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The Hidden Problem With Democrats' $25 Minimum Wage Bill

The legislation would eliminate the tip credit for restaurant workers and other tipped employees—which has not worked out well in the past.

Reason · Jul 18

The Paramount-WBD merger: bad news for Hollywood, great news for Tennessee?

Yet more consolidation means one less studio, inevitable redundancies and a blow to this city’s cultural heritage

The Guardian - US · Jul 18

'Meghan Was His Meal Ticket': Prince Harry's Wife Accused Of Ditching Fiercest Defender Omid Scobie

Insiders claim Meghan Markle has quietly cut off long‑time defender Omid Scobie, calling him her 'meal ticket' as the royal reporter steps back from covering the Duchess and moves to Los Angeles.

International Business Times UK · Jul 18

L.A.’s World Cup Fever Moves to MLS Rivalry As LAFC, Galaxy Clash in Nationally Televised El Trafico

El Tráfico will take center stage on the channel which has broadcasted the biggest games at the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17

California's Local Governments Want State Taxpayers To Pay More, More, More

California local governments of every size are crying poor as they struggle with budget shortfalls.

Reason · Jul 17

Wrapup: Congress’ July sprint off to a stumbling start

Republican leaders laid the groundwork for a final dash to pass partisan legislative priorities before August recess. But if this week was any indication, it won’t be an easy run. First, Washington was struck by the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., on July 11. Moving quickly, South Carolina…

Roll Call · Jul 17

First Thing: Trump launches wide-ranging and unverified attack on integrity of US electoral system

US president accused China of meddling in his 2020 election defeat and said system was ‘catastrophically’ unfair. Plus Christopher Nolan’s epic take on The Odyssey hits the big screen

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

“It's not just about the money – I just wanted my name on there because it was my work and somebody else took the credit”: Rogét Chahayed on signing away his contributions to Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp a Butterfly for "a few thousand bucks"

Having worked on Kendrick Lamar's 2015 magnum opus, only to go uncredited, Chahayed reflects on the lessons the experience taught him about the industry

MusicRadar · Jul 17

Photos of the week | July 10-16, 2026

Congress returned from the July Fourth recess this week to the news of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death. Highlights of the week included confirmation hearings for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and DNI nominee Jay Clayton, national hot dog day and the start of a new reconciliation process in the House…

Roll Call · Jul 17

Fox’s US World Cup summer: wild mispronunciations, Corden’s sad beers and Lowe’s excellence

The broadcaster’s tournament coverage was a mix of flat and fizz. It could also have been a long farewell with World Cup rights up for grabs

The Guardian - US · Jul 17