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Trump doubles down on calling Democrats 'enemies from within'
CUMMING, Ga. — Former President Donald Trump doubled down Tuesday on his remarks over the weekend referring to Democrats as the “enemy from within.”Politics - NBC News - October 16 -
Sikh Activists See It as Freedom. India Calls It Terrorism.
Canadian and U.S. accusations of assassination plots have drawn attention to the Sikh separatist movement, which India calls a source of organized crime.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Dining across the divide: ‘We have our problems in Scotland, but there’s more belief that society still exists’
One is a self-confessed Nicola Sturgeon fan girl; the other thinks the SNP turned into a personality cult around her. Were they more aligned on how to tackle drug deaths?. Ian, 43, Edinburgh . ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Democrats urge Biden to push Israel for press freedom in Gaza
Dozens of House Democrats are pressing the Biden administration to get tougher on Israel when it comes to press freedoms in Gaza, warning that a lack of media access in the war-torn territory has ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Why are the Democrats losing? Hubris.
Both parties are living in their own ideological media bubbles. But it’s worse for the Democrats.Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
This Toad Is So Tiny That They Call It a Flea
A “toadlet” in Brazil is the second-smallest vertebrate known to exist on the planet.Science - The New York Times - October 29 -
Why Are Hospital Gowns So Ugly?
Curious why medical patient attire is so unflattering, a reader asks our fashion critic if it’s intentional.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 22 -
Why are there so few Brits in the NBA?
As the new NBA season starts, BBC Sport asks why there are so few British players in the league.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Confessions of a gossip columnist: we get a bad rap but our salacious tales of the rich and famous play a role in society | Ros Reines
For decades my name was synonymous with Sydney gossip. I became quite nimble at stepping into places I wasn’t welcome. At the dawn of my career as a tabloid gossip columnist, I rang Lachlan ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Democrats call for investigation into grocery prices
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) are calling on administration officials to investigate Albertsons and other major grocery chains for “predatory practices” they say ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Harris pens op-ed in AAPI diaspora newspapers urging voters to 'fight for our freedoms”
In the final sprint to Election Day, Vice President Harris wrote a series of columns across five Asian American newspapers calling on members of the 15 million-voter-strong constituency to join her ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
If you’re so happy, why are you buying so much gold?
The rally that won’t quitWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
Beyoncé, whose ‘Freedom’ is Harris’ campaign anthem, is expected at Democrat's Texas rally on Friday
Beyoncé is expected to appear Friday in her hometown of Houston at a rally for Vice President Kamala HarrisEntertainment - ABC News - October 24 -
Why are disposable vapes so bad for the environment?
Single-use disposable vapes will be banned to protect children's health and reduce environmental damage.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Why is the price of gold so high right now?
Gold has offered some of the biggest returns recently, but why is the price climbing? Here's what you should know.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Why Are So Many Gen-Zers Fit to Quit?
Frontline Gen-Z workers are feeling overworked and having negative interactions at work. But here’s what employers can do to better support these critical employees.Business - Inc. - October 28 -
Why are Forest so good this season - and can it last?
Nottingham Forest's unlikely third place in the Premier League has some echoes of Leicester in 2016... can they maintain their excellent early-season form?Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Anything but Big Easy: New Orleans has a Zion roster problem
There has never been a player like Zion and that makes the blueprint to success all the more challenging.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago -
Why Are So Many N.B.A. Owners Selling Their Teams?
The Boston Celtics are likely to be the ninth team to change hands since 2019.Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Why is it so hard for tenants to hold their landlords to account?
The exploding boilers and rotting rats in the U-bend were bad signs, but it was the bogus cleaning bill that highlighted how hard it was to challenge the systemWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Why has the UK weather been so gloomy lately?
Elizabeth Rizzini and Darren Bett look at why our weather is so gloomy at the moment and ponder when things might change.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
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'It's our moonshot': Why scientists are drilling into volcanos
In Iceland scientists plan to drill down to magma to understand it and use it for energy production.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
House Democrats call on companies to retain DEI program
Forty-nine House Democrats signed an open letter to Fortune 1,000 chief executives asking them to affirm their commitment to their workplace equality initiatives, amid heightened backlash and legal ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Washington Democrat calls ballot box burning 'unpatriotic'
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) said Monday the burning of a ballot box in her district was "unpatriotic" and asked for law enforcement to monitor all drop boxes overnight until Election ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
‘There’s so much you can crush’: why hydraulic press videos are so popular and so satisfying
Watching a pumpkin, crayons or a Furby get squashed isn’t just fun – it can also serve as an emotional release. There are lots of ways to unwind. You can go on a walk, call a friend or read a book. ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Kamala Harris calls for ‘new generation of leadership’ in Washington speech
Vice-president strikes hopeful tone in remarks delivered from site of Trump’s speech before deadly January 6 attack. With the White House illuminated behind her, Kamala Harris asked the vanishing ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Trump calls media ‘the enemy camp’ in speech declaring victory
Republican nominee speaks to supporters in Florida and praises JD Vance for ‘obliterating’ likes of CNN and MSNBC. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Trump says 'Fox News is not our friend,' claims it's airing 'Democrat ads'
Former President Trump on Sunday took aim at Fox News for airing what the GOP presidential nominee sees as too much coverage devoted to the Democrats, just a few days before the election. “FoxNews ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Former Obama adviser: Democrats must realize 'our democracy' angers voters
Former Obama White House aide Ben Rhodes argues that Democrats have lost touch with the anger people feel at government and must focus on what they stand for and how they tell their story.Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Why Democrats must seriously reconsider the progressive strategy
This is about the deep, systemic failure of the Democratic Party to meet the moment.Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Kamala Harris’s Concession Speech Was a Master Class in Why Hope Beats Optimism for Resilience
Psychologists say hope beats optimism in dark times. In her concession speech, Kamala Harris showed she understands the difference.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
'Take our lives seriously': Michelle Obama delivers powerful speech on women's health
At her first 2024 campaign stop, Michelle Obama issued a stark warning to men, emphasizing that the election could have life-or-death implications for women’s health. Speaking at a rally for Vice ...Top stories - NBC News - October 27 -
Leave a Voicemail So Good, People Actually Call You Back
A simple 3-step formula for standing out when selling.Business - Inc. - 4 days ago -
Biden Apologizes for U.S. Abuse of Indian Children, Calling It ‘a Sin on Our Soul’
From the early 1800s to the late 1960s, the federal government forced Native American children into boarding schools where they faced abuse and neglect that led in some cases to death.Top stories - The New York Times - October 25 -
Why did Joker 2 lose so much money? And how on earth did it cost so much in the first place?
Todd Phillips’ first take on the supervillain was a billion-grossing smash, but setting out to chastise devoted fans with the second looks set to cost the film industry dear. To quote Heath ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Kroger Says It Isn’t Doing Surge Pricing—So Why Are Customers So Upset?
More companies are testing new technologies that enable them to do dynamic pricing, even though customers hate it.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Research Shows the Best Employees Are Chronically Underpaid. So Why Does Bruce Springsteen Pays His Band So Much?
Studies show that employee pay plans almost always underpay top talent.Business - Inc. - October 22
