Tina Turner: A Public Person in a Private Country, Lived Normal Life in Switzerland
In her adoptive country of Switzerland, Tina Turner was more than just a swivel-hipped rock, R&B and pop superstar.
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UPDATE: Target on the Defensive after Removing LGBTQ+ Products
The uproar over Target’s Pride Month marketing — and its response to critics — is just the latest example of how companies are struggling to cater to different groups of customers at a time of extreme cultural divides.
CAMPAIGN 2024: DeSantis Launches Presidential Campaign in Twitter Announcement Plagued by Glitches
Ron DeSantis’ unusual decision to announce his campaign in an online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk ultimately backfired when the audio stream crashed repeatedly.
Superstar Tina Turner Dies at 83
Turner has died after a long illness in her home near Zurich, Switzerland.
CAMPAIGN 2024: Ron DeSantis Expected to Announce Presidential Bid Wednesday on Twitter Spaces with Elon Musk
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, long seen as Donald Trump’s leading rival for the Republican presidential nomination, plans to launch his campaign on Wednesday in an online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk.
Trump Makes Video Appearance in New York Criminal Case; Trial Date Set for March Primary Season
Former President Donald Trump faces a criminal trial next March, in the heat of next year’s presidential primary season.
UPDATE: Jimmy Carter, Three Months into Hospice Care, Is Aware of Tributes, Enjoying Ice Cream
Three months after entering end-of-life care at home, former President Jimmy Carter remains in good spirits as he visits with family, follows public discussion of his legacy and receives updates on The Carter Center’s humanitarian work.
UPDATE: No Debt Ceiling Agreement in White House Meeting
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy both said they had a productive debt ceiling discussion late Monday at the White House, but there was no agreement as negotiators strained to raise the nation’s borrowing limit in time to avert a potentially chaotic federal default.
Study: YouTube’s Recommendations Sent Violent and Graphic Gun Videos to 9-Year-Olds
Critics say that despite YouTube’s rules and content moderation efforts, it’s failing to stop the spread of frightening videos that could traumatize children.
AP Poll: 33% Approve of President Biden’s Handling of the Economy
As President Biden seeks reelection,, just 33% of U.S. adults say they approve of his handling of the economy and only 24% say national economic conditions are in good shape, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
