This low-profile committee could sink or save the Biden-McCarthy deal
28 May, 2023
Kevin McCarthy agreed to add three far-right conservatives to the Rules Committee in order to win enough votes to become House speaker. That trio now holds the fate of this legislation in their hands.
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The debt deal is done. Scrapping the debt limit is long overdue.
28 May, 2023
If this deal passes, the nation won’t face another debt limit crisis until 2025. But the bigger problem still exists.
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Memorial Day unites us. It also teaches us why we’re divided.
28 May, 2023
The first Memorial Day is surprisingly instructive on our current political climate.
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Musk’s rapid empire-building in Texas rankles rural community
28 May, 2023
While happy for the investment, local residents don’t trust Musk to properly handle wastewater, erosion and other issues.
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The ghosts in my garden keep on giving, year after year
28 May, 2023
Fans of formal gardens would frown upon the mishmash of colors and shapes that dot my yard. But I don’t care.
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As debt ceiling negotiators finalize deal, the nation watches anxiously
28 May, 2023
As Washington inches toward a June 5 deadline to resolve the debt ceiling crisis, everyone is on edge.
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Ukrainians fighting outside Bakhmut see Russian mercenaries withdrawing
28 May, 2023
Ukrainian soldiers say they see signs that Russia's Wagner mercenaries are pulling back and turning over defense of the recently captured city to regular Russian forces.
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After bitter campaign, a divided Turkey votes in critical runoff election
28 May, 2023
Turkish voters head to the polls Sunday for a landmark presidential runoff, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan favored to cement his rule after 20 years in power.
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What’s in the McCarthy-Biden deal to lift the debt ceiling? Here are 6 takeaways.
28 May, 2023
The agreement would accomplish much for both sides, enabling them to claim a victory that appeared elusive just days ago.
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Unknown WWI soldier, found a century later, will now be buried with honors
27 May, 2023
The unidentified U.S. soldier was accidentally unearthed in a French village last year. Next month, he will be reburied with comrades.
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Russia targets Kyiv with largest drone attack of conflict, killing one - CNN
28 May, 2023
Russia launched its largest drone attack of the conflict yet on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, leaving one person dead and sparking fires across the city.
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Indian Olympic wrestlers detained as latest protest escalates - BBC
28 May, 2023
Delhi police are being criticised for the way they shut down a march to the new parliament building.
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F1 Monaco GP: Verstappen survives late rain to win as Alonso gambles - Motorsport.com
28 May, 2023
Max Verstappen overcame a sudden downpour at the Monaco Grand Prix to claim his fourth Formula 1 victory of 2023, beating Fernando Alonso by 27.9s.
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Turkey votes in election runoff, Erdogan well placed to sustain rule - Reuters.com
28 May, 2023
President Tayyip Erdogan appeared to be headed for victory in Turkey's runoff election on Sunday, with data from both state-run Anadolu agency and opposition ANKA news agency giving him an edge with about 93% of the ballot boxes counted.
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Venice canal patch turns fluorescent green - BBC
28 May, 2023
Theories abound as to why the waters below the Rialto Bridge in the Grand Canal turned bright green.
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1 Semiconductor Stock Set to Join Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet in the $1 Trillion Club - The Motley Fool
28 May, 2023
Nvidia is knocking on the door of the stock market's most exclusive club.
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TNT’s Erroneous Graphic Goes Viral After Celtics’ Game 6 Buzzer Beater - Sports Illustrated
28 May, 2023
The chaotic final seconds led to an embarrassing mistake on the TNT broadcast.
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State Farm stops home insurance sales in California, citing wildfire risks - CNN
28 May, 2023
State Farm is stopping new home insurance sales in California, citing wildfire risks and skyrocketing construction costs, the company announced Friday.
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Meta Quest 3 Real Life Hands-On: How It Compares to Apple Mixed-Reality Headset - Bloomberg
28 May, 2023
This week, I go hands-on with Meta’s yet-to-be-announced Quest 3 and explain how it may be the biggest challenger to Apple’s new headset. Also: The first major iOS 17 details emerge, Apple extends its supply agreement with Broadcom, and a tap-to-pay executive…
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These are the most popular burger condiments used by Americans, according to DoorDash grocery data - Fox Business
28 May, 2023
DoorDash reveals the most popular burger condiments according to its grocery data — ketchup and mayonnaise are running a tight race, with mustard trailing behind.
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Premier League relegation LIVE: Everton, Leeds, Leicester scrap it out - Daily Mail
28 May, 2023Max Verstappen wins wet Monaco F1 GP to stretch world championship lead - The Guardian
28 May, 2023Republican leaders try to quell debt deal revolt as US counts down to default - Financial Times
28 May, 2023LG's 48-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor is over $600 off right now - The Verge
28 May, 2023
The 48-inch LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for 43 percent off for Prime members or 40 percent for non-Prime shoppers, a steep discount from the usual $1,499.99 price.
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