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Cyberattack cripples Whole Foods distributor, leaving shelves bare

By upi.com | | 6/12/2025 9:33 PM

A cyberattack has crippled distribution channels for one of the nation's top organic food distributors, leading to empty shelves at grocery stores nationwide. ... Read full Story

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Non-partisan report: Trump tax cuts would benefit wealthy at expense of poor

By upi.com | | 6/12/2025 7:47 PM

The House-passed budget reconciliation bill promoted by the Trump administration would benefit higher earners at the expense of lower-income Americans, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Ex-CIA analyst gets three years in prison for sharing top secret information

By upi.com | | 6/12/2025 7:24 PM

A former CIA analyst has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for obtaining and sending top secret Defense Department information to unauthorized recipients who then posted it on social media. ... Read full Story

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Immigration crackdown: Senator removed from press conference as judge weighs LA deployments

By upi.com | | 6/12/2025 6:53 PM

Sen. Alex Padilla was removed from a Los Angeles news conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, while a federal judge weighed the merits of military deployments on Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Oklahoma executes man for 1999 kidnapping and killing

By upi.com | | 6/12/2025 5:46 PM

The state of Oklahoma has executed a man convicted in the 1999 murder of a 77 year old woman who was kidnapped at a Tulsa shopping mall, the state announced Thursday. ... Read full Story

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Retrial possible after mistrial declared on Weinstein rape charge

By upi.com | | 6/12/2025 5:14 PM

Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein won't serve time on a third-degree rape charge after a mistrial was declared on Thursday, but he likely could be tried again. ... Read full Story

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JetBlue flight skids onto grass at Boston Logan International Airport

By upi.com | | 6/12/2025 2:08 PM

A JetBlue flight rolled off the runway and into grass during a landing at Boston Logan International Airport Thursday. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a ground stop for all flights at the airport. ... Read full Story

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House of Representatives expected to vote on White House rescission package

By upi.com | | 6/12/2025 2:03 PM

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote Thursday on a request from the Trump administration to rescind billions in funding previously allotted to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and United States ... Read full Story

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Commerce Department: Micron to invest $200 billion in U.S. chip making

By upi.com | | 6/12/2025 1:45 PM

The Commerce Department said Thursday that Micron Technology Inc. plans to invest $200 billion in semiconductor manufacturing in the United States. ... Read full Story

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Supreme Court restores FBI 'wrong house' raid lawsuit

By upi.com | | 6/12/2025 12:23 PM

The Supreme Court brought back a lawsuit against the FBI over a mishandled home raid from 2017 in Atlanta. ... Read full Story

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CIA releases 1,450 previously classified RFK assassination documents

By upi.com | | 6/12/2025 12:00 PM

The CIA Thursday released 1,450 pages of previously classified documents on Senator Robert F. Kennedy's assassination. The release was ordered by President Donald Trump. ... Read full Story

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May U.S. wholesale inflation rose 0.1%; less than expected

By upi.com | | 6/12/2025 10:11 AM

Wholesale U.S. inflation measured by the PPI inched up 0.1% in May, according to a Thursday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ... Read full Story

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Meta sues developers of 'nudify' apps for running ads on its platforms

By upi.com | | 6/12/2025 10:04 AM

Meta is suing a company for an app that allows people to create Ai-generate nudes or sexually explicit images without their consent, the social media company said Thursday. ... Read full Story

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David Hogg won't seek re-election as DNC vice chair

By upi.com | | 6/12/2025 8:45 AM

Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg announced Wednesday that he won't be running for reelection for his role after DNC members voted to redo his election. ... Read full Story

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More arrests as LA extends curfews and other cities brace for protest, too

By upi.com | | 6/12/2025 12:00 AM

The second night of a curfew took place in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, as local law enforcement backed by several thousand members of the National Guard attempt to restrain violent protests and prevent vandalism. ... Read full Story

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Judge: Marco Rubio's determination is not enough to detain Mahmoud Khalil

By upi.com | | 6/11/2025 8:09 PM

Syrian national Mahmoud Khalil can't be detained and deported due to foreign policy concerns by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a federal district court judge ruled on Wednesday. ... Read full Story

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Hegseth defends $961.6B Defense Department budget request

By upi.com | | 6/11/2025 7:20 PM

The proposed Department of Defense budget puts "America first" while addressing Ukraine, the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Senate Appropriations Committee on Wednesday. ... Read full Story

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Stablecoin regulation bill easily moves toward full Senate vote

By upi.com | | 6/11/2025 6:50 PM

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly advanced legislation for a regulatory method for payment with stablecoins. ... Read full Story

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Man, woman charged with roles in posting monkey abuse videos

By upi.com | | 6/11/2025 6:03 PM

A Tennessee woman and a North Carolina man have been indicted on federal charges that they were involved with online groups that created and distributed videos online depicting extreme violence and sexual abuse against m ... Read full Story

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Disney, NBCUniversal sue AI creator Midjourney in copyright dispute

By upi.com | | 6/11/2025 5:51 PM

Disney and NBCUniversal joined legal teams against AI image maker Midjourney over multiple claims of copyright infringement. ... Read full Story

