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#san-francisco
Media industry
fromThe Nation
3 hours ago

The Daily Wire's Doomed Quest for Pop-Culture Relevance

Toxic figures are making comebacks in entertainment and politics, challenging societal norms around accountability.
#legislation
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Can House Republicans Govern? This Week Will Pose a Big Test.

House Republicans are trying to pass a significant legislative package called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act amidst internal party challenges.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US politics

This Is Theft!' McGovern Gives Barn Burner Speech Slamming GOP For Trying to Pass Tax Bill Under the Cover of Night'

SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Can House Republicans Govern? This Week Will Pose a Big Test.

House Republicans are trying to pass a significant legislative package called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act amidst internal party challenges.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Hammers Democrats as He Takes BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL' Victory Lap

Trump's legislation celebrated as a historic victory includes significant tax cuts and stringent border security measures.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

Trump rips GOP 'grandstanders' as he tries to sell House Republicans on 'big beautiful bill'

Trump criticizes House Republican 'grandstanders' threatening his agenda; targets Rep. Thomas Massie for opposing his key legislation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US politics

This Is Theft!' McGovern Gives Barn Burner Speech Slamming GOP For Trying to Pass Tax Bill Under the Cover of Night'

#local-government
#donald-trump
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Trump confronts South Africa's Ramaphosa with genocide claim DW 05/21/2025

Trump's surprising video claims about white genocide in South Africa strained bilateral relations during Ramaphosa's first White House visit.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Trump confronts South Africa's Ramaphosa with genocide claim DW 05/21/2025

Trump's surprising video claims about white genocide in South Africa strained bilateral relations during Ramaphosa's first White House visit.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 hours ago

Former Irvine City Council member charged with perjury, multiple felonies in alleged election fraud

Kim was formally charged with three felony counts of perjury by declaration, three felony counts of filing a false document, and other serious charges related to voter registration.
NYC politics
#labour-party
#joe-biden
fromtime.com
3 days ago
US Elections

Behind the New Biden Book That Was Roiling Washington Even Before His Cancer Disclosure

Cancer
fromThe New Yorker
15 hours ago

What to Make of Biden's Prostate-Cancer Diagnosis

Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis raises questions about medical transparency and the complexities of prostate cancer testing.
fromtime.com
3 days ago
US Elections

Behind the New Biden Book That Was Roiling Washington Even Before His Cancer Disclosure

#elon-musk
US Elections
fromMail Online
18 hours ago

Major setback for Elon Musk as his $44 billion pride and joy crashes

Elon Musk faces a series of setbacks, including a widespread outage of X, affecting users across various major cities.
US Elections
fromMail Online
18 hours ago

Major setback for Elon Musk as his $44 billion pride and joy crashes

Elon Musk faces a series of setbacks, including a widespread outage of X, affecting users across various major cities.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
17 hours ago

Shocking Poll Shows There's One Republican Who Would Beat Jon Ossoff And He's MAGA's Public Enemy No. 1

Brad Raffensperger is the only Republican candidate likely to defeat Senator Jon Ossoff in Georgia's 2026 midterms.
#trump
Coronavirus
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Trump Thinks He Knows What Started the Pandemic

The lab-leak theory of COVID-19's origins is becoming central to certain political narratives despite ongoing debates and lack of definitive evidence.
Productivity
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Trump's National-Security Disaster

The disintegration of national-security processes under Trump poses significant risks to America's international relations and rule of law.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US politics

Fox's Peter Doocy Declares Trump's Throwdown With South African President: Most Awkward Oval Office Meeting Since Zelensky'

fromNew York Post
18 hours ago
US politics

Bruce Springsteen releases digital downloads of his live anti-Trump speeches as feud with prez intensifies

Coronavirus
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Trump Thinks He Knows What Started the Pandemic

The lab-leak theory of COVID-19's origins is becoming central to certain political narratives despite ongoing debates and lack of definitive evidence.
Productivity
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Trump's National-Security Disaster

The disintegration of national-security processes under Trump poses significant risks to America's international relations and rule of law.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
US politics

Fox's Peter Doocy Declares Trump's Throwdown With South African President: Most Awkward Oval Office Meeting Since Zelensky'

fromNew York Post
18 hours ago
US politics

Bruce Springsteen releases digital downloads of his live anti-Trump speeches as feud with prez intensifies

#japan
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

No assurances that latest delay to new children's hospital will be the last, chief executive warns

