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Maryland kosher pizzeria to furloughed federal workers: You can pay us back later Ben Yehuda Pizza is located in an Orthodox area that is home to many workers affected by the government shutdown.

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The late Robert Redford's 1972 role in "The Candidate," playing a dark-horse Democratic California Senate candidate who unexpectedly wins, gained fresh attention in the 1988 presidential campaign. GOP VP nominee Dan Quayle said he had been "inspired" by Redford's character.

Florida Woman Fights Off Alligator to Save Her Puppy

Florida Woman Fights Off Alligator to Save Her Puppy www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/u...

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) joins in retiring from the House after the 2026 elections Reps. Don Bacon (R-NE), Danny Davis (D-IL), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Dwight Evans (D-PA), Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Jerry Nadler (D-NY), and Jan Schakowsky (D-IL).

‘The White Lotus’ Headed To France For Season 4 – The Dish The White Lotus creator Mike White and HBO have zeroed in on France as location for the upcoming fourth season of the comedy-drama anthology.

‘The White Lotus’ Headed To France For Season 4 – The Dish deadline.com/2025/09/the-... via @Deadline

Koch family agrees to buy a 10% stake in the NFL's New York Giants, AP source says The Koch family has agreed to purchase a 10% stake of the NFL’s New York Giants, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press.

apnews.com/article/new-... family agrees to buy a 10% stake in the NFL's New York Giants, AP source says

Republican Senate incumbent John E. Sununu of New Hampshire lost his 2008 reelection bid to Democratic rival Jeanne Shaheen by about 52%-45%.
Several Senate comeback attempts fizzled in recent years, including Democrats Evan Bayh (Ind.) and Russ Feingold (Wis.) in 2016.

Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) is the sixth House retirement in the 2026 election cycle.
Along with Reps. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), Danny Davis (D-Ill.), Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas), Dwight Evans (D-Pa.), and Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.).

Seems like Texas Democratic state House members fleeing the state doesn't work so long as a Republican governor can immediately call a new special session.
If the governor had to wait, say, several months, it might be a different story.
See 2003, 2021, and now 2025.

Socialism is defeated in Bolivia for first time in two decades Centrist Rodrigo Paz and right-wing leader Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga won the most votes, marking the end of an era that leftist Evo Morales dominated for nearly 20 years.

Socialism is defeated in Bolivia for first time in two decades wapo.st/4oEOcCX

Terence Stamp, Luminary of 1960s British Cinema, Dies at 87

"Terence Stamp, Luminary of 1960s British Cinema, Dies at 87".

Rare crossover between the original "Superman" franchise, as arch-villain General Zod, and the George Lucas-helmed "Star Wars" universe. As hapless Chancellor Valorum in "The Phantom Menace.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/17/m...

San Rafael, Marin's county seat, is 354 miles from its Modoc County counterpart Alturas, in California's northeast corner.
Proposed CD01 under reported Dem redistricting plan would include liberal stronghold Marin, Kamala Harris's best 2024 CA county, and Modoc, her second worst.

What's old is new again.
The New York Times, Oct. 27, 1983:
"ONCE AGAIN, CALIFORNIA WRESTLES WITH THE PROBLEM OF REDISTRICTING"
www.nytimes.com/1983/10/27/u...

The 1992 "swap" of jobs between Gov. Mike Castle (R) and Delaware's lone House member, Tom Carper (D), reflected the state's gentile sort of post-partisan technocratic politics. Though critics derided it as a corrupt bargain between two career politicians.

Former Gov. Mike Castle dies at 86 Former Gov. Mike Castle who served as Delaware's lone representative in Congress for 18 years, died at age 86.

The late Mike Castle, Delaware governor over two terms and then its lone House member for 18 years, was a direct descendant of Benjamin Franklin.
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End is near for the landline-based service that got America online in the ’90s The landline-based service once played a dominant role in culture, exposing tens of millions to the internet and inspiring a movie starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

End is near for the landline-based service that got America online in the ’90s wapo.st/4mahyXZ

Trump Is Replacing Billy Long as I.R.S. Commissioner

That was fast.
"Trump Is Replacing Billy Long as I.R.S. Commissioner"
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/u...

Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel Jr. sets record by hitting home run off 103.9-mph pitch The Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a home run off a 103.9-mph pitch by the Padres' Mason Miller. It's the fastest pitch to be hit for a home run since MLB started tracking the stat.

Diamondbacks' Lourdes Gurriel Jr. sets record by hitting home run off 103.9-mph pitch www.latimes.com/sports/story...

MLB’s first female umpire set to debut; Jen Pawol to be promoted for Saturday’s Marlins-Braves games Pawol, a veteran minor league umpire, will be the first female to umpire a regular season MLB game when she debuts on Saturday.

MLB’s first female umpire set to debut; Jen Pawol to be promoted for Saturday’s Marlins-Braves games
www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor who starred as Theo in ‘The Cosby Show,’ dead at 54 | CNN Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died, according to a source close to the actor.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor who starred as Theo in ‘The Cosby Show,’ dead at 54
www.cnn.com/2025/07/21/e...

Kenneth Colley, 87, ‘Star Wars’ Actor With a Commanding Presence, Dies

Kenneth Colleywho played beleaguered Imperial officer Admiral Piett in “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi,” has died.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/m...

New state laws pave the way for using gold as legal tender Missouri, Texas and other states have passed bipartisan laws designed to make it easier for consumers to spend their gold

New state laws pave the way for using gold as legal tender
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Rep. Dwight Evans (D-Pa.) is the third House member to retire in the 2026 election cycle. Along with Reps. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) and Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.).

Should irresponsible hikers be forced to pay for their rescue? This sheriff says yes An ordinance being considered in Washington state would cite a person 'if they are found to be reckless or negligent in their actions where search and rescue is requested to respond,' according to a s...

Should irresponsible hikers be forced to pay for their rescue? This sheriff says yes www.latimes.com/world-nation...

Both of NBA star Luka Dončić's teams have been sold while he was playing for them. Mark Cuban sold his majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson and Dumont families in December 2023.
Now, the Los Angeles Lakers are being sold by the Buss family to Mark Walter.

Misiorowski reaches 102 mph, allows no hits in electric MLB debut MILWAUKEE -- Of course Jacob Misiorowski’s first pitch in the Major Leagues was a fastball. It found the strike zone at 100.5 mph, making it the second-fastest fastball thrown by a Brewers starter in ...

An auspicious start.
"Misiorowski reaches 102 mph, allows no hits in electric MLB debut"
www.mlb.com/news/jacob-m...

Holding your cellphone while driving for navigation is illegal, California court rules A California appeals court ruled this week that holding a phone while driving, even while looking at a map to navigate, is still illegal.

Holding your cellphone while driving for navigation is illegal, California court rules
www.latimes.com/california/s...

Sharks love this stretch of California's coast. A surfer almost found that out the hard way The waters off San Mateo County have among the highest number of reported shark encounters in California.

Sharks love this stretch of California’s coast. A surfer almost found that out the hard way
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Haley Joel Osment ordered to AA, therapy after alleged public drunkenness at ski resort Actor Haley Joel Osment was arraigned Monday, months after he was arrested at the Mammoth Mountain ski resort on suspicion of public intoxication.

Haley Joel Osment ordered to AA, therapy after alleged public drunkenness at ski resort www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

President John Tyler, in office 1841-45, had a pair of distinctions.
He was the first VP to become president. And had the most children of any president, 15, with two wives. Several were born when Tyler was in his 50s and 60s.
A grandson, Harrison Ruffin Tyler, just died at 96.