What's At Stake For Canada As Trade Talks With The U.S. Continue
The U.S. and Canada concluded NAFTA talks Friday with no agreement on updating the historic trade deal. The U.S. is moving forward with Mexico.
Friday, August 31, 2018
Former Secretary Of State John Kerry On His New Memoir 'Every Day Is Extra'
Former Secretary Of State John Kerry On His New Memoir 'Every Day Is Extra'
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former Secretary of State John Kerry about his new book Every Day is Extra.
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former Secretary of State John Kerry about his new book Every Day is Extra.
In Indiana, Trump's Supporters Remain Loyal Despite Legal Troubles
In Indiana, Trump's Supporters Remain Loyal Despite Legal Troubles
President Trump held a campaign rally Thursday in Indiana, a state that he won big in 2016. Has support there among GOP voters changed after recent legal developments involving former Trump aides?
President Trump held a campaign rally Thursday in Indiana, a state that he won big in 2016. Has support there among GOP voters changed after recent legal developments involving former Trump aides?
Question Of What Will Happen To Steel Imports Hangs Over NAFTA Talks
Question Of What Will Happen To Steel Imports Hangs Over NAFTA Talks
One big unknown hanging over the NAFTA talks is the fate of tariffs the Trump administration slapped on steel and aluminum from Canada and Mexico.
One big unknown hanging over the NAFTA talks is the fate of tariffs the Trump administration slapped on steel and aluminum from Canada and Mexico.
Can Canada And The U.S. Find A Path To Replace NAFTA?
Can Canada And The U.S. Find A Path To Replace NAFTA?
Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada ended Friday with no agreement on an update to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Trade talks between the U.S. and Canada ended Friday with no agreement on an update to the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Sen. John McCain Makes His Final Return To The U.S. Capitol
Sen. John McCain Makes His Final Return To The U.S. Capitol
Sen. John McCain makes his final return to the U.S. Capitol where he will lie in state, a rare honor granted to just 30 Americans before McCain.
Sen. John McCain makes his final return to the U.S. Capitol where he will lie in state, a rare honor granted to just 30 Americans before McCain.
Week In Politics: Trump's Rhetoric On The Mueller Investigation
Week In Politics: Trump's Rhetoric On The Mueller Investigation
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Bre Payton of The Federalist, and Ana Kasparian of the Young Turks Network about President Trump's rhetoric on the Mueller investigation and the upcoming confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Bre Payton of The Federalist, and Ana Kasparian of the Young Turks Network about President Trump's rhetoric on the Mueller investigation and the upcoming confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
How Trump Tries To Discredit What He Doesn't Like With 'Fake' And 'Phony' Labels
How Trump Tries To Discredit What He Doesn't Like With 'Fake' And 'Phony' Labels
President Trump has long labeled unfavorable media coverage as "fake news," but this week he accused Google and other big tech companies of being in on the fakery. He's also labeled books "fake."
President Trump has long labeled unfavorable media coverage as "fake news," but this week he accused Google and other big tech companies of being in on the fakery. He's also labeled books "fake."
No NAFTA Deal: Canada-U.S. Talks To Resume Next Week
No NAFTA Deal: Canada-U.S. Talks To Resume Next Week
After days of negotiations, the U.S. and Canada failed to agree on a deal by a Friday deadline to update the North American Free Trade Agreement. The U.S. and Mexico reached a pact earlier.
After days of negotiations, the U.S. and Canada failed to agree on a deal by a Friday deadline to update the North American Free Trade Agreement. The U.S. and Mexico reached a pact earlier.
Friday News Roundup - Domestic
Friday News Roundup - Domestic
This week, we say farewell to two American greats.
This week, we say farewell to two American greats.
Bitcoin wallet Bitfi withdraws 'unhackable' claim
The cryptocurrency wallet, backed by John McAfee, had already caused controversy.
