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August 16, 2019

How an Outrageous NBA Transaction Supports Elizabeth Warren’s Case to Be President

New York taxpayers spent lots of money on the Brooklyn Nets, but Mikhail Prokhorov walked away with the profits. A certain candidate has a plan for that.
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Published on August 16, 2019 15:09

The Angle: Wait, Will Donald Trump Actually Sign a Gun Control Bill?

Congress is ready. The president might be as well, but that’s a big might.
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Published on August 16, 2019 14:42

Will Trump Derail the Best Chance to Pass Universal Background Checks in Years?

Congressional action on background checks will only go as far as the president allows.
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Published on August 16, 2019 14:30

Miley Cyrus Drops New Breakup Song Following Split With Liam Hemsworth

Lyrics include "Move on, we're not 17."
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Published on August 16, 2019 13:47

Two New Memoirs Grapple With the Legacies of Damaging Parents

J. Michael Straczynski discusses Becoming Superman, and Alexandra Fuller discusses Travel Light, Move Fast.
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Published on August 16, 2019 12:03

Wikipedia’s Parent Organization Wants to Save the World

Wikimania to the rescue!
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Published on August 16, 2019 09:59

August 14, 2019

Swedish Court Finds ASAP Rocky Guilty of Assault for Role in Brawl

The 30-year-old rapper will not serve any additional jailtime.
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Published on August 14, 2019 06:57

The Three Kinds of Scams Trying to Trick You on TikTok

The ones we know about, at least!
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Published on August 14, 2019 06:00

Facebook Has Been Paying Outside Contractors to Listen to and Transcribe Users’ Audio Messages

The practice again raises questions about the transparency of the company’s terms of service and its handling of personal data.
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Published on August 14, 2019 05:27

Dear Prudence Podcast: Help! My Daughter’s Fiancé Is Just Too Good-Looking. I Don’t Trust Him.

I can’t shake the feeling she’s being used.
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Published on August 14, 2019 05:00

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