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David Lynch Is an Unexpected Fashion Week Influencer
At Coach and Khaite, the director, who died last month, shaped the vibe.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Passage: Poster artist David Edward Byrd
You might call artist David Edward Byrd the poster child of posters. "Sunday Morning" anchor Jane Pauley remembers the artist who died February 3 at age 83, whose designs for rock groups and ...CBS News - 4d -
Radio host David Brancaccio reflects on losing his home in California wildfire
Southern Californians are working to recover from the devastating January wildfires. David Brancaccio, host of the economics news show "Marketplace Morning Report," was one of the thousands who ...CBS News - Feb. 7 -
'Friends' star David Schwimmer calls on Musk to take Ye off X
David Schwimmer, a star on the sitcom ‘Friends,’ called on billionaire tech entrepreneur Elon Musk to take Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, off of Musk’s X social media platform. In an ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Billionaire David Tepper built on his ‘everything’ China bet as rally faded
David Tepper added to his stakes in Chinese companies and ETFs during the fourth quarter, a regulatory filing shows.MarketWatch - Feb. 10 -
David Squires on … Liverpool’s sacrificial offerings meeting their end in Plymouth
Our cartoonist on the shocks, heroes, wondrous own goals and missing teeth of the FA Cup fourth round. Buy a Squires cartoon in our Print Shop David’s new book, Chaos in the Box: buy it ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Killer of MP David Amess left Prevent too quickly, review says
The programme's handling of the Conservative MP's murderer was "sub-optimal", a review says.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
David Edward Byrd, Whose Posters Captured Rock’s Energy, Dies at 83
His designs for Jimi Hendrix, the Who and others embodied the spirit of the psychedelic era. He also created images for stage shows like “Godspell.”The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
David Squires on … celebrating the beauty in football amid everything else
Our cartoonist looks at respite for Spurs, Moyesmentum on Merseyside and why it’s time to find some joy. You can buy a copy of this cartoon in our Print Shop David’s new book, Chaos in the ...The Guardian - 2d -
'History Matters,' a posthumous essay collection by David McCullough, will be published this fall
A collection of essays by the late David McCullough, including some never published before, will be released this fallABC News - 2d -
Former Stanford coach David Shaw to be Lions' passing game coordinator
Shaw last coached in the NFL in 2005 with the Baltimore Ravens.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
David Boren, former Oklahoma governor and veteran US senator, dies at 83
David Boren, the former Oklahoma governor and longtime U.S. Senate intelligence chief who went on to lead the University of Oklahoma after his retirement from politics, has diedABC News - 6h -
David Boren, an Oklahoma Eminence as Governor and Senator, Dies at 83
A Democrat, he became a powerful voice on national intelligence in the Senate before leaving to become president of the University of Oklahoma.The New York Times - 1h -
2/12: America Decides
Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as director of national intelligence; Trump removes official overseeing executive ethicsCBS News - Feb. 12 -
2/13: America Decides
Trump announces sweeping reciprocal tariffs; North Carolina Supreme Court race still undecidedCBS News - 6d -
2/17: America Decides
Delta flight crash lands at Toronto International Airport; Trump administration fires more than a dozen immigration judgesCBS News - 2d -
2/18: America Decides
Saudi Arabia hosts peace talks for Ukraine war; Voters respond to mass layoffs at federal agenciesCBS News - 1d -
2/19: America Decides
President Trump calls Zelenskyy a “dictator without elections”; What would happen if Canada became the 51st stateCBS News - 19h -
An Opening for China, Made in America
Trump’s long and growing list of shortsighted actions in Latin America has created an opening there for America’s adversaries, most notably China.The New York Times - 14h -
This Isn’t the Donald Trump America Elected
He is making us a corrupted, brittle superpower.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Maga replaces DEI in America’s boardrooms
Plus, UniCredit’s bid for Commerzbank finds support within Germany’s industrial base and Lazard’s quick windfall on this year’s big hostile takeover effortFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
Is corporate America already souring on Trump?
Optimism at the prospect of tax cuts and lighter regulation has given way to anxiety over trade policiesFinancial Times - 6d -
How America's standing in the world is measured
How do you measure America's standing in the world -- by the strength of its economy or the welfare of its citizens? A bipartisan group of scholars crunched nearly 30 years of data and found where ...CBS News - 1d -
Is America preparing to abandon NATO and Europe?
