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Trump claims media paid to write good stories for Democrats
President Trump on Thursday suggested the federal government was "paying off" media outlets to write positively about Democrats, echoing a claim promoted by tech billionaire Elon Musk and others on ...The Hill - 11h -
Dining across the divide: ‘He thinks politicians should be paid more – I think they should be paid less!’
One votes Conservative, the other Labour, and they disagreed on what should motivate MPs. Did they come any closer on Elon Musk or taxing cyclists?. Adam, 35, Blackpool . Occupation Accountant ...The Guardian - 14h -
Tributes paid to woman who died on beach rocks
Police say the woman's death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.BBC News - 1d -
Too Busy Blurbing Books to Write One
For the novelist Rebecca Makkai, writing blurbs had become nearly a full-time job. She explains why blurbs matter — and why she’s taking a break.The New York Times - 2d -
Tributes paid to boy, 15, after school stabbing
The boy, named locally as Harvey Willgoose, is described as a "lovely lad" and the "life of a party".BBC News - 2d -
Why you should borrow home equity from a paid-off home
There are some credible reasons to borrow home equity from a paid-off home. Here are three owners should consider.CBS News - 3d -
Trump says potential pain caused by tariffs ‘worth the price that must be paid’
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Trump on Sunday defended his decision to impose sweeping tariffs on the United States’ top three trading partners, even as he acknowledged there may be “some pain” ...The Hill - 4d -
Tributes paid after children killed in hit-and-run
Police urged anyone who saw what happened or has dashcam or doorbell footage to get in touch.BBC News - 4d -
Tash Aw: ‘There’s something hyper-masculine about writing an epic’
As he embarks on a quartet of novels following one family, the Malaysian author talks about storytelling, family silences – and the legacy of colonialism . Twenty years into his life as a published ...The Guardian - 5d -
How to Write Effective Clickbait Headlines
Six templates to draw in readers and give them what they want.Inc. - 6d -
A young couple paid for a luxury maternity home. Then it suddenly closed
In China, consumers often have little recourse when things go wrong. This time they investigatedFinancial Times - 6d -
Do debt collectors get paid if you file for bankruptcy?
Declaring bankruptcy can offer big relief to those buried by debt, but do debt collectors get paid in the process?CBS News - Jan. 29 -
Someone Paid $2,100 For This Nightmare Fuel Banjo-Kazooie Puppet
In the distant past of the '90s and early 2000s, live-action video game advertisements were fairly commonplace on TV. Nintendo was especially fond of this approach, leading to the following ...GameSpot - Jan. 29 -
Lockheed Martin’s earnings weighed down by write-downs on classified programs
The company also provided soft guidance.MarketWatch - Jan. 28 -
Trump Administration Puts Dozens of U.S.A.I.D. Officials on Paid Leave
An email to the aid agency’s employees cited actions “that appear to be designed to circumvent” an executive order by President Trump.The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
How writing about female cannibals changed my relationship with food
Describing issues of autonomy, femgore, worth and hunger all had ain impact on what I wrote and how I felt about myself, says Lucy Rose. My conflict with food began before I was born. According to ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
'The Night Agent' creator Shawn Ryan on writing political thrillers and revisiting 'The Shield'
The creator of Netflix's action thriller talks about the latest season of the show, which features a presidential election, and what's in store for Season 3.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 25 -
New Yorkers Could Use Paid Sick Leave to Care for Pets Soon
Legislation could let New Yorkers take paid sick leave for their pets and service animals.Inc. - Jan. 24 -
Pete Hegseth says he paid $50,000 to sexual assault accuser
A written response from defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth to senators shows he paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth's attorney previously said the ...NBC News - Jan. 24 -
How sidestepping Big Tech has paid off lately in these stock ETFs
ETFs that help investors minimize the heft of Big Tech stocks, or altogether avoid seven closely watched megacap companies, have outperformed in the past month.MarketWatch - Jan. 24 -
Pete Hegseth told Elizabeth Warren he paid $50,000 to accuser
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department, is on track to be confirmed as soon as Friday night if his support holds.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Hegseth paid sexual assault accuser $50,000
