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California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: City Councilmember Rick Caruso, Stephen Miller grows hair and more 2026 predictions

Rick Caruso abandons higher-office bids, spends $538 million to defeat Traci Park, sides with progressives and solves homelessness, housing, and rush-hour transit.
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Tom Lehrer, acclaimed musical satirist of cold war era, dies aged 97

Tom Lehrer, acclaimed humorist and pianist, died at 97, known for satirical songs and significant insights on social issues.
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Tom Lehrer, musical satirist, dies at 97

Tom Lehrer, an influential comedic songwriter and mathematician, died at 97, known for his satirical songs on societal issues in the 1950s and '60s.
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Tom Lehrer, song satirist, Harvard mathematician, dies at 97

"Lehrer was often likened to contemporaries such as Allen Sherman and Stan Freberg for his comic riffs on culture and politics and was cited by Randy Newman as an influence."
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