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Columbus’ own writings reveal how tightly religion and conquest were intertwined from the start

Few historic figures are as divisive as Christopher Columbus. For some, in both Spain and the United States, he remains a great hero, an explorer who found a “new world.” He is reviled by others who see him as an arrogant conqueror: the first European to enslave Indigenous Americans, and…

The Conversation · 9h ago

Nina Simone, Langston Hughes and their forgotten creative collaboration

Many music fans know that Nina Simone’s 1965 hit “I Put a Spell on You” helped establish the 32-year-old singer as the “High Priestess of Soul.”

The Conversation · Oct 1

Senate Finance approves Klomp nomination for HHS deputy

The Senate Finance Committee on Thursday approved the nomination of Chris Klomp to serve as deputy secretary of Health and Human Services, which would make him second in command to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in a 15-12 vote.  Klomp has risen through the ranks of the Trump administration, most…

Roll Call · Sep 24

Social Security Faces a 2032 Funding Deadline — 6 Proposals That Could Change What Retirees Receive

For years, Social Security’s funding problem sounded far enough away that retirees could reasonably wonder whether Congress would ever do anything about it. That luxury...

Saving Advice · Sep 5

Hawks lament Pentagon ‘churn’ after Army secretary’s resignation

Defense-minded lawmakers are growing concerned about leadership vacuums in the military following the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. “I’m tired of all the churn. I want to see some stability,” House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike D. Rogers, R-Ala., told reporters Tuesday. Pressed on if he’s concerned about a leadership…

Roll Call · Sep 1

Roger Federer brought to tears during his induction into International Tennis Hall of Fame

Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday. He became emotional multiple times during his acceptance speech for the honor. Federer thanked his wife, Mirka, and his former coach, Severin Luthi, for their support. He also acknowledged childhood hero Stefan Edberg and the ball boys.…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

How to avoid a Social Security cut? Lawmakers race to save retirement benefits

Democrat Dick Durbin and Republican Bill Cassidy are spending their final months as senators attempting to protect tens of millions of Social Security beneficiaries from a projected 22% cut starting in six years

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Trump administration reaches $1.2B deal with offshore wind company to abandon projects

The latest agreement brings the total amount spent on similar settlements to nearly $4 billion

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Blanche’s AG nomination moves ahead after delay

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday favorably reported Todd Blanche’s bid to be attorney general after some Republican senators delayed the vote over the Trump administration’s controversial “weaponization” fund. Key GOP holdouts on the committee, Sens. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., voted in favor of advancing Blanche’s nomination…

Roll Call · Aug 4

What’s Delaying NBA’s Kawhi Leonard Investigation? Timberwolves, Joe Smith Case May Have the Answer

The trade that sends Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Toronto Raptors remains on hold pending a lingering investigation, which reportedly could go into 2027.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 31