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Republican Governors Are Now Cutting Off Unemployment Benefits to Force People Back to Work
Not only is it callous, it doesn’t even make sense.
Joe Biden Is Starting to Sound Hawkish About the Deficit. Uh-Oh.
The president suggested his agenda shouldn’t be paid for with debt.
The Gates Divorce Is More Than Just Tabloid Fodder
When two billionaires running one of the world’s largest private foundations split up, it matters to everyone.
Pfizer, BioNTech agree to send doses to vaccinate Olympic delegations
The agreement comes as global supply of the Covid-19 vaccines remains tight in many countries.
‘Doomsday scenario’: Lagging vaccine rates stir fears of dangerous variants
Officials say the virus remains a persistent enough threat to potentially mutate into something that puts even vaccinated people at heightened risk.
Moderna booster shots effective against Covid variants in early study
The results from a preliminary study are an early sign that booster shots could play a role in future vaccination efforts.
Is Billie Eilish’s “Big Reveal” Really So Shocking?
Billie Eilish’s blond bombshell Vogue cover might not deserve all that discourse.
Help! An Online Group Is Convincing My Wife She’s a Victim of My Candles.
I feel like I don’t know her anymore.
Ask a Teacher: My Colleagues Think Bigotry is Hilarious. Should I Find a New Job?
I want to teach in a school where my co-workers and my students are decent people and share my values.
Mark Carney on Canada’s economic growth: ‘It’s going to take more than one budget’
“There were elements of growth in the balance from what I can see and understand,” Carney said in a long response that didn’t directly answer the question.
How the Trudeau government plans to meet its climate goals
Chrystia Freeland uses Budget 2021 to reveal Canada’s new emissions target.
Shoshana Zuboff: Facebook’s Oversight Board Is Not Enough. The Government Has to Regulate Big Tech
Former President Donald Trump will continue to stay off Facebook after the company’s Oversight Board ruled Wednesday that his ban was justified for creating “an environment where a serious risk of violence was possible.” Trump was banned shortly after the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, which he helped foment by promoting baseless claims of election fraud. The Oversight Board also said Facebook should reassess its ban and make a final decision in six months.
“Nothing to Lose”: Colombians Protest “Fascist Mafia Regime” Amid Deadly Police & Military Crackdown
At least 30 people in Colombia have been reportedly killed since a nationwide uprising erupted against the government of right-wing President Iván Duque. Protesters are vowing to remain in the streets amid a deadly crackdown by police and military officers. About 800 people have been injured and 87 people are missing in the midst of the demonstrations, which were initially sparked by a now-withdrawn tax reform proposal, but they have since expanded in scope.
Newsmax Reporter Tries Trump’s ‘People Are Saying’ Line. Jen Psaki Isn’t Having It.
“What people?” The White House press secretary hammers away to nail down the question.
News Roundup: GOP feeds conspiracy theories; Psaki does her job; Liz Cheney meets roosting chickens
It’s Friday, again! The good news is that it feels like Fridays come every seven days or so. That being said, one year ago at this time it felt like Fridays came once every few weeks, and always with bad news.
According to former DeSantis staffers, the governor is an awful person in private, too
In case you didn’t already know that Ron DeSantis is an awful, Hardee’s grease trap of a human being, the following eye-opening revelations about the country’s foremost COVID-19 superspreader are bound to disabuse you of any notion that he’s got a soft spot—unless you’re talking about his wee cartilaginous skull.
Trump’s DOJ Secretly Seized Washington Post Journalists’ Phone Records: Report
Trump administration officials were on the hunt for leakers sharing info about Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, according to the Post.
Chinese booster likely tumbling to Earth in the next 24 hours, and no one knows quite where
On April 29, China’s National Space Administration launched a new heavy lift vehicle capable of taking over 27 tons of payload to Earth orbit. Although, as it turns out, the rocket is capable of more than that. While previous versions of the Long March 5 rocket included a booster that arced into the sea, the new 5b variant has four additional solid boosters.
Judge orders conservative think tank to pay protester $2.4 million as states pass ‘anti-riot’ bills
As Republican officials nationwide look to punish protesters who disagree with them, not everyone is letting the GOPs’ attempt to stifle protest slide. While officials in multiple states have passed bills that grant immunity to drivers whose vehicles strike and injure protesters in public streets, some judges are still forging ahead with prosecutions.
Biden officials release ambitious plan to conserve 30% of lands and water in the United States
On Thursday, the Biden administration released an ambitious and sweeping report, “Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful,” breaking down its hopes to conserve 30% of land and water in the United States by 2030, as reported by Reuters. The Department of the Interior, the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and the Department of Agriculture and Commerce all contributed to the report.
The Atlantic Daily: SpaceX Really Might Change American Spaceflight Forever
Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox.It’s a busy time on Planet Elon. Twitter’s favorite billionaire space-entrepreneur provocateur continues to draw both ire and awe, depending on the day.
Donald Trump Jr. Miffed That Twitter Called His Jimmy Carter Tweet Confusing
The former president’s eldest son wasn’t happy when Twitter said people were confused by his tweet calling Joe Biden “the next Jimmy Carter.
Arizona’s Secretary Of State Targeted By Death Threats Amid Conspiracy-Fueled Ballot Recount
Katie Hobbs has vocally opposed the GOP-led audit of Maricopa County’s 2020 election results. Biden won the county by more than 2 percentage points.
Ohio GOP Censures Rep. Anthony Gonzalez Over Trump Impeachment Vote
Gonzalez and nine other House Republicans voted to impeach Trump following the deadly Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol by pro-Trump rioters.
Don’t Fall to Pieces Just Because China’s Rocket Is
There are many unknowns in the field of space exploration.
‘One Oppressive Economy Begets Another’
Sharon Lavigne was teaching a special-education class when her daughter called to tell her about the Sunshine Project. Named for its proximity to Louisiana’s Sunshine Bridge, the operation, helmed by the Taiwanese behemoth Formosa Plastics, was on track to build one of the world’s largest plastic plants. Already the air Lavigne breathed in her native St. James Parish was some of the most toxic in the United States. Now Formosa planned to spend $9.
The Jobs Report Was Shockingly Bad. Please Don’t Overreact.
Republican politicians have already made up their minds about what to do. They—and everyone else—should chill.
The Unfolding Disaster in Arizona
Of all the flaws in the perplexing “audit” of the 2020 election in Maricopa County, Arizona, the hypocrisy shines through most clearly.As Donald Trump and his allies grasped at straws to cast doubt on the results of last year’s presidential race, they settled on a few common complaints.