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Fairfax School Assault Case Ends in Convictions

A Fairfax County high school case ended with nine guilty verdicts after parents said girls had been reporting hallway groping for months. The sentencing comes next, along with more questions about why school safety systems always seem to wake up after the alarms have already gone off.
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Dmitriev’s Washington Visit

Kirill Dmitriev’s reported trip to Washington puts Russia’s backchannel diplomacy back in the spotlight. The talks reportedly touch Ukraine, sanctions relief, and the never-ending promise of “economic cooperation,” which is politician-speak for everybody wants something.
Pete Hegseth speaks beside President Trump during a press conference on Iran
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Trump Raises Stakes Against Iran

Pete Hegseth said the next round of U.S. strikes on Iran would be the largest yet, while Trump warned of even harsher action if Tehran did not meet U.S. demands. The White House used a rescue mission and a fast-moving deadline to sell the message.
Google search result showing a premature NCAA championship winner
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Google Hands UConn Early Win

A Google search result appeared to crown UConn before the game started, then muddled Michigan’s title-game record for good measure. It is a tidy reminder that search engines can sound certain while getting ahead of reality.