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As a G.O.P. Congressman Takes Aim at Hochul, a Democrat Eyes His Seat
Representative Mike Lawler, Republican of New York, is contemplating running for governor next year. Beth Davidson, a Democrat, hopes to win his swing seat in the Hudson Valley.The New York Times - 2d -
NY Democrats grapple with whether to remove Adams from City Hall
New York Governor Kathy Hochul met with city leaders to discuss a "path forward" for the city's leadership amid the scandal surrounding Mayor Eric Adams, who is facing calls for his resignation as ...The Hill - 1d -
Democrats aim to maximize GOP pain in passing Trump agenda
Democrats on Capitol Hill have little power to prevent GOP leaders from moving President Trump’s ambitious policy agenda through Congress this year. But they’re going out of their way to make the ...The Hill - 1d -
Dozens of Democrats denounce Trump administration actions toward USAID
Dozens of House Democrats denounced the Trump administration’s actions towards the U.S. Agency for International Development in a letter (USAID) sent Friday. “The repercussions of these actions ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump says he plans to meet with some Democrats next week
President Trump said Wednesday he will meet with Democrats next week for lunch, though it was not immediately clear who would be invited. "They’re the party of some really bad things," Trump said ...The Hill - 20h -
DOGE Cuts 9/11 Survivors’ Fund, and Republicans Join Democrats in Rebuke
After 20 percent of the World Trade Center Health Program staff was terminated last week, Democratic lawmakers were outraged. On Wednesday, Republican lawmakers joined them.The New York Times - 16h -
Axing consumer protection bureau will leave troops vulnerable to scams, Democrats warn
Shuttering the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will leave service members who rely on the agency’s accountability initiatives less guarded from scams and financial crimes.NBC News - 6h -
IRS lays off 6,700 employees, torpedoing Democratic enforcement boost
The IRS fired 6,700 employees Thursday, a government official told NewsNation, the sister television network of The Hill. The employees were designated as probationary, meaning they were working ...The Hill - 1h -
2 times a balance transfer fee is worth it (and 2 times it's not)
Credit card balance transfer fees can be worth it, but, in certain situations, they might lead to more debt.CBS News - 1d -
How to provide evidence in turbulent times
Hostility to researchers’ analysis is undermining reasoned policymakingFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Inside Iga Swiatek’s Time Machine
After a tumultuous 2024, the five-time Grand Slam champion opens up on her vision for her tennis future in an interview that looks back to her 2022 season.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
It’s time to rethink boredom, procrastination and regret
That’s the way to fulfil your goals and have fun in life. We all procrastinate, but most conventional advice for conquering it doesn’t work, at least not for me, beyond chores like cleaning the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump and Zelensky's relationship over time
The US and Ukrainian presidents, who have traded barbs in the past, began a new war of words this week.BBC News - 5h -
Trump and the 'unitary executive': The presidential power theory driving his 2nd term
President Trump's flurry of executive actions and orders spark a critical question: Does he have the power he claims to have?ABC News - Feb. 7 -
Scottish cat flap pits SNP against pet power
Strenuous denials of a clampdown on felines are only feeding suspicions in an animal-loving nationFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
Baltic states begin historic switch away from Russian power grid
More than 30 years after leaving the Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will join the EU's grid.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
Musk’s expanding role triggers efforts to check his power
Elon Musk has seen a flood of attempts to check his power as he expands into nearly every corner of the government. In the few short weeks that President Trump has been in office, Musk and his team ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
Baltic states leave Russian power grid in closer EU integration
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania disconnected from Russia’s network on Saturday, ending energy dependency and aiding security. The three Baltic states have disconnected their electricity systems from ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
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Key power station didn't properly disclose burning forest wood
The Drax facility, which burns wood pellets, is required to report where it sources its wood from.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
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What Is Down Fill Power (2025): Fill Weight, Synthetics
Whether you’re looking for extra-warm jackets or bedding, you’ve probably seen this term. Let us, er, fill you in.Wired - Feb. 9 -
