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In the late 1980s, Caroline Guy held a cassette recorder to her head, trying to record the voices she was hearing. She had torn through her apartment, throwing away electronics and furniture, hoping to remove the source of the noise.

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For the majority of people behind bars, working a job is not optional. The 13th Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for a crime. In fact, more than 75% of incarcerated workers report that they are required to work or face additional punishment, according to a report by the American Civil […]

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Around 5 a.m. I wake up, wash my face, brush my teeth and make a cup of coffee. It’s strong and smells good.

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“The Democratic centrist group Third Way is launching a ‘new economic bargain’ platform as part of its ongoing effort to steer the party toward a more coherent and big-tent vision heading into 2028,” Politico reports. “The platform consists of what it calls 20 ‘ambitious and ruthlessly pragmatic’ ideas targeting working-class voters.”

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) called on President Trump to fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. And his criticism was especially harsh. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re already a member, sign in to your account.

“The Trump administration imposed tariffs of up to 100 percent on drones on Thursday, continuing its long-running campaign to thwart the Chinese drone industry and promote domestic manufacturing,” the New York Times reports.

An underground detector recorded a strange interaction pointing to a particle with some properties that signify dark matter. The detection is small but promising.

Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Women’s Movement, Dies at 92.

Researchers built a fake company to study fake employee scams.

“Hours after Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination last month, President Donald Trump characterized the former public health official as a ‘Communist loser who hates Jews and Israel,'” NBC News reports. “Five days later, Trump latched on to a new label, suggesting from the Oval Office that ‘jihadist’ might be a better term for […]

“The Trump administration is shaking up federal involvement in the mining, tech, energy and defense sectors by making the government part-owner of dozens of U.S. companies — and sparking a conversation among progressives about how a future Democratic president might reboot the party’s approach to climate and labor policy,” Politico reports. ”Starting with Trump’s surprise […]

Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: “We continue to have just two Toss-ups in our gubernatorial ratings, but Alaska replaces Iowa this week, while Georgia remains a Toss-up.” “Democrats used to routinely control a majority of the state governorships, but Republicans have held a majority for almost all of the post-1994 period. Democrats have a chance to […]

After Santiago Campos stepped offstage at the News Emmy Awards in New York in May, fresh from a speech criticizing CBS News and issuing a call to action for journalists, […]

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“Gloria Steinem, a pioneering women’s rights activist, has died at age 92,” MS NOW reports. New York Times: “Calling herself ‘an entrepreneur of social change,’ Ms. Steinem helped usher in sweeping cultural transformations across virtually every facet of American life, from the boardroom to the courtroom to the bedroom.” “For more than half a century, […]

“People 65 and older now outnumber children ages 5 and younger worldwide for the first time in recorded history, according to a new report by the U.S. Census,” Axios reports. “Why it matters: A global plunge in fertility — demographers’ term for the number of children being born — and increased longevity are creating a […]

Cobb was a master of alternative cartooning during the Vietnam War.

The post The Daily Heller: Ron Cobb, Acerbic ’60s Cartoon Hero appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

Restaurant menus with AI-generated food images are going viral for their off-putting aesthetic. But AI’s impact on modern menus runs even deeper.

One of the Hudson Valley's best-kept dining secrets is about to reopen, and you don't need to be a culinary student to eat there. Continue reading…

"The the first time 'The New York Times' had lost a defamation case in over half a century."

“They are both torching warehouses filled with food or online-shopping orders near major cities. They are blasting ports and ships carrying vital exports of grain. And they are smashing energy networks that keep the lights on and vehicles fueled,” the New York Times reports. “Russia and Ukraine, in cities far from the front line, are […]