The Long Shadow of American Dirt
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Jenn Tran named first Asian American 'Bachelorette'
Jenn Tran, one of the contestants on ABC's "The Bachelor" this season, was named the new "Bachelorette" during the show's finale Monday night.NBC News - Top stories -
China's Xi Seeks to Soothe Anxieties of American CEOs
The world’s second-largest economy is working to improve the business environment, Xi said, as U.S. firms grapple with falling revenue and security concernsThe Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Fear Grows Among Families of Americans Held in Russia
The U.S. considers only two Americans ‘wrongfully detained’ in Russia, but there are more families seeking the might of Washington to bring their loved ones home.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Rediscovered: the long-lost script that helped The Great Gatsby become a classic
F Scott Fitzgerald’s novel was a flop until a 1926 staging became a Broadway smash. It is the quintessential novel of the hedonistic jazz age, a roaring 20s story about the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy ...The Guardian - World -
The long struggle to free Evan Gershkovich from a Moscow prison
Last March 29, the Wall Street Journal reporter was on assignment in Russia when he was arrested by security forces and accused of being a spy, a charge vigorously denied by Gershkovich, the paper, and the U.S. government.CBS News - World -
Long Before Amsterdam’s Coffee Shops, There Were Hallucinogenic Seeds
A nearly 2,000-year-old stash pouch provides the first evidence of the intentional use of a powerful psychedelic plant in Western Europe during the Roman Era.The New York Times - Health -
Freight shipping on German inland waterways in long-term decline
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German train drivers' union and railway operator reach a deal in their long dispute
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MLS referees ratify new CBA, ending month-long lockout
Referees will see significant pay raises thanks to this new CBA.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLS -
Save On Games, Consoles, And Accessories In Woot's Month-Long Video Game Sale
Dozens of video games, consoles, and gaming accessories are on sale during limited-time Video Game Favorites at the Amazon-owned online retailer Woot. The sale includes new releases like Princess Peach: Showtime! for $50 (was $60) and hardware ...GameSpot - Tech -
‘Like a marathon’: Africa’s tennis talents tread long road to success
After Angella Okutoyi’s triumph at the African Games, there is hope the sport can break new ground on the continent. As the tennis competition at the African Games in Accra reached the semi-final stage last week, Kenya’s Angella Okutoyi entered ...The Guardian - World -
Lawyers Gear Up for Swift Start in Legal Fight Over Baltimore Bridge
The battle over who will pay for the damage and loss could take a decade, but most insurance claims will be paid much sooner.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Threaten Netanyahu's Long Run as Political Survivor
Hopes for a deal are fading after Netanyahu pulled the Israeli negotiating team from talks in Qatar, while he is facing strife in his own war cabinet.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chinese Hackers Charged in Decade-Long Global Spying Rampage
US and UK officials hit Chinese hacking group APT31 with sanctions and criminal charges after they targeted thousands of businesses, politicians, and critics of China.Wired - Tech -
As Americans Flee Haiti, 2-Year-Old Is Separated from His Parents
The boy had been dropped off with relatives nearly three weeks ago and was airlifted back to his Florida home. He is part of a growing number of Americans trying to flee Haiti.The New York Times - World -
Here’s how much money Americans in their 30s have in their 401(k)s
Americans in their 30s are around halfway to retirement age, but many don't have much saved in their 401(k)s.CNBC - Business -
Kevin Hart joining group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor
Kevin Hart rose from the open mics and comedy clubs of his native Philadelphia to become one of his country’s most recognizable performersABC News - Entertainment -
Fareed Zakaria decries the "anti-Americanism" in America's politics today
The host of CNN's "GPS" is an optimist who is nonetheless concerned about what he sees in response to a changing America. His new book, "Age of Revolutions," discusses how societies both embrace change and resist it.CBS News - Top stories -
Grassley releases whistleblower documents, multi-agency probe into American cartel gunrunning
Internal government documents leaked to a team of Senate investigators offer new details about the secret intelligence project.CBS News - Politics -
Biden Should Campaign on Making Americans Live Longer Again
Our leaders should turn their attention to Americans’ worsening life expectancy.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
My plan to protect Americans’ financial privacy in a digital economy
The United States’ leadership in the global economy will continue to be driven by our core values of privacy, individual sovereignty and free market competitiveness that instill confidence in our economy and system of governance. Abandoning these ...The Hill - Politics -
The American Fraudster Who Nearly Bought an English Soccer Club
Chris Kirchner played golf with the stars and tried to buy Derby County and Preston North End. Now he’s facing a lengthy prison sentence.The New York Times - Sports -
Millions of Americans caught up in Chinese hacking plot - US
Seven Chinese men have been charged over a "sinister" hacking plot, the justice department says.BBC News - Top stories -
2024 Fantasy Baseball predictions for every American League team
Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don delivers his boldest takes for the American League — and he thinks a top-five draft pick is set to win MVP.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
New book details how 'barons' took over American agriculture
Iowa's food landscape can become like Italy's — if the “barons” who captured the American farmstand can be defeated, a new book argues. Barons, published on Tuesday by Austin Frerick, a native Iowan and Yale food policy fellow, argues that a ...The Hill - Politics