Congress is once again pushing to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. The House on Wednesday passed legislation that would eliminate the twice-yearly clock changes that have been part of American life for decades. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
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Times Calls AIPAC ‘Hard-Right,’ Drawing Criticism Over Characterization
The New York Times faced scrutiny this week over its description of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in coverage of a House vote on Israel aid, prompting questions about how major newsrooms characterize influential advocacy organizations. The descriptor appeared in Times reporting on a House vote regarding a bill introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie, […]
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Bronx man charged after crashing through gate at Beyoncé, Jay-Z’s East Hampton estate
A Bronx resident was arrested Wednesday after driving through the front gate of Beyoncé and Jay-Z's East Hampton property, authorities said. Keith Jonathan Webster, 63, was charged with felony criminal mischief in the second degree and misdemeanor criminal trespass in the third degree. According to a police report, Webster drove at high speed up the […]
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From Walk-On to NFL Veteran: Levi Wallace Retires After Eight-Year Journey
Levi Wallace's path to professional football was never supposed to happen. As a walk-on at Alabama in 2014 with no scholarship offer and no guarantee of playing time, Wallace represented something increasingly rare in modern college sports: a player who earned his way onto one of the nation's elite programs through sheer determination and performance […]
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Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ remixes Homer for modern audiences in Atlanta premiere
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" arrived at the historic Tara Theatre on Monday night as a bold, contemporary remix of Homer's ancient epic rather than a straightforward adaptation. The film hits IMAX theaters nationally on July 17. Casting choices that sparked months of online debate prove effective. Lupita Nyong'o carries the film's emotional weight in a […]
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Trump, FIFA chief tout World Cup success amid unanswered questions on costs
President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino declared triumph at a Manhattan reception Wednesday, crediting the administration's role in what both men characterized as an unprecedented sporting and cultural achievement. Yet behind the celebratory remarks lies a conspicuous absence of public accountability on the tournament's financial footprint. Infantino's remarks at Trump Tower painted an […]
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Kai Trump discusses college, credits grandfather for ‘competitive edge’
Kai Trump opened up about leaving home for college, her social media career and her recovery from wrist surgery as she prepares for her freshman year in Miami. The granddaughter of President-elect Donald Trump said the incoming president has given her a "competitive edge" as she begins her academic career.
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Republicans clash over Trump’s budget blueprint as key lawmakers threaten to block bill
Republican senators and House members are raising objections to a draft budget blueprint, threatening to derail the reconciliation timeline outlined by House GOP leaders. The disagreements among party members could complicate efforts to advance the measure, which is a centerpiece of the Trump administration's legislative agenda.
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World Cup’s biggest winners: Ranch dressing, stuffed raccoons and viral moments
As the World Cup wraps up, the off-field battle for eyeballs, ad dollars and viral fame has already crowned some champions.
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Iran claims attack on U.S. airbase
Iran claimed responsibility for an attack on a U.S. airbase, according to reports.