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Our Favorite Electric Lighter Is Down To Its Best Price Ever
Plasma lighters are the lighter, evolved. They can light things on fire while fixing the three biggest problems with traditional lighters:
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Plasma lighters are the lighter, evolved. They can light things on fire while fixing the three biggest problems with traditional lighters:
Most Undocumented Parents Whose Kids Are Still Detained Were Already Deported
It’s a predictable but no less shameful part of the way the news media works that the urgency and quantity of human suffering in a news story isn’t proportionate to the amount of coverage it gets and that, over time, even stories that have been covered well will slip out of dominant placement in national news. Such is…
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It’s a predictable but no less shameful part of the way the news media works that the urgency and quantity of human suffering in a news story isn’t proportionate to the amount of coverage it gets and that, over time, even stories that have been covered well will slip out of dominant placement in national news. Such is…
Jacksonville Shooting Victim Sues EA And Venue
Jacob Mitich, a survivor of the deadly shooting at a Madden tournament last weekend that took two lives, is suing both the venue and Madden publisher Electronic Arts for negligence, according to a complaint filed last night.
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Jacob Mitich, a survivor of the deadly shooting at a Madden tournament last weekend that took two lives, is suing both the venue and Madden publisher Electronic Arts for negligence, according to a complaint filed last night.
Abusive tweets to MPs 'more than double' between elections
Abusive tweets about MPs rose from 10,000 to 25,000 between 2015 and 2017, research suggests.
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Viagogo taken to High Court by competition regulator
The ticket reselling site has repeatedly failed to make changes demanded, the competition regulator says.
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Trump Says He Definitely Predicted Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Huge Victory, Only 2 Months Late
No one in the political establishment, on either side of the aisle, believed in Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s longshot campaign to unseat longtime Democratic Congressman Joe Crowley ahead of her stunning victory in June. Except, apparently, President Trump, who said in a Thursday interview—almost exactly two months after…
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No one in the political establishment, on either side of the aisle, believed in Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s longshot campaign to unseat longtime Democratic Congressman Joe Crowley ahead of her stunning victory in June. Except, apparently, President Trump, who said in a Thursday interview—almost exactly two months after…
One South Carolina Mayoral Race Has Two Different Hitler Fans
It must be tough being a voter in Hilton Head, SC, where not one but two different mayoral candidates have taken decidedly pro-Nazi stances in recent weeks, according to the Post and Courier.
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It must be tough being a voter in Hilton Head, SC, where not one but two different mayoral candidates have taken decidedly pro-Nazi stances in recent weeks, according to the Post and Courier.
U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Continue In Bid To Fix NAFTA
U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Continue In Bid To Fix NAFTA
The United States and Canada are working on changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement, after lengthy talks spurred by President Trump's threats to scrap the historic treaty.
The United States and Canada are working on changes to the North American Free Trade Agreement, after lengthy talks spurred by President Trump's threats to scrap the historic treaty.
Friday's Best Deals: Labor Day Sales, Philips Hue, Clear the Rack, and More
A ton of Philips Hue deals, a new Clear the Rack sale, and our favorite electric lighter lead off Friday’s best deals from around the web.
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A ton of Philips Hue deals, a new Clear the Rack sale, and our favorite electric lighter lead off Friday’s best deals from around the web.
47,000 Detroit Students Can't Drink Their School Water Because of Lead and Copper
Plenty of schools are back in session starting next week, but roughly 47,000 students in Detroit’s public schools won’t be able to turn on their water fountains. The city’s public school district announced Wednesday it’d be shutting off drinking water in its 106 schools after tests showed high levels of lead and…
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Plenty of schools are back in session starting next week, but roughly 47,000 students in Detroit’s public schools won’t be able to turn on their water fountains. The city’s public school district announced Wednesday it’d be shutting off drinking water in its 106 schools after tests showed high levels of lead and…
Somnox robot aims to put owners to sleep
A machine that resembles a breathing pillow aims to provide a safer alternative to sedatives.
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Online rolls and fake accounts poison Arab social media
Social media fraud continues to fuel a plague of disinformation in the Arab world.
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The Fox & Friends Crew Is Trying to Start Shit With Ryan Gosling for the Dumbest of Reasons
There have been some awful media spectacles this week, but Fox & Friends got in under the wire on Friday morning with a late entry for Fake Controversy That Makes My Brain Liquify by trying to beef with Ryan Gosling about his upcoming movie.
