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Archives for January 2019

Politics
A record 35,000 federal workers have filed for unemployment this monthA record 35,000 federal workers have filed for unemployment this month
Politics

The shutdown is hardly a vacation for furloughed employees.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
World Politics
Congo just had its first peaceful transfer of power in 60 yearsCongo just had its first peaceful transfer of power in 60 years
World Politics

But lingering doubts about the election’s legitimacy have dampened the milestone.

By Jen Kirby
Money
Big brands like Häagen-Dazs and Tide are testing reusable packagingBig brands like Häagen-Dazs and Tide are testing reusable packaging
Money

Major brands are testing out reusable packaging in an attempt to cut down on plastic waste.

By Gaby Del Valle
Climate
The hidden costs of the government shutdownThe hidden costs of the government shutdown
Climate

35 ways the shutdown is affecting America, from small-business loans to alcohol labels.

By Nicole Fallert
Politics
7 reasons Trump can’t make an immigration deal7 reasons Trump can’t make an immigration deal
Politics

Trump tried to win over Nancy Pelosi without upsetting Ann Coulter — and he ended up losing support from both sides.

By Dara Lind
Politics
White House makes increasingly disastrous attempts to spin the shutdownWhite House makes increasingly disastrous attempts to spin the shutdown
Politics

Trump aides committed a string of gaffes over the course of a single day of media appearances.

By Aaron Rupar
A $20,243 bike crash: Zuckerberg hospital’s aggressive tactics leave patients with big bills
Hospitals kept ER fees secret. We uncovered them.

I spent a year writing about ER bills. Zuckerberg San Francisco General has the most surprising billing practices I’ve seen.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet slams Ted Cruz’s “crocodile tears” over the shutdownDemocratic Sen. Michael Bennet slams Ted Cruz’s “crocodile tears” over the shutdown
Politics

A fiery speech shows many lawmakers are reaching their breaking point on the impasse.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Elizabeth Warren’s proposed tax on enormous fortunes, explainedElizabeth Warren’s proposed tax on enormous fortunes, explained
Politics

A 2 percent levy on assets more than $50 million, and higher rates on billionaires.

By Matthew Yglesias
Hospitals kept ER fees secret. We uncovered them.
After Vox story, Zuckerberg hospital rolls back $20,243 emergency room billAfter Vox story, Zuckerberg hospital rolls back $20,243 emergency room bill
Hospitals kept ER fees secret. We uncovered them.

The city of San Francisco is also planning hearings on the emergency room’s billing tactics.

By Sarah Kliff
Defense & Security
Former top US general: don’t invade VenezuelaFormer top US general: don’t invade Venezuela
Defense & Security

Retired Air Force Gen. Douglas Fraser says he doesn’t see a good reason to use the military to oust Maduro.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Senate votes to end the government shutdown just failed. Here’s what comes next.Senate votes to end the government shutdown just failed. Here’s what comes next.
Politics

House Democrats are poised to unveil a new border security proposal.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Both Democrats’ and the White House’s proposals to reopen the government fail in the SenateBoth Democrats’ and the White House’s proposals to reopen the government fail in the Senate
Politics

The Democrats’ proposal got more support than the White House’s in the end.

By Tara Golshan
Money
On Super Bowl Sunday, the stadium’s Chick-fil-A will be closedOn Super Bowl Sunday, the stadium’s Chick-fil-A will be closed
Money

Chick-fil-A stays closed on Sundays because of its company values. Super Bowl Sunday will be no exception.

By Chavie Lieber
Culture
Weezer’s surprise cover album is half karaoke, half internet memeWeezer’s surprise cover album is half karaoke, half internet meme
Culture

The band’s viral cover of Toto’s “Africa” was rapidly eclipsed by its version of TLC’s “No Scrubs” — a sincere jam from a cheeky album.

By Aja Romano