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The ‘One in a Million’ N.F.L. Draft Prospect Most People Haven’t Seen Play
After starring at Middlebury, Thomas Perry has established himself as arguably the strongest player in the class.The New York Times - 4d -
Canada Curbed Illegal Migration to the U.S. Now People Are Heading to Canada.
The Canadian government has reinforced border operations to stop migrants going to the United States, a major Trump complaint. But early data shows people are, instead, starting to flee the United ...The New York Times - 4d -
Finding a plane used to "disappear" people during Argentina's dictatorship
A plane used to hurl people to their deaths during Argentina's military dictatorship was found in Florida decades later.CBS News - 3d -
‘People cry, get angry’: remembering the enslaved in Ghana’s remarkable sculpture park
Kwame Akoto-Bamfo started by shaping one clay head in 2009. Now thousands are displayed at the Nykyinkyim Museum, each representing an African who was lost to slavery. • Photographs by Keelson ...The Guardian - 3d -
Power struggle: will Brazil’s booming datacentre industry leave ordinary people in the dark?
While millions live with regular blackouts and limited energy, plants are being built to satisfy the global demand for digital storage and processing – piling pressure on an already fragile system ...The Guardian - 2d -
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People Are Paying Millions to Dine With Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Business leaders are paying as much as $5 million to meet one-on-one with the president at his Florida compound, sources tell WIRED, while others are paying $1 million apiece to dine with him in a ...Wired - 2d -
Deepfakes, cash and crypto: how call centre scammers duped 6,000 people
Nursing home resident and pensioners among thousands of victims of massive fraud network operating from Georgia. Revealed: the scammers who conned savers out of $35m What is investment fraud ...The Guardian - 1d -
Pakistan holds funeral prayers for 12 people killed in suicide bombing
Pakistani authorities say funeral prayers will be held in the northwest city of Bannu after a double suicide bombing at a military base there killed 12 people and wounded 30ABC News - 1d -
Most people don't get enough exercise, could "exercise snacks" help?
The American Heart Association recommends at least two and a half hours of physical activity a week, but 80% of people fall short. A growing trend called "exercise snacks" offers a solution with ...CBS News - 1d -
Nick Offerman uses woodworking skills to help young people
Actor Nick Offerman, known for playing master woodworker Ron Swanson on "Parks and Recreation," is a director of the nonprofit "Would Works." The program teaches carpentry skills to young people ...CBS News - 1d -
People's Puskas Award: Watch nominees for year's best amateur goal
The People's Puskas award is for the world's best goal of the year scored in an amateur match caught on a Veo camera. Here are the eight finalists.ESPN - 21h -
The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don't want
The UK was once ranked the best country for end-of-life care - but, say experts, that has all changedBBC News - 22h -
Is Social Security money going to 'millions' of people listed as old as 149?
Trump drew laughs during his congressional address Tuesday when he alleged that the Social Security Administration (SSA) had millions of beneficiaries listed at 140 years of age and older. But is ...The Hill - 19h -
South Korean fighter jets accidentally drop bombs, injuring 8 people
South Korean fighter jets have accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area, injuring eight people on the groundABC News - 14h -
The Future of EY Consulting: A People-First Approach to Unlocking AI's Possibilities
Learn how EY Consulting helps clients navigate the fast-paced, ever-changing business landscape with an approach that combines deep industry knowledge and experience, radical collaboration, and ...CBS News - 12h -
Staff at multiple agencies instructed not to speak to Congress, says Democrat
Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) sent several letters Thursday to various federal agency heads seeking answers regarding directives banning employees from speaking to Congress. “The Committee on ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for LA wildfire relief
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfiresABC News - Feb. 22 -
Newsom asks Congress for almost $40B in wildfire recovery aid
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has requested that Congress appropriate nearly $40 billion to support communities affected by the wildfires that devastated the Los Angeles region last month. ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Federal workers demand help from Congress after firings, Musk's ultimatum
Federal workers are struggling to figure out what is happening with their jobs after Elon Musk's ultimatum to document their work or resign. Some are showing up at town halls nationwide, demanding ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
VA reverses course, halts contract cancellations after pressure from Congress
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on Wednesday paused an effort to terminate hundreds of contracts after pressure from Democrat lawmakers, according to Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Congress barrels toward shutdown deadline with few signs of progress
The government runs out of funding on March 14, and averting a shutdown will likely require bipartisan support in both the House and Senate.CBS News - Feb. 27 -
Can Congress enact one big beautiful reconciliation bill?