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There have been some awful media spectacles this week, but Fox & Friends got in under the wire on Friday morning with a late entry for Fake Controversy That Makes My Brain Liquify by trying to beef with Ryan Gosling about his upcoming movie.
McCain Makes A Final Return to Washington For Rare Honors
McCain Makes A Final Return to Washington For Rare Honors
The late senator's casket will lie in state in the Capitol rotunda, an honor bestowed on only some 30 Americans. Top congressional leaders and Vice President Pence will pay tribute.
The late senator's casket will lie in state in the Capitol rotunda, an honor bestowed on only some 30 Americans. Top congressional leaders and Vice President Pence will pay tribute.
Here's Sarah Huckabee Sanders in a Pathetic Nutshell
Here’s a perfect little encapsulation of the pathetic straitjacket in which White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders has enthusiastically chosen to strap herself.
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Here’s a perfect little encapsulation of the pathetic straitjacket in which White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders has enthusiastically chosen to strap herself.
Google and Mastercard in credit card data deal
Google is buying credit card data from Mastercard but the firms had not announced the deal.
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White Nationalist Who Worked for DHS Reportedly Attended White House Policy Sessions
Ian M. Smith, a former Department of Homeland Security official, resigned last week after he was linked to white nationalists in leaked emails published by The Atlantic. Now, we’re getting a clearer picture of the influence he may have wielded. According to the Washington Post, Smith was far up enough in the…
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Ian M. Smith, a former Department of Homeland Security official, resigned last week after he was linked to white nationalists in leaked emails published by The Atlantic. Now, we’re getting a clearer picture of the influence he may have wielded. According to the Washington Post, Smith was far up enough in the…
It's Discounts on Discounts During Nordstrom Rack's Labor Day Clear the Rack
Yes, it’s happening again. Nordstrom Rack has brought back their Clear the Rack sale and it’s full (and I mean FULL) of really incredible deals, with tons of stuff available under $10. Designer clothing, brands you’ve never heard of, everything in clearance an extra 25% off their already discounted prices.
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Yes, it’s happening again. Nordstrom Rack has brought back their Clear the Rack sale and it’s full (and I mean FULL) of really incredible deals, with tons of stuff available under $10. Designer clothing, brands you’ve never heard of, everything in clearance an extra 25% off their already discounted prices.
Brett Kavanaugh's Record On Abortion
Brett Kavanaugh's Record On Abortion
Abortion rights supporters are gearing up to oppose the Supreme Court confirmation hearings that begin next week. But it's unlikely that Judge Brett Kavanaugh will reveal much about his views.
Abortion rights supporters are gearing up to oppose the Supreme Court confirmation hearings that begin next week. But it's unlikely that Judge Brett Kavanaugh will reveal much about his views.
Austan Goolsbee On Trade Negotiations
Austan Goolsbee On Trade Negotiations
Debate continues on a new North American trade deal, as Trump pushes Canadian officials to sign by Friday. Former Obama administration economic adviser Austan Goolsbee talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep.
Debate continues on a new North American trade deal, as Trump pushes Canadian officials to sign by Friday. Former Obama administration economic adviser Austan Goolsbee talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep.
China targets video gaming to tackle myopia in children
New restrictions will try to tackle rising levels of near-sightedness among children.
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Emmett Flood Seen As Likely Next White House Counsel
Emmett Flood Seen As Likely Next White House Counsel
Veteran lawyer Emmett Flood is a leading candidate to replace outgoing White House counsel Don McGahn. Flood has valuable experience dealing with investigations of presidents in past administrations.
Veteran lawyer Emmett Flood is a leading candidate to replace outgoing White House counsel Don McGahn. Flood has valuable experience dealing with investigations of presidents in past administrations.
Longtime Staffer Remembers John McCain
Longtime Staffer Remembers John McCain
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Mark Salter, who worked with John McCain for three decades as speechwriter, biographer and chief of staff.
NPR's Rachel Martin talks with Mark Salter, who worked with John McCain for three decades as speechwriter, biographer and chief of staff.
Trump Is On Voters' Minds In Virginia's 10th District
Trump Is On Voters' Minds In Virginia's 10th District
In a swing House district in Virginia, President Trump is top of mind among voters ahead of the midterm elections.