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth paid his sexual assault accuser $50,000 in a settlement agreement with the woman, identified only as Jane Doe, according to a source familiar with the matter. ...The Hill - Jan. 24 -
Fortnite by the numbers: $342M paid to creators in 2024, with creators tripling to 70,000
Epic Games released its first Fortnite ecosystem year in review for 2024, and it has a lot to celebrate.VentureBeat - Jan. 22 -
Hidden ‘bonus’ write-offs hide the true cost of tax breaks
The government is trading revenue now (when it is more valuable) for revenue later.The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Federal DEI employees to be placed on paid leave
The Trump administration has directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) employees be placed on paid leave by Wednesday evening. In a Tuesday memo, the U.S. Office of Personnel ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
‘Paid actors’ could be behind some antisemitic attacks, Albanese says
AFP investigating if ‘criminals for hire’ have been behind at least some recent incidents across the nation. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
ESPN Spent Years Courting Nick Saban, and It All Paid Off
“Whenever he makes a comment, everybody listens,” the lead producer of “College Gameday” said of the longtime college football coach.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
When Google Altered Its Ad Rules, Charities Paid the Price
After the search giant welcomed more ads from small rivals like Ask.com, Google ad costs for some nonprofits ballooned.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
These are the best-paid programming languages for 2025
The software developers market is hot. Find out which software languages will earn you the most money this year.VentureBeat - Jan. 21 -
Signature moves: are we losing the ability to write by hand?
We are far more likely to use our hands to type or swipe than pick up a pen. But in the process we are in danger of losing cognitive skills, sensory experience – and a connection to history. ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
The Self-Writing & Sovereign Internet Paradigm: AI on the Internet Computer
In the future, we will describe custom web applications and internet services to AI, and they will materialize, allowing anyone to become a builder, system owner or entrepreneur, realizing precise ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Writing the first draft of President Biden's legacy
President Biden leaves office this week with significant legislative and policy achievements, the effects of which may not be seen for years. But his legacy likely rests largely in the hands of the ...CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Coco Gauff writes 'RIP TikTok USA' on a TV camera at the Australian Open
Tennis star Coco Gauff has mourned the loss of TikTok’s app back homeABC News - Jan. 19 -
Dawn Staley becomes highest-paid women’s basketball coach with $25m extension
Extension keeps Staley at South Carolina until 2030 Gamecocks have won three NCAA titles under coach Coach Dawn Staley received a contract extension on Friday that South Carolina said will make ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Women's college basketball teams to be paid for playing NCAA Tournament games
In a move to help close the pay gap between men and women in college sports, the NCAA will now pay Division I women's basketball teams who play in March Madness games starting this year.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Italy seeks to protect restaurants and hotels from fake and paid-for reviews
Under draft law, online reviewers would have to provide ID and proof that they visited the place in question. The Italian government is seeking to clamp down on fake and paid-for online reviews in ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
Write Down Your Thoughts in a Digital Journal on Your Phone
People have been keeping personal diaries for several millenniums, but free smartphone apps now let you capture much more than words.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Hegseth Earned $6 Million From TV, Books and Paid Speaking Fees
Financial reports show the potential defense secretary’s pay from past speaking and writing, some of which provided fodder for senators during his confirmation hearing.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
Writing Fantasy Came Naturally. Reality Was Far More Daunting.
After winning just about every major science fiction and fantasy award, Nnedi Okorafor explores a traumatic event in her own history in her most autobiographical novel yet.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Trump tells GOP he wants to write 100 executive orders
President-elect Trump during a meeting with GOP senators on Wednesday said he wants to enact 100 executive orders, with many of the orders focused on his plans for immigration. “He threw that out — ...The Hill - Jan. 9