Iran

New York Times Apr 7, 2026

The U.K. government underlined its previous stance that the United States could only use British bases for defensive purposes, after President Trump threatened to strike civilian targets.

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How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran

New York Times Apr 7, 2026

In a series of Situation Room meetings, President Trump weighed his instincts against the deep concerns of his vice president and a pessimistic intelligence assessment. Here’s the inside story of how he made the fateful decision.

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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Struggles to Justify Trump’s Threats

New York Times Apr 7, 2026

The president’s apocalyptic rhetoric clashes with the responsibility of Gen. Dan Caine to protect the military’s honor.

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U.S. Warns of Cyberattacks Tied to Iran on Water and Energy Systems

New York Times Apr 7, 2026

The warning did not name specific facilities that had been struck or say whether any damage had been done.

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As Deadline Nears, Confusion Over U.S.-Iran Talks Swirls Worldwide

New York Times Apr 7, 2026

U.S., Iranian, Israeli and other officials offered varying accounts about the state of negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

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Some Republicans Vent Concern as Party Backs Trump’s Iran Threat

New York Times Apr 7, 2026

Senator Ron Johnson said he hoped President Trump was making empty threats, but most in the G.O.P. cheered his warning that Iran’s “whole civilization” would be wiped out.

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‘Definitely a Sham’: As Tariffs Climb, Trade Fraud and Accounting Tricks Proliferate

New York Times Apr 7, 2026

U.S. imports from China have shrunk drastically. But billions of dollars of the change appear to be the result of accounting gimmicks and outright fraud.

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Delta, WestJet and Other Airlines Announce Higher Baggage Fees and Fuel Surcharges

NYT USA Apr 7, 2026

American and Canadian airlines, squeezed by surging fuel costs from the war in Iran, are adding “sticky” new bag fees and surcharges, on top of higher fares.

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Iranian Officials Say Indirect Talks With U.S. Ended After Trump’s Latest Threat

New York Times Apr 7, 2026

As the United States’ 8 p.m. deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz approaches, Iran vowed to retaliate if its power plants were attacked.

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Kanye West ‘Should Never Have Been Invited,’ Starmer Says After Barring Rapper From UK

New York Times Apr 7, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government blocked the artist formerly known as Kanye West from entering Britain for the three-day Wireless Festival in July.

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U.S., Israel and Iran Accelerate Strikes Ahead of Trump’s Deadline

New York Times Apr 7, 2026

The United States and Israel are trying to force Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, according to American and Israel officials.

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U.S. Strikes Kharg Island as Trump Raises Iran Threats to Apocalyptic Levels

New York Times Apr 7, 2026

U.S. forces launched more than 90 “restrikes” on Kharg Island, Iran’s oil export hub, early on Tuesday but have avoided hitting oil infrastructure.

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Duchamp Made a Urinal Into Art in 1917. We’re Still Discussing It.

NYT Europe Apr 7, 2026

Marcel Duchamp changed the face of culture in the 20th century, and beyond, with an unconventional sculpture that challenged how we think of art.

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Protests in Mexico Challenge Move of Frida Kahlo Trove to Spain

NYT USA Apr 7, 2026

Officials scrambled to reassure Mexicans that a collection of esteemed artworks would return by 2028. A rarely-seen will may clarify the collector’s wishes.

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