‘The US lost its shame muscle’: why sex no longer scandalizes in politics
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The New York Times - Sports
The St. Louis Cardinals Have Lost Their Way. Now They Must Fix Their Failure.
The team’s player development machine was once the envy of baseball. But it became a victim of neglect.42 minutes ago -
ESPN - Sports
Red Bull's Marko: Ricciardo lost 'killer instinct' after leaving team in 2019
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BBC News - Top stories
China nuclear sub sank in its dock, US officials say
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The Guardian - World
Trump touts strong relationships with Putin and Zelenskyy as Ukrainian leader meets to shore up support – live
Trump says he has ‘a very good relationship’ with Putin; Zelenskyy said he hopes that relations are better between Trump and Ukraine. Appearing with the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy , ...1 hour ago - Ukraine -
MarketWatch - Business
Port strike could come at a ‘high political cost’ for Harris campaign
Polls show Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in a tight race for the White House, setting up a situation where small economic disturbances could tilt the race one way ...2 hours ago -
ABC News - World
Japan's soon-to-be prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals
The person chosen to lead Japan’s governing party, and become prime minister next week, is a veteran politician with deep policy experience, a taste for curry and anime — and big challenges ahead ...4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Emhoff: Trump not disavowing Robinson is 'shameful'
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff slammed former President Trump Thursday evening for not disavowing North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (R), calling his previous praise for the gubernatorial nominee ...4 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Myanmar's opposition rejects a military appeal for talks on a political solution to armed conflict
The main group coordinating opposition to military rule in Myanmar has rejected a surprise offer from the ruling generals to hold talks on a political solution to the country’s nationwide armed ...4 hours ago -
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WATCH: Father-in-law performs epic dance with bride who lost her dad as a kid
Sidnie Rollins and her father-in-law planned an epic dance routine with props and costume changes!5 hours ago -
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Trump campaign blasts Harris ahead of her visit to the border
Harris seeks to tackle a political vulnerability on visit to southern border5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
It’s not just the money, it’s the sense of entitlement. That’s the cause of sleaze in UK politics | Martin Bell
Look at the Commons: the language, the grandeur, the deference. I was elected on an ‘anti-sleaze’ ticket, and even I found the culture seductive. Martin Bell is a former independent MP for ...6 hours ago - United Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
‘The US lost its shame muscle’: why sex no longer scandalizes in politics
While Trump’s affair with Stormy Daniels made headlines, scandals like this don’t move the needle for US voters. Earlier this year, at Donald Trump ’s hush-money trial , adult film star Stormy ...7 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
PayPal’s stock is having its best year since 2020, and this is a big reason why
When PayPal CEO Alex Chriss took over a year ago, investors questioned whether the company had a future. Now he says product innovations have helped change the conversation.7 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
The Best Sex Machines for Solo, Couple, or Long-Distance Playtime (2024)
If you’re going to invest in toys to enhance your sex life, why not go big?9 hours ago -
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Venezuelans crossing the Darien Gap say they lost hope after July's election
Venezuelans trekking across the Darien Gap – a rugged jungle passage between Colombia and Panama – say they’re making the perilous journey because they lost hope for change following a contentious ...14 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Can Eric Adams Survive a Foreign Bribery Scandal?
Mr. Adams is the first sitting mayor in modern New York City history to be charged with a crime.15 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Muriel’s Wedding at 30: why we still love this classic Australian film and its ‘terrible’ heroine
As fun as the movie is, with its kitsch aesthetic and garish costumes, it offers potent mix of comedy and serious drama. PJ Hogan’s classic Australian film Muriel’s Wedding is 30 and it plays as ...16 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Helene’s Intensification Was ‘Aggressive.’ Here’s Why.
Very warm ocean temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico provide fuel for an “aggressive intensification,” a hurricane expert said.17 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Ros Atkins on... Why the US election is crucial to Ukraine
The BBC's analysis editor looks at why Volodymyr Zelensky is presenting his 'victory plan' to US political leaders.18 hours ago - Ukraine -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Tech Bro Style in American Politics
Why some billionaires are helping to promote political extremism.18 hours ago -
Politico - Politics
Republicans have a message for Zelenskyy: Stay out of US politics
Trump’s allies on the Hill and beyond are sensitive to any perceived slights against the former president.18 hours ago - Republican Party -
Politico - Politics
Republicans have a message for Zelenskyy: Stay out of US politics
Trump’s allies on the Hill and beyond are sensitive to any perceived slights against the former president.18 hours ago - Republican Party -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Museum at FIT Tells the Story of the African Diaspora Through Its Fashions
By examining the work of designers of African descent, a new exhibition in Manhattan finds common threads and, more interestingly, divergences.18 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Donald Trump says he will meet Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday – US politics live
Former president announces meeting at rambling press conference. Here is more from the federal indictment against Eric Adams: . In 2014, Eric Adams, the defendant, became Brooklyn borough ...19 hours ago - Ukraine -
The Hill - Politics
Evening Report — Zelensky visit roils campaign politics
🗽 Plus: Mayor Eric Adams indicted in NYC {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash Zelensky visit roils campaign politics WITH FORTY DAYS left until the November election, Ukrainian President ...20 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Trump ally Matt Gaetz says House Ethics panel issued subpoena for him in sex, drug probe
Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, a close Donald Trump ally, said he will no longer comply with an ethics investigation into sex and drug use allegations.20 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Foo Fighters pulls out of Soundside Music Festival after Dave Grohl cheating scandal
Foo Fighters pulls the plug on its performance at a Connecticut music festival, weeks after Dave Grohl said he had welcomed a baby girl outside of his marriage.21 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Gaetz will 'no longer voluntarily participate' in 'nosy' Ethics Committee probe
Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) told the House Ethics Committee that he will “no longer voluntarily participate” in the panel’s probe into him, accusing it of leading a “political payback exercise” and ...22 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
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The New York Times - Lifestyle
Why Is Donald Trump Using the Word ‘Love’ So Much?
Politicians often lean toward hyperbole, but the frequent use of the word “love” in the former president’s fund-raising notes is an increasingly common tactic for him.2 days ago - Donald Trump