In a swing House district in Virginia, President Trump is top of mind among voters ahead of the midterm elections.
Twitter Public Policy Director On How Company Monitors Content
Twitter Public Policy Director On How Company Monitors Content
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Carlos Monje, Twitter's head of public policy, about how the company is responding to misinformation on its platform ahead of the midterm elections.
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Carlos Monje, Twitter's head of public policy, about how the company is responding to misinformation on its platform ahead of the midterm elections.
News Brief: DOJ Sides Against Harvard, Remembering John McCain And Aretha Franklin
News Brief: DOJ Sides Against Harvard, Remembering John McCain And Aretha Franklin
The Justice Department has backed a lawsuit alleging that Harvard University illegally discriminates against Asian-Americans. And mourners are paying tribute to John McCain and Aretha Franklin.
The Justice Department has backed a lawsuit alleging that Harvard University illegally discriminates against Asian-Americans. And mourners are paying tribute to John McCain and Aretha Franklin.
As People Across The Country Mourn, Sen. McCain's Casket Arrives In Washington
As People Across The Country Mourn, Sen. McCain's Casket Arrives In Washington
The late Arizona senator will lie in state in the Capitol rotunda and will be honored in a ceremony on Saturday where former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush are expected to speak.
The late Arizona senator will lie in state in the Capitol rotunda and will be honored in a ceremony on Saturday where former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush are expected to speak.
Astronauts tackle air leak on International Space Station
A "micro-fracture" from a possible collision with a rock fragment sets off alerts on the ISS.
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Thursday, August 30, 2018
Pentagon Ignores Outcry Over Yemen, Will Train Saudi Pilots In U.S.
According to The Young Turks, the Pentagon is planning to train Saudi Arabian military pilots inside the U.S. Federal procurement documents show that the U.S. Air Force is looking for private contractors to lead the training, which will be “conducted in the U.S. at contractor’s facility.”
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According to The Young Turks, the Pentagon is planning to train Saudi Arabian military pilots inside the U.S. Federal procurement documents show that the U.S. Air Force is looking for private contractors to lead the training, which will be “conducted in the U.S. at contractor’s facility.”
Holding History Hostage: One Family's Quiet Attempt to Erase Their Father's Part in Emmett Till's Story
If there was ever an inverse example of a Confederate monument, it might be the Lorraine Motel, the Memphis motel on whose balcony Martin Luther King stood when a bullet struck down the most famous leader of the civil rights movement. Or maybe it is the 16th Street Baptist Church, the Birmingham, Ala. house of worship…
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If there was ever an inverse example of a Confederate monument, it might be the Lorraine Motel, the Memphis motel on whose balcony Martin Luther King stood when a bullet struck down the most famous leader of the civil rights movement. Or maybe it is the 16th Street Baptist Church, the Birmingham, Ala. house of worship…
ICE Is Using Our Shitty Mental Health System to Target People for Deportation
The combination of insufficient resources for mentally ill people and a Texas law requiring law enforcement cooperation with ICE has created a toxic and dangerous situation for immigrants with mental health issues in the state. A new report from the Texas Observer tells the stories of two young Latina women who were…
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The combination of insufficient resources for mentally ill people and a Texas law requiring law enforcement cooperation with ICE has created a toxic and dangerous situation for immigrants with mental health issues in the state. A new report from the Texas Observer tells the stories of two young Latina women who were…
Acer unveils new gaming cockpit and other tech news
BBC Click's LJ Rich looks at some of the week's best technology stories.
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Tablet bends 'like ancient scroll'
A Canadian university has developed a tablet with a flexible screen that can rolled up.
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Indigenous Activists Just Scored a Massive Victory in Canadian Pipeline Battle
The Canadian government has been on a mission to make the controversial Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project a reality. A federal appeals court, however, has now put a stop to that.
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The Canadian government has been on a mission to make the controversial Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project a reality. A federal appeals court, however, has now put a stop to that.
Bye bye loneliness
How internet-connected robots are helping combat the scourge of isolation and loneliness.
