November 2019

Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders Star in Their Own Iowa Buddy Movie

Politics /

“I cannot think of any member of Congress who has done more within one year to fundamentally transform American politics,” Mr. Sanders said in Council Bluffs. Yet what remains unclear, even after her positive reception this weekend, is whether Ms. Ocasio-Cortez and the political ideology that she and Mr. Sanders embrace resonates beyond Iowa’s more […]

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Alicia Keys Had The Best Response To Her Son Feeling Ashamed Over Rainbow Manicure

Entertainment /

Prepare to keep on fallin’ in love with Alicia Keys over a seriously inspiring parenting win. The Grammy-winning singer shared a story on Instagram Saturday about her 4-year-old son, Genesis Ali, who felt ashamed for getting a rainbow manicure. His reaction, Keys said, made her “really frustrated” about the ways we judge each other.  Keys,

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F.B.I. and Prosecutors Try Speaking Plainly About Domestic Terrorism

Politics /

OAKWOOD VILLAGE, Ohio — As a group of prominent black pastors listened, the top federal prosecutor in northern Ohio, Justin E. Herdman, spoke recently at Mount Zion church about the prospect that a gunman could target one of their congregations. The subtext was clear. Mr. Herdman is among a group of federal law enforcement officials

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Woody Allen Settles $68 Million Amazon Lawsuit Over Canceled Films

Entertainment /

Woody Allen and Amazon have reportedly reached a settlement in the director’s $68 million lawsuit against the company over a scrapped four-picture agreement. The Oscar-winning director has ended the breach-of-contract suit, according to multiple outlets, with legal teams for the company and the filmmaker filing a joint notice to dismiss the case on Friday night.

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Apple Card Investigated After Gender Discrimination Complaints

Technology /

Something curious happened when a husband and wife recently compared their Apple Card spending limits. David Heinemeier Hansson vented on Twitter that even though his spouse, Jamie Hansson, had a better credit score and other factors in her favor, her application for a credit line increase had been denied. Mr. Hansson, a prominent software developer,

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No. 7 Minnesota seeks new era for long-languishing program

Sports /

The 12-point lead Minnesota held with less than four minutes left was down to a five-point cushion, when Penn State forced a three-and-out and regained possession with plenty of time to finish the rally. Three consecutive completions later, the Nittany Lions were suddenly at the 11-yard line inside the 2-minute mark. “I’m sure there’s some

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