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1?? Cash infusion

President Donald Trump’s tariffs are bringing in tons of revenue — nearly $30 billion last month, according to the Treasury Department. Trump has floated the idea of “rebate checks,” but there’s a lot going on behind the scenes. So what exactly is the government doing with all this money?

2?? Epstein cover-up?

For years, Republicans and MAGA influencers have been keen to rip the lid off a supposed conspiracy to hide information related to Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and alleged associates. A growing chorus of his victims and their allies suggests a cover-up is happening now — under Trump.

3?? ‘God, please fix me’

More than half of US states have banned conversion therapy for gay people. Virtually every major medical association denounces it as junk science, and a flood of studies has warned of the dangers. But former practitioners say it’s making a resurgence.

4?? Sizzling turnaround

McDonald’s sales have finally turned a corner, thanks to the fast food chain’s largest marketing campaign. The company credited a meal deal tied to “A Minecraft Movie” and the launch of crispy chicken strips.

5?? Ancient ink

Archaeologists used cutting-edge technology to reveal intricate tattoos on a 2,000-year-old Siberian “ice mummy.” The skin, along with the drawings, were preserved in permafrost in the Altai Mountains.

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???? Cyberpunk city: Younger travelers are skipping popular Chinese tourist destinations in favor of Chongqing because of its Instagram-friendly features — including this train that passes through an apartment building.

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??? What term refers to the drawing of political maps for partisan gain?
A. Partitioning
B. Appropriation
C. Gerrymandering
D. Reapportionment
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