President Trump has expressed support for a single "one big beautiful bill" for reconciliation, while Vice President JD Vance has supported a two-bill approach, with energy and border provisions in ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Potential government shutdown if Congress doesn't reach budget plan
There may be a government shutdown if both chambers of Congress can't reach a deal on funding the government. This comes after the House narrowly passed House Speaker Mike Johnson's budget ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump-Zelensky clash highlights Congress at a crossroads over foreign policy
The explosive clash between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House on Friday has sparked a firestorm on Capitol Hill, pitting “America First” Republicans ...The Hill - 5d -
‘Sanctuary city’ mayors hope to avoid an embarrassing spectacle in Congress
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is working with former Biden lawyer Dana Remus as the city prepares to gather — and redact — documents that might expose municipal employees to political attacks for ...Politico - 4d -
N.Y. Rep. Espaillat to deliver Spanish response to Trump’s address to Congress
New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat speaks with Rev. Al Sharpton as he will deliver the Democratic Party’s Spanish-language response to President Donald Trump’s upcoming joint address to Congress.NBC News - 3d -
Majority disapproves of Trump job performance ahead of address to Congress: Survey
A majority in a new survey disapprove of President Trump’s job performance ahead of his scheduled address to Congress. In the CNN poll released Sunday and conducted in the final five days of last ...The Hill - 3d -
Rubio Bypasses Congress to Send Israel $4 Billion in Arms
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s emergency declaration calls for sending 2,000-pound bombs and other weapons to Israel as the war in Gaza continues.The New York Times - 3d -
What to watch when Trump gives his big speech to Congress
President Donald Trump is preparing for his first big speech to Congress since returning to the White HouseABC News - 3d -
Democrats invite fired federal workers to Trump's address to Congress
The firings were part of the sweeping cuts spurred by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.CBS News - 2d -
Democrats want Trump to confront the human toll of layoffs at address to Congress
Democrats on Capitol Hill have bashed President Trump over mass federal firings since the first dismissals began in January. On Tuesday, they’re hoping to hold a human mirror to what that policy ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump needs a "designated survivor" for speech to Congress. Here's how it works.
With members of the presidential line of succession in the Capitol for President Trump's speech to the joint session of Congress, a designated survivor will be named to stay away in case of a ...CBS News - 2d -
In Speech to Congress, Trump Is Expected to Boast About DOGE Cuts and Ukraine
Tuesday night’s address will be a remarkable return to a chamber that President Trump last addressed five years ago, before voters ousted him from office.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump trades public attacks for a behind-the-scenes approach to influence Congress
Trump’s friendlier approach to dealing with Republican lawmakers is a stark departure from his first term, when he often took his critics to task on social media.NBC News - 2d -
7 things to watch for during Trump’s joint address to Congress
Look for a more emboldened president compared to the Trump of 2017.Politico - 2d -
5 things to watch as Trump delivers joint address to Congress
President Trump will head to the Capitol on Tuesday for the first joint address of his second term emboldened by a month of mass federal agency slashing, shocking foreign policy moves and a ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump to lay out second-term vision in key address to Congress
President’s first speech to joint session of Congress since reclaiming office comes after administration’s radical start. Donald Trump on Tuesday will deliver his first address to a joint session ...The Guardian - 2d
