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How fake foreign news fed political fervor and led to the American Revolution

Misinformation is often at the root of political extremism. During the 2022 United States midterm election, some of the most radical politicians in the Republican Party were fueled by the unfounded belief that the previous presidential election in 2020 was stolen.

The Conversation

Michael Douglas looks unrecognisable as he transforms into historical figure

Hollywood star Michael Douglas has transformed into Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, complete with wild hair and colonial costume, for upcoming series Franklin

Daily Mirror

Rare white bald eagle spotted ‘just in time for World Cup win’

A rare white bald eagle was spotted in Oklahoma “just in time for that World Cup win” by the U.S. soccer team over Iran, the state proudly announced.

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The meaning of an octogenarian president

Before Joe Biden, America's oldest president was Ronald Reagan, who left office when he was 77

Salon

John M. Crisp: The dangerous context of the Pelosi attack

Apart from football, mixed martial arts, hockey, boxing, television, movies, books, video games and the most powerful military force in world history, Americans abhor violence.

Tribune News Service

Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Here are 4 things you should know

More than a third of U.S. states now support the idea of making daylight saving time permanent. It's already in effect for about eight months of the year.

WEKU

When do the clocks go back in October 2024?

British clocks will revert to Greenwich Mean Time when they go back an hour this week

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When do the clocks go back in October 2022 and why do they change?

British clocks will revert to Greenwich Mean Time when they go back an hour in October

The Independent UK

When do the clocks go back in October 2022 and why do they change?

British clocks will revert to Greenwich Mean Time when they go back an hour in October

The Independent UK

When do the clocks go back in October 2022 and why do they change?

British clocks will revert to Greenwich Mean Time when they go back an hour in October

The Independent UK

Pence opposes freedom from religion

"The radical left believes that the freedom of religion is the freedom from religion," says Pence

Salon

When do the clocks go back in October 2022 and why do they change?

British clocks will revert to Greenwich Mean Time when they go back an hour in October

The Independent UK

When do the clocks go back in October 2022 and why do they change?

British clocks will revert to Greenwich Mean Time when they go back an hour in October

The Independent UK

In the Broadway musical '1776,' the revolution is in the casting

This production uses a cast of multi-racial actors who are female, nonbinary and trans — people who weren't even considered in the Declaration of Independence.

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How to tax (a guide for governments)

Lessons on what really works from more than 300 years of history

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Review: Broadway's '1776' is at war with its own material

NEW YORK — As directed by by Jeffrey L. Page and Diane Paulus, the revival of the 1969 musical “1776,” which opened last week at the Roundabout Theatre, is the latest entry in the current trend of blowing up the baked-in optimism of the American musical theater.

The Independent UK

When do the clocks go back in October 2022 and why do they change?

British clocks will revert to Greenwich Mean Time when they go back an hour in October

Tribune News Service

Commentary: A pandemic lesson: The less you do, the less you do

Benjamin Franklin once said “if you want something done, ask a busy person,” to which comedian Lucille Ball later added “the more things you do, the more things you can do.” The point, of course, is that people who stay busy are more energetic, more organized and more motivated by…

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Daily Record

10 amazing quotes about Scotland from famous people

As you'd expect, many people have fallen in love with Scotland in the past.

The Guardian - US

Ken Burns: ‘We’re in perhaps the most difficult crisis in the history of America’

In a new docuseries, the film-maker looks back to the Holocaust and US apathy to make links toward where we are right now

Salon

Abortion, democracy reshaping midterms

No, one special election victory doesn't prove anything — but it sure feels like the political winds have shifted

WEKU

A Florida license plate has reopened the debate over the 'Don't tread on me' flag

Gov. Ron DeSantis says a plate featuring the Revolutionary War-era Gadsden flag sends a "clear message to out-of-state cars." Others say the flag symbolizes a dangerous far-right extremist ideology.

Wales Online

People don't know who invented algorithms, fridges and wi-fi for terrible reason

The inventors of the dishwasher, gas central heating, CCTV and windshield wipers have also been forgotten

Benzinga

The Power of Dividend Reinvestment in REITs

Once upon a time in the United States, regular savings accounts paid over 5% interest. The May 31, 1979, issue of the New York Times reported that federal regulators allowed commercial banks to pay 5.25% interest on their savings accounts, while savings and loans and mutual savings banks were able…

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Jack Nicklaus joins Bobby Jones, Ben Franklin – yes, that Ben Franklin! – as the only Americans granted honorary citizenship from St. Andrews

Nicklaus won two of his British Open titles at The Old Course and played eight Opens in all there.

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