https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/political-text-messages-stop-17cf2abb I Replied ‘Stop’ to a Political Text Message. I Got 100 More. Our columnist tried to cut off unwanted texts, and a barrage followed. Here’s how she ultimately banished them. By Joanna Stern, Oct. 31, 2024 1:03 pm ET Friday, 12:05 p.m.: “Pres. Trump’s Sec. of State here!” I might have actually bought that Mike Pompeo was texting me … Continue reading Stop saying “stop” to political messages — that just increases their number — here’s what to do
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President Biden’s farewell address and its context and consequence
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/24/joe-biden Joe Biden explains decision to drop out of the election: ‘Best way to unite our nation’ In Oval Office address, Biden said it was time for ‘fresh voices’, emphasized his track record and endorsement of Kamala Harris Joan E Greve and Helen SullivanThu 25 Jul 2024 00.00 EDTShare Joe Biden addressed the nation Wednesday to explain his … Continue reading President Biden’s farewell address and its context and consequence
We’re supposed to ignore Trump’s statement that we’ll never have to vote again (because he’ll take over)
https://apple.news/AR8Sapf3NTiKjJRas_4_OEg Donald Trump Was Totally Not Being Serious When He Suggested He’s Going to Appoint Himself President for Life: Republicans This is a guy who loves democracy, after all. [HA!!!] BY BESS LEVIN for Vanity Fair JULY 29, 2024 What did Donald Trump mean when he told a crowd of supporters to “get out and vote, just this time,” and … Continue reading We’re supposed to ignore Trump’s statement that we’ll never have to vote again (because he’ll take over)
What was Chevron deference and why did it matter?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51ywwrq45qo The Chevron deference, and why it mattered June 28, 2024 By Anthony Zurcher, Nada Tawfik, Lisa Lambert & Kayla Epstein, BBC NewsShare The Chevron deference was overturned in a case involving herring fishermen The Supreme Court in a 6-3 vote killed a legal precedent that conservatives have attacked for decades, known as the "Chevron deference". "Today, … Continue reading What was Chevron deference and why did it matter?
Dr Fauci’s memoir finally out — and worth reading
http://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/18/books/review/on-call-anthony-fauci.html Anthony Fauci, a Hero to Some and a Villain to Others, Keeps His Cool In a frank but measured memoir, “On Call,” the physician looks back at a career bookended by two public health crises: AIDS and Covid-19. Credit...Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images By Alexandra Jacobs Published June 18, 2024Updated June 20, 2024BUY BOOK ▾ When you purchase an independently … Continue reading Dr Fauci’s memoir finally out — and worth reading
What the Supreme Court decision means for abortion pill access
apple.news/AaGzCnbBAT4WTwrVnGFAwGg What the Supreme Court decision means for abortion pill access The Supreme Court unanimously rejected an attempt to significantly restrict access to mifepristone, a key abortion medication. By Sabrina Malhi for the Washington Post June 13, 2024 at 2:07 p.m. EDT The Supreme Court unanimously rejected an attempt to significantly restrict access to a key abortion medication, mifepristone, … Continue reading What the Supreme Court decision means for abortion pill access
Biden’s speech celebrating 80th anniversary of D-Day offers a defense of democracy for U.S. audience
apple.news/AM3WmZGgQSkWNR94iCaWjXA Biden offers forceful defense of democracy in Normandy speech aimed at American audience "I refuse to believe America's greatness is a thing of the past," he said. By Alexandra Hutzler June 7, 2024, 11:26 AM, ABCNews 2:37 Biden urges selflessness at D-Day remembrance in France Against the backdrop of Normandy Beach, President Joe Biden … Continue reading Biden’s speech celebrating 80th anniversary of D-Day offers a defense of democracy for U.S. audience
Will U.S. voters ever see the Trump biopic already showing elsewhere?
“Shield laws” help those in states banning abortion to get pills by mail
apple.news/A6jW6SJjGQ_e9-ZT8LeZ0VQ New laws help people in US states with bans get abortion pills: ‘Most people don’t know it’s available’ ‘Shield laws’ allowed medical providers to ship pills to over 40,000 people in states that forbid abortions in last five months of 2023 Carter ShermanTue 14 May 2024 09.01 EDTShare Over the last five months of … Continue reading “Shield laws” help those in states banning abortion to get pills by mail
Explanation of ongoing process of getting onto states’ general election ballots
http://www.theepochtimes.com/us/ohio-lawmakers-adjourn-without-placing-biden-on-the-states-general-election-ballot-5646610? Ohio Lawmakers Adjourn Without Placing Biden on the State’s General Election Ballot With Ohio legislators unable to advance a plan for President Biden’s ballot access on May 8, Democrats could head to court for a resolution. President Joe Biden waves as he walks to Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of … Continue reading Explanation of ongoing process of getting onto states’ general election ballots
Biden administration bans drilling in nearly half of Alaska petroleum reserve – a huge win for the planet
apple.news/AqZ-pPgR4ThWsKl_w0apwFw Biden administration bans drilling in nearly half of Alaska petroleum reserve in sweeping win for climate advocates By Ella Nilsen, CNN Updated 10:29 AM EDT, Fri April 19, 2024 A part of the Trans Alaska Pipeline System runs through boreal forest past Alaska Range mountains in May 2023 near Delta Junction, Alaska. The 800-mile-long pipeline … Continue reading Biden administration bans drilling in nearly half of Alaska petroleum reserve – a huge win for the planet
Models in the 60s and above now sought after
http://www.wsj.com/articles/older-models-fashion-over-60-aging-11673668643? They’re Cover Girls. They’re in Their 70s. Sky-high demand for older models—women in their 60s, 70s, 80s and even 90s—is creating a silver wave in the modeling industry. They even get stopped at the supermarket.s By Rory Satran Updated Jan. 20, 2023 3:13 pm ET Maye Musk, part of a wave of successful older models, appeared on … Continue reading Models in the 60s and above now sought after
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