Doreen Broadnax, Famous (as Sparky D) for ’80s Rap Battle, Dies at 61
Tossing verbal grenades back and forth with Roxanne Shanté, she helped establish a lasting hip-hop truism: Bad blood is good business.
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The U.S. Signs a Nuclear Pact With Saudi Arabia
Also, Trump threatens to retaliate against civilian targets in Iran.
U.S. Signs Deal to Help Saudis Obtain Nuclear Power
The accord is intended to further bind the United States with the Saudi government as the war with Iran strains the relationship.
Three Airports Plan to Ditch T.S.A. Amid Push for Private Security
The airports have opted in to the agency’s new security model, an agency spokesperson confirmed on Wednesday. A union official said the mo…
House Adopts $95 Billion G.O.P. Budget for Iran War
Republican leaders muscled through resistance in their own ranks to approve the budget blueprint for the war and other measures, but its pro…
The Next Big Tests for the Left: Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota
Progressives are now fighting in swingier terrain in purple or light-blue states.
House Approves Bill Limiting Stock Trades for Congress
The measure has drawn bipartisan backing amid a public outcry against the practice, but Democrats opposed it after Republicans added a voter…
Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Plans
The U.S. will help the Saudis develop a civilian nuclear program, with uncertain consequences for the Middle East.
House Passes Defense Bill Amid Iran War Divide
Republicans pushed through the $1.15 trillion bill over opposition from Democrats, who said backing it was akin to embracing the war.
Speaking for Fallen Soldiers, Trump Says They Supported the Iran War
President Trump attended a dignified transfer for the soldiers as Americans were growing increasingly critical of the war.
Alphabet Quadruples Profit to $112 Billion, Fueled by A.I. Investments
Google’s parent company, which has spent heavily on artificial intelligence, also showed growth across its businesses, particularly in clo…
Tesla Profit Falls Even as Car Sales Rebound
The company is selling more cars, but the company’s profit was down because of price cuts and higher expenses.