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What’s the Meaning Behind ‘The Garden of Times,’ the J.G. Ballard Story and Met Gala Theme?
In 1962, J.G. Ballard published “The Garden of Time,” a short story about aristocrats overrun by “an immense rabble.” Now it’s the dress-code theme for the year’s most lavish ball.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
The strange new economy of all-you-can-eat buffets
Red Lobster is in trouble but luxury feasts with unlimited steak and champagne are thrivingFinancial Times - Business -
15 House Democrats call for Biden to take executive action on border
Fifteen House Democrats are calling for President Biden to take executive action on the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border. In a letter first obtained by CBS News, the group urges the president to "immediately take further action to restore order ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
15 House Democrats call on Biden to take border executive action
Group of Democrats from states including Minnesota, Nevada and Pennsylvania urges Biden "to use all tools at your disposal" to address border security issues.CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Mark Hamill calls Biden 'Joe-B-Wan Kenobi' in White House press room appearance
Mark Hamill says the force is with President Biden — the actor made a surprise visit Friday to the White House briefing room and offered a "Star Wars"-inspired nickname for the commander in chief. "How many of you had 'Mark Hamill will lead the ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Savor Your Best Calls. And Then Move On.
The internet lets us validate our decisions, over and over again. Is that such a bad thing?The Wall Street Journal - World -
First House Democrat calls on FDIC chair to resign after sexual harassment report
Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) called on FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg to resign on Tuesday after a law firm's investigation confirmed a report of rampant sexual misconduct, lewd behavior and retaliatory administrative practices at the federal banking ...The Hill - Politics -
Call for gardeners to help with flood defence
Insurance scheme urges gardeners to use planting to protect their homes from floods.BBC News - Top stories -
How Calling Everything a Journey Legitimizes Lethargy
The toxicity of corporate-speak has encouraged a bad habit.Inc. - Business -
Hope Hicks testifies at Trump trial about fallout from "hush money" payments
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Root leads calls for changes to domestic schedule
Joe Root is leading calls from players to reduce the amount of domestic cricket and review a schedule that is “not fit for purpose”.BBC News - Top stories -
Israel sets out four issues with Hamas ceasefire offer as talks resume
An Israeli official says the proposal for a "permanent ceasefire" is among the problems, as a delegation arrives in Cairo.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
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Former Starbucks CEO calls for revamped customer experience
The former CEO of Starbucks, Howard Schultz, says the company needs to re-focus on its customer experience in the U.S. after the coffee giant underperformed in the last quarter. Heather Haddon, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joined CBS ...CBS News - Top stories -
Bipartisan lawmakers call for permanent ban on horse slaughter
A group of more than 100 House members from both sides of the aisle is pushing for a permanent ban on horse slaughter in the United States. In a letter to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, the group of 120 lawmakers requested ...The Hill - Politics -
Return of the Housing Godzillas
Freddie Mac and its Biden regulator want to guarantee second mortgages. What could possibly go wrong?The Wall Street Journal - World -
What to know about calls for schools to divest from Israel
Many student protesters are calling on their universities to divest from companies connected to Israel and the war in Gaza. CBS News reporter Erica Brown explains what divestment means and the potential effects it could have.CBS News - Top stories - Israel