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Sorry, President Trump: Drag shows are American as apple pie

Soon after Pearl Harbor, the armed forces, recognizing that entertaining soldiers at home and abroad was necessary for morale, encouraged drag shows by male soldiers because, at least initially, ...

The Hill - 16h

Apple expands India manufacturing

Also in this newsletter: better-off Indians’ growing reliance on borrowing, and foreign direct investment shrinks

Financial Times - 5d

The Death of Competition in American Elections

A vast majority of 2024 races for Congress and state legislatures were decided by low-turnout or meaningless primaries. The trend is making politics more polarized and eroding public trust.

The New York Times - 2d

Trust Was Once an American Superpower

Undermining one of our country’s greatest and least-appreciated assets.

The New York Times - 14h

Apple Pulls iPhone Security Feature in UK

Law enforcement in the country was pressuring the company to create a tool that would act like a back door into customers’ data.

The New York Times - 4d

Apple’s diversity policies and OpenAI deal targeted by shareholders

iPhone-maker is rare holdout in Silicon Valley against conservative efforts to force rollback on DEI issues

Financial Times - 2d

Apple announces $500 billion investment in U.S.

Apple has announced a $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years. The company also said it will hire 20,000 additional workers in the U.S. CBS MoneyWatch Correspondent Kelly ...

CBS News - 1d

Apple to build AI server manufacturing factory in U.S.

Apple has committed to investing $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. CEO Tim Cook says the investment will include the creation of a 250,000-square-foot artificial intelligence ...

CBS News - 1d

Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap DEI program

Apple credits its DEI program as helping make the iPhone maker the most valuable company in the world.

CBS News - 16h

Apple shareholders reject ban on diversity programs

Apple shareholders rejected a proposal to eliminate internal programs intended to boost the diversity of the company's workforce on Tuesday before its public shareholder meeting.

NBC News - 16h

Apple Shareholders Reject Proposal to Scrap Diversity Programs

Unlike other tech firms, the iPhone maker isn’t walking back its DEI initiatives. And shareholders have now backed that decision.

Inc. - 11h

A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad

The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.

The New York Times - 5d

It’s time for Americans to withhold their taxes | Judith Levine

The point is not to deprive the government of funds. It’s to expose the regime’s criminality. Political power boils down to two things: votes and money. But when money buys presidents, senators and ...

The Guardian - 5d

USDA Layoffs Derail Projects Benefiting American Farmers

The blanket firing of Department of Agriculture scientists has thrown a host of climate science and crop projects into chaos.

Wired - 5d

Why 'Severance' would fall flat with the American workforce

While there’s no polling data asking about whether we’d be willing to become “severed,” don’t expect Americans to clamor for it any time soon.

The Hill - 4d

American suspected of killing her newborn baby in Paris

An 18-year-old American student is suspected of throwing her newborn baby out of a third-floor hotel window, Paris prosecution sources told CBS News.

CBS News - 1d

Meet the House un-American activities caucus

Four House GOP members have asked Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to sue three small civil society organizations for allegedly aiding illegal aliens, drawing comparisons to the House Un-American ...

The Hill - 1d

Protesters Display Upside-Down American Flag at Yosemite

Organizers said the inverted flag, historically used as a sign of distress, was meant to draw attention to the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Park Service.

The New York Times - 1d

Democrats warn of ‘largest Medicaid cut in American history’

House Democrats are ramping up their attacks on the GOP’s budget plan, warning that the massive spending blueprint would translate into the steepest Medicaid cut in the program’s history. Behind ...

The Hill - 15h

Inside the gold bar grifting scheme that's defrauding Americans

Victims of gold bar scams reported losses of $126 million in 2024.

ABC News - 8h

Apple iPhone 16e (2025): Specs, Price, Release Date

The iPhone SE is no more. It’s now replaced by the iPhone 16e, which includes a price hike, Face ID, and USB-C.

Wired - 6d

Apple Unveils Lower-Priced iPhone 16e With A.I. Features

The iPhone 16e is the first update to the company’s most affordable model since 2022, but carries a higher price tag of $599.

The New York Times - 6d

9 Best Smartwatches (2025): Apple, Wear OS, Hybrid & Kids' Watches

These WIRED-tested wearables reduce your reliance on a phone while keeping you connected.

Wired - 5d

‘Severance’ tops ‘Ted Lasso’ as most watched series on Apple TV+

"Severance" has dethroned “Ted Lasso” as Apple TV+'s most watched series ever after the highly anticipated second season of the psychological thriller dropped following a nearly 3-year hiatus.

NBC News - 5d

'Severance' memes are everywhere as show boosts Apple TV+ viewership

"Severance", which launched in 2022 and returned for season two in January, has become Apple TV+'s biggest hit, surpassing the popular comedy "Ted Lasso".

NBC News - 4d

Apple withdraws cloud encryption service from UK after government order

iPhone-maker says it can no longer offer advanced protection in Britain after secret demand for ‘back door’ to user data

Financial Times - 4d

Apple removes advanced data protection tool in face of UK government request

Apple says removal of tool after government asked for right to see data will make iCloud users more vulnerable. Business live – latest updates Apple has taken the unprecedented step of ...

The Guardian - 4d

Apple’s Vision Pro has a problem a year into its existence: Not enough apps

Apple said in August that the Vision Pro had 2,500 apps. According to one firm's analysis, fewer than 1,900 remain active.

CNBC - 4d

The Papers: 'PM to defy Trump' and 'Apple in UK privacy row'

Sir Keir Starmer's next move before meeting Donald Trump and a data security dispute make Saturday's front pages.

BBC News - 4d

Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row

Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end-to-end encryption.

BBC News - 4d

Apple announces plans to create 20,000 US jobs in pitch to Trump

iPhone maker commits to building a facility in Houston at a time when it is vulnerable to new tariffs on China

Financial Times - 1d

Apple commits to $500bn US investment and promises 20,000 new jobs

The iPhone giant's $500bn investment plan includes a new factory in Texas, as well as money spent on suppliers.

BBC News - 1d

Apple says it will invest $500 billion in U.S. over next 4 years

Apple's plans include building a new manufacturing plant to produce Apple Intelligence servers in Texas.

CBS News - 1d

Apple planning to invest $500B in US, hire 20K people

Apple announced Monday that it plans to spend more than $500 billion in the United States and hire more than 20,000 people over the next several years. The tech behemoth said the investments will ...

The Hill - 1d

Apple announces $500bn in US investments over next four years

Spending ranges from new AI server factory in Texas to film and TV content and may add 20,000 jobs. Apple announced Monday it would invest $500bn in the US in the next four years that would ...

The Guardian - 1d

Apple Will Invest $500 Billion in U.S.—and Create 20,000 Jobs

Investments will include a giant factory in Texas.

Inc. - 1d

Apple Plans to Invest $500 Billion in U.S. as Trump Tariffs Loom

The company pledged the multibillion-dollar investment over the next four years and said it would create 20,000 jobs. The Texas facility is set to open in 2026.

The New York Times - 1d

Apple AirTag 4-Pack Discounted Below Amazon's Black Friday Price

Apple AirTags 4-Pack for $68 (was $100) | Singles for $23 (was ...

GameSpot - 1d

Apple boss says its diversity programmes may change

His comments came as shareholders rejected a call for the firm to consider ending its diversity practices.

BBC News - 15h

Apple shareholders reject outside proposal to end DEI programs

The rejection signals that investors still see value in Apple's diversity programs.

CNBC - 14h

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