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Why does classic rock still spin for young people? | Jerry Davich

Why does classic rock still spin for young people? | Jerry Davich

    "Please bring me my wine. We haven't had that spirit here since 1969.”

    Iran war talks stall. Defense chiefs get fired. Where’s the Senate? | Seattle Times

    Iran war talks stall. Defense chiefs get fired. Where’s the Senate? | Seattle Times

      Where is the Senate to rein in the president for waging directionless war in Middle East?

      Gas prices hit wartime high as Trump weighs next Iran move

      Gas prices hit wartime high as Trump weighs next Iran move

      • Straight Arrow News

      Gas is now an average of $4.30/gallon and crude oil prices topped $125 Thursday morning as President Trump weighs his next moves in Iran.

      Why do ethics and morality so often get confused? | The Ethical Life podcast

      Why do ethics and morality so often get confused? | The Ethical Life podcast

      • Scott Rada

      🎧 The conversation examines professional standards, personal judgment and why similar actions can lead to very different consequences across careers, institutions and public expectations.

      9 Albums That Nearly Destroyed These Classic Rock Legends

      9 Albums That Nearly Destroyed These Classic Rock Legends

      • Grunge

      Some albums are ahead of their time. Others just stink. We're not saying that all the albums on this list are bad, but they all nearly took down the bands who made them.

      Report cards are sending parents the wrong signals | Bloomberg News

      Report cards are sending parents the wrong signals | Bloomberg News

        Achievement mirage has consequences, hurts disadvantaged students the most

        Shooter's real problem was in his head, not politics | Froma Harrop

        Shooter's real problem was in his head, not politics | Froma Harrop

          "Shots Fired at Correspondents' Dinner" dominated TV headlines following the gun attack at the Washington Hilton. Correction: Shots were not fired at the dinner but in the corridor outside. That's where security had pinned the accused gunman, Cole Tomas Allen, on his stomach and handcuffed him.

          When political violence erupts, Washington plays the blame game | Jonah Goldberg

          When political violence erupts, Washington plays the blame game | Jonah Goldberg

            A heavily armed California man was caught trying to storm the White House correspondents' dinner Saturday with the apparent intent to kill the president.

            Trump Assassination Attempt: International Leaders React With Outrage

            Trump Assassination Attempt: International Leaders React With Outrage

              Trump assassination attempt: international leaders react with outrage after Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. A shooting incident near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., where President Donald Trump and senior officials were present, has triggered strong reactions fro…

              King Charles Makes Pointed Jabs At Trump In Historic US Address

              King Charles Makes Pointed Jabs At Trump In Historic US Address

                King Charles III delivered a historic address to the US Congress, calling for better relations between Britain and the US and delivering subtle jabs at his host, US President Donald Trump. The Monarch’s visit to the US was to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Decl…

                King Charles Earns Standing Ovation with Call for Unity in Uncertain Times

                King Charles Earns Standing Ovation with Call for Unity in Uncertain Times

                  King Charles III delivered a landmark speech to the U.S. Congress, receiving multiple standing ovations as he urged stronger unity between the United Kingdom and the United States.

                  First grader’s love of ties inspires children’s book in Montville

                  First grader’s love of ties inspires children’s book in Montville

                    A simple daily choice by a young student at William Mason Elementary is now encouraging others to embrace their individuality.

                    Donald Trump Reveals He Held Up the Secret Service From Rushing Him Out of Chaotic WHCD Shooting

                    Donald Trump Reveals He Held Up the Secret Service From Rushing Him Out of Chaotic WHCD Shooting

                      Former President Donald Trump said he briefly hesitated as agents evacuated him during gunfire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, April 26. In a 60 Minutes interview with Norah O’Donnell, Trump said he told the Secret Service, “Wait a minute, let me see,” before complying…

                      Tucker Carlson's reversal on Trump is a familiar script | LZ Granderson

                      Tucker Carlson's reversal on Trump is a familiar script | LZ Granderson

                        Tucker Carlson last week apologized for unintentionally "misleading" voters into supporting President Donald Trump's return to the White House. The apology came days after the president called Carlson dumb and overrated on social media. We've seen this plot before: It's a different name but the same story.

                        Editorials

                        Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        Are we confusing outrage with truth in the age of algorithms? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        🎧 The hosts examine how personalized feeds amplify conflict, bury progress and leave citizens exhausted and polarized, reinforcing a distorted picture of society that feels broken and perpetually on edge.

                        NC Supreme Court race ruling is a dangerous attack on voters who followed the rules | Opinion

                        Roughly 65,000 votes are just a step away from being thrown out after the North Carolina Court of Appeals sided with Jefferson Griffin in his lawsuit seeking to overturn the state Supreme Court race he lost by 734 votes out of more than 5 million cast. In a stunning decision that changes the rules of an election after that election has occurred, the court ruled that the vast majority of the ...

                        St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                        St. Louis Post-Dispatch: 'Ghost gun' in CEO's murder highlights an industry custom-made for crime

                        Why is Congress protecting untraceable weapons?

                        Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                        Be very afraid of Project 2025 | What keeps you up at night? podcast

                        In her latest What keeps you up at night? podcast, columnist Lynn Schmidt shares her concerns over Project 2025 and the current state of America's politics. 

                        Columnists

                        Why does classic rock still spin for young people? | Jerry Davich

                        Why does classic rock still spin for young people? | Jerry Davich

                        "Please bring me my wine. We haven't had that spirit here since 1969.”

                        Iran war talks stall. Defense chiefs get fired. Where’s the Senate? | Seattle Times

                        Iran war talks stall. Defense chiefs get fired. Where’s the Senate? | Seattle Times

                        Where is the Senate to rein in the president for waging directionless war in Middle East?

                        Gas prices hit wartime high as Trump weighs next Iran move

                        Gas prices hit wartime high as Trump weighs next Iran move

                        Gas is now an average of $4.30/gallon and crude oil prices topped $125 Thursday morning as President Trump weighs his next moves in Iran.

                        Why do ethics and morality so often get confused? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        Why do ethics and morality so often get confused? | The Ethical Life podcast

                        🎧 The conversation examines professional standards, personal judgment and why similar actions can lead to very different consequences across careers, institutions and public expectations.

                        Shopping

                        Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                        Altcoins to Buy: How to Find and Buy Altcoins for the Next Bull Run

                        Affiliate. 

                        Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                        Upcoming Crypto Presales: How to Find and Buy Top Crypto Presales

                        Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy top crypto presales and what to look for when researching. 

                        How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                        How to Buy Meme Coins: How to Find New Meme Coins and Where to Buy Them

                        Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the newest meme coins. 

                        Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                        Next Crypto to Explode: How To Find New Crypto Coins and Buy Them

                        Affiliate. Learn how to find and buy the next big crypto coins before they explode.

                        Letters to the Editor

                        Richard Flowe: Write-in Haley-DeSantis for President and Vice President

                        Richard Flowe: Write-in Haley-DeSantis for President and Vice President

                        Richard Flowe shares why he is writing in Nikki Haley for president and Ron DeSantis.

                        Letters to the editor: Long-time business closing; an act of kindness; and harness the wind

                        Letters to the editor: Long-time business closing; an act of kindness; and harness the wind

                        A Concord institution closing

                        Letters to the editor: A judge's view on Trump; a long-time Concord business closing; and good deed by KPD

                        Letters to the editor: A judge's view on Trump; a long-time Concord business closing; and good deed by KPD

                        Retired judge’s view on Trump

                        A Concord institution closing - Scott and Teresa Padgett

                        A Concord institution closing - Scott and Teresa Padgett

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