Powerless, Democrats Debate Just How Deep in the Wilderness They Are

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  How to Invest During a Presidency With a Deep Devotion to Profits

  Big business has an inside track in the second Trump presidency, and people with a stake in those businesses have reason to rejoice, our columnist writes.
  
  The New York Times - 5d

• Democrats' immigration debate plays out inside Hispanic Caucus

  It was the latest manifestation of an intense debate that has racked Democrats since the 2024 elections, where many blamed immigration and border issues for swinging the presidential and ...
  
  Politico - Jan. 22
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  Bans on cell phones in schools grow, but debate thrives on how they are handled

  Cell phone bans in school are ramping up as more states consider policies that have been cheered by many educators but still face trepidation from parents.   New York and New Jersey are the latest ...
  
  The Hill - Jan. 18
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  How deep ocean oxygen could give clues about extraterrestrial life

  Gas from the seafloor has scientists wondering if oxygen could be found in the oceans of other planets.
  
  BBC News - Jan. 18
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  Democrats debate strategy, voter protection at first candidate forum

  Democrats evaluated candidates for party leadership at their first virtual candidate forum on Saturday with a focus on the Southern region. The highly contested race for DNC chair forced contenders ...
  
  The Hill - Jan. 11
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  Economists Are in the Wilderness. Can They Find a Way Back to Influence?

  Economists have long helped to shape policy on issues like taxes and health care. But flawed forecasts and arcane language have cost them credibility.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 10
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  How Canada's immigration debate soured - and helped seal Trudeau's fate

  Immigration has long been a polarising issue in the West but Canada mostly avoided it - until now
  
  BBC News - Jan. 8
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  How Deep Is the Wound to the Democratic Party?

  Is liberalism actually dead this time?
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 7
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  How the Democrats Lost the Working Class

  The theory seemed sound: Stabilize financial markets, support the poor and promote a more secure, integrated world. But blue-collar workers were left behind.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 4

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  Trump Kicks Congress to the Curb, With Little Protest From Republicans

  The administration is showing it doesn’t view the House and Senate as equal partners. So far, Republicans, who hold both majorities, are accepting their new status.
  
  The New York Times - 2h
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  With Sweeping Executive Orders, Trump Tests Local Control of Schools

  The orders seek to encourage “patriotic education” and restrict discussions about racism and gender by threatening to withdraw federal funding. But schools are often resistant to change.
  
  The New York Times - 7h
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  Trump Order Pushes Universities to ‘Monitor’ Protesters on Student Visas

  An executive order signed this week would push colleges and universities to combat antisemitism specifically by monitoring and reporting international students.
  
  The New York Times - 3h
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  Blue Man Group’s 34-Year New York Run Comes to an End

  Over 34 years, the show gave Fred Armisen a drumming gig, “Arrested Development” a hilarious story line and more. Now the cultural sensation comes to an end in New York.
  
  The New York Times - 2h
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  Trump Administration Considers Halting Congestion Pricing

  The New York City tolling program began on Jan. 5 after defying obstacles for decades. A move to stop it would likely touch off a legal battle between the state and federal government.
  
  The New York Times - 1h

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  Driver bailed after school crash deaths rearrest

  Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau were at a school tea party when a Land Rover crashed into the playground.
  
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  DC plane crash victims: What we know about those on AA Flight 5342, Army Black Hawk

  A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided with a Black Hawk helicopter while on approach at Reagan Washington National Airport at about 9 p.m. Wednesday.
  
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  Singer Marianne Faithfull dies at 78

  She was known for hits such as 1964's As Tears Go By and films including 1968's The Girl On A Motorcycle.
  
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  DC crash live updates: Trump says helicopter 'should have seen where they were going'

  An American Airlines regional jet went down in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
  
  ABC News - 12m

• Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives

  Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision​ to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
  
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