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House progressives point to war powers act in letter to Biden on Israel

A group of progressive House Democrats want President Biden to give a full picture of the U.S. military’s role in Israel’s widening conflict in the Middle East, contending that a “deepening ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago

Novelty Acts

We’re so accustomed to researching, planning and curating every millisecond of our lives that we rarely stop to consider the mental cost.

World - The New York Times - October 19

Modern Love Essayists Write Letters to Their Younger Selves

We asked essayists to write a letter to the person they were when they published their Modern Love essay. Here’s what they shared.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 11

My love letter to Oxford

Graduate and model Grace Clover swaps subfusc for second-hand, as she takes us on a tour of her alma mater

Business - Financial Times - October 18

A love letter to Beirut

How do you write about home from a place of fear, grief and disbelief?

World - Financial Times - 20 hours ago

Ralph Fiennes on the provocation of acting

Oscar-nominated actor Ralph Fiennes is returning in two new acclaimed films. In "Conclave," about the intrigue of papal politics, he plays a Vatican insider who oversees a gathering of cardinals ...

Rachel Reeves’s Budget balancing act

The chancellor’s tax plans must avoid overburdening business and investors

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Letters by Oliver Sacks review – science, sex and motorcycles

The kaleidoscopic world and polymathic interests of the great neurologist brought to life in his correspondence. In 1960, Oliver Sacks, a 27-year-old University of Oxford graduate, arrived in San ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Your A student is average — don’t blame the SAT and ACT

The better students and parents understand high school grades and standardized tests, the better they can position themselves for academic success.

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Anti-terror boss thought Skripal poisoning could be 'act of war'

Neil Basu says the "true horror" of the deadly poison was not knowing what to look for.

How the Supreme Court might act in the 2024 election

The Republican National Committee said it filed 130 lawsuits in 26 states ahead of the November general election.

Shocking UFO allegations make the case for the Disclosure Act

Amid the political spectacle of the election, former President Donald Trump appeared on Joe Rogan’s popular podcast and spoke about UFOs.

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Architect Fabrizio Casiraghi’s beautiful balancing act

The Milanese interior designer blends old-world refinement with avant-garde surprise

World - Financial Times - 20 hours ago

Omarosa: Trump 'dictated' doctors' letters about his medical history

Omarosa Manigault Newman claimed former President Trump “dictated” what doctors wrote about his medical history, making the allegation during a Tuesday evening CNN appearance. “Let’s recall that ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

White House on letter to Israel about Gaza aid, strikes in Lebanon

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre took questions on reports of a letter from the Department of State and the Department of Defense to Israeli officials warning of potential ...

Letters to Sports: Hold off on those Dodgers predictions and celebration

Readers of the L.A. Times give their opinions and thoughts about the Dodgers' Game 5 loss to the Mets, Bill Plaschke's predictions and USC football.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19

More ‘lifelong Republican’ former Trump aides denounce ex-president in letter

Chorus of voices speaking out against Trump grows after former Trump chief of staff John Kelly called him a fascist. ‘Fascist’, ‘conman’, ‘predator’, ‘cheat’: what 11 former Trump staffers say ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Letters by Oliver Sacks review – valuable insight into a curious mind

From loving letters to his parents expressing early anxieties to later exchanges with scientific heavyweights, this collection of correspondence only cements Sacks’s legacy as a man of great ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Matt Rempe Puts His Acting Skills On Display In Hilarious Commercial

Here's a look at Matt Rempe in the newest Body Armor commercial.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 13

Europe’s leagues and Fifpro accuse Fifa of ‘abusive and anti-competitive’ acts

La Liga president called complaint ‘important step’ No intention to challenge body as global regulator The La Liga president, Javier Tebas, hailed “one of the most important days in football” ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Johnson calls Kids Online Safety Act 'very problematic'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) recently revealed he likes the concept of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), though the details of the Senate-passed version are “very problematic,” underscoring ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Ofcom urged to act after US firm claims Roblox is ‘paedophile hellscape’

Campaigners say watchdog must ensure Online Safety Act is rigorous enough, after allegations about gaming platform. Child safety campaigners have urged the UK communications watchdog to make a ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

How Venus Williams is marking the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act

Tennis star Venus Williams is partnering with SoFi for a new campaign to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, which marked a major turning point in women's financial ...

Former acting solicitor general warns of 'potential election crisis'

Former Acting U.S. Solicitor General Neal Katyal sounded the alarm Wednesday about potential dangers surrounding the 2024 election cycle, warning the "crisis" could be worse than the Jan. 6, 2021, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Meloni’s Balancing Act: Centrist Abroad, Right Wing at Home

New policies on surrogate births and the treatment of asylum seekers, while largely symbolic, are designed to shore up her right-wing flank in Italy, analysts say.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Acting Secret Service director responds to critical report about agency

In an exclusive interview, Ronald Rowe, the acting Secret Service director, said changes at the agency are already underway. He responded to a highly critical report from an independent panel that ...

China’s Lackluster Growth Continues, Signaling Why Beijing Acted on Economy

New data shows the challenges facing Chinese policymakers trying to stimulate an economy marked by falling prices, weak consumer spending and a housing market crash.

Business - The New York Times - October 18

Obama: 'You would be worried if your grandpa was acting' like Trump

Former President Obama took a swipe at former President Trump's competence Friday, mocking the GOP nominee for his recent rhetoric. “He called himself ‘the father IVF,'” Obama said during a rally ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Review: Tom Hardy's double act can't save 'Venom: The Last Dance'

For three films now, Tom Hardy has smushed Jekyll and Hyde into one strange and slimy double act

Entertainment - ABC News - October 23

Miami’s smoke-and-mirrors routine gets another act against Florida State

Miami is a perfect 7-0, but the Hurricanes have yet to play a ranked team and have needed every crucial call to break their way to get there.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Presidential election puts Affordable Care Act back in the bull's-eye

The outcome of the upcoming presidential election could affect the number of insured Americans and the cost of coverage for tens of millions of people

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