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This spider’s barf is worse than its bite

by Science News | Jun 12 2025

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Punctured Photographs by Yael Martínez Illuminate the Daily Ruptures of Systemic Violence

by Colossal | Jun 13 2025

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View Photos of the 1979 Porsche 924 Turbo

by Car and Drive | Jun 14 2025

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13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

by The List | Mar 03 2025

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‘No Kings’ protests draw thousands to CT and across the U.S.

by CT Mirror | Jun 14 2025

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Office Chair Butt: Cleveland Clinic Experts on How To Prevent It

by thehealthy.com | Mar 31 2025

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Miranda Kerr’s 3 skin care rules to live by — and her clever trick for reapplying sunscreen

by NY Post | Jun 11 2025

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How to Watch Tonight's NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 5: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers

by CNET | Jun 14 2025

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Heidi Klum and Seal reunite for son's milestone moment after U-turn in relationship

by Hello! Magazine | Jun 14 2025

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Special Olympics Advocates: Don’t Leave This Community Out of Mental Health Discussions

by thehealthy.com | May 28 2025

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ICE raids paused on restaurants, hotels and farms

by upi.com | Jun 14 2025

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5 takeaways from Trump's Army parade

by The Hill | Jun 14 2025

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Retirement account balances dip in 1st quarter, but savers keep contributing

by Fox News | Jun 04 2025

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Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

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2,000-year-old Roman eatery serving fried thrust changes ideas about elite diet

by Interesting Engineering | Jun 14 2025

Word of the Day

progeny

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 15, 2025 is:

progeny • \PRAH-juh-nee\ • noun

Progeny refers to the child or descendant of a particular parent or family. Progeny can also refer to the offspring of an animal or plant, or broadly to something that is the product of something else. The plural of progeny is progeny.

// Many Americans are the progeny of immigrants.

// The champion thoroughbred passed on his speed, endurance, and calm temperament to his progeny, many of whom became successful racehorses themselves.

// This landmark study is the progeny of many earlier efforts to explore the phenomenon.

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Examples:

“‘I am (We are) our ancestors’ wildest dreams.’ The phrase originated from New Orleans visual artist, activist, and filmmaker Brandan Odums, and was popularized by influential Black figures like Ava Duvernay, who used the phrase in tribute to the ancestors of First Lady Michelle Obama. Melvinia Shields, who was born a slave in 1844, would be survived by five generations of progeny, ultimately leading to her great-great-great granddaughter—Michelle Obama ...” — Christopher J. Schell, “Hope for the Wild in Afrofuturism,” 2024

Did you know?

Progeny is the progeny of the Latin verb prōgignere, meaning “to beget.” That Latin word is itself an offspring of the prefix prō-, meaning “forth,” and gignere, which can mean “to beget” or “to bring forth.” Gignere has produced a large family of English descendants, including benign, engine, genius, germ, indigenous, and genuine. Gignere even paired up with prō- again to produce a close relative of progeny: the noun progenitor can mean “an ancestor in the direct line,” “a biologically ancestral form,” or “a precursor or originator.”

Cyberattack cripples Whole Foods distributor, leaving shelves bare

Non-partisan report: Trump tax cuts would benefit wealthy at expense of poor

Ex-CIA analyst gets three years in prison for sharing top secret information

Immigration crackdown: Senator removed from press conference as judge weighs LA deployments

Oklahoma executes man for 1999 kidnapping and killing

Retrial possible after mistrial declared on Weinstein rape charge

JetBlue flight skids onto grass at Boston Logan International Airport

House of Representatives expected to vote on White House rescission package

Commerce Department: Micron to invest $200 billion in U.S. chip making

Supreme Court restores FBI 'wrong house' raid lawsuit

CIA releases 1,450 previously classified RFK assassination documents

May U.S. wholesale inflation rose 0.1%; less than expected

Meta sues developers of 'nudify' apps for running ads on its platforms

David Hogg won't seek re-election as DNC vice chair

More arrests as LA extends curfews and other cities brace for protest, too

Judge: Marco Rubio's determination is not enough to detain Mahmoud Khalil

Hegseth defends $961.6B Defense Department budget request

Stablecoin regulation bill easily moves toward full Senate vote

Man, woman charged with roles in posting monkey abuse videos

Disney, NBCUniversal sue AI creator Midjourney in copyright dispute

USA Government

This spider’s barf is worse than its bite

Punctured Photographs by Yael Martínez Illuminate the Daily Ruptures of Systemic Violence

View Photos of the 1979 Porsche 924 Turbo

13 Major Hair Transformations Celebrities Still Regret

‘No Kings’ protests draw thousands to CT and across the U.S.

Office Chair Butt: Cleveland Clinic Experts on How To Prevent It

Miranda Kerr’s 3 skin care rules to live by — and her clever trick for reapplying sunscreen

How to Watch Tonight's NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 5: Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers

Heidi Klum and Seal reunite for son's milestone moment after U-turn in relationship

Special Olympics Advocates: Don’t Leave This Community Out of Mental Health Discussions

ICE raids paused on restaurants, hotels and farms

5 takeaways from Trump's Army parade

Retirement account balances dip in 1st quarter, but savers keep contributing

Pelé's life in pictures

2,000-year-old Roman eatery serving fried thrust changes ideas about elite diet

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