Whatever happened to Trump neckties? They’re over. So is most of Trump’s merchandising empire. - The Washington Post

Whatever happened to Trump neckties? They’re over. So is most of Trump’s merchandising empire. - The Washington Post: When Trump ran for president in 2015, he had 19 companies paying him to put the Trump name on their products. Now, only two are left.

RNC deputy finance chair steps down after admitting Trump’s lawyer negotiated settlement between him and pregnant Playboy model - The Washington Post

RNC deputy finance chair steps down after admitting Trump’s lawyer negotiated settlement between him and pregnant Playboy model - The Washington Post: Michael D. Cohen helped Los Angeles-based investor Elliott Broidy settle with a woman with whom he had an affair.

Speaker Ryan resists calls to step aside for quicker transition to new GOP House leader - The Washington Post

Speaker Ryan resists calls to step aside for quicker transition to new GOP House leader - The Washington Post: McCarthy and Scalise are front-runners to lead the fractious caucus, with Republican lawmakers increasingly worried about a lame-duck speaker hurting fundraising.

‘Untruthful slime ball’: Trump blasts Comey as details emerge from scathing book - The Washington Post

‘Untruthful slime ball’: Trump blasts Comey as details emerge from scathing book - The Washington Post: Trump fires off tweets as the former FBI director talks about his book that savages Trump and his presidency.

The 11 most eye-opening lines in James Comey's 'A Higher Loyalty,' ranked - CNNPolitics

The 11 most eye-opening lines in James Comey's 'A Higher Loyalty,' ranked - CNNPolitics: Days before its official release, excerpts of James Comey's memoir about his time as FBI Director under President Donald Trump have leaked. Actually, flooded.

Trump’s allies worry that federal investigators may have seized recordings made by his attorney - The Washington Post

Trump’s allies worry that federal investigators may have seized recordings made by his attorney - The Washington Post: Lawyer Michael D. Cohen occasionally taped conversations with associates, according to people familiar with his practice.

List of mergers and acquisitions by Facebook - Wikiwand

List of mergers and acquisitions by Facebook - Wikiwand: Facebook is a social networking company that has acquired more than 50 companies, including WhatsApp. The WhatsApp acquisition closed at a steep $19 billion; more than $40 per user of the platform. Facebook also purchased the defunct company ConnectU in a court settlement and acquired intellectual property formerly held by rival Friendster. The majority of the companies acquired by Facebook are based in the United States, and in turn, a large percentage of these companies are based in or around the San Francisco Bay Area. Facebook has also made investments in LuckyCal and Wildfire Interactive.

James Comey Has a Story to Tell. It’s Very Persuasive. - The New York Times

James Comey Has a Story to Tell. It’s Very Persuasive. - The New York Times: In “A Higher Loyalty,” the former F.B.I. director doesn’t mince words in describing his interactions with President Trump: “This president is unethical, and untethered to truth.”

Exclusive: Inside the GOP plan to discredit Comey - CNNPolitics

Exclusive: Inside the GOP plan to discredit Comey - CNNPolitics: President Donald Trump's allies are preparing an extensive campaign to fight back against James Comey's publicity tour, trying to undermine the credibility of the former FBI director by reviving the blistering Democratic criticism of him before he was fired nearly a year ago.

Fears of a U.S.-Russia conflict recede as Trump, Moscow and Macron dial back the rhetoric - The Washington Post

Fears of a U.S.-Russia conflict recede as Trump, Moscow and Macron dial back the rhetoric - The Washington Post: U.S.-led strikes against Syria may yet happen, but there are signs of a growing international effort to avert a wider confrontation.

Sex Abuse Scandal Casts Shadow Over Nobel Prize for Literature - The New York Times

Sex Abuse Scandal Casts Shadow Over Nobel Prize for Literature - The New York Times: A furor erupted over reports of misconduct by Jean-Claude Arnault, a cultural figure with close ties to the Swedish Academy, which awards the prize.

I Downloaded the Information That Facebook Has on Me. Yikes. - The New York Times

I Downloaded the Information That Facebook Has on Me. Yikes. - The New York Times: Using a tool that Facebook offers its users, our columnist found out more than he wanted to know about the social network, the ad industry and himself.

Sex Claims Against Missouri Governor Vividly Detailed in Report - The New York Times

Sex Claims Against Missouri Governor Vividly Detailed in Report - The New York Times: The 24-page report tells how Eric Greitens, before he was governor, made unwanted sexual advances toward his former mistress. Mr. Greitens says he is the victim of a witch hunt.

