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America Became Great Because of the Things Trump Hates
“Shock and awe” didn’t end well in Iraq and it won’t end well in the United States.The New York Times - 17h -
America is changing, but it’s still America the great
America’s real power is the ideas that it exports, the culture it projects and the future it continues to invent. As long as America keeps leading in these areas, its influence isn’t going anywhere.The Hill - 1d -
Betraying Ukraine will not make America great
Moscow could terminate its war in Ukraine today if it so chose.The Hill - 1d -
How John Oliver became one of America's leading comedians
John Oliver used to bomb often doing stand-up comedy on stage. Now he has his own TV show, where he delivers searing, satirical takes on America.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Trump says "I was saved by God to make America great again"
President Trump discusses his Butler, Pennsylvania, assassination attempt during the joint address to Congress on Tuesday. He remembered firefighter Corey Comperatore, who was killed during the ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump: 'I was saved by God to make America great again'
President Trump paid tribute to Corey Comperatore, a firefighter and veteran who died shielding his wife and daughters from gunfire. He also reflected on his own survival, saying he was "saved by ...NBC News - 1d -
‘Lucian Freud was thrilled when Leigh Bowery stripped naked’: how a wild club kid became the great painter’s muse
When outrageous clubbers Sue Tilley and Bowery posed for the eminent artist, some of the most spectacular portraits of the century were born. Tilley talks about sex, cash and Bowery’s untimely ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
‘Impossible / It’s Possible’ Became Their Anthem
When Emily Giske sang the song from “Cinderella” to Jennifer Percival over the phone soon after they met, long-term love seemed possible.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Their Wedding Day Became a Local Holiday
Kirby Matocha and Chase Edmunds’s wedding day, Feb. 15, was declared “Kirby and Chase Day” by John Whitmire, the Mayor of Houston, who was in attendance.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
The county that became a hotspot for Ukrainian refugees
The founder of a support scheme says: "We will walk with our Ukrainian friends hand in hand."BBC News - 1d -
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I became absorbed in strangers’ fertility journeys online
What started as curiosity would turn into an emotional investment – and eventually, a lifeline. A few nights ago, my phone lit up with a TikTok notification: “WE’RE PREGNANT”. The message wasn’t ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
How a Basketball Court Became a Paris Art Sensation
Pigalle Duperré sits between a high school and a residential building, drawing visitors from around the world.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
How Einav Zangauker Became Netanyahu’s Fiercest Foe
Einav Zangauker, whose son is captive in Gaza, has made herself an unlikely enemy of the Israeli government.The New York Times - 5d -
Fashion forwards: Great goals in great Premier League kits
BBC Sport takes a look back at some great goals scored in iconic and stylish Premier League kits.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
We Can Achieve Great Things
Progressives, who believe in using government to do good things, have built a system that renders government incompetent.The New York Times - 6d -
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President William McKinley's America
Our 25th president loved tariffs, and oversaw an expansion of U.S. territory around the globe. But William McKinley is best remembered as being one of the four presidents that was assassinated.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
2/24: America Decides
Macron, Trump offer contrasting paths to peace in Ukraine; Is the U.S. facing a constitutional crisis?CBS News - Feb. 24 -
America Has a Rogue President
The firing of three judge advocate generals is one more element of this administration’s attack on the rule of law.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
2/25: America Decides
21 federal employees resign “in protest” over DOGE; U.S Secret Service Director discusses his experience during President Trump’s first assassination attemptCBS News - Feb. 25 -
2/26: America Decides
Trump holds first cabinet meeting; Will DOGE save gov't money? Is recession near?CBS News - Feb. 26 -
2/27: America Decides
Trump and U.K. Prime Minister Starmer discuss Ukraine war at the White House; Trump administration to take control of White House press poolCBS News - 6d -
2/28: America Decides
Trump clashes with Zelenskyy in White House meeting; WIRED: Musk's DOGE is 'worse than you think'CBS News - 5d -
3/5: America Decides
Tariffs on cars from Mexico & Canada delayed for one month; Education Secretary McMahon lays out 'final mission'CBS News - 14h -
Kevin Durant’s Pregame Ritual Is a Glimpse Into His Greatness
Watching the Suns star is like watching prime Tiger Woods on the driving range, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Whatever happened to the great truck driver shortage?
The underlying problems behind the crisis have not yet been resolvedFinancial Times - Feb. 25 -
Gene Hackman: The eclectic life of a Hollywood great
Although he did not become an actor until his 30s, Hackman became one of Hollywood's most bankable stars.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
Yahoo Sports AM: The Great Barrier Thief
In today's edition: Dyson's game-winning steal, Champions League Round of 16, Flagg's final home game at Duke, fight night in D.C., money can't buy wins, and more.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Seahawks releasing franchise-great WR Lockett
The Seahawks are releasing wide receiver Tyler Lockett, an all-time franchise great, who has 8,594 receiving yards and 61 touchdowns in 10 seasons.ESPN - 20h -
Australian great Stolle dies aged 86
Australian tennis great Fred Stolle, who won two Grand Slam singles titles and 17 doubles titles, dies at the age of 86.BBC News - 7h -
Making Europe’s defence spending great again
Where there is a will (to boost military capabilities), there is a wayFinancial Times - 4h -
Making Europe’s defence spending great again
Where there is a will (to boost military capabilities), there is a wayFinancial Times - 4h -
How Livvy Dunne became one of the most recognizable names in sports
Livvy Dunne arrived at LSU as a valued recruit with a huge social media following. Five years later, she's the NCAA's highest-earning women's athlete.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
How Hudson Table became one of the dining world's most unique experiences
Hudson Table is a multi-purpose culinary studio whose locations give diners an experience unlike any other. The studio offers cooking classes, catering and private event hosting. Its most popular ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Patsy Grimaldi, Whose Name Became Synonymous With Pizza, Dies at 93
His coal-oven pizzeria in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge has drawn patrons from New York City and beyond.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
As Rwanda-backed rebels seized Goma, the families of Congolese soldiers became a target
Rwanda-backed rebels who captured eastern Congo’s major city of Goma have targeted relatives of fleeing Congolese soldiersABC News - Feb. 23 -
The ex-Goldman banker who became Vladimir Putin’s dealmaker
Kirill Dmitriev is the Kremlin’s go-between with Gulf countriesFinancial Times - Feb. 26