Jul 3, 2018
As Trump Readies Pick, 70% of Democrats—and 67% of Republicans—Want Supreme Court to Overturn Citizens United
As Trump Readies Pick, 70% of Democrats—and 67% of Republicans—Want Supreme Court to Overturn Citizens United: "Senators take note: big majorities want the next Supreme Court justice to favor limiting the amount of money corporations can spend on political campaigns."
Progressives Gain Steam as Ocasio-Cortez Leverages Historic Win to Back Other Insurgent Democrats
Progressives Gain Steam as Ocasio-Cortez Leverages Historic Win to Back Other Insurgent Democrats: "We're making progress. Let's keep up the pressure."
Progressives Gain Steam as Ocasio-Cortez Leverages Historic Win to Back Other Insurgent Democrats
Progressives Gain Steam as Ocasio-Cortez Leverages Historic Win to Back Other Insurgent Democrats: "We're making progress. Let's keep up the pressure."
‘The New Normal’: Wildfires Roar Across the West, Again - The New York Times
‘The New Normal’: Wildfires Roar Across the West, Again - The New York Times: Wildfires are once again racing across California, Colorado, New Mexico and other Western states, scorching buildings and forcing hundreds of people to evacuate.
Justice delayed: Supreme Court is often behind the country - CNNPolitics
Justice delayed: Supreme Court is often behind the country - CNNPolitics: With Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement from the Supreme Court, the America of 1950 is now positioned to write the legal rules for the America of 2050.
Yelp can't be forced to remove negative posts, California Supreme Court rules
Yelp can't be forced to remove negative posts, California Supreme Court rules: Facebook's political ad filter has falsely flagged a number of advertisements, highlighting the social network's ongoing struggle to manage its platform int he run up to the 2018 midterm elections.
‘I’d like to kill ‘em’: GOP takes on Trump tariffs - POLITICO
‘I’d like to kill ‘em’: GOP takes on Trump tariffs - POLITICO: Republican lawmakers are losing their patience with the president’s trade war, saying it’s hurting their states and the party’s chances in the midterms.
How to disconnect third-party apps from your Google account - INSIDER
How to disconnect third-party apps from your Google account - INSIDER: Google reportedly allows third-party developers to read emails from users' Gmail accounts and does little to police them after the fact. Here's how you can take control of your data.
Chinese robocalls are part of an international phone scam
Chinese robocalls are part of an international phone scam: A new wave of scammers are flooding the United States with Chinese robocalls. The robocalls deliver a recorded message claiming to be from the Chinese consulate, saying the recipient is in trouble with Chinese officials. These are scams, warn the FTC and Chinese consulates.
Trump goes to war with corporate America - POLITICO
Trump goes to war with corporate America - POLITICO: The president’s widening trade war is pushing longtime GOP allies to the front lines of a fight against the Trump administration.
Ex-Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak arrested in 1MDB corruption investigation — Quartz
Ex-Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak arrested in 1MDB corruption investigation — Quartz: Less than a year ago, then Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak seemed secure in his hold on power, even enjoying a welcome at the White House. Today, Najib was arrested (paywall) at his mansion in Kuala Lumpur in connection with an investigation into embezzlement at a state fund, less than two months after his party...
Bono warns that existence of UN, EU and NATO are threatened
Bono warns that existence of UN, EU and NATO are threatened: UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Irish rock star Bono warned Monday that the United Nations and other international institutions including the European Union and NATO are under threat — and nations must work together to ensure their continued existence.
Second Philippine mayor shot dead in two days - CNN
Second Philippine mayor shot dead in two days - CNN: A second mayor in the Philippines has been shot and killed by unknown assailants, a day after another mayor was assassinated by a sniper in a daylight attack.
Coffee Drinkers May Live Longer - The New York Times
Coffee Drinkers May Live Longer - The New York Times: Caffeine is probably not responsible for the healthful effects of coffee.
Why Amazon’s Push Into Prescription Drugs Isn’t a Guaranteed Success - The New York Times
Why Amazon’s Push Into Prescription Drugs Isn’t a Guaranteed Success - The New York Times: Amazon has transformed the way Americans buy products as different as books and diapers, but with drugs, it will need to work with powerful entrenched players.
