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CK Smith is Salon's weekend editor.

In an aerial view from a helicopter, the migrant detention center, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," is seen located at the site of the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on July 4, 2025 in Ochopee, Florida. (Alon Skuy/Getty Images)

An inside look at “Alligator Alcatraz”

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Noted Republicans DNI Tulsi Gabbarxd and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene both evoked conspiracy theories online this week. (Collage by Salon / Anna Moneymaker / Tom Williams / Getty Images)

Greene warns of “Mark of the Beast,” Gabbard cries “Deep State Coup”

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At a recent Coldplay concert, the kiss-cam moment got a few tech execs in trouble. Now it's a viral phenomenon. ( Robert Okine / Getty Images)

Coldplay concert clip causes online uproar, resignation and satire

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After a car plowed through a line outside an LA nightclub, injuring 30, bystanders shot and beat the driver before EMS arrived. (Robyn Beck / AFP / Getty Images)

Beaten and shot, driver arrested after LA nightclub crash

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TSA's post 9/11 rules might be getting more updates soon, DHS announces. (Kent Nishimura / Getty Images)

TSA says keep your shoes, maybe liquids

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3 killed at ATF training center in LA Friday, one of several incidents in recent years (Carlin Stiehl / Los Angeles Times / Getty Images)

Three killed in deadly blast at LA sheriff training center

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First responders assisted 30 injured after a car plowed into a line outside a nightclub early Saturday morning. (MattGush / Getty Images)

30 injured after vehicle hits LA nightclub line

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear see another mass shooting. In 2023, 5 people in Louisville died. Today, in Lexington, a small church was caught in the crossfire. (Michael Swensen / Getty Images)

Gunman opens fire in KY church after wounding trooper, dies at scene

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MAGA faithful celebrate the one year anniversary of Trump's assassination attempt as "divine intervention." (REBECCA DROKE / AFP / Getty Images)

One year after shooting, Trump’s base credits God’s protection

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Viral social media star and adorable hippo Moo-deng celebrated her first birthday July 10, 2025. She was gifted with a "cake" of her favorite fruits and greeted her thousands of fans at the Thai zoo there to celebrate with her. (Lauren DeCicca / Getty Images)

Thailand’s tiny hippo star Moo Deng celebrates 1st birthday

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Trump and Rosie clash on social media again. She called him a "dangerous, souless man", so he threatened to revoke her U.S. citizenship. (Jeff Kravitz / Getty Images)

Trump’s latest attack: Revoking Rosie O’Donnell’s rights

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JD Vance and family vacation at Disneyland amid protests, ICE raids and a recent federal block of ICE tactics. (AaronP/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor / Getty Images)

Protesters tell VP: “You don’t get to hate us and enjoy us”

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A federal judge said ICE cannot use racially motivated tactics to find and arrest illegal immigrants. (Mostafa Bassim / Anadolu / Getty Images)

Federal judge halts indiscriminate immigration arrests in L.A.

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President Trump released letters he wrote to Mexico and the EU calling an ultimatum: deal or tariffs NOW. (Jakub Porzycki / NurPhoto / Getty Images)

Trump escalates America First trade strategy

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Rescuers battle debris and weather to rescue survivors and recover the lost. 12 campers are still missing, and 70 are dead, including 21 children. ( Eric Vryn / Getty Images)

70 dead, 12 campers missing in Texas floods: “Time is critical”

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ASL interpreters have all but disappeared from press briefings and live events. Above is from last year's 34th Anniversary Celebration of the passing of the American Disabilities Act. (John McDonnell / Getty Images)

ADA turns 35 as deaf Americans sue Trump White House

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Podcast host Joe Rogan endorsed Trump in 2024, but now feels "betrayed" by his immigration policies and enforcement. (Michael S. Schwartz / Getty Images)

Joe Rogan “betrayed” by Trump on “insane” ICE raids

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New poll says 3 of 4 Americans believe democracy is at risk and trust their political leaders even less. (MANDEL NGAN / AFP / Getty Images)

Democracy on the brink? Nearly 3 in 4 Americans say yes

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Rescuers race to find as many survivors from the Central Texas flooding, including at least 20 young girls from a nearby Christian summer camp. (Eric Vryn / Getty Images)

Texas floods claim 27 lives, 24 young campers still missing

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Hollywood heartthrob, villain and complex hero, Julian McMahon dies at 56. (Gregg DeGuire / WireImage / Getty Images)

Julian McMahon, “Nip/Tuck” and “Charmed” star, dies at 56

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Severe flooding in Central Texas kills at least 6. (Ed Lallo / Getty Images)

At least 24 killed in Texas flooding, “devastating and deadly”

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(Kyle Mazza / Anadolu / Getty Images)

Trump defends slur, pitches UFC at White House for 250th Anniversary

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Joey Chestnut reclaims his title at Nathan's Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest. Miki Sudo won the women's competition again. ( Adam Gray / Getty Images)

Chestnut eats 70 dogs, Sudo 33 in July 4 gut check

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Michael Madsen died today at 67. He was a frequent actor in Quentino Tarantino movies, including "Reservoir Dogs". Here they are at the 25th anniversary screening of the film in 2017. (George Pimentel / Getty Images)

“Reservoir Dogs” star Michael Madsen dead at 67

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