Jacob Burg
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Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
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The Quiet Spread of AI-Generated ‘Brainrot’ Across Social Media
Some videos are explicitly made to mimic reality, while others use artificial intelligence in more absurd ways.
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Iran Says Executions May Proceed, Warns Any Attack on Leader Signals ‘All-Out War’
The number of confirmed deaths since protests began late last month has now surpassed 3,900, with nearly 4,400 more still under investigation.
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Anti-ICE Protesters Target Protest Organized by Pardoned Jan. 6 Defendant in Minneapolis
The governor deployed the state National Guard to assist state police in law enforcement efforts as demonstrators and counter protesters clashed.
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EU Leaders Ready to ‘Defend Ourselves’ Amid US Tariff Threats Over Greenland
Trump said the United States would impose increasing tariffs on eight European nations rejecting a U.S. purchase of Greenland starting Feb. 1.
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Musk Says X’s New Algorithm Will Be Open Source in 6 Days
The announcement follows probes by multiple regulatory authorities in Europe.
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Trump Urges Cuba to Strike Deal With US After Oil, Money Cut Off From Venezuela
Venezuela was Cuba’s top source for oil imports, which have largely been cut off since Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces.
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Iran Vows to Retaliate Against Any US Attack as Protests Spread
The Islamic nation is experiencing its largest wave of anti-government protests since 2022, threatening the regime’s grip on Iranian citizens.
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Overhauling Air Traffic Control Involves 5,000 Locations and 600 Radar Systems—What to Know
A multi-year overhaul aims to modernize the nation’s aviation infrastructure, which currently relies on World War II-era radars and analog radio systems.
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Trump Proposes Increasing Military Spending by 66 Percent With $1.5 Trillion 2027 Budget
Democrats and Republican deficit hawks will likely raise objections to the defense spending increase.
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Florida Governor Calls April Special Session to Redraw Congressional Maps
The nationwide redistricting battle was kicked off by Texas in 2025, when the president called for redrawing state districts to net more GOP seats in Congress.
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The Quiet Spread of AI-Generated ‘Brainrot’ Across Social Media
Some videos are explicitly made to mimic reality, while others use artificial intelligence in more absurd ways.
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Iran Says Executions May Proceed, Warns Any Attack on Leader Signals ‘All-Out War’
The number of confirmed deaths since protests began late last month has now surpassed 3,900, with nearly 4,400 more still under investigation.
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Anti-ICE Protesters Target Protest Organized by Pardoned Jan. 6 Defendant in Minneapolis
The governor deployed the state National Guard to assist state police in law enforcement efforts as demonstrators and counter protesters clashed.
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EU Leaders Ready to ‘Defend Ourselves’ Amid US Tariff Threats Over Greenland
Trump said the United States would impose increasing tariffs on eight European nations rejecting a U.S. purchase of Greenland starting Feb. 1.
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Musk Says X’s New Algorithm Will Be Open Source in 6 Days
The announcement follows probes by multiple regulatory authorities in Europe.
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Trump Urges Cuba to Strike Deal With US After Oil, Money Cut Off From Venezuela
Venezuela was Cuba’s top source for oil imports, which have largely been cut off since Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s capture by U.S. forces.
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Iran Vows to Retaliate Against Any US Attack as Protests Spread
The Islamic nation is experiencing its largest wave of anti-government protests since 2022, threatening the regime’s grip on Iranian citizens.
|
Overhauling Air Traffic Control Involves 5,000 Locations and 600 Radar Systems—What to Know
A multi-year overhaul aims to modernize the nation’s aviation infrastructure, which currently relies on World War II-era radars and analog radio systems.
|
Trump Proposes Increasing Military Spending by 66 Percent With $1.5 Trillion 2027 Budget
Democrats and Republican deficit hawks will likely raise objections to the defense spending increase.
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Florida Governor Calls April Special Session to Redraw Congressional Maps
The nationwide redistricting battle was kicked off by Texas in 2025, when the president called for redrawing state districts to net more GOP seats in Congress.
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