David Gunning, Chief Executive of the NPHDB, indicated that the completion of the project has been delayed yet again, without assurance that this delay will be final.
UK politics
#social-media
#journalism
#mental-health
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson Reveal Who Was Running the Country During Biden's Decline

The book suggests that Joe Biden's inner circle was primarily responsible for decisions during his mental decline.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson Reveal Who Was Running the Country During Biden's Decline

The book suggests that Joe Biden's inner circle was primarily responsible for decisions during his mental decline.
#immigration
NYC politics
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 days ago

Prosecutors charge congresswoman with pushing and grabbing agents while trying to stop mayor's arrest

Rep. LaMonica McIver faces federal charges for allegedly obstructing an arrest, claiming the prosecution is politically motivated.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

What We Know About the Charges Against LaMonica McIver

Congressional tensions escalate at Newark immigration detention facility amid arrests of lawmakers.
Charges against McIver evoke concerns over political motivations behind legal actions.
NYC politics
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 days ago

Prosecutors charge congresswoman with pushing and grabbing agents while trying to stop mayor's arrest

Rep. LaMonica McIver faces federal charges for allegedly obstructing an arrest, claiming the prosecution is politically motivated.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

What We Know About the Charges Against LaMonica McIver

Congressional tensions escalate at Newark immigration detention facility amid arrests of lawmakers.
Charges against McIver evoke concerns over political motivations behind legal actions.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Qatar defends offer of plane gift to Trump as a normal thing between allies' US politics live

McIver claims political motives behind charges, while federal prosecutor emphasizes impartial justice.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

Will Republicans Say No to Trump?

GOP lawmakers struggle with Trump's spending proposals, facing internal conflicts between hard-liners and moderates.
#education
fromNew York Post
1 day ago
NYC politics

Andrew Cuomo's pandering to the vile teachers union sets a record for shamelessness

Andrew Cuomo's education plan shifts focus away from charter schools to align more closely with teachers' unions.
fromNew York Post
1 day ago
NYC parents

Arkansas teacher admits to sexually assaulting 15-year-old boy she met at church lauded by Bill Clinton

A former teacher pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teenager she met at church, resulting in probation and mandatory registration as a sex offender.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Andrew Cuomo's pandering to the vile teachers union sets a record for shamelessness

Andrew Cuomo's education plan shifts focus away from charter schools to align more closely with teachers' unions.
fromNew York Post
1 day ago
NYC parents

Arkansas teacher admits to sexually assaulting 15-year-old boy she met at church lauded by Bill Clinton

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Schumer's batty boat-crash blame: Letters to the Editor - May 22, 2025

Chuck Schumer's remarks linking Coast Guard cuts to the Brooklyn Bridge collision are criticized as inappropriate and unfounded, especially after a tragedy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

House Democrat Spars With Fox News Anchor Over Trump's Cabinet Discussing Removing Him

The fitness of President Biden compared to Trump was debated with considerable tension, especially regarding past presidential decisions.
#congress
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Dan Goldman Savages Hack' Alina Habba for Prosecuting Colleague: This Is Such Trash'

Rep. Dan Goldman criticizes the prosecution of Rep. McIver as politically motivated and unacceptable under constitutional democracy.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

What We Know About the DoJ's Investigation Into Andrew Cuomo

The Department of Justice is investigating former governor Cuomo for allegedly lying to Congress about his pandemic actions.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Nancy Mace pushes to expel Dem lawmaker charged with assaulting law enforcement during chaotic Newark ICE facility protest

Rep. Nancy Mace has filed a resolution to expel Rep. LaMonica McIver following her assault charge against law enforcement.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Dan Goldman Savages Hack' Alina Habba for Prosecuting Colleague: This Is Such Trash'

Rep. Dan Goldman criticizes the prosecution of Rep. McIver as politically motivated and unacceptable under constitutional democracy.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

What We Know About the DoJ's Investigation Into Andrew Cuomo

The Department of Justice is investigating former governor Cuomo for allegedly lying to Congress about his pandemic actions.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 day ago

Nancy Mace pushes to expel Dem lawmaker charged with assaulting law enforcement during chaotic Newark ICE facility protest

Rep. Nancy Mace has filed a resolution to expel Rep. LaMonica McIver following her assault charge against law enforcement.
Cryptocurrency
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Democrats Just Handed Trump-and the Crypto Industry-a Massive Win