As Trump steamrolls Washington, courts flex their power to slow him down
Numerous federal district judges around the country have blocked major portions of Trump's early agenda — but Supreme Court showdowns loom.Politico - Feb. 9 -
Rohit powers India to ODI series win over England
India take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the one-day international series against England after Rohit Sharma's superb century in Cuttack.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Baltic states unplug from Russia and join EU power grid
"Today, history is made," EU chief Ursula von der Leyen told a ceremony in Lithuania's capital.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Ireland power through Scotland to stay unbeaten with Prendergast to the fore
Scotland 18-32 Ireland Finn Russell forced off early after clash of heads The song remains the same for Scotland. The sound of bagpipes had drifted around Murrayfield, Flower of Scotland was ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
Vance Says ‘Judges Aren’t Allowed to Control’ Trump’s ‘Legitimate Power’
The declaration by the vice president came as court orders have temporarily blocked parts of the Trump administration’s agenda.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
How Hizbollah is using cash and WhatsApp groups to shore up power
Weakened by war with Israel, the group is deploying a vast patronage network to strengthen its baseFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Minister blames monkey for Sri Lanka nationwide power cut
The outage is yet to be fully fixed, meaning hospitals and other buildings are having to use generators.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
‘Total chaos’: Monkey blamed for nationwide power cut in Sri Lanka
Energy minister says monkey ‘came into contact with grid transformer’, causing hours-long outage in sweltering heat. A countrywide power outage in Sri Lanka has been blamed on a monkey that ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Women’s college basketball power rankings: How is UCLA reaching new heights?
One of the most impressive runs in recent memory came to an end Sunday, as Texas halted South Carolina’s 57-game winning streak in SEC play. The Gamecocks had gone more than three seasons without a ...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
Murphy: Trump 'attempting to seize control of power, and for corrupt purposes'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Sunday that President Trump's attempts to "seize control of power" were threatening democracy and causing a constitutional crisis with little precedent. “I think ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind Physical Edition Preorders Available At Amazon
Back in the '90s, nothing was better than sitting down in front of a TV to watch a color-coordinated group of teenagers with attitude beat the putty out of various monsters. Fast-forward to today, ...GameSpot - Feb. 10 -
Outrage after JD Vance claims judges are not allowed to check executive power
Vice-president accused of threatening constitution after saying judges have no right to restrain president’s agenda. JD Vance , the US vice-president, has been accused of threatening the US ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Serena Williams adds star power to Kendrick Lamar's halftime show
Williams and Lamar share the same hometown of Compton, California.ESPN - Feb. 10 -
Breaking down the judicial branch's role in curbing executive power
Presidents and the judicial branch have tangled before, but what is new, is the gusto with which President Trump and his team have asserted the scope of executive power. Jessica Levinson breaks it ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Ukraine war briefing: Power restrictions as Russia hits energy system
Trump says Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’; Biden-approved weapons still flowing, says Kellogg. What we know on day 1,084. See all our Ukraine war coverage Ukraine implemented emergency ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
EU plans radical budget overhaul handing more power to capitals
Bloc’s 50 spending programmes to be lumped into 3 funds, according to paperFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Demi Moore looks back on career journey and her powerful performance in "The Substance"
Last month, Demi Moore collected a Golden Globe for her performance in "The Substance." Now, she's getting buzz as the frontrunner for the Oscar. Moore looks back at her career journey as she ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Enjoying the Pinnacle of Power, Musk Holds Court on Trump’s Stage
The president let the spotlight in the Oval Office go to his billionaire friend/budget slasher, who cited blank checks and 150-year-old Social Security beneficiaries to justify purging the federal ...The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Who Is Marc Fogel? The American Teacher Caught in a Global Power Struggle.
Mr. Fogel, who had lived and taught in many countries, including Russia for nine years, spent 3 ½ years in Russian custody for having cannabis for medical use, and is in poor health.The New York Times - Feb. 12