An 8-Year-Old’s Rape and Killing Fuels Religious Tensions in India - The New York Times

An 8-Year-Old’s Rape and Killing Fuels Religious Tensions in India - The New York Times: Hindu nationalists are rallying to the defense of men accused in the death of a young girl. They say the police can’t be trusted because some are Muslim.

Military Plane Crash Is Algeria’s Worst Air Disaster, With 257 Dead - The New York Times

Military Plane Crash Is Algeria’s Worst Air Disaster, With 257 Dead - The New York Times: There has been little accountability for such tragedies in the past in the insular nation where the military holds the balance of power.

Opinion | Good Riddance, Mr. Speaker - The New York Times

Opinion | Good Riddance, Mr. Speaker - The New York Times: For his entire career, Paul Ryan has been the wunderkind who couldn’t deliver.

Investigators Focus on Another Trump Ally: The National Enquirer - The New York Times

Investigators Focus on Another Trump Ally: The National Enquirer - The New York Times: A federal inquiry is examining the relationship between a tabloid company, President Trump and his lawyer Michael D. Cohen, whose office was raided by the F.B.I.

Trump Promises Strike on Syria and Warns Russia Against Backing Assad - The New York Times

Trump Promises Strike on Syria and Warns Russia Against Backing Assad - The New York Times: Mr. Trump’s early morning comments were remarkable in that he is, in some way, telegraphing the American response to a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria.

Paul Ryan Upends Republican Hopes and Plans for Midterm Elections - The New York Times

Paul Ryan Upends Republican Hopes and Plans for Midterm Elections - The New York Times: Mr. Ryan’s retirement could make it easier for Democrats to win control of the House, Republicans say. The speaker had raised more than $54 million for the 2018 elections.

In a Proudly Diverse Australia, White People Still Run Almost Everything - The New York Times

In a Proudly Diverse Australia, White People Still Run Almost Everything - The New York Times: Just 5 percent of the country’s top leaders in business, government and academia have non-European backgrounds, a comprehensive study found.

Corporate Australia is 97pc Anglo-Celtic or European: report | afr.com

Corporate Australia is 97pc Anglo-Celtic or European: report | afr.com: Corporate Australia needs to work harder at removing Anglo-Celtic elitism and targets should be set to ensure an "equal playing field", a report finds.

For the Birds - The New York Times

For the Birds - The New York Times: A Sydneysider rediscovers her wild home through the eyes and ears of a New Yorker.

Jeff Sessions on Building Donald Trump's America: Exclusive | Time

Jeff Sessions on Building Donald Trump's America: Exclusive | Time: In an exclusive interview, Attorney General Jeff Sessions discusses his legacy, despite rumors of President Donald Trump firing him.

Turkey wants Syrian refugees from civil war to go home - The Washington Post

Turkey wants Syrian refugees from civil war to go home - The Washington Post: While Syrians in Turkey put down roots, officials here in recent weeks have started urging many to go home.

For Judy Collins, Marriage Is a Song of Many Verses - The New York Times

For Judy Collins, Marriage Is a Song of Many Verses - The New York Times: Ms. Collins, a.k.a. Sweet Judy Blue Eyes, and Louis Nelson have been together for 40 years — “very good for an old hippie,” she said.

How to Share Songs on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and Google Play Music | WIRED

How to Share Songs on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and Google Play Music | WIRED: All of the popular streaming services have features where you can follow friends or recommend tracks. Here's how to use them.

Google is about to launch a Gmail web redesign | TechCrunch

Google is about to launch a Gmail web redesign | TechCrunch: Google sent an email to G Suite customers to tell them that the company has been working on a brand new version of Gmail for the web. In addition to a fresh design, the company also listed some of the new features. You can expect to be able to access Google Calendar from the Gmail […]

Nationwide U.S. protests planned if Trump fires Mueller or Rosenstein

Nationwide U.S. protests planned if Trump fires Mueller or Rosenstein: U.S. progressive groups are gearing up for nationwide protests if President Donald Trump fires the special counsel investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, or replaces the Justice Department official overseeing the probe.

Zuckerberg cardboard cutouts amass outside US Capitol - CNET

Zuckerberg cardboard cutouts amass outside US Capitol - CNET: An army of 2D Mark Zuckerbergs has stormed Capitol Hill. They were set up by activists calling out the Facebook CEO.

In a New Cold War With Russia, Balkans Become a Testing Ground - The New York Times

In a New Cold War With Russia, Balkans Become a Testing Ground - The New York Times: With migration, Russian aggressiveness and Brexit, the European Union is taking the western Balkans seriously again. But membership in the bloc? Not so fast.