Senate again fails to pass homeland security funding as department shutdown nears one month – live

By Shrai Popat (now); Lucy Campbell and Tom Ambrose (earlier) 14 minutes ago
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Democrat John Fetterman broke with his party in support of reopening the DHS; this is the fourth failed Senate.

Senate passes bill aimed at making US housing more accessible and affordable


Trump-endorsed Republican in Louisiana accused of rape in 2007


Source: The Guardian

Opinions


Workers Can Organize Outside the NLRB

By Eric Dirnbach 6 hours ago

MAGA’s War on Teaching Goes Full Conspiracy Theory

By Timothy Messer-Kruse 6 hours ago

How Work Got So Bad

By Vivek Chibber 8 hours ago
Courtesy of Richard Luscombe and agency 43 minutes ago sorry
Police sources said there were no casualties after suspect crashed vehicle into building and security guards confronted him.
Source: The Guardian
By Jen Fifield 1 hour ago sorry Source: ProPublica
By Chris Stein in Washington 2 hours ago sorry
The US president says higher oil prices benefit the country as Iran war pushes petrol costs above $100 per barrel.
Source: The Guardian
By Foeke Postma 8 hours ago sorry
The Netherlands’ largest newspaper, De Telegraaf, recently published an interview with a woman claiming to organise her own evacuation flights from Dubai, selling seats at €1,600 (US$ 1850) each. Four days later, her photo was removed from the article, though the interview remained.
Source: Bellingcat
By Carey Gillam 5 hours ago sorry
Top US regulators met with Bill Anderson to discuss ‘supreme court action’ over glyphosate weed killer.
Source: The Guardian
By Vernal Coleman,Topher Sanders,Joel Jacobs,Eric Umansky,Benjamin Rasmussen 9 hours ago sorry Source: ProPublica
By Tom Perkins 6 hours ago sorry
Advocates say bill weakens safety reviews, boosts industry influence and shields pesticide makers from legal liability.
Source: The Guardian
Courtesy of Guardian staff and agency 6 hours ago sorry
Dyshan Best later died after having to wait 10 extra minutes for next ambulance, according to Connecticut investigation.
Source: The Guardian

Local

By Angela Woolsey 15 minutes ago
More housing could be coming to the partially finished Tysons Central neighborhood outside the Greensboro Metro station, but it will take a slightly different form than what developers pictured over.
Source: FFXnow
By ARLnow.com 20 minutes ago
Late Wednesday afternoon it was sunny and in the mid-80s. Around 1 a.m. it was still in the 70s and one could go for a comfortable walk in shorts.
Source: ARLnow
By Martin Austermuhle 47 minutes ago sorry
Election officials and community groups are targeting older and low-propensity voters with an education blitz on the new way D.C. will vote this year.
Source: The 51st
By Martin Austermuhle 49 minutes ago sorry
President Trump’s vision for what Washington should look like extends well beyond the federal core.
Source: The 51st
By Jared Serre 1 hour ago
The former Bob & Edith’s Diner location on Langston Blvd may not be vacant for long.
Source: ARLnow
By Angela Woolsey 1 hour ago
CVS has backtracked on plans to shutter its pharmacy at Reston Station. The drug store chain told FFXnow today (Thursday) that it has decided not to close the store at 1906.
Source: FFXnow

Style

By Elle Hunt 3 hours ago sorry
Don’t treat it as a lofty quest, experts say. You can make each day feel more meaningful with humbler methods.
Source: The Guardian
By Amelia Tait 4 hours ago sorry
Ayrin and SJ met on a subreddit Ayrin created for people ‘dating’ AI companions. Over time, they started talking to AI less … and falling for each other.
Source: The Guardian
By Brigid Delaney 5 hours ago sorry
When movie stars are no longer people we aspire to look like, does it spell the end of Hollywood’s cultural power?
Source: The Guardian

Sports

By Cameron Salerno 5 minutes ago
Find the latest on the 2026 SEC Tournament, including the bracket, scores, schedule and more.
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By Kyle Stackpole 11 minutes ago
Follow every move from NFL free agency, including signings, trades, extensions and other roster changes for all 32 teams.
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By Cameron Salerno 20 minutes ago
Three more automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament were awarded on Wednesday.
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By Isaac Trotter 26 minutes ago
Find the latest on the 2026 Big 12 Tournament, including the bracket, scores, schedule and more.
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By Dayn Perry 31 minutes ago
Several pitchers have been swapped out before Friday's bout with Canada.
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By David Cobb 25 minutes ago
Find the latest on the 2026 ACC Tournament, including the bracket, scores, schedule and more.
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Culture

By Clayton Davis 1 minute ago sorry
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. .
Source: Variety
By Peter Bradshaw in Hollywood 3 hours ago sorry
The Academy CEO on his decidedly non-Hollywood beginnings, bonding with Robert Redford – and a formative watch of All That Jazz.
Source: The Guardian
By Marcmalkin 4 minutes ago sorry
Oscar Week parties and events are in full swing. .
Source: Variety
Courtesy of Guardian staff 3 hours ago sorry
Late-night hosts discussed reports that Hegseth’s defense department spent $15m on steak as the Trump administration escalates their vague war in Iran.
Source: The Guardian
By Varietyschneider 31 minutes ago sorry
“Marshals,” the new CBS drama set inside Taylor Sheridan’s “Yellowstone” universe, has been given a quick Season 2 renewal — just 12 days after premiere. .
Source: Variety
By Amy Fleming 3 hours ago sorry
This Sunday, casting directors will be honoured at the Oscars for the first time. Why has it taken so long?
Source: The Guardian