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McCarthy launching public affairs firm with political allies
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is launching a public affairs firm with several of his political allies following his departure from Congress. Watchtower Strategy will be a “full-service ...The Hill - 14h -
Attention Is the Fuel of American Politics, and Trump Knows It
Money is no longer the main driver of American politics, if it ever was.The New York Times - 3d -
A decade in the making, rapper Central Cee says you Can't Rush Greatness
The UK rapper releases his anticipated debut album after eight top 10 singles and years making music.BBC News - 5d -
Percentage of Americans 'very satisfied' with personal life hits new low: Gallup
The share of Americans who say they are “very satisfied” with their personal lives reached a new low in 2025, according to Gallup’s annual Mood of the Nation poll published Thursday. In the survey, ...The Hill - 5d -
How Trump can end Biden’s war on innovation
The policies of the last four years, ranging from technology giveaways to taxpayer-funded patent infringement, have killed good-paying jobs and driven investment out of key high-tech fields.The Hill - 5d -
Fishermen help rescue 4 Americans from life raft in Atlantic Ocean
Several fishermen helped Coast Guard crewmembers rescue four Americans whose ship had sunk after striking several rocks.CBS News - 5d -
A day to mark Prince Harry’s historic victory over Rupert Murdoch – and to survey the awful toll on public life | Jane Martinson
The prince was right to fight – and also right about the need to stop good journalism being sullied by the bad. Trust has been severely damaged. The apology is “full and unequivocal”. The damages ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Day, Buckeyes end 'great story' with CFP crown
Ohio State claimed its first national title in 10 years with a 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.ESPN - Jan. 21 -
Biden commutes life sentence of Leonard Peltier, Native American activist imprisoned for almost 50 years
Joe Biden, in one of his final acts as president Monday, commuted the life sentence of Native American rights activist Leonard Peltier, who was convicted of killing two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge ...NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Biden Ends Presidency With Fears of Trump’s Retribution
“We’re not leaving the fight,” he told supporters and members of his staff as he prepared to leave Washington.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
This Inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. Quote Isn’t Just Great Life Advice — It’s Also an Important Lesson for Business Leaders
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s quote taught me to have “infinite hope” during a moment of crisis — and helped me build sustainable business practices to weather future adversity.Inc. - Jan. 20 -
West Virginia celebrates the life of NBA great Jerry West at sellout game with No. 2 Iowa State
West Virginia celebrated the life of NBA great Jerry West, the school’s career leading scorer, at its sellout game against No. 2 Iowa State, and announced at halftime that his No. 44 would be ...ABC News - Jan. 18 -
An American tragedy: how Biden paved the way for Trump’s White House return
To admirers, Biden will remain one of the most consequential one-term presidents in US history – to detractors, he was undone by a fatal flaw. His back straight, his voice steady, Joe Biden stood ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Trump’s Inauguration Day is Likely One of the Coldest in Decades
An arctic chill is headed to Washington (and much of the United States) on Monday.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Fixing the missing ‘N’ in ‘NPR’: Public media must serve the American public at large
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have pledged to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and NPR must seek to understand the reasons it is regularly targeted by reflecting on its name and ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
Breaking down the real-life saga behind "It Ends With Us"
The controversy surrounding "It Ends With Us" deepens with lawsuits alleging sexual harassment, smear campaigns and defamation. Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and Ryan Reynolds are at the center of a ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
China’s economy hits 5% growth target but rate among slowest in decades
Latter part of 2024 ‘recovered remarkably’ after stimulus measures, says National Bureau of Statistics. Business live – latest updates China’s economy grew by 5% in 2024, in line with ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Effective and industrious Diallo has 'one of best weeks in my life'
Amad Diallo caps a memorable week with a late hat-trick as Manchester United come from behind to beat Southampton in the Premier League.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
'One of the great tragedies of American politics': Biden ends 5 decades in public life
President Joe Biden leaves behind a complicated legacy of legislative wins, economic gains and fractured relationships and grievances within his own party.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
David Lynch: the great American surrealist who made experimentalism mainstream
