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“Trust Us” Is Getting Old

News & Politics bobrien - June 4, 2010 20

When British Petroleum (BP) applied for a permit to build the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico and begin drilling, it...

Rough Waters for Israel

News & Politics AdLib - June 1, 2010 77

The attack on the Palestinian aid ship may be a turning point for Israel. Many Americans have supported Israel throughout the years, America is...

13-year-old climbs Everest. Amazing? Or disturbing?

News & Politics Pepe Lepew - May 29, 2010 28

I don't know how to feel about this story -- or about the 16-year-old girl sailing solo around the world. Actually, what this 13-year-old did...

REMEMBER….

News & Politics BlueStateMan - May 28, 2010 6

Just a quick REMINDER of what, along with the traveling & the reveling, & the seared flesh on the barbacue what this "holiday is...

Friday Music Thread – Why Do Fuels Fall In Love?

News & Politics AdLib - May 28, 2010 65

This BP oil crisis is so frustrating, nothing we can do about it so instead of "fuming" over it, why not try to "lighten"...

Ten reasons why the Stanley Cup Finals beats the NBA Finals

News & Politics Pepe Lepew - May 28, 2010 56

For KQuark. Something a little lighter for a Friday 1) Playoff beards! 2) No sound in sports like the puck off the pipe! 3) When a hockey...

New Rule for White F(l)ighters

News & Politics Marion - May 28, 2010 20

New Rule: Any Democrat/Liberal/Progressive is a racist who openly admits that he "forgot the President was black." New Rule: Any Democrat/Liberal/Progressive is a racist who...

Obama Press Conference – LIVE

News & Politics AdLib - May 27, 2010 105

AN OLD FRIEND, GONE

News & Politics BlueStateMan - May 25, 2010 38

For those HP "oldtimers" that haven't yet heard... The HP family lost a dear member a short while ago.. his monikers were "FloydRTurbo", "CrapWhisperer" &...

Oil’s Well That Ends…Well?

News & Politics AdLib - May 25, 2010 78

We've all become familiar with the Repub/Fox routine of instantly responding to everything that happens while Obama is president (record snowfalls, children singing support...

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Here Are Airports That Could Be Affected by the Air Traffic Slowdown

The cuts to flights are expected to begin Friday and deepen over the weekend to reach a 10 percent reduction in air traffic. [...]

Trump Announces Deal to Drop Obesity Drug Prices to as Little as $150 a Month

President Trump announced a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower prices on hugely popular weight-loss drugs for Medicare, Medicaid and American patients who pay with their own money. [...]

Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement From Congress in 2027

Representative Nancy Pelosi, the only female House speaker, said she will not run for re-election. She wielded immense power and became a Democratic icon, while she was demonized by conservatives. [...]

As Mamdani Surges Ahead, Schumer Risks Finding Himself Left Behind

The rise of New York City’s mayor-elect comes at a complicated moment in the career of Senator Chuck Schumer, who is in danger of looking out of touch with the prevailing energy back home. [...]

Two Signs That Democrats Flipped Trump Supporters on Tuesday

It wasn’t just about superior turnout. Party switchers played a significant role in Virginia and New Jersey. [...]

Nick Fuentes’s Rise Puts MAGA Movement in a ‘Time of Choosing’

After Mr. Fuentes’s interview with Tucker Carlson, Republicans are considering just how far his views are from the nationalism embraced by President Trump’s followers. [...]

Trump vs. Mamdani: President Sees a Capable Foil in New York’s Next Mayor

President Trump has berated Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, in public. But privately, Mr. Trump describes him as slick and a good talker. [...]

Are A.I. Therapy Chatbots Safe to Use?

Psychologists and technologists see them as the future of therapy. The Food and Drug Administration is exploring whether to regulate them as medical devices. [...]

How A.I. and Social Media Contribute to ‘Brain Rot’

A.I. search tools, chatbots and social media are associated with lower cognitive performance, studies say. What to do? [...]

The Florentine Diamond Resurfaces After 100 Years in Hiding

A legendary jewel of the Hapsburg dynasty — not seen since 1919 and thought lost, stolen or recut — has actually been safe in a Canadian bank for decades. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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Sudan's RSF militia says it agrees to humanitarian ceasefire

The group issued the statement after an 18-month siege of the city of el-Fasher in the western Darfur region. [...]

Greek coastguard chief to be prosecuted over deadly migrant shipwreck

Vice Adm Tryfon Kontizas is one of four senior coastguard figures to face manslaughter charges over the 2023 disaster. [...]

Louvre criticised for spending money on art instead of security in years before heist

Three weeks after the spectacular jewel theft at the Louvre, the museum is accused of neglecting safety and security. [...]

Afghan opium crop plummets after Taliban ban, UN survey finds

Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of global opium but a Taliban ban has cut that to a fraction. [...]

Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Vietnam after killing at least 114 in Philippines

More than 260,000 soldiers are on standby for rescue efforts as winds of up to 92mph (149km/h) hit Vietnam. [...]

Nancy Pelosi announces retirement after decades in US Congress

Pelosi made history as the first female Speaker and left an indelible mark on US politics. [...]

Boeing criminal case linked to deadly 737 crashes dropped

The judge said he did not believe the decision was in the public interest but he did not have authority to deny the request. [...]

Israel says Hamas returned body of dead Tanzanian hostage

Joshua Mollel, a 21-year-old agriculture student, was killed at Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. [...]

World’s oldest president sworn in for eighth term in Cameroon

Paul Biya has been in power since 1982 - the opposition says the election was rigged. [...]

Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summit

The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies. [...]

Vox Populi – 10-24-2025

Vox Populi Archives AdLib - October 24, 2025 0

Vox Populi, our weekly live chat about the week's events begins tonight at 7:00 pm PT. Hope to see you then! AdLib3 hours ago Hey PPO! AdLiban...

The 2nd No Kings Protest – 10-18-2025

News & Politics AdLib - October 18, 2025 0

It was quite energizing to be among thousands of my neighbors in this city who reflect how informed, creative, and principled they are. It was a real antidote to the ignorance, bigotry, and hateful cruelty that oozes every day from Trump and his MAGA cultists.

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