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The New Rules of the Trump Era
Ezra Klein and Aaron Retica discuss the oligarchic power dynamics of the second Trump administration.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White House
China's relations are starting to improve with Japan, India and other countries that former U.S. President Joe Biden courted, just as Donald Trump brings his more unilateralist approach back to the ...ABC News - Jan. 22 -
From tariffs to energy to AI: What Trump's busy return to the White House means for our stocks
The batch of executive orders and commentary have implications for Coterra Energy, Meta Platforms and more Club stocks.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
Queen Camilla praises work of hospices
The Queen says "I wish we could clone these places" while meeting people at a hospice in Wiltshire.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Global reaction to Trump's return to White House
President Trump signed off on dozens of executive orders Monday with some impacting foreign policy and climate change, prompting reaction from around the world. CBS News reporter Haley Ott has more ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Bonus Q&A: Trump returns to the White House
Nick and Amol are joined by Justin Webb to answer your questions.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Trump’s return to the White House is a carefully choreographed display of brute force
Trump’s team has learned how to weaponize his power over the Republican party to achieve their political goals. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates Donald Trump swept back into the ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Ben Jennings on the return of Donald Trump to the White House – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
How Donald Trump defied the odds and made a historic return to the White House
"Trump is sui generis," one veteran Republican pollster told ABC News. "He is a unique figure in American politics."ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Trump previews White House return in DC rally before inauguration
Donald Trump previewed his return to the White House in a rally in Washington the night before he is set to be sworn in for a second time. “The American people have given us their trust, and in ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Here’s what stock-market investors still need to price in as Trump returns to White House
Trump has a lot planned for when he takes office, and investors are bracing for a bumpy ride.MarketWatch - Jan. 20 -
Trump returns to the White House
Incoming president to issue executive orders on deportations, tariffs and cuts to regulationFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Man admits to setting fire to building housing Wisconsin rep's office over TikTok ban
A man has admitted to setting fire to a building housing a House member from Wisconsin’s office over “recent talks of a TikTok ban,” according to local police. The 19-year-old man was caught Sunday ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Trump Returns to White House With More Deferential Allies and Foes
As Donald J. Trump prepares to take the oath of office for a second time, much of the world seems to be bowing down to him and demoralized opponents are rethinking the future.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Perle Mesta, the renowned social queen of Washington
Socialite Perle Mesta used her fortune to host inclusive dinner parties in Washington, D.C., becoming one of the most famous women in the world – "The Hostess with the Mostes' on the Ball."CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Perle Mesta, the renowned social queen of Washington
The widow of a steel magnate, socialite Perle Mesta used her fortune to host inclusive dinner parties in Washington, D.C., in the 1940s and '50s, becoming known as "The Hostess with the Mostes' on ...CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Nathalie Dupree, ‘Queen of Southern Cooking,’ Dies at 85
As a cookbook author, TV personality and mentor, she sought to burst the chicken-fried stereotype of the South. Sometimes her life was as messy as her kitchen.The New York Times - 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 -
Q&A: FT experts answer readers’ questions on Donald Trump’s return
From Ukraine to cryptocurrencies, these are the issues that matter to readersFinancial Times - Jan. 18 -
When kids set their parents’ screen time rules: ‘I hit my limit before I even get out of bed’
Would six-year-old Malakhi be strict? Could the grownups give up their phones? Three writers let their children set the rules. Zoe Williams Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Readers Share Their Near-Death Experiences
After the death of Peter Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist who studied near-death experiences, readers shared stories of their own.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Book excerpt: "Fire Weather" by John Vaillant
This 2023 National Book Award finalist recounts the rise of climate science and the increasing dangers from climate change, including the devastation brought by today's wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Reader callout: what’s wrong with the London stock market?
Debate rages as key UK companies list elsewhereFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Jesse Winker returns to Mets: Veteran outfielder heads back to Queens on $7.5 million contract, per report
Winker had a standout postseason for the Mets in 2024CBS Sports - Jan. 16 -
Irving back vs. Nuggets; Lively (ankle) ruled out
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving returned for Tuesday night's home game against the Denver Nuggets, but the team lost center Dereck Lively II to an ankle sprain.ESPN - Jan. 14 -
Queen Elizabeth II was kept in the dark for years about a Soviet spy in the palace
Queen Elizabeth II was not officially informed for nearly a decade that Anthony Blunt was a Soviet spy, newly declassified documents reveal.NBC News - Jan. 14 -
Files shed light on notorious spies — and how the queen was kept in the dark
Members of the spy ring in the 1930s spilled secrets to the Soviet Union from the heart of the U.K. intelligence establishment.CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Queen not officially told for years about Palace spy, MI5 papers reveal
Anthony Blunt confessed in 1964 to being a Soviet agent, but Elizabeth II was not informed.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
MI5 files suggest queen was not briefed on spy in royal household for nine years
Documents indicate monarch was informed Anthony Blunt was Soviet agent in 1973, though he confessed in 1964. The late Queen Elizabeth II was not told for almost 10 years that Anthony Blunt, a ...The Guardian - Jan. 14 -
There goes 80% of the market. That’s one reaction to new White House microchip rules.
The White House on Monday announced new restrictions on artificial-intelligence exports that will impact companies including Nvidia.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
Rich Men Rule the World
The holders of the vast majority of the world’s wealth? Men. So many men—from Trump and Musk and Putin to every CEO, crypto schmo, and solar bro in between.Wired - Jan. 13 -
Smith digs at ex-Raven Queen: 'He'll be in Cabo'
Roquan Smith took a jab at Patrick Queen after the Ravens eliminated the Steelers, saying his former teammate will "be in Cabo, or somewhere."ESPN - Jan. 12 -
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Fears grow over censorship of secret Queen Elizabeth and Philip papers
Critics flag ‘worrying trend’ of keeping royal files under lock and key as thousands set for release to public. Researchers fear that thousands of government documents about the late queen and ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Meta cuts DEI, marking another cultural shift ahead of Trump’s White House return
Facebook parent Meta is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs, according to a memo sent to employees, marking the tech giant’s latest cultural shift ahead of President-elect ...MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls
Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Powerful Santa Ana winds set to return as wildfires continue to rage
Powerful Santa Ana winds are set to pick up again, making it challenging for firefighters to gain control of the severe wildfires in southern California. Meanwhile, a winter storm is bringing cold ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman to meet with Trump
WASHINGTON — Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania says he plans to meet with President-elect Donald Trump.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Lammy challenges Trump's rhetoric days before White House return
The foreign secretary talks up UK-US relations - but clear divisions with the incoming president remain.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Venezuela tumbles deeper into dictatorship with Nicolás Maduro set to extend 12-year rule
Global democratic leaders pledge a boycott as exiled opposition leader vows to return to challenge ceremony. Venezuela’s tumble into authoritarianism is poised to enter an even harsher new phase ...The Guardian - Jan. 9
