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The Hill - Politics
Government shutdown looms as Congress faces funding fight
Congress is staring down a time crunch to avert a shutdown, with both parties digging in their heels and some Republicans expressing skepticism about their own party’s plans less than a month ...3 hours ago -
ABC News - Tech
The AI industry uses a light lobbying touch to educate Congress from a corporate perspective
Education has become a primary goal of artificial intelligence interests in Washington5 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Congress needs to enact a clear framework for sensible regulation of crypto
Congress must enact a clear framework for the sensible regulation of crypto, as it is the most important American financial innovation in decades, but the SEC's interpretation of the 1934 ...6 hours ago - Crypto -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Attempt on Trump’s Life and the Violence of American Politics
A large number of the people who make decisions in this country have either seen violence over the past decade or felt the pressure and constraint of potential violence.8 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
Maya Rudolph gets career Emmy No. 6, Angela Basset wins her first at Creative Arts Emmys
Maya Rudolph and Angela Bassett are among the winners at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards13 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Congress Returns for Another Big Spending Fight
Clashes over both the duration of a stopgap bill and whether it should include a noncitizen voting measure demanded by the G.O.P. could force a government shutdown at the end of the month.15 hours ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
‘The Room Next Door' tops Venice Film Festival. Nicole Kidman misses acting honor due to mom’s death
Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door” won the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion award Saturday17 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Pro-euthanasia film The Room Next Door wins top prize in Venice
Venice Film Festival gives the Golden Lion Award to The Room Next Door starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore.20 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
James Turner equals 100m Paralympics record as former soldier seals hat-trick
Para athlete wins second gold at Paris 2024 in men’s 100m T36 final Curtis McGrath dedicates third straight kayak win to new-born son James Turner is now a double gold medallist after bursting ...23 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Family of American Slain in the West Bank Demands an Independent Inquiry
With witnesses and Palestinian officials accusing Israeli soldiers of firing the fatal shots, “an Israeli investigation is not adequate,” the family said in a statement.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
‘Room Next Door’ Claims Top Prize at Venice Film Festival
The film, starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore, is the director Pedro Almodóvar’s English-language debut.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Judge keeps Libertarian candidates off ballot for Congress
Three Libertarian candidates seeking House seats in Iowa won't appear on ballot.Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
Pedro Almodóvar’s English-language debut ‘The Room Next Door’ wins top prize at the Venice Film Festival
Pedro Almodóvar’s English-language debut ‘The Room Next Door’ wins top prize at the Venice Film FestivalYesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
Nicole Kidman wins best actress award at Venice Film Festival for 'Babygirl,' misses ceremony due to death of her mother
Nicole Kidman wins best actress award at Venice Film Festival for 'Babygirl,' misses ceremony due to death of her motherYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
UN seeks probe into death of American activist in West Bank
The United Nations is seeking a "full investigation" into the death of Aysenur Egzi Eygi, a Turkish American activist who was killed recently in the West Bank amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in ...Yesterday - United Nations -
ESPN - Sports
Fritz ready to 'give everything I can' in Open final
Taylor Fritz defeated Frances Tiafoe in their all-American semifinal matchup and will play for his first major championship Sunday in the US Open final.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Eli Sussman, two-time James Beard award nominee for rising star chef, on his career
Eli Sussman, a two-time James Beard award nominee for rising star chef, wrote the first of four cookbooks at the age of 20. He is now the chef and partner at Gertrude's in Brooklyn, where he serves ...Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Labor unions largely popular in US, but Americans divided on impact: Survey
A recent survey found that while labor unions are largely popular in the U.S., Americans are divided on the strength of their influence. The YouGov survey, released Friday, shows 59 percent of ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
American Woman and Palestinian Girl Killed in Separate West Bank Incidents
In a separate incident, a 13-year-old Palestinian girl was also fatally shot, part of the rising toll of West Bank violence during the war in Gaza.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Most Americans in new survey say it is 'likely' there will be a peaceful transfer of power
Most Americans say they believe it is “likely” that there will be a peaceful transfer of power after the upcoming election, according to a new survey. The YouGov survey, published Friday, found ...Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
American woman killed in West Bank after participating in protests
The Biden administration is looking for answers after an American woman was killed in the West Bank during demonstrations. Witnesses say she was killed by Israeli soldiers. NBC’s Matt Bradley ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
US Open prize money this year is the most ever given out at a tennis tournament: $75 million
The purse is a 15% increase from the $65 million offered at last year’s tournamentYesterday - US Open -
MarketWatch - Business
Big Tech is shutting out our access to crucial data. Why does Congress allow it?
Meta Platforms, Alphabet and other tech giants are limiting or removing transparency tools such as CrowdTangle.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Taylor Fritz becomes first American man in a U.S. Open final since 2006
Fritz surged with a six-game run against a fading Tiafoe to come out on top 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 and reach his first Grand Slam final.Yesterday - US Open -
MarketWatch - Business
Trump’s economic populism won’t bring Americans lasting prosperity
Populism is spreading worldwide, but its leaders show little understanding of economic and geopolitical realities.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
The Great American Family Car Ride
Three bridges, one toll.Yesterday -
The New York Times - World
American Killed at West Bank Protest Was a Campus Organizer
Her trip to the West Bank, where she was shot on Friday, was Ms. Eygi’s latest effort in years of activism that began nearly a decade ago when was still a teenager.Yesterday -
The Guardian - World
Pedro Almodóvar: ‘Life needs fiction to make it bearable’
The Spanish film-maker on the raw, real life experiences behind his first collection of short stories – and why his mother is his inspiration. One day when he was nine years old and living in a ...Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Fritz ends 15-year wait for American male Slam finalist
Taylor Fritz becomes the first American man in 15 years to reach a Grand Slam singles final as he beats compatriot Frances Tiafoe at the US Open.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
The battle for American patriotism
Democrats and Republicans are offering very different visions of the true USA. Simon Schama on the struggle to define national prideYesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Packers vs. Eagles field issues in Brazil: J.J. Watt, LeBron James, NFL players react to slick conditions
Green Bay and Philadelphia opened up their season in Sao PauloYesterday - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
American killed in West Bank protests
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US presses Israel after American citizen shot dead in West Bank A ...2 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Johnson ‘100 percent’ convinced GOP will win both chambers of Congress, White House
The speaker spoke on a private House GOP conference call, during which former President Donald Trump’s campaign aides also briefed members on the state of the race.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
American democracy is in peril. And racism will be the sledgehammer that destroys it | Kimberlé W Crenshaw
The ‘war against woke’ is not just a war against critical race theory and Black history. It is a war on our democracy. Racism has been the achilles heel of American democracy since its founding as ...2 days ago -
ABC News - Entertainment
'Demon Copperhead' author Barbara Kingsolver to receive National Book Award for lifetime achievement
The National Book Foundation has awarded Barbara Kingsolver a medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters (DCAL), which has previously been given to Toni Morrison, Philip Roth and Joan ...2 days ago