‘I can say things other people are afraid to’: Margaret Atwood on censorship, literary feuds and Trump
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Hope is not enough: people want to know that Keir Starmer can fix things | Gaby Hinsliff
Labour’s downbeat manifesto for a downbeat nation reflects the feeling that voters want action now – not grandiose words. “Look at that,” said a middle-aged woman delightedly, stopping halfway down the street in Great Yarmouth to nudge her friend. ...The Guardian - World -
‘I once felt that I had nothing and I was nothing’: I had a secret $8,000 debt that I was afraid to reveal to my boyfriend, but I turned my life around
“I now see the light at the end of the tunnel.”MarketWatch - Business -
Trump on alien lifeforms: 'There could be' but 'it's not my thing'
Former President Trump pondered alien lifeforms on a podcast appearance published Thursday, acknowledging that “there could be” alien life out in the universe, but that he wasn’t convinced. Trump appeared on YouTuber Logan Paul's "Impaulsive," ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Where to Meet Other Single People in Real Life in NYC
Trade in an evening of swiping for a night (or day) out at one of these tried-and-true New York hotspots, where you can meet someone in person.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
‘I don’t live extravagantly by any means’: I have $68,000 in credit-card debt and $50,000 in a 401(k). How can I dig myself out of this trap on a $55,000 salary?
“I am divorced, 57 years old and moved my mother, 95, in with me because she was alone.”MarketWatch - Business -
Let Donald Trump vote. All returning citizens should be able to.
For progressives and conservatives alike, Trump serves as the perfect example of why felony disenfranchisement should be left behind.The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Wisconsin Republican defends Trump: ‘There was nothing I found offensive’
Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) defended former President Trump after reporting surfaced that he called Milwaukee a “horrible city” in a closed-door meeting with Republicans earlier Thursday. "Well, he said nothing that I considered an insult to ...The Hill - Politics -
How Jayson Tatum flipped the narrative and put Boston one win away from title No. 18
The Celtics' star's success has come with records -- and a narrative that he can end with one more win.ESPN - Sports -
Some hawking stem cells say they can treat almost anything. They can't
Attorneys general across the U.S. have a new fight on their hands: protecting Americans from unproven and expensive stem cell treatments that salespeople claim can cure almost anythingABC News - Health -
‘We get a raw deal’: This was my worst Father’s Day of all time — and it had nothing to do with a ‘crummy’ tie or tickets to see Taylor Swift
“It’s not about the money or even the card — it’s about the recognition for all the hard work dads do to put food on the table and pay the mortgage.”MarketWatch - Business -
‘I’m divorcing after a lot of heartache’: Should I suggest my husband keep his $200,000 401(k), so I can take our $360,000 house?
“My early career 401(k)s were used as house down payments.”MarketWatch - Business -
I’m leaving my financially irresponsible daughter $500,000. How can I do this without her squandering her good fortune?
“She should at least have a roof over her head as she ages.”MarketWatch - Business -
Farah Griffin: Trump talked about executing people at several White House meetings
Former White House communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin said former President Trump talked about executing people multiple times at White House meetings. Farah Griffin joined Mediaite’s Aidan McLaughlin to discuss her time in the Trump ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
South Africa's ANC party says it has a broad agreement with the main opposition and others on a coalition government
South Africa's ANC party says it has a broad agreement with the main opposition and others on a coalition governmentABC News - World -
The Supreme Court sided with Starbucks in its labor dispute. One expert says it probably won’t stop people from unionizing.
Starbucks Workers United said the ruling “underscores how the economy is rigged against working people.” The coffee chain, meanwhile, said it levels the playing field.MarketWatch - Business -
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Alito: Congress can act on bump stocks after Supreme Court lifts Trump-era ban
Justice Samuel Alito on Friday asserted that Congress could amend the law to successfully ban bump stocks in an opinion concurring with the Supreme Court's decision Friday to invalidate a Trump-era ban on the devices. The ban on bump stocks, which ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Lloyd’s John Neal: ‘You’ll never find an insurer saying, “I don’t believe in climate change”’
The chief executive on the nature of risk, Trump vs Biden — and what keeps him awake at nightFinancial Times - Business - Climate -
I met a woman on Hinge who says she wants a man who believes in ‘chivalry.’ Is this just code for a free meal?
“She said her ideal date was a man who would give her a choice of three restaurants and take charge of the date.”MarketWatch - Business -
Joe Biden says ‘democracies can deliver’ as G7 agree $50bn Ukraine aid deal
President hails breakthrough as US and Ukraine also announce 10-year bilateral security agreement. Joe Biden claimed “democracies can deliver” as he announced the leaders of the G7 western economies had finally reached an agreement that will ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Zscaler’s stock has been a laggard this year. Why JPMorgan says it can rise 25%.
