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The Hill - Politics
Dan Evans, former Washington governor and senator, dies at 98
Dan Evans, the former governor of Washington who also served in the Senate, died Friday night at his home in Seattle at the age of 98. Evans was a popular three-term Republican governor. He served ...2 days ago -
Wired - Tech
Meet the People Traveling the World, Thanks to Crowdfunding
To finance their travels, these people turned to the bank of friends, family, and strangers.2 days 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.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
A Changed Montana May Decide Control of the U.S. Senate
Republicans are trying to seize control of the U.S. Senate by ousting Jon Tester, the last Democrat holding statewide office in a state that not long ago had many of them.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Move over copilots: meet the next generation of AI-powered assistants
Microsoft, Salesforce and Workday latest to centre their plans on ‘AI agents’ as technology advances2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Daniel J. Evans, 98, Washington State Governor Who Went to Senate, Dies
A moderate Republican, he championed education, civil rights and environmental causes as a three-term governor and on Capitol Hill. He was eyed as a potential vice president.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Dan Evans, former senator and Washington state governor, dies at 98
Dan Evans created the nation's first state Department of Ecology, which President Richard Nixon used as a model for the Environmental Protection Agency.3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Watch live: Biden revives cancer moonshot at meeting with Quad leaders
President Biden will host a joint meeting and dinner with the leaders of Australia, Japan and India Saturday evening, after inviting the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) members to his ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Biden meets with key Pacific leaders, shores up maritime cooperation
President Biden met Saturday with the leaders of India, Australia and Japan, which make up a cooperative partnership in the Indo-Pacific, as the U.S. looks to strengthen ties in the region and ...3 days ago - Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Saturday Sessions: Jesse Malin performs “Meet Me at the End of the World"
Jesse Malin has been a musical icon New York City’s East Village for decades, but a medical emergency last year put his life and career in jeopardy. Now, he and some A-list friends have released ...3 days ago -
Inc. - Business
Leading Effective Meetings: Managing Challenges and Driving Accountability
When tensions arise, try to diffuse the situation.3 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Where Joy Meets Anger: Harris and Trump Battle for Undecided Voters
The allegiances of this group of voters — roughly three million people in seven battleground states — are up for grabs, and polling shows they’re pessimistic about the country’s future.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Is Labour on track to meet its promises on the environment?
Though the party has plenty to celebrate at its first conference in power for 15 years, there is much work to do to on net zero. When Keir Starmer arrives in Liverpool this weekend promising an ...3 days ago -
NBC News - Politics
Missouri Democratic Senate Candidate won’t endorse in presidential race
Missouri Democratic Senate Candidate Lucas Kunce joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of his campaign against Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Missouri’s abortion amendment ballot initiative.4 days ago -
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.4 days ago - Elon Musk -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Meet the 8 Noche de Cumbia acts bringing the tropics to Hollywood
The Hollywood Bowl and the Ford welcome an evening of music and dance as part of Noche de Cumbia's two-night concert series featuring some of the genre's most exciting acts.4 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Microsoft in deal for Three Mile Island nuclear power to meet AI demand
Energy source enjoying renaissance as world looks to slash emissions and feed rapidly growing need4 days ago - Microsoft -
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 elections4 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
WHCA raises concern about press access to Biden meetings with Quad leaders
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) is raising concerns about press access to an upcoming meeting of "the Quad" world leaders. President Biden is hosting leaders from India, ...4 days ago - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Western philanthropies drum up climate finance ahead of UN meetings
African pledge comes as wrangling continues about how to fund the energy transition in developing countries4 days ago - Climate -
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The Guardian - World
If US Senators are openly Islamophobic, what hope is there? | Representative Ilhan Omar
Senator Kennedy’s remarks were just the tip of the iceberg. It is incumbent upon all of us to call out hate speech when we see it. On Tuesday, Senator John Kennedy told the only Muslim American ...4 days ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Meet the makeup wizard who transformed Sebastian Stan into 'A Different Man'
Oscar-nominated makeup artist Mike Marino used groundbreaking prosthetics in collaboration with the actor Sebastian Stan for A24's "A Different Man."4 days ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
One Week After Meeting, a Bloody Nose and an ‘I Love You’
Gregory Addicott was on another date when he met Christopher Traina. Six weeks later, they became official and began a “press tour,” introducing each other to their respective families and friends.4 days ago -
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Yahoo Sports - Sports
Former Ottawa Senator Named New NHL Captain
The well-liked former Senator forward is now a veteran of 1155 NHL games, fourth among all active American players.5 days ago - NHL -
Politico - Politics
House GOP opposition tanks Johnson’s short-term funding plan
Ahead of the vote, former President Donald Trump re-upped his demand that Republicans use a government shutdown threat to ding Democrats on a measure requiring proof of citizenship for registered ...6 days ago -