We live in an era of multipolarity, where American hegemony is contested, and the assumptions that underpinned NATO’s longevity are eroding.The Hill - 1h -
With a new David Hockney show in Palm Springs, we visit the artist's L.A. haunts
Artist David Hockney used to cruise Los Angeles in his Mercedes. From the Chateau Marmont to Gemini G.E.L., we recreate his journey.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 7 -
Postecoglou cannot dream forever of tomorrow. Spurs need something today | David Hytner
After Carabao Cup defeat by Liverpool, the season could have a hole blown in it by the time injured players return. Put yourself in Ange Postecoglou’s shoes for a moment. The Carabao Cup ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
‘The world wants more Britain’: David Lammy on Trump, tariffs, Gaza and the Chagos Islands
The foreign secretary’s diplomatic skills are being sorely tested as he seeks to turn his department into a global force. David Lammy was never a politician to mince his words. He has previously ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
What happens to the floral townhome of singer Lily Allen and ‘Stranger Things’ actor David Harbour if they split?
The couple’s extensively renovated Brooklyn townhouse includes a windowless pink primary suite that Allen called a ‘bed womb.’MarketWatch - Feb. 10 -
The courts separate democracy from autocracy. Will Trump defy them? | Amrit Singh and David Cole
Thus far, the administration has pursued appeals. But remarks from JD Vance and Elon Musk echo authoritarians worldwide. Will the Trump administration defy the courts?. JD Vance’s tweet last ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘Russia has learned nothing’ over Ukraine war, says David Lammy – UK politics live
UK foreign secretary criticises Russia over Ukraine war, saying it ‘faces a test’ over Ukraine war as he speaks at G20 foreign ministerial meeting. As well as appearing on the airwaves this morning ...The Guardian - 3h -
Shuttering USAID is a win for China and a loss for America
Former Congressman Charles W. Dent argues that dismantling USAID would undermine American security, economic prosperity and geopolitical leadership, and hand a major victory to China, our greatest ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Google officially updates name of 'Gulf of America'
Google Maps users in the U.S. will now see “Gulf of America” displayed over the body of water that was once labeled the “Gulf of Mexico.” Users in Mexico will still see the name “Gulf of Mexico,” ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
RFK Jr. is the health revolution America needs
President Trump's nominee, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is the right person to lead Health and Human Services to transform the health care system from disease-treatment to prevention.The Hill - Feb. 11 -
America Is Full of People Trump Doesn’t Like
If, according to the president, so many people in the United States are the wrong kind, who makes up the right kind?The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Apple renames Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America on maps
Apple Maps has renamed the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America, after the Trump administration updated the U.S. database for geographic names to reflect the president’s order renaming the body of ...The Hill - Feb. 12 -
Argentina presents a cautionary tale for America’s children
Milei's incapacitation of the Argentinian government has been a disaster for children, just as Musk’s campaign — and Trump’s economic agenda more broadly — inevitably will be.The Hill - Feb. 12 -
It’s America That Suffers When We Cut Foreign Aid
U.S.A.I.D. keeps children alive and us safe.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
How America became so car dependent
America is a car-dominated country. It's not just because cars are awesome. Politics, lobbies, even seemingly unrelated laws have all helped make that happen.CNBC - Feb. 13 -
The jobs are there but America must now create the workers
Investment in training is crucial to produce the talent needed for the work of the futureFinancial Times - Feb. 13
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Officers in beating of Robert Brooks Sr. charged with murder
A New York grand jury indicted officers involved in the beating death of Robert Brooks Sr. at Marcy Correctional Facility for second degree murder.CBS News - 15m -
Mitch McConnell ending long tenure as lawmaker
Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell announced he is not running for reelection after serving decades in the Senate and holding key leadership positions. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.CBS News - 21m -
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director
The Senate has confirmed President Trump's pick to lead the FBI in a 51-49 vote. Kash Patel's nomination received criticism from various lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. CBS News' Taurean ...CBS News - 28m -
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Sen. Mitch McConnell announces he will not seek reelection; Former NFL player Chris Kluwe arrested at city council meeting in California.CBS News - 28m -
White House on IRS layoffs as tax deadline looms
The White House says Internal Revenue Service employees affected by recent layoffs were not critical for tax-filing season. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.CBS News - 34m
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Three buses explode in Israel in 'suspected terror attack', police say
There have been no reports of casualties at this stage.BBC News - 3m -
Hamas Releases Bodies of 4 Israeli Hostages
Shiri Bibas, an Israeli woman, and her two young children, Ariel and Kfir, were said to be among those returned. A senior U.N. official called the Hamas display “abhorrent and cruel.”The New York Times - 5m -
Gordon Ramsay restaurant sees 477 lucky cat thefts
The cat figurines known as maneki-neko feature within the TV chef's Lucky Cat restaurants.BBC News - 6m -
Israeli police responding to reports of explosions on buses near Tel Aviv
"Multiple reports have been received of explosions involving several buses at different locations in Bat Yam," police said.ABC News - 9m -
Officers in beating of Robert Brooks Sr. charged with murder
A New York grand jury indicted officers involved in the beating death of Robert Brooks Sr. at Marcy Correctional Facility for second degree murder.CBS News - 15m