Zscaler shares are down 18% so far this year, and JPMorgan sees a buying opportunity in the cybersecurity name.MarketWatch - Business -
Naomi Klein and V. V. Ganeshananthan win Women's Prize literary awards
Author-activist Naomi Klein has won the inaugural Women’s Prize for Nonfiction with “Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World.”ABC News - World -
Naomi Klein and V. V. Ganeshananthan win Women's Prize literary awards
Author-activist Naomi Klein has won the inaugural Women’s Prize for Nonfiction with “Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World.”ABC News - Entertainment -
Trump says one of his speeches was 'rewritten with AI': 'So crazy'
Former President Trump, who has been a vocal skeptic of artificial intelligence, divulged this week that he's actually used AI to rewrite one of his speeches but he still finds the technology "alarming." "What it does is so crazy. Now, it can also ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Rubio says Trump remark on immigrants "poisoning the blood" of U.S. not about race
In a TV interview, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a potential Trump running mate, defended Trump's comment that immigrants were "poisoning the blood of our country."CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Pompeo says he’s ‘confident’ Trump will pick a good VP
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he is “confident” that former President Trump will pick a good vice president. Pompeo, a Fox News contributor, joined Fox News’s Sandra Smith to discuss Trump’s highly anticipated announcement for his ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Former White House staffer says Trump called for leaker to be executed
Trump’s demand that 2020 leaker be punished with death raises questions about retribution if he is re-elected. Former White House communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin has disclosed that Donald Trump repeatedly mused out loud about ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
‘He always managed to play golf’: My husband of 14 years never worked and now we’re divorcing. He wants half of my $1 million home. What can I do?
“I made all the mortgage payments, in addition to paying for health coverage for both of us.”MarketWatch - Business -
How 'Feud' explores a parade of great pain — Capote's and the Swans'
Jon Robin Baitz approached Truman Capote's story with "a kind of deep sorrow for him" even as the famous writer "had become a very unsympathetic man in many respects."Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
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Trump says his VP pick 'probably' in the room during Congress GOP meetings
Former President Trump said his vice president pick was “probably” in the room with him while meeting with House and Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill on Thursday, adding intrigue to the long-anticipated decision. Trump told Fox News’s Aishah ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump says he can't be racist because he has 'many Black friends'
Former President Donald Trump claimed he can't be racist because he has "so many Black friends" in a new interviewNBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump once defied the NRA to ban bump stocks. He now says he 'did nothing' to restrict guns
Donald Trump’s campaign has found itself defending a Supreme Court decision to strike down a ban that he himself had hailed as an achievement on gun control six years agoABC News - Tech - Donald Trump -
CEOs at Trump meeting say he was 'meandering' and 'doesn't know what he's talking about'
Former President Donald Trump failed to impress everyone in a room full of top CEOs Thursday at the Business Roundtable’s quarterly meeting, multiple attendees told CNBC.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
25 Things Coming To Madden NFL 25
The summer is nearly here, and that means Madden season is upon us once again. Madden NFL 25 features Niners halfback Christian McCaffrey on the cover and improved rushing mechanics befitting of the superstar in the game itself. But this year's ...GameSpot - Tech - NFL -
Wow! This clickbait parody is still the funniest thing on the internet
Ten years after its launch, the Onion spinoff ClickHole has outlived much of its source material – with a voice entirely its own. Ten years ago, on National Jerky Day 2014, a digital media juggernaut was born. Over the course of the next decade, ...The Guardian - World -
Florida tourism board approves Walt Disney World expansion plans, ending Disney-DeSantis feud
The special district that governs Walt Disney World voted unanimously Wednesday to approve the theme park's expansion plans.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Florida -
Pride before the fall: How Capote's ego took charge in Episode 3 flashback of 'Feud'
The Black and White Ball episode was conceptualized as unseen footage shot by Albert and David Maysles, the celebrated nonfiction filmmakers.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Can the Constitution Reconcile America?
The country’s founding charter was meant to keep us in a state of constant negotiation and dialogue. It should appeal to the left and right.The Wall Street Journal - World -
It’s Tough to Get Things Done in New York. Here’s Why.
Congestion pricing was the latest ambitious proposal that couldn’t navigate New York’s rocky political terrain. It’s a tall order to achieve substantial change in the city.The New York Times - Top stories - New York