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May 30, 2018
Trump’s not a liar. He’s a madman. - The Washington Post
Trump’s not a liar. He’s a madman. - The Washington Post: He believes the things he says. So what do we call them?
After star’s racist tweet, ABC pulls the plug on ‘Roseanne’ - The Washington Post
After star’s racist tweet, ABC pulls the plug on ‘Roseanne’ - The Washington Post: The network calls Roseanne Barr’s post “repugnant” and cancels her highly rated show within hours.
Two sons of Rev. Moon have split from his church — and their followers are armed - The Washington Post
Two sons of Rev. Moon have split from his church — and their followers are armed - The Washington Post: A tale of family, theology and the AR-15, with a cameo by Eric Trump.
Embattled Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens says he will resign - The Washington Post
Embattled Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens says he will resign - The Washington Post: The Republican governor has been embroiled in controversy.
Trump’s ‘zero tolerance’ at the border is causing child shelters to fill up fast - The Washington Post
Trump’s ‘zero tolerance’ at the border is causing child shelters to fill up fast - The Washington Post: The Department of Health and Human Services reported a 21 percent spike between April and May as more migrant families were separated.
May 29, 2018
Decoding Windows Error Messages - The New York Times
Decoding Windows Error Messages - The New York Times: Microsoft regularly pushes out security patches and other fixes, but if Windows 10 fails to install them, you can usually find out why.
The Next Privacy Battle in Europe Is Over This New Law - The New York Times
The Next Privacy Battle in Europe Is Over This New Law - The New York Times: The tech industry is fighting a pending measure that’s even stricter than the recently enacted G.D.P.R. It’s called the ePrivacy Regulation.
Arrest Made After More Than 200 Swastikas Appear on Cemetery Headstones - The New York Times
Arrest Made After More Than 200 Swastikas Appear on Cemetery Headstones - The New York Times: A man in western Illinois was arrested in connection with spray-painting swastikas on headstones and monuments at a cemetery where veterans are buried.
Drought Adds to Woes of Afghanistan, in Grips of a Raging War - The New York Times
Drought Adds to Woes of Afghanistan, in Grips of a Raging War - The New York Times: Severe shortages of rainfall across the country could leave up to two million more people without food, the United Nations warned.
As Ireland Joins Europe’s Sprint From Catholic Fold, Francis Looks South - The New York Times
As Ireland Joins Europe’s Sprint From Catholic Fold, Francis Looks South - The New York Times: Pope Francis, who seems resigned that a devout and Catholic Europe has largely slipped into the church’s past, has shifted his focus to the world’s outcasts.
U.S. and North Korean Officials Race to Resurrect Trump-Kim Meeting - The New York Times
U.S. and North Korean Officials Race to Resurrect Trump-Kim Meeting - The New York Times: American diplomats made a rare visit to North Korea as officials sought to dispel skepticism about the chances of reaching a framework for a deal in such a short time.
Italy’s thwarted populists may have their revenge on Europe - The Washington Post
Italy’s thwarted populists may have their revenge on Europe - The Washington Post: Italy's president has blocked a populist government, but that may stoke an even greater anti-establishment backlash.
The world’s worst humanitarian crisis could get even worse - The Washington Post
The world’s worst humanitarian crisis could get even worse - The Washington Post: The United States must press for peace in Yemen, which is on the brink of mass famine and enduring a historic cholera outbreak.
Republicans’ inhumanity at the border reveals their grand scam - The Washington Post
Republicans’ inhumanity at the border reveals their grand scam - The Washington Post: Does the GOP now stand for separating parents and children?
Democrats may be in for a surprise in 2018 - The Washington Post
Democrats may be in for a surprise in 2018 - The Washington Post: Trump’s short-term success just might do the trick for midterms.
Europe is rejecting thousands of Afghan asylum seekers a year. But what awaits them back home? - The Washington Post
Europe is rejecting thousands of Afghan asylum seekers a year. But what awaits them back home? - The Washington Post: New skills and languages have failed to help many returnees navigate a traditional, war-torn society.
