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The Daily Planet, Vol. 46

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - April 7, 2011 49

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Thursday, April 7, 2011.

Americans Can Lose Weight By Doing Nothing (Really!)

Speakers' Corner Bauart - April 6, 2011 32

(Subtitle: How to sit on your sofa and lose weight. A 10-Word plan.) America is in a crisis. We are fat and getting fatter. The...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 45

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - April 6, 2011 8

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, April 6 2011.

Where’s the Base?

Speakers' Corner Marion - April 5, 2011 20

I always hated math in high school, mostly because I disliked the teacher; but I need to qualify that and say it was actually...

The Daily Planet, Vol. 44

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - April 5, 2011 41

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Tuesday, April 5 2011.

The Daily Planet, Vol. 43

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - April 4, 2011 29

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Monday, April 4, 2011.

Following the Sun: Part One

Speakers' Corner funksands - April 4, 2011 12

I'm a big James Bradley fan. The author of Flags of our Fathers and Flyboys hooked me with the first book, a loving examination...

ME?! Presidenting?!

Speakers' Corner ADONAI - April 2, 2011 29

Education reform is the main plank in my platform. The one policy that all others will flow from. It is the most important thing to me. So, how do we begin? A good question. This will be the first controversy in my campaign.

The Daily Planet, Vol. 42

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - April 2, 2011 4

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Saturday, April 02, 2011. Recap of the Week edition.

The Daily Planet, Vol. 41

Speakers' Corner Chernynkaya - April 1, 2011 9

News and opinion from around US-opolis for Friday, April 1, 2011.

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Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Reducing Car Imports and Idling Factories

A few carmakers have closed factories, laid off workers or shifted production in response to the auto tariffs that took effect last week. [...]

Global Stocks Recoup Some Losses Amid Trump Tariff Tensions

Stocks around the world recouped some of the losses set off by President Trump’s tariffs. China announced new measures to lift its markets. [...]

Elon Musk Calls Peter Navarro a ‘Moron’ in Escalating Tariff Fight

The feud between two of President Trump’s top advisers is playing out as the administration’s new tariffs have caused huge losses across global financial markets. [...]

I.R.S. Agrees to Share Migrants’ Tax Information With ICE

The agreement is a major departure from the Internal Revenue Service’s efforts to gain the trust of migrants and encourage them to file their taxes. [...]

Why I.R.S. Audits, Already at Their Lowest Levels, May Fall Further

President Trump is reversing the Biden plan to increase tax revenue through more enforcement. [...]

What U.S.-Iran Talks Could Mean for Tehran’s Nuclear Ambitions

Expected talks between Iran and the United States would be a late, and perhaps last, opportunity to control Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and avoid war. [...]

Some Israelis Favor Attacking Iran, Expressing Skepticism About Talks

Many Israelis were surprised when President Trump announced that the United States would engage in “direct” negotiations with Tehran in an effort to rein in its nuclear program. [...]

With Trump’s Return, Netanyahu Faces Fewer Restraints On Gaza Than Ever

On the war, President Trump is more aligned than his predecessor with the aims of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his right-wing coalition. [...]

He Was Held Captive in His Room For Decades. Then He Set It on Fire.

Firefighters found a 32-year-old man who weighed 68 pounds. The police say his stepmother locked him away when he was 12. [...]

How Do You Rebuild a Place Like the Palisades?

It was an idyllic pocket of Los Angeles where people knew their neighbors — and homes sold for $5 million. The fire ignited competing visions for its future. [...]

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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China is not backing down from Trump's tariff war. What next?

The US-China trade war shows no signs of slowing down, leaving the world unsure of what to expect. [...]

Ukraine captures two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia

President Zelensky says two soldiers were captured while fighting in Ukraine's Donetsk region. [...]

Global executions at highest level since 2015, report says

But Amnesty International also says only 15 countries carried out the death penalty, the lowest on record [...]

Musk labels Trump trade adviser 'moron' over Tesla comments

Peter Navarro had described Musk's electric car company as a "car assembler" rather than manufacturer. [...]

Albanese and Dutton face-off in first Australia election debate

Cost of living issues dominated the debate and the political rivals were asked about Trump's tariffs. [...]

World must act now to help Gazans under Israeli blockade, UN chiefs urge

Israel has blocked humanitarian supplies and fuel from entering for five weeks - the longest period since the war began. [...]

Fifty hippos killed by anthrax in DR Congo

Efforts are now under way to recover the animals and bury them to prevent further spread. [...]

Beijing calls Vance 'ignorant' over 'Chinese peasants' remark

The sharp rhetoric comes as Donald Trump's tariffs fuel trade tensions between the US and China. [...]

South Sudan to accept man deported from US in bid to defuse visa row

The government initially denied entry to the man, saying he was Congolese, not South Sudanese. [...]

Zelensky confirms Ukraine troops in Russia's Belgorod region

Ukraine's operations in a second region in Russia are explicitly acknowledged for the first time. [...]

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