In 2001, a Mysterious Invention Became a Viral Sensation—Then Went Down in Flames. I’ve Always Wondered: Was It All My Fault?
This was an entirely new kind of media frenzy—the birth of virality as we now know it.
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Biden’s economic gains come with newer worries about the future
Some economists have already begun to ease back on forecasts for the rest of this year.
U.S. economy surpasses prepandemic size with 6.5% Q2 growth
The growth is another sign that the nation has achieved a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession.
Virus resurgence menaces economy just as rescue programs unravel
A new wave of cases followed by the looming expiration of enhanced jobless benefits, a ban on evictions and other rescue programs is sparking concern among lawmakers and economists.
The pandemic drove women out of the workforce. Will they come back?
Their absence could hurt the broader U.S. economy, so policymakers are weighing ways to help them return to work.
Fed’s Powell feels heat from all sides as inflation spikes
Both the Fed and the Biden administration have said rapid price increases are being stoked by temporary factors.
“People Are Outraged”: General Strike in Guatemala Denounces Corruption & Mishandling of Pandemic
We go to Guatemala to speak with an opposition lawmaker and a Maya K’iche’ leader who joined Thursday’s major national strike demanding the resignation of right-wing President Alejandro Giammattei and other government officials facing allegations of corruption.
Tucker Carlson To Speak At Hungarian Far-Right Conference
The speech will be part of the MCC Feszt, a deep-pocketed effort to create a new generation of conservative elite.
Fourth Police Officer Who Responded To Jan. 6 Attack Dies By Suicide
Officer Kyle DeFreytag served on D.C.’s Metropolitan Police force for about five years. He was 26.
News Roundup: The DeSantis surge slams Florida; St. Louis anti-mask crowd was exposed to COVID-19
In the news today: Florida COVID-19 cases soar after state Republicans dismantle pandemic safety measures with sneering “Don’t Fauci my Florida” campaigns: Anyone have a spare “Mission accomplished” banner? Republican members of the Jan. 6 insurrection probe indicate that Rep. Jim Jordan and House minority leader Kevin McCarthy will very likely be subpoenaed to answer questions about their communications with Trump during the violence.
Madison Cawthorn Tweet Sparks Suspicions He’s Part Of Trump’s Shadow ‘Cabinet’
The Republican tweeted photos from a meeting with the ex-president at his golf club after Mark Meadows referred to a secretive “Cabinet member” huddle.
Despite huge fundraising haul, Trump still isn’t paying Rudy, who is reportedly ‘close to broke’
Donald Trump doesn’t pay his bills, and he isn’t loyal to anyone. This is like saying the sky is blue and the sun sets in the west. It’s as plain as the pug nose on Trump’s jowly ape scrotum of a face, and if you end up getting burned by this universal MAGA maxim, you need to load up on aloe and simply take your lumps and/or blisters.
I mean, even Satan lives up to his obligations when, say, he loses fiddle contests.
Kids and families in Nebraska miss out on drag queen story hour because of death threats
When it comes to LGBTQ+ rights, protections, and equality, we all know how important it is to stay with the long-term battle in terms of federal and state-level actions. Unfortunately, many of us also know how long the road to actual acceptance can be, and that even if folks technically have protections, it doesn’t mean people in their community are actually safe or supportive.
On his 97th birthday, let’s remember when James Baldwin visited Maya Angelou’s ‘Welcome Table’
As Aug. 2, the 97th birthday of my favorite author, James Arthur Baldwin, approached, I began to panic. I had no idea what I would write for the occasion. I’ve written about Baldwin before, and there are particular topics that I would still like to write about.
Strangely, I’ve never looked for Baldwin on YouTube all that much for some reason. Yes, I’ve seen the February 1965 debate with William F.
USCIS has a Senate-confirmed director for the first time in more than two years
The U.S. Senate on Friday confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Ur Jaddou, a daughter of Mexican and Iraqi immigrants, becomes the first woman to head the agency, and its first Senate-confirmed director in more than two years, Roll Call reports.
Sen. Lindsey Graham Says He’s Tested Positive For COVID-19
The Republican lawmaker expressed gratitude for having been vaccinated, saying: “Without vaccination I am certain I would not feel as well as I do now.
People Want to Work—and Unemployment Checks Aren’t What’s Stopping Them
The country decided it’s time to get back to work. No one asked workers what they needed first.
Third Officer Who Responded To Capitol Riot Has Died By Suicide
Gunther Hashida had been an officer with the D.C. police department since 2003.
Congress Is Slashing a $30 Billion Plan to Fight the Next Pandemic
President Joe Biden campaigned as America’s pandemic fighter. So it will be strange, to say the least, if his infrastructure bill fails to significantly increase the country’s pandemic-preparedness budget.But it could happen. Biden proposed $30 billion to address the issue, which advocates say could permanently mitigate the risks of future outbreaks.
Help! My Son Wants Me to Pay $100,000 to See My Granddaughter.
I’m so conflicted as I do want to be a part of my granddaughter’s life.
My Late Husband Left Money for His Parents Instead of Our Son
I’m worried my brother-in-law will steal it.
Nation hits 70 percent vaccination goal amid surging Delta variant
White House Covid-19 Data Director Cyrus Shahpar said on Twitter that at least 70 percent of adults have at least one shot.
Poll: Slim majority in U.S. backs return of masking
The Monmouth survey found a strongly partisan divide, with 85 percent of Democrats supporting a return of mask rules but three-quarters of Republicans opposed.
I Was Part of the July Fourth Provincetown “Breakthrough” COVID Cluster. It’s Been a Sobering Experience.
My “hot vax summer” has cooled into a season of confusion and dread.
Dwayne Johnson Misunderstands His Own Star Appeal
Once upon a time, a broad-shouldered actor who started out in the brawny sporting world made a successful leap to Hollywood—first playing villains and quirky supporting roles, then becoming a star who could headline hyper-violent R-rated thrillers as easily as family comedies. Eventually, he parlayed this superstardom into political office.
How to Avoid the Worst Parenting Mistake
Emily Oster is a popular target for irrational hatred. When I was reporting a story on how progressive communities have approached COVID-19 lockdown restrictions this spring, she showed me an email she got from a random person who had written to all of her bosses at Brown University, accusing her of promoting genocide. To be clear, Oster does no such thing: She’s an economist who has become semi-famous for her books on data and parenting decisions.
“The Ants and the Grasshopper”: Raj Patel’s New Film Aims to “Decolonize” Climate & Health Solutions
We look at a groundbreaking new documentary on the climate crisis and the global food system, “The Ants and the Grasshopper,” which follows the journey of a Malawian farmer as she tries to end hunger and gender inequality in her village, and tackle climate change in the United States.
NIH director: ‘We want to avoid lockdowns at all costs’
Still, Francis Collins warned that “most of the projections say we’re in for a really tough August, September, October.
“Give Us the Moratorium”: Rep. Cori Bush Sleeps on Capitol Steps Demanding Eviction Protection
We speak with Missouri Congressmember Cori Bush, who is formerly unhoused, about why she has been sleeping on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with others since Friday night to protest her colleagues’ decision to adjourn for August recess without passing an extension to the federal eviction moratorium, which expired July 31, as millions are behind on rent.