May 8, 2018

GOP primaries gauge the anti-establishment fervor Trump helped unleash - The Washington Post

GOP primaries gauge the anti-establishment fervor Trump helped unleash - The Washington Post: Republicans fear a Don Blankenship win in West Virginia’s Senate primary will cost them a shot at the seat in November, with Trump urging voters to reject the former coal baron.

Eric Schneiderman, New York Attorney General, resigned after abuse allegations. Manhattan's D.A. is now investigating him. - The Washington Post

Eric Schneiderman, New York Attorney General, resigned after abuse allegations. Manhattan's D.A. is now investigating him. - The Washington Post: Schneiderman said he denied the allegations but would still step down, a stunning fall for the New York politician.

Trump’s claim that Iran could build nuclear weapons in seven years - The Washington Post

Trump’s claim that Iran could build nuclear weapons in seven years - The Washington Post: The president was off-target when he said Iran could build nuclear weapons in seven years despite a range of restrictions.

Trump expected to end waiver of sanctions on Iran, endangering nuclear deal - The Washington Post

Trump expected to end waiver of sanctions on Iran, endangering nuclear deal - The Washington Post: The president has labeled the agreement “insane” and made it a punching bag during his campaign.

May 7, 2018

You could never replace Cantonese as the language of Hong Kong | South China Morning Post

You could never replace Cantonese as the language of Hong Kong | South China Morning Post: Raw and unashamedly direct, Cantonese is a lively dialect that is as dynamic as the city and is alive, kicking and relevant after more than 2,000 years

Kim Jong Un received a USB drive from South Korea's president - Business Insider

Kim Jong Un received a USB drive from South Korea's president - Business Insider: The USB drive contained an e-book and presentation about a blueprint for economic cooperation between Seoul and Pyongyang that could link North Korea to Russia,

Trump suggests legal action coming against Mueller's team - CNNPolitics

Trump suggests legal action coming against Mueller's team - CNNPolitics: President Donald Trump suggested Monday that "angry Democrats" on special counsel Robert Mueller's team could face legal action over alleged "conflicts of interest."

Scholars Have Data on Millions of Facebook Users. Who’s Guarding It? - The New York Times

Scholars Have Data on Millions of Facebook Users. Who’s Guarding It? - The New York Times: Academics have scoured Facebook pages in the name of science. But the troves they’ve amassed are sometimes unsecured and now pose a privacy risk.

Inside Melania Trump’s complicated White House life: Separate schedule, different priorities - The Washington Post

Inside Melania Trump’s complicated White House life: Separate schedule, different priorities - The Washington Post: Amid the chaos of her husband’s presidency, the first lady raises her profile and defines her role.

Giuliani pleased with his media tour: ‘Everybody’s reacting to us now’ - The Washington Post

Giuliani pleased with his media tour: ‘Everybody’s reacting to us now’ - The Washington Post: Questions remain about the Stormy Daniels payment despite days of explanations from the president’s new attorney.

Republicans whose jobs once seemed safe are struggling for a 2018 survival strategy - The Washington Post

Republicans whose jobs once seemed safe are struggling for a 2018 survival strategy - The Washington Post: Dozens of GOP House members are, for the first time, facing credible and well-funded Democratic challengers.

May 6, 2018

‘Futile to mimic West’: Philippines’ Duterte wants Asia to pursue an independent foreign policy — RT World News

‘Futile to mimic West’: Philippines’ Duterte wants Asia to pursue an independent foreign policy — RT World News: Asian nations should pursue an independent foreign policy to achieve their own development goals, without mimicking the West or seeking its blessing, the Filipino leader has suggested to members of the Asian Pacific community.

Facebook accused of introducing extremists to one another through 'suggested friends' feature

Facebook accused of introducing extremists to one another through 'suggested friends' feature: Facebook has helped introduce thousands of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil) extremists to one another, via its 'suggested friends' feature, it can be revealed.

Giuliani doesn't rule out that Trump could take the Fifth Amendment in Mueller probe - CNNPolitics

Giuliani doesn't rule out that Trump could take the Fifth Amendment in Mueller probe - CNNPolitics: President Donald Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, did not rule out Sunday that the President could plead the Fifth Amendment in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation.

At His Ranch, John McCain Shares Memories and Regrets With Friends - The New York Times

At His Ranch, John McCain Shares Memories and Regrets With Friends - The New York Times: Mr. McCain urged former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. to “not walk away” from politics, and said he wished he had chosen Joseph I. Lieberman, not Sarah Palin, as his running mate in 2008.

