NYTIMES (Brian Bannon) - How to Make Americans Read Again
The reading crisis is real, but the solution does not require new inventions.
| Keywords | readingliteracylibrariesbookscultureeducationnytimesbrian-bannonmediasocietyamerican-culture |
NYTIMES (David French) - The Museum of Wretched Ideas Has Reopened
We seem to have forgotten more or less everything.
| Keywords | communismfascismauthoritarianismdemocracyopiniondavid-frenchnytimespoliticsus-politicsideologysocialismradical-leftred-green-axisphilosophyhistorypolitical-rhetoric |
NYTIMES (Ruth Graham) - In U.F.O. Files, Some Christians See Vexing Questions — and Demons
The prospect of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe raises unsettling theological implications.
| Keywords | ufopentagonreligionchristianitytheologyaliensextraterrestrialspacescienceastrophysicsdemonsspiritualfaithuapunidentified-flying-objectscosmicuniverseexistencephilosophyusgovernmentdisclosure |
NPR (Daniel Estrin) - Israel is extending its footprint through war. For some, it's part of a greater plan
On the fringes of Israel's far right, some activists and political leaders dream of a Greater Israel, extending the country's borders into neighboring countries.
| Keywords | israelgreater-israelfar-rightexpansionismmiddle-eastwargeopoliticsbordersterritorynetanyahuidfpoliticsextremismconflict |
ABCNEWS - Sen. Booker says he's 'absolutely expecting' more Republican opposition to Trump
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker says he expects Republican opposition to Trump's agenda to grow after his push to create anti-weaponization fund, among other actions.
| Keywords | cory-bookerrepublicantrumpdemocratpoliticsus-politicscongressoppositiongopelectionsenateanti-weaponizationweaponization-of-governmentpolitical-strategy |
NYTIMES (Aaron Boxerman and Natan Odenheimer) - Israel Captures Crusader Castle That Symbolized Its Long Lebanon Occupation
The seizure of Beaufort in southern Lebanon called up bitter memories in both countries amid a widening Israeli conflict with Hezbollah that seems far from over.
NPR (The Associated Press) - U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in Pacific Ocean, in fourth attack this week
The U.S. military said it carried out another strike on a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the Pacific Ocean, killing three in the fourth attack this week and putting the total death toll at 205.
NYTIMES (Danny Hakim, Stephen Castle and Laurel Rosenhall) - He Was Satirized on British TV. Now He’s Trump’s Pick to Lead California.
Steve Hilton grabbed headlines when he worked in conservative politics in Britain. His American political renaissance in the California governor’s race has bemused former British colleagues and rivals.
| Keywords | steve-hiltoncaliforniagovernorelectionpoliticstrumpca-politicsus-politicsrepublican-partygopbritainukbritish-tvpolitical-renaissancegolden-statevoterspolicy |
NYTIMES (Karoun Demirjian and Madeleine Ngo) - Pulling Customs From ‘Sanctuary’ City Airports Would Cause Chaos, Business Groups Say
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s proposal could block hubs like Boston, New York and Los Angeles from accepting international flights.
ABCNEWS - White House economic director downplays economic anxiety amid higher prices
Kevin Hassett says real income is up despite higher prices and inflation.
| Keywords | white-houseeconomyinflationpricescost-of-livingkevin-hassetteconomicsus-politicsconsumer-spendingreal-incomeabc-news |