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“Rebuffing President Donald Trump ​for a second time, the U.S. Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear his appeal ‌of a $5 million verdict in favor of E. Jean Carroll after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming the former magazine columnist,” Reuters reports.

“The United States and Canada are inching closer to a deal to avert the imposition of punitive 50 percent tariffs on such Canadian products as hockey sticks, wine and cement,” the Washington Post reports. “Details remain fluid, and recent talks were contentious ahead of an early-Wednesday deadline. But the emerging accord could pair Canadian tariff […]

“Questions are growing about Sen. Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) future as an increasing number of Democratic candidates say they will not support his bid for another term as Senate Democratic leader,” NewsNation reports. “Progressive critics of the Democratic establishment are calling for a leadership shake-up in Washington as their candidates win Senate Democratic primaries in Illinois, […]

NOTUS: “They can be found by most senators’ sides, helping them navigate the maze of hallways, tunnels and subways in the Capitol complex as well as the crowds of reporters outside the Senate chamber who are eager to pounce on their bosses for a quote.” “While most congressional staffers tend to work out of an […]

Yale study: “A single-payer universal health care system could cover every American, save more than 100,000 lives a year, and still cost $1 trillion less than the system it would replace.”

Alamo Square’s charming Polenta fits hand-in-glove with the city’s dense constellation of niche Italian restaurants.

The state bans pension managers from donating to the officials who oversee their money. Why doesn’t it ban everyone else who profits from public spending?

Rideshare drivers just had the single biggest unionization effort in U.S. history, but robotaxis are weakening their most powerful weapon.

The former board member, ousted in 2022 over remarks about Black and brown families, has hired an esteemed Lowell math teacher pushed out in March over his language.

At least two homes in the city’s southwestern neighborhoods, both listed at around $1 million, sold for more than twice the asking price this summer.

Andon Market’s AI manager “Luna” fired its first employee in the “high-tech meets slow life” boutique.

"It highlights the brutality of medieval warfare," said paleopathologist Jo Buckberry.

'I can feel all the exciting possibilities,' Panettiere said in a May podcast interview with Jay Shetty. 'I feel like I have a lot more life to live.' Continue reading…

WATCH: Thomas Rhett surprised fans at Bethel Woods...The country star debuted a brand-new song during his Hudson Valley concert. Plus he shared a family update too! Continue reading…

As a parent, I am required to obtain a car seat that must withstand a direct missile strike but am expected to look the other way when an inflatable UFC octagon with no referee is a main feature at nearly every birthday party. Admittedly, I had fun bouncing when I was a kid,...

With the growing attention being given to Trump handler/confidante Natalie Harp, I looked up this November 2024 Times article which...

In Church, Merch, and State, Sarah Posner writes about the intersection of religion and politics in the United States. This column is part...

NEW: At some private schools across the U.S., every student uses taxpayer money to pay toward tuition, thanks to the growth of school voucher programs.

But these "quasi-public" schools face almost none of the scrutiny given to public schools.
https://www.propublica.org/article/private-schools-vouchers-wisconsin-atlas-preparatory?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post

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Plus, a refresher on the Supreme Court’s lottery system for oral argument tickets.

First Lady Melania Trump facilitated the reunification of another child with her family on Monday, August 17, 2026, after being separated during the Ukraine – Russia Federation conflict.   “There is nothing more powerful than reuniting a mother with her child after an extended period of time.  My representative and I are focused on helping […]

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