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The gender divide in American politics is pronounced among Gen Z, with a significant 21-point approval gap for President Trump—45% of young men versus 24% of young women, according to an NBC News poll. As Trump nears the 100-day mark of his second term, overall disapproval of his performance stands at 55%, particularly low on tariffs at 39% approval. In other news, Liverpool clinched its 20th English league title, tying with Manchester United for the...

Over 50 million Americans are bracing for severe weather on Monday, particularly in the Midwest, where a storm system is expected to bring damaging winds, large hail, and potential tornadoes, especially in north-central Iowa and surrounding areas. This storm follows recent flash flooding in the Plains that resulted in one fatality and will be accompanied by heightened flooding risks in central Montana and extreme fire weather in the Southwest, with red flag warnings in effect...

First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, and Bad Company will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, the White Stripes, and Soundgarden. The Musical Influence Award will honor Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon, while the Musical Excellence Award will go to Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins, and Carol Kaye. Notable exclusions include Mariah Carey and Billy Idol, with the induction ceremony set for this fall in Los Angeles, celebrating artists'...

Jax Ulbrich, the 21-year-old son of Atlanta Falcons’ defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, prank-called NFL prospect Shedeur Sanders, falsely claiming he had been drafted by the New Orleans Saints. The Falcons condemned the behavior, stating they had contacted Sanders to apologize, and facilitated a direct apology from Jax, who called his actions "selfish and childish." Sanders, initially a top draft prospect, fell to the fifth round as the 144th overall pick by the Cleveland Browns, attracting...

First responders in Clearwater, Florida, declared a "mass casualty incident" after a recreational ferry carrying over 40 passengers was struck by an unidentified boat that fled the scene near the Memorial Causeway Bridge. Two individuals sustained serious injuries and were airlifted to local hospitals, while all passengers were safely evacuated from the ferry, which came to rest on a sandbar. Authorities have alerted local hospitals and advised drivers to avoid the area as they investigate...

Summary of Oklahoma Flooding and Severe Weather Alerts At least one person has died due to flash flooding in southwest Oklahoma, prompting officials to advise against driving on flooded roads. Emergency responders have been conducting water rescues, with ongoing investigations into the incident. As floodwaters are expected to rise, evacuation orders have been issued in affected areas, while severe weather warnings extend across the Southwest and Rockies, with risks for tornadoes and damaging winds impacting...