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Fear and loathing: Another Trump rally

Trump spreads the poisonous gospel of white supremacy week after week — and we keep pretending it's not happening

Salon · Apr 13, 2022

Will Bunch: Eric Boehlert’s tragic death came as US desperately needs to hear his message

Early in the morning on April 4, Eric Boehlert — a veteran and unrelenting critic of the American news media — hit the button to publish the latest installment of his popular newsletter, Press Run. The piece — headlined “Why is the press rooting against Biden?” — stands out for…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 13, 2022

Bitcoin miners descend on Georgia to mint new currency

Georgia was the site of America’s first gold rush in 1828 when miners flocked to the mountains near Dahlonega looking to strike it rich. Nearly 200 years later, a new wave of miners is descending on the state.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2022

R&B singer Omar Apollo: ‘Growing up, I was called slurs. But on the internet people are very open’

The Mexican-American musician – and expressive dancer – has amassed a doting fanbase for his songs of same-sex love and unrequited longing

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2022

America is the Ghostbusters of Western affairs. Voters know it and want more from Biden - Roll Call

Stronger sanctions on Russia and sending more weapons to Ukraine are just two most issues on which voters are siding with the GOP over Biden.

Roll Call · Apr 12, 2022

Americans Admit They Eat More Candy Now Than When They Were Kids

57% organize their haul before digging in, most commonly by flavor(34%) and almost a third (29%) save their favorites for the end.

Zenger · Apr 12, 2022

Inside newly-wed Nicola Peltz’s lavish lifestyle: her inner circle, exclusive education and career to date

Now one-half of Gen Z’s hot new power couple, Amy Francombe takes a closer look at the hobbies and pals of the Hollywood billionaire heiress

Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2022

Living with Children: Keep kids away from screens as much as possible

Psychologist, author and professor Russell Barkley, widely regarded as one of America’s leading ADHD experts, used to be (and for all I know may still be) fond of ridiculing me in his public presentations, claiming that I believe television causes ADHD. Of course, I never said any such thing.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2022

National Urban League finds State of Black America is grim

The National Urban League has released its annual report on the State of Black America, and its findings are grim

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2022

Biden to visit Iowa ethanol plant as officials hit road to tout rural aid efforts

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will speak at an Iowa ethanol plant Tuesday as part of the White House pitch that his administration is delivering tangible results for rural America.

Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2022