Congress’ failure to pass the farm bill reflects a long history of hunger as a political tool
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The Guardian - World
California passes legislation to formally apologize for slavery
Law was part of package of reparations bills to address racial disparities, though some measures were rejected. California will formally apologize for slavery and its lingering effects on Black ...1 hour ago - California -
CBS Sports - Sports
Texas' recent history vs. SEC includes big-stage battles, historic rivalry with ex-Southwest Conference foe
The Longhorns are set to make their SEC debut on Saturday afternoon, but they have no shortage of recent experience against the league2 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
Our leaders must reject revenge politics
It’s not the lessons of 1944 that we need to learn from — but those of 19194 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Microsoft re-launches ‘privacy nightmare’ AI screenshot tool
It says it has listened to concerns about the tool, which continuously screenshots online activity.4 hours ago - Microsoft -
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.4 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
The politics of tariffs are complicated. A Democrat just introduced a bill to make Trump's proposals law.
Former President Donald Trump calls himself a “tariff man” and says the taxes on imported goods “are the greatest thing ever invented,” so it’s no surprise Vice President Kamala Harris has attacked ...4 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Shohei Ohtani joins 400-total base club. Only 18 other players have done it in MLB history
Shohei Ohtani became the first player in 23 years and only 19th in MLB history to reach 400 total bases in a season when the Dodgers clinched the National League West title.5 hours ago - MLB -
ESPN - Sports
Five stars to pass on in drafts
Steve Alexander identifies the big-name players he's staying far away from in fantasy drafts this season.6 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Congress’ failure to pass the farm bill reflects a long history of hunger as a political tool
The farm bill, which includes funding for food stamps, is set to expire on Sept. 30 but is likely to be delayed due to political jockeying over work requirements and the end of expanded COVID-19 ...6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Surviving Spouses May Not Be Responsible for Partners’ Medical Bills
A call from a debt collector may add to the challenges that bereaved people are already dealing with. But spouses “should not assume that they have to pay.”8 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Stark lessons from the failure of the Gaza pier
It is clear that someone at the administration’s most senior levels should have personally transmitted to Biden the compelling reservations about the project. No one seems to have done so.8 hours ago -
ABC News - Sports
Analysis: NFL is still a passing league despite early rise in running
Even though rushing yards are up and passing numbers are down over the first three weeks of the season, it’s too soon to call it a new trend9 hours ago - NFL -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
From winless in 603 days to making history in China
After ending the longest losing streak for 52 years, China's Zhang Shuai makes history at the China Open by stunning US Open semi-finalist Emma Navarro.12 hours ago - China -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Best Way to Keep Congress From Getting Things Done
Supporters of the filibuster argue that without unlimited debate, democracy succumbs to silence. Or something.12 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
The Gut Might Hold the Key to Treating Long Covid in Kids
A placebo-controlled study aims to test if treating gut issues can help children struggling with persistent Covid symptoms.12 hours ago - Covid -
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?13 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Giancarlo Stanton, post clinching, reflects on the state of his Yankees career
After the Yankees' 10-1 win over the Orioles on Thursday night to win the AL East, Giancarlo Stanton discussed his road back after an injury-plagued 2023.17 hours ago - MLB -
The Hill - Politics
Newsom signs bills protecting earnings of child influencers, content creators
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a pair of bills on Thursday that would protect the earnings of child influencers and expand existing law to better financially shield minors working as ...20 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Tech Bro Style in American Politics
Why some billionaires are helping to promote political extremism.22 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
John Leguizamo's PBS series 'American Historia' unravels Latino history and triumph
"American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos" explores Latino history and the consequences of omitting the past. The three-part PBS series begins airing Sept. 27.22 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Longest-Tenured Captains in NHL History
Who are the longest-tenured captains in NHL history?22 hours ago - NHL -
The New York Times - Top stories
U.S. Intelligence Stresses Risks in Allowing Long-Range Strikes by Ukraine
Intelligence agencies concluded that granting Ukraine’s request to use Western missiles against targets deep in Russia could prompt forceful retaliation while not fundamentally changing the course ...23 hours ago - Ukraine -
NBC News - Politics
California enacts laws to protect child influencers' financial security
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills to protect the earnings of child influencers and content creators into law Thursday.23 hours ago - California -
The Hill - Politics
GOP rift opens over Social Security bill push
Presented by NFIB — A bipartisan effort to force a vote on legislation that includes reforms for Social Security is exposing some rifts in the House GOP conference. {beacon} Business & Economy ...23 hours ago -
GameSpot - Tech
How Long Is The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has arrived, bringing Zelda's first starring role in a mainline entry to Nintendo Switch. This top-down Zelda experience isn't as chunky as its open-world ...23 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Environmentalists urge Biden to veto chips permitting bill
Click through for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden may approve chips bill despite green objections A bill that would weaken federal ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
NBC News - Politics
Trump assassination attempt shows ‘cascading series of failures,’ says top Democrat on task force
Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.), member of the House task force on Trump assassination attempts, joins Meet the Press NOW to discus ongoing investigations into what went wrong with Secret Service and ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Biden signs three-month funding bill to avert US government shutdown
Stopgap bill, passed by House and Senate with bipartisan majorities, extends funding until December. Joe Biden signed a three-month government funding bill on Thursday, averting an imminent ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
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 ...Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
YouTube's New AI Tools are Google's Latest Attempt to Automate Everything
At this year's Made on YouTube event, the video platform announced AI dubbing, short-form videos, and more.Yesterday - Google -
The Hill - Politics
Lawmakers scramble to reach last-minute deal to save farm bill
House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn "G.T." Thompson (R-Pa.) is meeting with congressional leaders on agricultural policy Thursday to try to secure a last-minute deal on passing the farm bill. ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Bipartisan border bill would help the economy, bring migrants into the workforce
Gradually opening possibilities for more authorized immigrant workers to fill holes in the labor market ultimately serves American citizens.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Kayla Harrison: 'It's going to be a long night' for Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307
Kayla Harrison seeks domination vs. Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307. Harrison (17-1 MMA, 1-0 UFC) will look to cement herself as No. 1 contender when she takes on Vieira (14-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC) Oct. 5 in Salt ...Yesterday - UFC -
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The New York Times - Top stories
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