Najib Razak, Malaysia’s Ex-Prime Minister, Is Arrested Amid Corruption Inquiry - The New York Times
Najib Razak, Malaysia’s Ex-Prime Minister, Is Arrested Amid Corruption Inquiry - The New York Times: The arrest comes just two months after Mr. Najib was voted out of power after being accused of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars while in office.
In Los Angeles, Where the Rich and the Destitute Cross Paths - The New York Times
In Los Angeles, Where the Rich and the Destitute Cross Paths - The New York Times: As homelessness has exploded, the haves and the have-nots meet on streets, at beaches and in libraries, challenging a city’s sense of itself.
Opinion | Facebook Isn’t Silicon Valley’s Only Problem - The New York Times
Opinion | Facebook Isn’t Silicon Valley’s Only Problem - The New York Times: Many of the practices for which it has been criticized are common in the industry.
Opinion | The Midterms Really Are Looking Good for Democrats - The New York Times
Opinion | The Midterms Really Are Looking Good for Democrats - The New York Times: Don’t be fooled by month-to-month fluctuations in the polls.
Trump Administration Reverses Obama on Affirmative Action - The New York Times
Trump Administration Reverses Obama on Affirmative Action - The New York Times: The justice and education departments will encourage the nation’s schools and universities to adopt race-blind admissions policies, reversing Obama administration guidance.
Harvey Weinstein indicted on new sexual assault charges, could face life in prison - The Washington Post
Harvey Weinstein indicted on new sexual assault charges, could face life in prison - The Washington Post: The grand jury indictment adds to the three other counts Weinstein was charged with in May.
Atlantic Media sells Quartz to Japanese media company - The Washington Post
Atlantic Media sells Quartz to Japanese media company - The Washington Post: Media mogul David Bradley divests another property a year after selling the Atlantic magazine to Emerson Collective.
Thousands of Syrians are fleeing toward Israel’s border, posing a new challenge - The Washington Post
Thousands of Syrians are fleeing toward Israel’s border, posing a new challenge - The Washington Post: The Israeli defense minister has offered help but has stopped short of saying that his country would become a haven.
FBI arrests man it says was plotting July 4 attack in downtown Cleveland - The Washington Post
FBI arrests man it says was plotting July 4 attack in downtown Cleveland - The Washington Post: The man, who viewed himself as a scout, talked of his plans with someone he believed was a member of al-Qaeda but was actually working for the FBI.
Pressure mounts as Merkel fine-tunes immigration compromise - The Washington Post
Pressure mounts as Merkel fine-tunes immigration compromise - The Washington Post: To keep her government intact, Merkel was effectively forced to abandon her policy of welcoming migrants fleeing strife and economic hardship.
Will the GOP become the party of white backlash? - The Washington Post
Will the GOP become the party of white backlash? - The Washington Post: The moral implications of Republicans’ embrace of extremism.
Pruitt aides reveal new details of his spending and management at EPA - The Washington Post
Pruitt aides reveal new details of his spending and management at EPA - The Washington Post: The administrator sought a six-figure job for his wife and enlisted staffers for personal tasks
U.S. judge blocks Trump crackdown on asylum seekers, bars blanket detentions of those with credible persecution claims - The Washington Post
U.S. judge blocks Trump crackdown on asylum seekers, bars blanket detentions of those with credible persecution claims - The Washington Post: Injunction covers 1,000 asylum applicants held at five ICE field offices for up to two years.
Facebook’s disclosures under scrutiny as federal agencies join probe of tech giant’s role in sharing data with Cambridge Analytica - The Washington Post
Facebook’s disclosures under scrutiny as federal agencies join probe of tech giant’s role in sharing data with Cambridge Analytica - The Washington Post: Representatives for the FBI, the SEC and the Federal Trade Commission have joined the Department of Justice in its inquiries about the two companies and the sharing of personal information of 71 million Americans, suggesting the wide-ranging nature of the investigation.
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