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The Pitched Battles for Partisan Control in State Legislatures

As state legislatures convene, they face the same political polarization seen in Congress. Some are in near-deadlock.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

Brooke Shields on aging: "I'm at the beginning of a new, really exciting stage"

Now nearly 60, the model and actress was recently elected president of Actors' Equity, and launched Commence, her beauty brand for women over 40. She's also written her fourth book, "Brooke Shields ...

CBS News - Jan. 12

Friday Briefing: Racing to Control Los Angeles Fires

Plus, renovating a wrecked palazzo.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

The big menopause swizz: do hormone supplements really work?

The global market for menopause products is worth £16.93bn, the majority of that spent on dietary supplements – but is there any evidence they do anything?. I had just turned 40 when it started. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Biden calls Meta’s decision to drop factchecking ‘really shameful’

The president strongly criticized Meta’s decision to replace factchecking department with community notes. Joe Biden has pushed back on Meta chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Biden: Zuckerberg's decision to end Meta fact-checking is 'really shameful'

Outgoing President Biden weighed in on CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to end the fact-checking programs on Meta's platforms, calling it a “really shameful” choice since “telling the truth ...

The Hill - Jan. 11

Are Roth IRAs really better? Not necessarily.

Roths may be overrated for most investors, new research suggests.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Biden calls Meta's decision to end fact-checking 'really shameful'

President Joe Biden slammed Meta’s decision to end its fact-checking program, calling the announcement from Mark Zuckerberg “really shameful.”

NBC News - Jan. 11

'It's really shameful': Biden reacts to Meta eliminating fact-checking program

President Biden reacted to Meta's decision to eliminate its fact-checking program saying the choice was "shameful", during a press conference on the economy.

NBC News - Jan. 11

Firefighters Rushed to Control Blazes Surrounding L.A.

Also, Jimmy Carter was remembered as a humanitarian and public servant. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

How Much Is a Grand Slam Title Really Worth?

The singles winners of the Australian Open will take home millions of dollars. But the tournament will take home hundreds of millions more.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Does a Soccer Ball Really Make a Difference to Performance? It’s Complicated.

The manager of Arsenal complained about the ball after his team lost.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Would Trump really go to war with Europe for Greenland?

Also in this newsletter: French and German business spar over green rules

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Out-of-Control Fires Devastate Los Angeles Area

Also, no one bid for the chance to drill in Alaska’s wilderness. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Do Football Fans Really Want to Be Fashionable?

Emma Grede of Skims and Good American and Kristin Juszczyk say the answer is yes.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Will Trump really take Canada and Greenland?

He also said he wants to reclaim the Panama Canal

BBC News - Jan. 8

Wife of late Padres owner sues for control of team

Sheel Seidler, the widow of late San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler, filed suit against two of his brothers Monday in an attempt to gain control of the team.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Could Monkeys Really Type All of Shakespeare?

Not in this universe, a new study concludes.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Does Dry January Really Make People Healthier?

Abstaining from alcohol can have immediate benefits. But lasting gains require lasting change.

Wired - Jan. 7

Backbone One iPhone And Android Controller Is 50% Off

Backbone One Gen 2 Mobile Controller (USB-C) $50 (was ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Firm completes 'really interesting' zoo project

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Dan Campbell: Lions' defense controlled the game

The Lions' injury-riddled defense largely shut down the Vikings' offense in Sunday's 31-9 win, and Detroit coach Dan Campbell said defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and his players deserve a ton of ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Remembering Jimmy Carter: "He really meant a lot to people around here"

The state funeral began Saturday in Georgia for former President Jimmy Carter, who died last week at the age of 100. Mark Strassmann reports from Carter's hometown of Plains.

CBS News - Jan. 5

AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 Review: A Great Entry-Level DJ Controller

AlphaTheta’s new cheap option gives you reliable basics without cutting too many corners.

Wired - Jan. 5

75 Hard: Is the TikTok fitness challenge really worth it?

The challenge involves forgoing alcohol and unhealthy food for 75 days and doing multiple daily workouts.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Rickelton hits 259 as SA take control against Pakistan

Ryan Rickelton moves joint-seventh in South Africa's all-time top scorers in a Test innings after hitting 259 in the second Test against Pakistan.

BBC News - Jan. 4

A New Guitar Hero Wii Controller Has Been Announced In The Year 2025

The original Guitar Hero debuted in November 2005, but the franchise has been in a lull for a long time. The last game, Guitar Hero Live , arrived in 2015 and there hasn't been any concrete word ...

GameSpot - Jan. 3

Do Democrats really want a DREAM Act?

Donald Trump wants to help the DREAMers.

The Hill - Jan. 3

Long lines for passport controls at German airports due to IT outage

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Montenegro to tackle gun control after mass killing left 12 dead

A top-level meeting in Montenegro is looking for ways to curb illegal weapons after a gunman fatally shot 12 people in a second such tragedy in less than three years in the small Balkan country

ABC News - Jan. 3

Speaker Mike Johnson re-elected to lead Republican-controlled House

The 119th Congress begins with Republican majorities in both chambers and a vote to re-elect Mike Johnson as House speaker.

NBC News - Jan. 3

Homan: 'We need to really dig down into insider threat in our military'

Tom Homan, tapped by President-elect Trump as his "border czar," stressed that the incoming administration has to keep an eye on potential extremism within the U.S. military and other agencies ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

China Hits Dozens of U.S. Companies With Trade Controls

The move was the latest escalation in the back and forth between Beijing and Washington over products considered vital to national security.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Ron Johnson: Reducing 'out of control' government spending is not only 'reasonable but doable'

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) doubled down on a conservative plan to reduce government spending with new proposals outlined in an op-ed published by The Wall Street Journal. “Federal spending is out of ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Americans optimistic about Trump’s ability to control immigration: Gallup

Americans are optimistic that President-elect Trump will be able to control immigration, a new survey found. The poll, conducted by Gallup, found that 68 percent of U.S. adults predict Trump will ...

The Hill - Jan. 2