How Michael Cohen, Trump’s Fixer, Built a Shadowy Business Empire - The New York Times

How Michael Cohen, Trump’s Fixer, Built a Shadowy Business Empire - The New York Times: Michael Cohen’s ventures spanned taxis, a casino boat, real estate and ethanol. Many had links to the former Soviet Union. Now a federal inquiry threatens not just Mr. Cohen, but also the White House.

10 secrets to saving money on kitchen appliances - The Washington Post

10 secrets to saving money on kitchen appliances - The Washington Post: Disregard holiday sales, use email instead of in-store visits, compare policies and other ways to get a great deal.

Inside the NRA’s annual meeting: Guns, ammunition, family and politics - The Washington Post

Inside the NRA’s annual meeting: Guns, ammunition, family and politics - The Washington Post: Tens of thousands attend the meeting in Dallas, where enthusiasts flock to massive trade show.

Books by immigrants, foreigners and minorities don’t diminish the ‘classic’ curriculum. They enhance it. - The Washington Post

Books by immigrants, foreigners and minorities don’t diminish the ‘classic’ curriculum. They enhance it. - The Washington Post: They enhance it.

Trump campaigns for Senate candidate, derides immigration laws at Ohio tax roundtable - The Washington Post

Trump campaigns for Senate candidate, derides immigration laws at Ohio tax roundtable - The Washington Post: Though billed as an official White House event, the president was overtly political in his remarks and urged Ohioans to vote for Rep. James B. Renacci in Tuesday’s primary election.

May 5, 2018

English will remain an official EU language even after Brexit — Quartz

English will remain an official EU language even after Brexit — Quartz: The British are quitting the European Union, but they'll leave behind an enduring legacy: the English language. The European Commission confirmed as much in their proposed budget for 2021-27, which notes that despite Britain’s decision to leave the EU, there’s currently no plan to reduce the use of English in the bloc. "The withdrawal of...

As the ‘King of Debt,’ Trump borrowed to build his empire. Then he began spending hundreds of millions in cash. - The Washington Post

As the ‘King of Debt,’ Trump borrowed to build his empire. Then he began spending hundreds of millions in cash. - The Washington Post: The reversal in strategy is unusual for the real estate industry.

Four features that would tame Facebook - The Verge

Four features that would tame Facebook - The Verge: These features would turn Facebook into a more open platform, making it a lot easier to quit or avoid.

Infographic: A World of Languages

Infographic: A World of Languages: See the world's major languages broken down by country in this stunning visualization.

Bernie's Campaign Manager: Clinton Camp Was "Exasperated" With Wasserman-Schultz

Bernie's Campaign Manager: Clinton Camp Was "Exasperated" With Wasserman-Schultz: Jeff Weaver says it wasn’t just Sanders who felt the former DNC Chair wasn’t right for that job.

Police Detain Navalny, Hundreds Of Protesters At Anti-Putin Rally

Police Detain Navalny, Hundreds Of Protesters At Anti-Putin Rally: Aleksei Navalny was detained by police at a demonstration against President Vladimir Putin on May 5 in Moscow, part of a nationwide protest action organized by the Russian opposition leader.

FBI officials Lisa Page and James Baker resign - CNNPolitics

FBI officials Lisa Page and James Baker resign - CNNPolitics: Two FBI officials who have faced scrutiny in recent months resigned from the bureau on Friday, sources familiar with their departures have confirmed to CNN.

Google Will Ask Buyers of U.S. Election Ads to Prove Identities - The New York Times

Google Will Ask Buyers of U.S. Election Ads to Prove Identities - The New York Times: The company said it would begin to require people or groups purchasing federal election ads to show they are American citizens or lawful residents.

Facebook Adds A.I. Labs in Seattle and Pittsburgh, Pressuring Local Universities - The New York Times

Facebook Adds A.I. Labs in Seattle and Pittsburgh, Pressuring Local Universities - The New York Times: Salaries for artificial intelligence researchers at big tech companies are skyrocketing, luring many professors.

N.S.A. Triples Collection of Data From U.S. Phone Companies - The New York Times

N.S.A. Triples Collection of Data From U.S. Phone Companies - The New York Times: The increase could be attributable to how phone companies keep records, an N.S.A. official said, adding that the agency has not changed how it collects data.