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“It’s still exceedingly difficult to buy oneself a seat in Congress,” NOTUS reports. “During the 2026 midterms, a record number of wealthy Americans — 69 — have spent more than $1 million of their own money to support their campaigns for federal office.” “And with primary season ending in the next several days with contests […]

New York Times: “The doctor who sued the couple was Roger Marshall, now a senator from Kansas. Mr. Marshall, a Republican who is seeking re-election this fall, filed lawsuits against more than 700 patients with outstanding bills during his decades-long career as an obstetrician-gynecologist, according to a New York Times analysis of Kansas court records.” […]

“Democrats have gained sharply with Latino voters in some of the country’s most competitive House districts since 2024, a new Hart Research/TelevisaUnivision poll shared exclusively with Axios shows,” Axios reports. “President Trump came close to erasing Democrats’ longtime advantage among Latinos in the last presidential election. Now, with control of Congress at stake and Trump’s […]

“Campaigning on health care used to mean talking about coverage or costs. Now, in the run-up to the midterms, it’s just as likely to focus on ‘corruption,'” Axios reports. “Candidates are accusing primary or general election opponents of being in the pockets of drugmakers, insurers and other powerful health interests, to the detriment of voters.” […]

“Veterans and Democrats are escalating efforts to prevent construction on President Donald Trump’s planned arch as the anticipated start of site work approaches, arguing the project is illegal and would diminish the experience of visiting nearby Arlington National Cemetery,” the Washington Post reports.

“From the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, it was clear this year’s battle for the Senate majority would come down to what happened on Republican turf. Now, there’s an increasing sense in both parties that the Senate is up for grabs this fall, even in red territory,” NBC News reports.

“Republican senators are warning that the Senate’s bipartisan cryptocurrency regulatory bill is likely to fail next week when the chamber returns,” Semafor reports. “There’s been little movement on the key Democratic demand, an ethics component governing the president and his family.”

As people in the United States struggle with rising costs, they are increasingly turning to “buy now, pay later” loans for essentials such as rent and groceries. Stacey Cowley, a business reporter for The New York Times, explains the draw and the hidden risks of the loan mod...

Every day, Frank pushes Jamie in her wheelchair around Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego. First, he takes her to pill call. Then, the pair spin a few laps on the outdoor track. While together, Frank listens to Jamie talk about whatever’s on her mind.  Jamie is an elderly transgender woman with advanced […]

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A possible replacement for Mac OS arrives in the form of a company founded by a charismatic former Apple executive—but not the one you’re thinking of.…

Stray Kids is one of the biggest bands in today's music industry. Because of that massive reach, a solo track from member Han went from a YouTube exclusive to bootleg releases on Apple Music and TikTok in days. Label JYP Entertainment now wants to identify the bootlegger. Instead of subpoenaing the platforms, it targets music distributor Symphonic, asking for names, IP addresses, and bank details of the offender.

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The opposite of “I don’t know” isn’t “I’m certain.” No, the opposite is, “I’m not sure, but…” “I don’t know” is a conversation ender. It is almost never followed by a useful question. Instead, it’s a form of surrender. Teach me! Show me answer! Don’t make me figure it out. Most of all, let me […]

Donald Trump’s tailspinning continues. A CNN analysis finds that Trump has a lower approval rating than any of his predecessors going into midterms in this millennium. That’s worse than Joe Biden in 2022, Barack Obama in 2014 and 2010, and even George W. Bush ...

Asha Banks and Matthew Broome return for the concluding chapter of the English-language adaptation of Mercedes Ron's 'Culpables' trilogy.

Jon Pardi chose a very personal song for a surprise performance in Cabo, dedicating "Head Over Boots" to Summer as they navigate their divorce. Continue reading…

Nobody gets promoted to Head of Marketing and suddenly develops a love of complicated software. They’re still a person. They still have too much to do. They still get annoyed when changing something that looks simple requires a tutorial, a support ticket and someone called Dave who understands the system. Yet when we talk about […]

Rosanne Cash has postponed upcoming shows after an unexpected medical emergency, with doctors temporarily restricting her travel and performances. Continue reading…

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• Draft created: Sep 8, 2026 04:38 (UTC).
• As another gut wrenching complement to this movie please consider reading America is not the heart by Elaine Castillo. See my post from 2019: America Is Not The Heart - Elaine Castillo - Highly Recommended!. Guardian Review: America Is Not the Heart by Elaine Castillo review – an impressive debut novel
• youtu.be/bOr3hgo2x2c <– things that make you go hmmm :-) Official Filipiñana website and Filipiñana on wikipedia
• Ilustrado - the spanish created them. Colonialism of course
• Read the book: Miguel Syjuco’s novel: Ilustrado.Check out The Guardian’s review of https://www.theguardian.com/books/2010/jun/27/ilustrado-miguel-syjuco-review
• I know zero Ilokano! But yes the Ilokanos in this movie could have been speaking Kapampangan or any the other 100 or so provincial languages (apparently there are 8 major groups)/