The GENIUS Act represents the first federal attempt to regulate stablecoins amidst significant political influence from the crypto industry.
#leadership
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour does a major U-turn but does Clueless Kemi even notice? | John Crace

Kemi's approach to leadership may be unorthodox, but it garners both criticism and a strange admiration.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour does a major U-turn but does Clueless Kemi even notice? | John Crace

Kemi's approach to leadership may be unorthodox, but it garners both criticism and a strange admiration.
#california
California
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Congress could soon block California's efforts to cut vehicle emissions. Here's how

California's pioneering ban on new gas-powered cars could face significant political resistance from Congress.
California
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Congress could soon block California's efforts to cut vehicle emissions. Here's how

California's pioneering ban on new gas-powered cars could face significant political resistance from Congress.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Hunter Biden Threatened to Knock Jake Tapper Out at Super Bowl

Hunter Biden's confrontation with Jake Tapper at the Super Bowl involved a threat of violence, highlighting strained relations between Biden and the press.
US politics
#cancer
fromNew York Post
1 day ago
US politics

Joe and Jill Biden 'likely stung' by backlash after ex-prez's cancer revelation, ex-aide reveals

fromNew York Post
1 day ago
US politics

Joe and Jill Biden 'likely stung' by backlash after ex-prez's cancer revelation, ex-aide reveals

Books
fromVulture
2 days ago

28 Books We Can't Wait to Read This Summer

Summer is ideal for reading, offering both light escapism and thought-provoking literature amidst the backdrop of political and social themes.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Trump Lifts Pause on NY Offshore Wind Project, But Does it Come at a Price?

Empire Wind will advance, providing clean energy and jobs, but may require compromises on gas pipeline projects in New York.
#satire
#ukraine
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

German finance minister calls for swift resolution to Trump tariff wars as G7 finance ministers meet in Canada Europe live

G7 finance ministers emphasize support for Ukraine amid trade disputes and seek resolution for economic stability.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

German finance minister calls for swift resolution to Trump tariff wars as G7 finance ministers meet in Canada Europe live

G7 finance ministers emphasize support for Ukraine amid trade disputes and seek resolution for economic stability.
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

The 'Senate Twink' Was Just Bored

"The only person I negatively affected was myself. I bear those consequences. But I don't regret fucking in the Senate."
NYC politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 days ago

Can anyone beat the favourite to lead Sweden's Liberal Party?

Pourmokhtari's candidacy has gained momentum with crucial endorsements, leading the party's youth wing and various districts, setting her apart from her rivals.
UK politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Assassinations strike at the heart of political power in Mexico City

During her press conference, President Claudia Sheinbaum learned about the assassination of key figures in her party, highlighting the ever-present danger facing politicians in Mexico.
Black Lives Matter
#arson
fromStreetsblog
2 days ago

Proudly Anti-Safety: Brooklyn Pol Boasts of Getting DOT To 'Pause' Long Promised Bike Lanes - Streetsblog New York City

My constituents oppose it, and it is my job to support what my constituents want or don't want in their neighborhoods... The DOT's need to push a woke agenda will not take priority over the needs of my constituents. I say this as a biker!
NYC politics
#lgbtq
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

NYC Mayor Eric Adams claims he's not worried as reelection chances dwindle: 'Damn, life is good'

Mayor Eric Adams is content with his achievements and unconcerned about his reelection ship.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Labour says Social Democrats replacing foreign affairs spokesperson Sinead Gibney 'hard to fathom'

"The notion that she would be removed so early into her spokespersonship, to me, is a bit hard to fathom. I would be very impressed by Sinéad Gibney's performance to date."
SF politics
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

A Silicon Valley Democrat takes town halls to enemy territory but will it peel off any GOP votes in Congress?

Ro Khanna is engaging with Republican constituents in their districts to oppose proposed Medicaid cuts and to bolster the Democratic Party's strategy for 2028.
fromeuronews
3 days ago

Further warrants issued in Turkey's crackdown on Istanbul municipality

The Turkish authorities seem to be focusing on dismantling the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, especially targeting its leadership, in a move against potential political threats.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

5 new books this week spotlight Joe Biden, the WNBA, rivers, migrants and autofiction

Thien's latest novel explores the nuanced experience of travel and displacement through the lens of a young girl and her father in a surreal staging area for migrants.
Women in technology
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