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Judge Rules Sandy Hook Parents Can Sue Alex Jones
On Thursday, a Texas judge denied a motion by Infowars host Alex Jones to dismiss a lawsuit against him by Veronique De La Rosa and Leonard Pozner, the parents of Noah Pozner, who died at six years old in the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting. Since the shooting, Jones, a sputtering demon who will likely one day …
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On Thursday, a Texas judge denied a motion by Infowars host Alex Jones to dismiss a lawsuit against him by Veronique De La Rosa and Leonard Pozner, the parents of Noah Pozner, who died at six years old in the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting. Since the shooting, Jones, a sputtering demon who will likely one day …
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Kotaku People Who Haven’t Played Spider-Man Are Mad The Developers Took Out A Puddle | Gizmodo The Physical Security Key That Keeps Google Employees From Getting Phished Is Now Available | Jalopnik I’m Tired of Borrowing Cars From My Parents! What Car Should I Buy? | Lifehacker What to Do if Your TSA Precheck Isn’t on…
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Kotaku People Who Haven’t Played Spider-Man Are Mad The Developers Took Out A Puddle | Gizmodo The Physical Security Key That Keeps Google Employees From Getting Phished Is Now Available | Jalopnik I’m Tired of Borrowing Cars From My Parents! What Car Should I Buy? | Lifehacker What to Do if Your TSA Precheck Isn’t on…
Shameful Washington Post 'Fact Check' Rules Cops Aren't Really Killing That Many Black Kids
Fact checkers believe they’re God’s gift to journalism—our final line of defense against the Fake News Times—even when they’re objectively bad at their jobs. But the Washington Post’s Glenn “Fact Checker” Kessler really took the semantic exercise to a whole new plane today by fact-checking Texas Senate candidate Beto…
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Fact checkers believe they’re God’s gift to journalism—our final line of defense against the Fake News Times—even when they’re objectively bad at their jobs. But the Washington Post’s Glenn “Fact Checker” Kessler really took the semantic exercise to a whole new plane today by fact-checking Texas Senate candidate Beto…
The 10 Best Deals of August 30, 2018
We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
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We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.
Trump Administration Backs Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Harvard
Trump Administration Backs Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Against Harvard
The Justice Department is backing a lawsuit that charges Harvard University discriminates against Asian-American applicants.
The Justice Department is backing a lawsuit that charges Harvard University discriminates against Asian-American applicants.
U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Continue — Though Major Disagreements Remain
U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Continue — Though Major Disagreements Remain
The United States and Canada are coming down to the wire as they try to make a deal on rewriting the North American Free Trade Agreement. Two of the contentious issues between the neighboring allies are dairy exports and the mechanism for resolving disputes under the trade pact.
The United States and Canada are coming down to the wire as they try to make a deal on rewriting the North American Free Trade Agreement. Two of the contentious issues between the neighboring allies are dairy exports and the mechanism for resolving disputes under the trade pact.
Trump Decides to Fire Jeff Sessions Later
It’s hardly a secret that President Donald Trump absolutely hates Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ guts to hell. Having said that, however, the man who became a television star for telling people they were fired admitted to Bloomberg News on Thursday that he won’t actually be getting rid of Sessions for at least two…
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It’s hardly a secret that President Donald Trump absolutely hates Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ guts to hell. Having said that, however, the man who became a television star for telling people they were fired admitted to Bloomberg News on Thursday that he won’t actually be getting rid of Sessions for at least two…
Former VP Biden Gives Emotional Tribute At McCain's Memorial Service
Former VP Biden Gives Emotional Tribute At McCain's Memorial Service
Former Vice President Biden gave an emotional tribute to his former colleague and friend Sen. John McCain. Biden's son, Beau, died of the same type of brain cancer that took McCain's life.
Former Vice President Biden gave an emotional tribute to his former colleague and friend Sen. John McCain. Biden's son, Beau, died of the same type of brain cancer that took McCain's life.
Former U.S. Trade Representative Weighs In On Current Talks With Canada
Former U.S. Trade Representative Weighs In On Current Talks With Canada
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Carla Hills about the latest trade negotiations between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Hills was the U.S. trade representative when the original NAFTA deal was negotiated.
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Carla Hills about the latest trade negotiations between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. Hills was the U.S. trade representative when the original NAFTA deal was negotiated.