Rep. Garrett announces he is an alcoholic and will not seek reelection - The Washington Post
Rep. Garrett announces he is an alcoholic and will not seek reelection - The Washington Post: The Virginia congressman’s decision will complicate the GOP’s efforts to hold onto the seat.
‘The only one’: In new West Wing season, Trump calls the shots and aides follow - The Washington Post
‘The only one’: In new West Wing season, Trump calls the shots and aides follow - The Washington Post: The changes have not led to immediate successes for Trump’s top priorities, however, amid setbacks on North Korea and China trade.
May 28, 2018
Uber’s Exit From Southeast Asia Upsets Regulators and Drivers - The New York Times
Uber’s Exit From Southeast Asia Upsets Regulators and Drivers - The New York Times: Uber abruptly sold its ride-hailing operations to its top competitor, creating a virtual monopoly in the region and daring regulators to reverse it.
Democrats Go All-Out to Avoid Disaster in California House Races - The New York Times
Democrats Go All-Out to Avoid Disaster in California House Races - The New York Times: The party and allied groups are spending more than $4 million on a handful of chaotic congressional races that are critical to Democrats’ strategy to win the House in November.
May 26, 2018
Everything you knew about Chromebooks is wrong | Computerworld
Everything you knew about Chromebooks is wrong | Computerworld: Myth: Chromebooks don’t run apps. Fact: Chromebooks run more apps than any device ever.
'Trump's Son Should Be Concerned': FBI Obtained Wiretaps Of Putin Ally Who Met With Trump Jr. | HuffPost
'Trump's Son Should Be Concerned': FBI Obtained Wiretaps Of Putin Ally Who Met With Trump Jr. | HuffPost: The wiretaps feature conversations between Alexander Torshin and Alexander Romanov, a convicted Russian money launderer.
Exit polls suggest Ireland has voted to repeal its abortion ban - The Washington Post
Exit polls suggest Ireland has voted to repeal its abortion ban - The Washington Post: The country has had one of the strictest abortion laws in the developed world.
Trump takes aim at federal bureaucracy with new executive orders rolling back civil-service protections - The Washington Post
Trump takes aim at federal bureaucracy with new executive orders rolling back civil-service protections - The Washington Post: The largest federal employee union said the orders “strip federal employees of their decades-old right to representation at the worksite.”
Trump says he’ll spare Chinese telecom firm ZTE from collapse, defying lawmakers - The Washington Post
Trump says he’ll spare Chinese telecom firm ZTE from collapse, defying lawmakers - The Washington Post: President Trump’s administration is looking for trade concessions, but Congress is raising national security concerns.
May 25, 2018
‘You don’t deserve American food!’: Muslim students attacked at McDonald’s, police say - The Washington Post
‘You don’t deserve American food!’: Muslim students attacked at McDonald’s, police say - The Washington Post: The attacker appeared to blame Egyptian men for the death of his son in Afghanistan, police say.
FBI warns Russians hacked hundreds of thousands of routers | Reuters
FBI warns Russians hacked hundreds of thousands of routers | Reuters: The FBI warned on Friday that Russian computer hackers had compromised hundreds of thousands of home and office routers and could collect user information or shut down network traffic.
North Korea reportedly still open to talks, despite summit cancellation | Fox News
North Korea reportedly still open to talks, despite summit cancellation | Fox News: Following President Trump’s decision to cancel a highly anticipated summit with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, an official from the rogue nation said they remain open to talks with the U.S., Yonhap News reported.
Most white, evangelical Protestants say US doesn't have responsibility to accept refugees: poll | TheHill
Most white, evangelical Protestants say US doesn't have responsibility to accept refugees: poll | TheHill: More than two-thirds of white evangelical Protestants believe the U.S.
How Google News Compares to Twitter, Facebook, and RSS for Your News
How Google News Compares to Twitter, Facebook, and RSS for Your News: There’s a new news aggregator in town (well, an old one, revamped). The updated, refreshed, and smarter version of Google News is out now on Android, iOS, and the web, so how does this reimagining of the news stack up against the other ways we usually get our headlines—Facebook, Twitter, and RSS? We’ve been diving deep into the transformed platform to get a better idea.
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