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Its Journalism Challenged Autocrats. Trump Wants to Silence It.
Journalists at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty who have been imprisoned for their work are dismayed by the effort to close the outlet.The New York Times - 14h -
Here's why Americans still love McMansions
Large, cheaply built suburban homes, often called McMansions, are popular among American homebuyers.CNBC - 12h -
Sex Pistols announce first North American tour in 22 years
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.CBS News - Mar. 28 -
Shein and Temu Will be Hit by Trump’s China Tariffs. Americans Are Worried.
The Trump administration’s plan to add steep fees to packages from China will deal a blow to Temu, Shein and some TikTok Shop sellers, worrying American consumers.The New York Times - 9h -
Bosses said I'd lose visa if I complained - care worker
The South Yorkshire care worker says she "suffered in silence" over living and working conditions.BBC News - 22h -
How Black poets built the 'centrifugal force' in modern American literature
Founded in 1996 by a pair of Black poets who felt isolated in predominantly white literary spaces, Cave Canem has become one of the most influential literary organizations in the U.S.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
American Airlines Will Offer Free Wi-Fi on Most Flights Next Year
Starting in January, members of the airline’s AAdvantage loyalty program will have free access to wireless internet on 90 percent of its fleet, the company said.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump tariff war to slash North American exports by 13%, warns WTO
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says US-China trade conflict could ‘force countries to choose’ between the twoFinancial Times - 14h -
American women and children are in crisis. Republicans are about to make it worse | Karen Dolan
Donald Trump’s budget could gut Medicaid, cut food assistance for millions and lead to 40,000 kids losing childcare. Women and children are under threat in America.. Jocelyn Smith of Roswell, New ...The Guardian - 15h -
It’s Time to Protect America From America’s President
Trump’s authoritarian actions are vandalizing the American project.The New York Times - 6h -
Trump’s expulsions are jaw-droppingly cruel. But they’re part of an American tradition | Steven Hahn
Since colonial times, self-designated ‘communities’ have used expulsions to address supposed threats. It helps to explain how easy it has been for Trump to win support. The recent expulsion of ...The Guardian - 17h -
Trump’s Tariff Threat for Drug imports Poses Big Political Risks
Levies on Americans’ daily prescriptions and other medicines could raise costs, spur rationing and lead to shortages of critical drugs.The New York Times - 14h -
How Brazil’s Rare Earths Mine Illustrates China’s Grip Over Minerals
A Brazilian rare earths mine backed by American investors illustrates China’s grip over the strategic minerals that underpin the modern economy.The New York Times - 6h -
Trump’s Tariffs Could Hit You in an Unexpected Place: Your Vinyl Collection
Volatility and anti-American resentment are already hurting the niche vinyl industry, but a little-known law could help it survive.Wired - 8h -
Finding 314 Things the Government Might Know About You
Two reporters spent over a month compiling and analyzing information about the reams of data the U.S. government collects about Americans.The New York Times - 6h -
Bowen Yang talks about struggling to play JD Vance and his role in 'The Wedding Banquet'
Bowen Yang reflected on his identity as a gay Asian American playing the vice president.NBC News - 5h -
A Judge Threatened to Hold Trump Officials in Contempt
Also, Americans are being cut off from cheaper obesity drugs. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - 5h -
Parents are ‘hunkering down financially’ to brace for Trump tariff impact
American families are cutting back on summer camps and vacations and delaying major purchases as they prepare to weather a trade war.MarketWatch - 3h -
RFK Jr. wants to target chronic disease in US tribes. A key program to do that was gutted
A key program using traditional medicine and foods to tackle chronic disease in Native American and Alaska Native communities has been gutted in the federal health layoffsABC News - 4d -
From 'Infinite Jest' to Oprah's Book Club, 1996 changed the (literary) world
The year the L.A. Times Festival of Books debuted was also a landmark year in American letters, shaping literary culture in ways that remain with us nearly three decades on.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Nobody Wants Factory Jobs
Americans are all for getting factory jobs back to the U.S., but they’re less enthusiastic about taking those jobs. Will an automation push follow?Inc. - 9h -
Marco Rubio Kills State Department Anti-Propaganda Shop, Promises ‘Twitter Files’ Sequel
With the Global Engagement Center shut down, the State Department is now set to investigate whether past US efforts against foreign propaganda amounted to censorship of Americans.Wired - 5h -
F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby" turns 100
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great ...CBS News - 5d -
In Sweden, I got paid time off to settle my child at school. Here’s why I want US families to have the same right
Parents can do inskolning as part of their 480 days of paid leave per child – as an American abroad, this was a foreign concept. But here’s what the US could learn. About a month ago, I sat on a ...The Guardian - 8h -
Apr 16: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
Judge finds cause to hold Trump administration in contempt for violating deportation flight orders; South African police rescue kidnapped American pastor amid shootout with abductors.CBS News - 2h