London Has Fallen, According to This Racist Wall Street Journal Op-Ed
I always love it when Americans learn about Britain, because the more of you who realize that London is not the name of the whole country and that we do not actually all live in hobbit holes, the better.
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I always love it when Americans learn about Britain, because the more of you who realize that London is not the name of the whole country and that we do not actually all live in hobbit holes, the better.
Trump Proposes Freezing Federal Worker Salaries
Trump Proposes Freezing Federal Worker Salaries
Civilian federal workers are set to get an automatic 2.1 percent raise next year, but it will be up to Congress to decide the ultimate fate of the increase.
Civilian federal workers are set to get an automatic 2.1 percent raise next year, but it will be up to Congress to decide the ultimate fate of the increase.
This Is The Stupidest Shit On The Entire Internet
A few weeks ago, I learned about a dystopian gathering called OzyFest where people paid real American dollars to gaze longingly at thinkfluencers and hear soup-brained psychopaths like Karl Rove host panels. The Silicon Valley–funded Ozy—which is somehow not an incisive performance art piece about our culture’s…
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A few weeks ago, I learned about a dystopian gathering called OzyFest where people paid real American dollars to gaze longingly at thinkfluencers and hear soup-brained psychopaths like Karl Rove host panels. The Silicon Valley–funded Ozy—which is somehow not an incisive performance art piece about our culture’s…
'I’m So Tired of Asking for Help': Letters From Puerto Rico
This week the Puerto Rican government raised Hurricane Maria’s official death toll from 64 to 2,975. In response to questions about the new, vastly increased estimate, President Trump said Wednesday he believed the response effort on the island had been “fantastic.”
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This week the Puerto Rican government raised Hurricane Maria’s official death toll from 64 to 2,975. In response to questions about the new, vastly increased estimate, President Trump said Wednesday he believed the response effort on the island had been “fantastic.”
Leader Of Russian Pro-Democracy Movement Remembers His Friend, John McCain
Leader Of Russian Pro-Democracy Movement Remembers His Friend, John McCain
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Vladimir Kara-Murza, who Sen. John McCain selected as one of his pallbearers. Kara-Murza is a Russian dissident, whose work was supported by McCain.
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks to Vladimir Kara-Murza, who Sen. John McCain selected as one of his pallbearers. Kara-Murza is a Russian dissident, whose work was supported by McCain.
Harley Davidson Celebrates 115th Anniversary During Tricky Political Times
Harley Davidson Celebrates 115th Anniversary During Tricky Political Times
As Harley-Davidson riders gather to celebrate the company's 115th anniversary in Milwaukee this week, they weigh in on the company moving jobs overseas in response to President Trump's tariffs.
As Harley-Davidson riders gather to celebrate the company's 115th anniversary in Milwaukee this week, they weigh in on the company moving jobs overseas in response to President Trump's tariffs.
Bank of America Really Wants to Know Your Citizenship Status
If you were under any illusion that the nation’s financial institutions would be the first line of resistance against the federal government’s nativist turn, a story in the Miami Herald about Bank of America should help rid you of that notion real quick.
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If you were under any illusion that the nation’s financial institutions would be the first line of resistance against the federal government’s nativist turn, a story in the Miami Herald about Bank of America should help rid you of that notion real quick.
The Time the U.S. Government Prepared for a Red Dawn-Style Invasion of Alaska
If the Cold War turned hot, it wasn’t entirely going to be fought with tanks and nuclear weapons. If it got to Alaska, it would be fought by lumberjacks, bush pilots, and yes, secret agents. That was the point of Operation Washtub, the secret CIA plan to defend America’s frozen north against communist invasion.
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If the Cold War turned hot, it wasn’t entirely going to be fought with tanks and nuclear weapons. If it got to Alaska, it would be fought by lumberjacks, bush pilots, and yes, secret agents. That was the point of Operation Washtub, the secret CIA plan to defend America’s frozen north against communist invasion.
Trump Just Fucked Over the Paychecks of 2 Million Federal Employees
On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that he had canceled a scheduled 2 percent pay raise for millions of federal employees, initially due to take effect at the start of 2019.
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On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that he had canceled a scheduled 2 percent pay raise for millions of federal employees, initially due to take effect at the start of 2019.
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