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Burt Bacharach, composer of classic songs, will have papers donated to Library of Congress
The papers of composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach are being donated to the Library of CongressEntertainment - ABC News - Yesterday -
What's next for Congress after Trump's Gaetz nomination, other team picks?
Many of President-elect Donald Trump's team picks for his second term in the White House will have to go through the Senate confirmation process. Also, an expected House ethics inquiry into former ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Durbin on Gaetz ethics report as Congress reacts to Trump's attorney general pick
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the Senate's majority whip, is calling for the preservation of the report and any documentation pertaining to the House Ethics Committee inquiry into former Florida Rep. ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Crypto Congress + HBD ChatGPT + What Social Media Platform Should I Be On?
Cryptocurrency is poised to have a huge year in 2025.Tech - The New York Times - 17 hours ago -
Elections, hurricane damage and more: Here are four factors that will shape holiday shoppers' purchases
A deal-hunting mindset, volatile weather and election distraction could influence holiday spending this year.Business - CNBC - October 21 -
Beyond ace Gerrit Cole, Yankees’ 2024 World Series rotation is taking shape
The Yankees have only announced Gerrit Cole as their Game 1 starter for their upcoming World Series matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the remainder of the plan is taking shape behind the ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22 -
Trump is the only GOP candidate some young voters have ever known. It's shaped their worldview.
Young voters born in the mid-to-late '90s have faced three election cycles where the stakes seem massive, the candidates don’t feel fresh and Trump has been a constant on the ballot, they said.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
The Man Who Shaped China’s Strongman Rule Has a New Job: Winning Taiwan
Xi Jinping’s top adviser, Wang Huning, is credited with shaping the authoritarianism that steered China’s rise. But can he influence Taiwan?Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Americans in Puerto Rico can't vote for US president. Their anger at Trump is shaping the race
Residents say a speaker calling Puerto Rico garbage before a packed Donald Trump rally in New York was the latest humiliation for an island territory that has long suffered from mistreatmentWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
‘We built Brazil’: how descendants of enslaved Africans have helped shape the country
A new book explores the way Black people are playing a transformative role in the fight for equality despite centuries of enslavement and continued neglect. “A cook for a small family is needed. ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Can we trust official statistics? The data gaps shaping our view of the economy
Policymakers are grappling with some increasingly murky numbersWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Election 2024: How Trump vs. Harris could shape taxes, home prices and grocery costs
Your guide to where the presidential candidates stand on key economic and money issues.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Quincy Jones, legendary composer who shaped Michael Jackson's solo career, has died
Quincy Jones, who expanded the American songbook as a musician, composer and producer and shaped some of the biggest stars of the 20th century, has died at 91.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 4 -
Quad 1 wins, nonconference games and bid-stealers: What to watch as bracket takes shape
Realignment and the quad system will change how the March Madness bracket is built.Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
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The Berlin Wall: A divide that once shaped German women's lives still echoes today
As Germany celebrates the fall of the Berlin Wall 35 years ago on Nov. 9 1989, women look back at how different their lives were under communism in East and capitalism in West GermanyWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Trump’s White House circle takes shape amid fears over extremist appointments
President-elect said to be considering immigration and foreign policy hardliners – plus the controversial RFK Jr. Donald Trump’s second administration has begun to take shape amid fears over ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava reportedly in concussion protocol a day after Josh Heupel predicted he'd be in 'great shape' for Georgia game
A day after Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel predicted that quarterback Nico Iamaleava would be in "great shape" for Saturday's Georgia game, a report has cast some doubt on that assessment.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago -
From traditional workspaces to “sanctuaries”: how Mo Hamzian is shaping the culture of remote work
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Nearly 28% of the global workforce works remotely, and 38% of the global workforce are freelancers who don’t commute to traditional office spaces: remote work is here to ...Tech - VentureBeat - 12 hours ago -
US congress research warns of risk of cost blowouts for Australia in Aukus submarine program
Report also cast doubt on whether any rigorous cost-benefit analysis was done before the 2021 announcement. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Shocked members of Congress from Texas seek answers on unclaimed bodies used for research
Reps. Jasmine Crockett and Marc Veasey expressed “grave concerns” in response to an NBC News investigation into the University of North Texas’ body donation program.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
Steve Bannon released from prison after 4-month contempt of Congress sentence
Steve Bannon, the former advisor to former President Donald Trump, completed his nearly four-month prison sentence for a contempt of Congress charge. NBC News’ Ken Dilanian reports on Bannon’s ...Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade
The nonprofit arm of “America’s pro-Israel lobby” is spending big to shape US lawmakers’ views of Israel’s conservative government.Politics - Politico - October 30 -
House COVID panel says Andrew Cuomo lied to Congress, calls for DOJ to prosecute
House Republicans have referred former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to the Justice Department (DOJ) for criminal charges, alleging he lied to the panel about his knowledge of a state health ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Big issues, surprise races and ticket-splitting: 5 things to watch in the battle for Congress
The close and uncertain battle for the White House has taken center stage this year.Top stories - NBC News - November 4 -
10-year Treasury yield posts huge leap to 4.43% on Trump win, possible GOP Congress sweep
The pop for bond yields comes as the Trump win carries expectations that more tax cuts and steep tariffs could widen the fiscal deficit and reignite inflation.Business - CNBC - November 6
