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Main Street Caucus grows behind-the-scenes influence in Trump’s GOP

The House GOP’s Main Street Caucus has turned into a critical behind-the-scenes force for striking deals in the fractious, slim majority — and is set to grow even more important as its leaders ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Against All Odds, a Vegas Theater Scene With a ‘Sense of the Wild West’

Local artists straddle aesthetic and artistic worlds in the land of mega-spectacles and oversize flash.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Scenes From Across an America Bracing Itself Against Brutal Winter Cold

An intense blast of arctic air blanketed the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast with frigid temperatures, and a rare winter storm was expected along the Gulf Coast.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

5 takeaways as Trump returns to power

President Trump took office again Monday, completing a remarkable political comeback and becoming only the second person to serve nonconsecutive terms as commander in chief. Trump’s inauguration ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Trump’s Unlikely Return to Power

Donald J. Trump is returning to the White House in a far stronger position. He’s facing a depleted opposition and a more compliant Congress. Jonathan Swan, a politics reporter for The New York ...

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Morning Report — Trump returns to power

In today’s issue: © The Associated Press | J. Scott Applewhite President-elect Trump today will revel with supporters during an indoor inauguration ceremony and publicly put foes on notice that ...

The Hill - Jan. 20

Trump returns to the White House

Incoming president to issue executive orders on deportations, tariffs and cuts to regulation

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Joyful scenes in Tel Aviv as release of three hostages confirmed

Yahoo News - Jan. 19

Ukraine Braces for Trump’s Return

Soldiers and civilians alike say that after so much loss, the new U.S. president must push for a just settlement, not peace at any cost.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Sex Scenes in Movies Are Back, but They Aren’t Exactly Sexy

Instead, these moments in “Anora,” “Babygirl,” “Challengers” and more involve complex power dynamics that speak volumes about their characters.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Trump's Greenland annexation threat is both weird and misplaced

Greenland is a unique territory with Indigenous majority and partial independence from Denmark, and any attempt by President-elect Trump to annex it would be met with resistance from its leaders ...

The Hill - Jan. 18

World Economic Forum: Behind the Scenes at Davos

Planning and managing the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting is a huge task, and the work for next year’s event will begin as soon as this one ends.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

5 Scenes That Define David Lynch’s ‘Lynchian’ Vision

The director developed such a distinct style that “Lynchian” became a go-to term for any sort of surrealism onscreen. These scenes from his work get to the heart of what that term embodied.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

First look: Disneyland's original Haunted Mansion returns with a heartbreaking new scene

In the ride's trademark attic scene, there's still a tortured bride, but she's never quite looked or acted like this.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 17

David Lynch: Mind-bending Twin Peaks director who embraced the weird

The visionary director's belief in American beauty and horror being two sides of the same coin was perfected in the iconic 1990 TV series.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Severance season two review – this weird, wild show is impossibly mesmerising

Adam Scott’s workplace thriller is back – and somehow even more clever, trippy and heartbreaking than before. A total TV triumph. It has been a three-year wait for fans, but the creators of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Donald Trump Jr. Visited Greenland. Then Things Got Weird.

In a quiet corner of the island, locals suddenly find themselves at the center of a geopolitical power play.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16

Are the Intense Scenes in ‘Nosferatu’ and ‘Babygirl’ Supposed to Be Funny?

Are the most intense scenes in “Nosferatu,” “Anora” and “Babygirl” supposed to be funny? If not, why are people cracking up?

The New York Times - Jan. 15

At least 78 dead at abandoned South Africa gold mine that was scene of a standoff

Rescuers and volunteers have pulled at least 78 dead miners and more than 160 survivors from an abandoned South African gold mine

ABC News - Jan. 15

Lions' Montgomery returning confident in knee

David Montgomery, who missed Detroit's final three regular-season games with an MCL injury, practiced in full Tuesday and said he "wouldn't be out there if I wasn't ready."

ESPN - Jan. 15

Embrace Your Brand of Weird

Let your unique personality inform and improve company culture.

Inc. - Jan. 14

Lorry driver arrested after off-duty officer killed at crash scene

Off-duty PC Rosie Prior, who had stopped to help, represents the "very best of British policing," the force says.

BBC News - Jan. 12

Pasadena Playhouse cancels 'Anything Goes,' 'Follies' concerts as fires threaten L.A. theater scene

'When people are in pain and trauma the way our community is right now, I don't think the show has to go on,' says the Pasadena Playhouse's Danny Feldman.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 11

Breaking the data bottleneck: Salesforce’s ProVision speeds multimodal AI training with image scene graphs

Salesforce is using structured representation of image semantics to power programs that synthesize instruction datasets for AI training.

VentureBeat - Jan. 10

Scenes of devastation from Palisades, Eaton fires; thousands of structures destroyed

Unprecedented wildfires in Los Angeles County in California are decimating thousands of structures and displacing thousands of residents.

ABC News - Jan. 10

Former Broadway designer fuels Ravens' playoff hopes from behind the scenes

Ebony Short, a former Broadway designer, plays a key role in the Baltimore Ravens' playoff push, stitching custom uniforms that give the team an edge.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Trump 2.0 and the Return of ‘Court Politics’

The political scientist Erica Frantz describes the regime change the second Trump administration represents.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Price Stability Slowly Returns to Used Car Markets

Reduced new auto production during the pandemic cut used car supplies, too, contributing to double-digit price fluctuations and sector instability that may finally be ending.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Vandy star TE Stowers to return for 2025 season

First-team All-SEC tight end Eli Stowers told ESPN that he plans to return to Vanderbilt for the 2025 season.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Mozambique tense as opposition leader returns from exile

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

Photos show dramatic before and after scenes of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires

Before and after photos of the deadly wildfires in the Los Angeles area have sent tens of thousands scrambling for safety and decimated neighborhoods.

NBC News - Jan. 9

Behind the scenes of the new "Hollywood Squares"

The classic game show "Hollywood Squares" is getting a fresh update. Nate Burleson got a sneak peek.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Watch: The scene across LA as firefighters attempt to contain blazes

The latest blaze, Sunset Fire, is threatening homes and landmarks as Hollywood is evacuated.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Eagles' Hurts looks 'sharp' in return to practice

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday as the Eagles began their on-field preparations for Sunday's wild-card playoff game against the Packers.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Wildfire turns scenes of L.A. into a nightmare of burning homes and fleeing residents

At least two people are dead, hundreds of buildings have burned and tens of thousands of Southern Californians remain under evacuation orders after fast-moving wildfires exploded in the Los Angeles ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

Sources: Banchero returning from torn oblique

Magic star Paolo Banchero is expected to return to action in one of Orlando's back-to-back home games Thursday against Minnesota or Friday against Milwaukee, sources told ESPN.