Lobbyists exploit massive loophole to wine and dine lawmakers, aides at fancy getaways
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ABC News - World
Marxist Dissanayake wins Sri Lanka's presidential election as voters reject old guard
Previous leaders have been accused of pushing the nation toward economic ruin.11 minutes ago -
The Hill - Politics
How ‘foreign agent’ laws are being exploited around the world to attack democracy
There is a growing global pattern of using “foreign agent” laws to suppress civil society, silence dissent and imprison dissidents. Starting in Russia and spreading around the world, these laws ...6 hours ago -
Politico - Politics
Lobbyists exploit massive loophole to wine and dine lawmakers, aides at fancy getaways
Leading the way is the nonprofit Congressional Institute, which is run by veteran Republican staffers and funded by $3 million in annual dues from private interest groups.7 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Marxist lawmaker leads the vote count in Sri Lanka's presidential election
Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake and opposition leader Sajith Premadasa headed to a run-off for Sri Lanka’s presidency on Sunday, the election body said, with a second round of counting to ...7 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
California Rite Aid store taking extreme measures against shoplifting
A Rite Aid store in Compton, California, is taking a dramatic step to combat shoplifting by placing nearly all its items behind locked cases, including paper goods and potato chips. Elise Preston ...15 hours ago - California -
The New York Times - World
How a U.S. Ally Uses Aid as a Cover in War
The United Arab Emirates is expanding a covert campaign to back a winner in Sudan’s civil war. Waving the banner of the Red Crescent, it is also smuggling weapons and deploying drones.17 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Why a California music lover is trying to sell his massive vinyl collection
For music lovers, the future is retro. In 2023, sales of vinyl albums grew for the 17th consecutive year, accounting for 40% of album sales in the United States. With no signs of vinyl sales ...Yesterday - California -
The New York Times - Top stories
Security Firm Linked to Top Adams Aide Won Millions in N.Y.C. Business
The company received a $154 million contract to provide “emergency fire watch services” to the New York City Housing Authority. The firm was once owned by the deputy mayor for public safety.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
California firefighter accused of setting fires in wine country
A California firefighter was arrested on suspicion of arson in a series of small fires that burned in wine country in recent weeks, officials said Friday.Yesterday - California -
Politico - Politics
Elon Musk steps up political giving with 6-figure donation to House Republicans
The August contribution is more than Musk has previously given to a party committee.Yesterday - Elon Musk -
MarketWatch - Business
Why Constellation Energy and Vistra shares are building on massive gains
Constellation has a new nuclear-power deal with Microsoft. Both Constellation and Vistra shares have more than doubled this year on optimism for data-center power deals.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
Poland arrests Kremlin critic accused of directing attack on Navalny aide
Four suspects held in ‘multi-threaded’ probe into assaults against Russian dissidents as rift opens in opposition ranks2 days ago - Russia -
CBS Sports - Sports
76ers' Joel Embiid signs extension: Massive deal worth $193 million over three years
The big man says he wants to stay with Philly 'for the rest of my career'2 days ago - NBA -
ABC News - World
Czechs vote in Senate and regional elections in the aftermath of massive flooding
Czechs are voting in a two-day vote for a third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, the Senate, and to select their representatives in regional elections2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
International lawmakers call on VW to withdraw from Xinjiang
Move follows FT report on an audit clearing the carmaker of forced labour at its plant in western China2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Congress should block aid to Egypt
Sisi has consolidated power in the presidency and its security apparatus, gutting the state’s political parties and amending the constitution to enshrine his authority.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Best behind-the-ear, or BTE hearing aids, of 2024
Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids can be easier to handle with a better battery life than other hearing aid types.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
From the Tetons to the Caribbean, 6 Getaways for Grown-Ups
We found new and revamped adults-only hotels and resorts for those who want to get away from it all.2 days ago -
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Financial Times - World
Lammy seeks emergency boost to aid cash to offset cost of migrant hotels
Foreign secretary fears domestic drain on development funding will hinder efforts to project UK on global stage2 days ago -
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