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Carol Burnett shares the one warning CBS gave her about The Carol Burnett Show in 11-year run

The actor hosted her titular sketch comedy program from 1967 to 1978

The Independent UK · Feb 3

Free Speech Unmuted: Can Journalists Be Charged for Involvement in Protests? The Don Lemon Dilemma

Jane and I, joined by press freedom advocate Seth Stern to dissect the federal prosecution of journalist Don Lemon, discuss… The post Free Speech Unmuted: Can Journalists Be Charged for Involvement in Protests? The Don Lemon Dilemma appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Feb 3

US Navy shoots down Iranian drone approaching its aircraft carrier in Arabian Sea

The shootdown came within hours of another confrontation in the region, during which Iranian forces harassed a US-flagged and US-crewed merchant vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the US military. US Central Command said the Shahed-139 drone was downed by an F-35C fighter jet operating from the Abraham…

The Times of India · Feb 3

Mike Johnson clears critical hurdle to ending government shutdown

The vote on the "rule," which advances the bill to the House floor for debate, was 217-215.

Axios · Feb 3

The rise and fall (and rise again) of gold prices – what’s going on?

In late January, the gold price reached an all-time peak of around US$5,500 (£4,025). January 30 saw one of the largest one-day falls in prices, which sank by nearly 10% after hitting a record high only the day before.

The Conversation · Feb 3

Top Republicans throw cold water on ‘nationalizing’ elections 

The SAVE Act has become a rallying cry, but some see larger constitutional issues — or warn of slippery slopes in partisan times.

Roll Call · Feb 3

Jon Stewart on Epstein files: ‘I’m just not sure anybody is going to be held accountable’

Late-night hosts rued the lack of consequences for any rich and powerful men named in the latest batch of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein

The Guardian - US · Feb 3

Companies could start raising prices due to Trump's tariffs this year

There's other evidence that January could be a spicy month for price hikes.

Axios · Feb 3

How to Cause a Dysfunctional Government

On RFK, Jr., Trump v. Slaughter, and the serious flaw of the right’s unitary executive theory.

Texas Observer · Feb 3

Rupee Hits a Three-Week High And the India-US Trade Deal Is the Reason

The Indian rupee strengthened sharply on Tuesday, climbing to its strongest level in three weeks against the US dollar after news broke that India and the United States had reached a long-awaited trade agreement. The move marked one of the currency’s best performances in recent months, drawing renewed interest from…

Times Life · Feb 3