NYTIMES (Pete Wells) - New Chef Program Helps People With Autism Find Jobs in Fine-Dining Restaurants
Culinary jobs have the potential to be a perfect fit, and a new effort is afoot to help autistic workers land them.
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Four killed in crash during police chase
According to police, the driver was trying to elude law enforcement.
AXIOS (Holly Otterbein) - Dems eyeing 2028 want huge tax cuts — but big hikes for the rich
Some Democrats eyeing runs for the White House have rolled out a provocative new economic policy: massive tax cuts for the working and middle classes — and big hikes for the wealthy. Why it matters: Republicans may lose the midterm elections because of voters' anger over high prices, but Democrats are still struggling to figure out how to address voters' concerns about inflation. Driving the news: The proposals by Democratic presidential hopefuls include eliminating federal income taxes for half of all U.S. workers, making the first $75,000 of income earned by married couples tax-free, and enacting a variety of state-based tax cuts and credits. - Critics argue that some of the plans would squander funds that should be spent on social…
Some Democrats eyeing runs for the White House have rolled out a provocative new economic policy: massive tax cuts for the working and middle classes — and big hikes for the wealthy. Why it matters: Republicans may lose the midterm elections because of voters' anger over high prices, but Democrats are still struggling to figure out how to address voters' concerns about inflation. Driving the news: The proposals by Democratic presidential hopefuls include eliminating federal income taxes for half of all U.S. workers, making the first $75,000 of income earned by married couples tax-free, and enacting a variety of state-based tax cuts and credits. - Critics argue that some of the plans would squander funds that should be spent on social…Open
AXIOS (Alex Thompson) - Dems weighing 2028 campaigns run from 2020 positions
Democrats weighing runs for the White House want to forget many of the positions they took in 2020 — and they're hoping voters will too. Why it matters: Leaders and would-be leaders in the party have shifted their views on border security, DEI, crime, climate change, COVID-era lockdowns and more — all with an eye on this year's midterms and the 2028 presidential election. - Many Democrats believe they lost to Donald Trump in 2024 because voters didn't like some of their left-leaning policies, not just how they were communicated. Driving the news: Several potential 2028 Democratic candidates have spent the past year finding ways to distance themselves from the Democratic Party of recent years — including some of their own positions.…
Democrats weighing runs for the White House want to forget many of the positions they took in 2020 — and they're hoping voters will too. Why it matters: Leaders and would-be leaders in the party have shifted their views on border security, DEI, crime, climate change, COVID-era lockdowns and more — all with an eye on this year's midterms and the 2028 presidential election. - Many Democrats believe they lost to Donald Trump in 2024 because voters didn't like some of their left-leaning policies, not just how they were communicated. Driving the news: Several potential 2028 Democratic candidates have spent the past year finding ways to distance themselves from the Democratic Party of recent years — including some of their own positions.…Open
DAILYCALLER (Mark Tanos) - Trump Gives Strict Deadline To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz
'If they don't do something by Tuesday'
NPR (Neda Ulaby) - Hollywood studios reach a tentative agreement with writers union
The Writers Guild of America went on strike for months in 2023 in a dispute with Hollywood studios. This year the union announced a new four-year contract after just a few weeks of negotiations.
The Writers Guild of America went on strike for months in 2023 in a dispute with Hollywood studios. This year the union announced a new four-year contract after just a few weeks of negotiations.Open
REDSTATE (Ward Clark) - $74K Chinese Robot 'Wolves' vs. American Grunts: Smart Money's on the Grunts
JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Hamaz won't discuss disarmament without guarantees of an Israeli departure from Gaza
A Hamas delegation met with mediators last week, where they listed out demands and requested amendments to Trump's "Board of Peace" plan.
HUFFPOST - 'Greatest Defensive Game I've Ever Seen': Jo Adell Robs 3 Home Runs In Spectacular Performance
The Los Angeles Angels outfielder made three stellar catches, the last a leaping grab while crashing into the seats near the right-field foul pole.
The Los Angeles Angels outfielder made three stellar catches, the last a leaping grab while crashing into the seats near the right-field foul pole.Open
HUFFPOST - Colin Jost Makes 'Weekend Update' Crowd Groan With Just 1 Wicked Epstein Joke
The host of the "SNL" news segment named the only person the president "has ever trusted" to handle the Epstein files.
The host of the "SNL" news segment named the only person the president "has ever trusted" to handle the Epstein files.Open