From disturbing debut Eraserhead to his masterpiece Mulholland Drive, Lynch’s dark tales combined radical experiment with everyday Americana. David Lynch, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
5 Intimacy Retreats to Improve Your Sex Life
At these retreats in places like Costa Rica, California and the Berkshires, you’ll learn how to express your desires, enhance intimacy and build self-confidence.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Triumph, tragedy and an occultist: life at the dawn of mountaineering
A new book chronicles the struggles of early climbers as they attempted to mount expeditions on the world’s highest peaks. In 1907, Tom Longstaff made the first known summit of a 7,000-plus-meter ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
Biden reflects on accomplishments, American resilience in farewell address
President Joe Biden thanked his “great partner” Vice President Kamala Harris in his farewell address delivered from the Oval Office. Biden reflected on his five decades in American politics and ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
No One Should Be Scoring Political Points Over a Fire
It’s way too soon for ideological score settling.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
One-quarter in new poll say Biden was 'good' or 'great' president
Only one-quarter of Americans said President Biden was a “good” or “great” president, getting lower approval numbers than President-elect Trump at the end of his first term and former President ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Will Meta’s Plan to End Fact Checking Work Politically?
Meta’s plan to end its fact-checking program shows how business leaders are shifting their priorities to adapt to another Trump administration.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Biden eulogizes ‘great American’ Jimmy Carter
President Biden on Thursday eulogized former President Carter, hailing the 39th president as a man of character who left an enduring legacy both during his time in the White House and after leaving ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
South Korea’s real-life political drama
Attempted coup throws spotlight on deep-rooted problemsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
President Biden Becomes a Great-Grandfather
Mr. Biden said his eldest granddaughter, Naomi, gave birth to a baby boy in California.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Biden becomes great-grandfather, in likely presidential first
President Biden welcomed his first great-grandchild into the world on Wednesday after his granddaughter Naomi had a cesarean section birth in Los Angeles. Biden, 82, is believed to be the first ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
President Biden says he will become a great-grandfather today
President Biden said he is set to become a great-grandfather on Wednesday with the birth of his eldest granddaughter's first child.CBS News - Jan. 8 -
The Populist Vying to Lead Canada and End a Decade of Liberalism
Pierre Poilievre rode a wave of discontent with Covid-19 policies, putting him on the cusp of becoming prime minister.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
5 things to know about Canada's political crisis
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation on Monday signals the extent of the unpopularity facing the country’s progressive Liberal Party, which has dominated its politics for decades, ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Biden Warns Americans Not to Forget the Jan. 6 Attack
In an essay in The Washington Post, President Biden accused President-elect Donald J. Trump and his supporters of trying to erase the history of that day.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Americans celebrate the life of former President Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored in his home state of Georgia before his remains are taken to Washington, D.C., On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 39th president will lie in state in the ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Biden signs bill to increase Social Security benefits for millions of public workers
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some public workers who also receive pensions.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Steph drops great one-liner on fiery exchange between Kerr, Christie
Warriors guard Steph Curry responded to Steve Kerr and Doug Christie's fiery exchange with a fitting one-liner after Golden State's loss vs. Kings.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers
President says Social Security Fairness Act will benefit ‘Americans who have worked hard all their lives’. Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts social security payments for current ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Tilda Swinton on portraying a life's end in "The Room Next Door"
In Pedro Almodóvar's acclaimed new film, "The Room Next Door," Tilda Swinton stars as a woman with a terminal cancer diagnosis who seeks to die on her own terms and timeline.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
5 things that will shape US politics in 2025
The fallout of last month’s high-stakes election and recent battles within Congress are offering early clues of what will set the tone for politics in 2025. Democrats are looking to regroup from a ...The Hill - Jan. 1
