The US government is increasingly likely to shut down next week. Here's why.

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Trump cancelled a planned Thursday meeting with Democratic leaders in Congress to try to avert a shutdown.

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Trump calls for the firing of Microsoft's president of global affairs, Lisa Monaco

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Lisa Monaco

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Newly released Epstein documents include mention of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Peter Thiel, and Steve Bannon

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Documents containing notes about Jeffrey Epstein's schedule mentioned Bill Gates and Elon Musk, according to newly released documents

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Newly Released Epstein Files Suggest Elon Musk Was Invited to Notorious Island

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Box CEO says there are 6 things a successful H-1B policy should have

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Box CEO Aaron Levie said a good H-1B policy should positively affect wages and remain economically viable for startups.

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Elon Musk backs up Trump administration amid James Comey indictment, looming government shutdown

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Elon Musk posted in support of Trump following the indictment of James Comey. He also backed up VP JD Vance on an impending government shutdown.

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UK announces plans for digital ID cards

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a new requirement for all working adults in the country to carry a digital identification called the Brit Card. In practice, the Brit Card will be based on the One Login infrastructure already used by the UK government.

One Battle After Another review: Leonardo DiCaprio leads a propulsive, hilarious, and political thriller

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One Battle After Another is sure to be one of the most critically heralded movies of the year. On paper, that might seem obvious.

Mark Cuban says the AI arms race explains why Zuck, Musk, and Dell have embraced Trump — and why it may pay off

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Mark Zuckerberg and other Big Tech leaders are cozying up to Donald Trump to secure an edge in the AI arms race, Mark Cuban says.

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Germany's first permanent brigade abroad since WWII built its war kit for NATO's eastern edge by watching Ukraine

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The Puma S1 infantry fighting vehicle is among the assets the German brigade is bringing to Lithuania.

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