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‘People feel terrible. They want to laugh’: can comedy make light of Trump 2.0?
A second Donald Trump presidency may be darker than the first, but his victory has unleashed the creative energies of satirists and standups . “When Trump first won, there was almost a novelty to ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Chuck Todd: This Democratic defeat — and the rise of Trump 2.0 — was a decade in the making
There’s something about an election that is both cleansing — especially for my pre-Election Day email inbox — and, most importantly, clarifying.Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago -
The Trump 2.0 trade doctrine: Making the global economy unpredictable again?
Donald Trump's upcoming return to the presidency has injected a fresh wave of economic anxiety worldwide, as he is expected to implement a fiercely protectionist agenda, including tariffs of up to ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Trump 2.0 Officially Makes Crypto Mainstream. Just Ask Investors
Bitcoin’s post-election rally has fueled stock-market winners like MicroStrategy and Coinbase.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
Mattel CEO: Barbie film was about breaking convention, not ‘selling more toys’
After the success of ‘Barbie’, Ynon Kreiz plans to turn the company’s toy brands into a ‘playground’ for filmmakersBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Trump wants you to believe that the US economy is doing terribly. It’s untrue | Steven Greenhouse
Despite his claims to the contrary, unemployment is low, inflation is way down, and job growth is remarkably strong. If Donald Trump wins next week’s election, it would be the first time in US ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Cate Blanchett wants you to laugh at politics in ‘Rumours’
The upcoming film “Rumours,” starring Cate Blanchett, starts off criticizing world leaders in a way most political satires would — and then it turns down the wit and turns up the absurdityEntertainment - ABC News - October 16 -
Why Were Trump Voters Laughing?
It’s hard to understand why so many people loved the crudest insults.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Democrats and Republicans agree on one thing: any lessons learned from Trump 2.0 will be immediately forgotten | Marina Hyde
The whole horror show seems so predictable now, doesn’t it? Just like it did the last time .... My husband knows masses more about US politics than me, so do imagine how much he enjoyed me spending ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
The Winners and Losers of Trump 2.0
Donald Trump’s return to the White House could upend some industries and the economy. But stocks and other assets are soaring on hopes that a new, business-friendly era beckons.Business - The New York Times - November 6 -
Inside the orbit of Trump 2.0
Plus, we’re keeping track of Team 47 with updates on the latest Trump appointmentsWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
This Is the Trump 2.0 Aesthetic
Thanks to more mainstream influencers, a new, desirable, imitable aesthetic has emerged—and this time it wears a MAGA hat.Tech - Wired - 10 hours ago -
Trump 2.0 could make even the most optimistic climate observers cynical – but it's not the whole story | Adam Morton
Much is unclear about how Donald Trump’s return to power will affect efforts to tackle global heating but there are a few things we can say. You’ve probably already heard the worst-case takes: that ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Kamala Harris Can Make History, Whether or Not She Wants to Talk About It
Don’t let the monarch of Mar-a-Lago take back his throne.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
Corporate America Braces for Trump 2.0
The race for the White House is deadlocked, but business leaders aren’t taking chances, reaching out to the former president to rebuild relations.Business - The New York Times - October 28 -
Trump 2.0: winners, losers and Elon
Plus, Democratic megadonors reflect on what went wrong and how Elon Musk positioned himself for political triumphWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Experiencing intense emotions with others makes people feel more connected, study finds
Participants bonded more after watching films that sparked intense emotions. Whether it is laughing at a classic comedy or watching a horror film from behind a cushion, movies can generate myriad ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
In China, Comedy Is Giving Women a Voice. But Can Men Take a Joke?
Comedy has become a way for women to skewer China’s gender inequality. Some men aren’t happy about it.World - The New York Times - October 31 -
What is a "czar"? Trump wants his people in place — and fast
President-elect Donald Trump wants his people in place in his administration as soon as possible.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Boulter makes light work of Hong Kong opener
Britain's Katie Boulter sees off the challenge of Japan's Aoi Ito in her opening match at the Hong Kong Open.Top stories - BBC News - October 29 -
Trump Wants to Kill Biden’s Climate Law. It’s Making His Supporters Rich
Trump allies hold hundreds of millions in stakes in companies that benefitted from the Inflation Reduction Act, Biden’s signature climate law.Business - Inc. - October 27 -
Global climate community braces for Trump 2.0
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Global climate community braces for Trump 2.0 The reelection of former President Trump is ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Why Trump’s Victory Is Fueling a Market Frenzy
Investors have been comforted by a clear election result and are anticipating tax cuts and deregulation from a second Trump administration.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
How Trump 2.0 will change American foreign policy
Trump’s unpredictability and willingness to upend longstanding norms could set off a wave of radical change in key regions, potentially reshaping the global order as we know it.Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Charlamagne tha God laughs off claim Trump is not racist: 'It's hysterical'
Radio host Charlamagne tha God blasted Lara Trump on Monday for claims that her father-in-law, former President Trump, is not racist. In an interview on "The Breakfast Club," the younger Trump ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
‘I feel we’ve failed’: My son wants me to take out a $150,000 student loan so he can attend an out-of-state college. Is that fair?
“We are not eligible for any need-based aid.”Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Can they keep up the laughs at a gloomy time? Mythic Quest returns for Season 4
Apple TV+ today announced that the fourth season of its hit comedy Mythic Quest will debut on January 29.Tech - VentureBeat - 7 hours ago -
Jimmy Kimmel tears up over 'terrible' Trump victory
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel fought back tears reacting to former President Trump's victory in Tuesday's election. "Let's be honest, it was a terrible night last night," Kimmel told his audience ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
The cannabis industry is awaiting a legal green light, but can businesses survive?
Legal gray area surrounding the drug makes it difficult to prepare next steps, with rescheduling a perpetual threat. The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, which took place in downtown Chicago ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Solar power to the people: how the sun is bringing light – and TV – to Amazon villages
Their fuel resources have long been plundered by others, while national grids have failed to connect them. Now, solar panels could give more than electricity to Indigenous people. At dusk, Piyulaga ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Hidden behind the budget is a terrible bombshell: billions in cuts for disabled people | Frances Ryan
The DWP confirms that draconian ‘savings’ are coming down the track. Are we a nation that will repair hospitals, but not help a nurse with long Covid?. In the days after the budget, the headlines ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Alex Bowman's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad week capped by Logano making NASCAR's title race
Few people in motorsports had as crummy a week as Alex BowmanSports - ABC News - October 21 -
Trump Bump 2.0? Experts Expect Another Audience Surge, With Caveats.
News fatigue and changing consumption habits could sap some of that enthusiasm over time, several news media experts said.Business - The New York Times - November 6 -
How ‘Trump 2.0’ could push this ‘Roaring 2020s’ stock market into the 2030s
Relaxed regulatory environment and lower corporate and income taxes under “Trump 2.0” should boost stock prices, economist Ed Yardeni says.Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
What Trump 2.0 Means for Tech + A.I. Made Me Basic + HatGPT!
A shake-up is coming for Silicon Valley.Tech - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Who’s who in the Musk ‘A-team’ vying to shape Trump 2.0
Billionaire likely to push for government roles for acolytes and allies to cut regulation and protect his businessesBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Trump bump 2.0 may not pack the same punch for media stocks
The prospect of defensive sector consolidation is a better reason to buy into media stocksWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
What White House picks tell us about Trump 2.0
The contours and priorities of his new presidency are starting to take shape as he fills key positions.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday