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Gizmodo Media Staff Enraged at New CEO’s ‘Insane’ Direction
High-level staffers at the company that now owns ex-Gawker sites like Jezebel and Deadspin complain their new leader is destroying a famously freewheeling culture.
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Gizmodo Media Staff Enraged at New CEO’s ‘Insane’ Direction
@maxwelltani reports
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Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman Transferred to Colorado Supermax Prison After Sentencing
The drug kingpin was reportedly whisked away by helicopter and plane shortly after sentencing.
Digital currency battle shows Facebook lobbying falling flat
The rollout of the Libra project is the latest evidence that Facebook is still struggling to wield influence in both Washington and in the European Union.
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Digital currency battle shows Facebook lobbying falling flat
The rollout of the Libra project is the latest evidence that Facebook is still struggling to wield influence in both Washington and in the European Union.
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Iowa Official, 66, Says His Love of Tupac Wasn’t What Got Him Fired
Jerry Foxhoven, the former director of the state’s Department of Human Services, was removed days after he sent an email celebrating the rapper to 4,300 employees.
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Iowa Official, 66, Says His Love of Tupac Wasn’t What Got Him Fired
Jerry Foxhoven, the former director of the state’s Department of Human Services, was removed days after he sent an email celebrating the rapper to 4,300 employees.
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Kremlin Opens Door to Changing Constitution as Succession Looms
The Kremlin raised the possibility of changing Russia’s Constitution after a top lawmaker proposed bolstering parliament’s powers, in a move that could help to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule.
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The Kremlin raises the possibility of changing Russia’s constitution, a move that could help to extend President Vladimir Putin’s rule. Putin's grip on power is already the longest since Josef Stalin.
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'Gossip Girl' Is Getting a Reboot -- Here's What to Expect
The reboot series will air on HBO Max.
Once Trump Talked About ‘American Carnage.’ Now He Says Critics Should Leave.
President Trump spent much of his campaign essentially disparaging America. In office, however, he has wrapped himself in the flag.
Notre-Dame came far closer to collapsing than people knew. This is how it was saved.
A baffling alert. A race to the wrong building. Notre-Dame still stands only because firefighters decided to risk everything, a New York Times reconstruction has found.
Mike Isaac: The Battle for Uber
Mike Isaac, Technology Reporter, The New York Times; Author, Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber; Twitter @MikeIsaac
This program is part of our Good Lit series, underwritten by the Bernard Osher Foundation.
Since its launch in 2009, ride-hailing...
Rand Paul angles to become Trump's emissary to Iran
The senator pitched the idea during a recent round of golf with the president.
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NEW: Trump taps Rand Paul as secret backchannel to Iran
The senator pitched the idea during a recent round of golf with the president.
@elianayjohnson @nahaltoosi @burgessev scoop
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Trump’s New Top Labor Official Is Expected to Advance an Anti-Labor Agenda
One of Mr. Pizzella’s White House admirers describes him as a “movement conservative” more likely to agree with the White House on cutting labor rules and weakening unions than his predecessor.
On the Second Try, Both Found a Partner in Business and for Life
She was 11 years younger when they met. As years passed, and after each of their marriages ended, they rediscovered the spark between them. They’ve been married 28 years.
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LeBron James’s Agent, Rich Paul, Starts a Sports Division at a Hollywood Firm
Paul, the agent for nearly two dozen N.B.A. stars including James, will lead a new sports division for United Talent Agency.
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United Talent Agency, one of the leading representation firms in Hollywood, has joined with the influential N.B.A. agent Rich Paul, who represents, among others, LeBron James, to create a sports division for the entertainment company.
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‘El Chapo’ Guzmán Sentenced to Life in Prison, Ending Notorious Criminal Career
He sent hundreds of tons of drugs to the United States from Mexico and caused the brutal deaths of dozens of people.
Accuser’s Lawyer: Jeffrey Epstein Abused Victims While Serving Time in Florida
Attorney Brad Edwards says a new accuser has come forward to say Epstein took advantage of work release to prey on young women.
Can Love BEAT Trump? | Marianne Williamson | Rubin Report
Dave Rubin of the Rubin Report is joined by Marianne Williamson LIVE to talk about the democratic debate, her plan for reparations, the 2020 election, her be...
What Happened After A Border Agent Asked A Toddler To Pick A Parent
NPR's Noel King talks to reporter Bob Moore about a Border Protection agent who asked a three year-old migrant to choose which of her parents would be allowed to accompany her into the U.S.
A Judge Has Banned Roger Stone From Posting Anything On Instagram, Facebook, Or Twitter
The judge found that Stone violated her previous order limiting what he could say publicly about his case.
Emmys 2019: List of Nominations
Nominations for the 71st annual Emmy Awards are being announced Tuesday morning , and “Game of Thrones” and “Veep” are expected to dominate TV’s top honors. Ken Jeong …