Robert W. McChesney, Who Warned of Corporate Media Control, Dies at 72

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Robert W. McChesney, an influential left-leaning media critic who argued that corporate ownership was bad for American journalism and that Silicon Valley billionaires who dominated online information were a threat to democracy, died on March 25, at his home in Madison, Wis. He was 72. The cause was glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, his wife,…

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MLB Power Rankings: Braves with a big drop; How about that NL West?

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By Grant Brisbee, Chad Jennings and Levi Weaver Every week,​ we​ ask a selected group of our baseball​ writers​ — local and national — to rank the teams from first to worst. Here are the collective results. Two surprising weekends can make a big difference in football, but small samples mean less in baseball. Keep that…

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Michelle Williams is brilliantly comic — and tragic — in Hulu’s ‘Dying for Sex’ : NPR

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A long-married woman with terminal cancer leaves her husband and embarks on a quest for sexual satisfaction in a miniseries that’s so real and so raw it’s likely to make you both laugh and cry. TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. “Dying For Sex” is a new FX on Hulu production, with all eight…

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Is ​Flowers Foods (FLO) the Best Counter Cyclical Stock to Buy According to Analysts?

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We recently published a list of 11 Best Counter Cyclical Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. In this article, we are going to take a look at where ​Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) stands against other best counter cyclical stocks to buy according to analysts. Counter cyclical stocks stand out because they tend to perform well…

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14 Best Bookshelf Speakers (2025): Active, Passive, and Hi-Fi

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For many listeners, bookshelf speakers (aka stand-mount speakers) provide the quintessential audio experience, blending a potent cocktail of performance, value, and convenience. These pint-size blocks play a key role in nearly every corner of the audio spectrum, and they can be the answer to all your sonic needs, from TV shows and movies to Spotify…

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Jessica Pegula reclaims American No. 1 women’s tennis ranking with a clay-court free hit to come

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Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, the most mercurial player on the men’s tour did what he does best, there was an American shuffle at the top of the women’s rankings and a Wimbledon champion’s quandary revealed…

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Tax Implications of Crypto Staking – How to Stay Compliant in Diff

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Crypto staking has become a popular way for investors to earn passive income, but understanding the tax implications of crypto staking is essential to staying compliant with local tax laws. Each country has its own rules regarding how staking rewards are taxed, making it crucial for investors to be aware of the specific regulations in…

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How educational leaders are navigating this moment : NPR

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The Trump administration is putting pressure on institutions of higher education, threatening to withhold federal grants unless these institutions fall in line with the administration’s policies. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: College and university leaders are under enormous pressure right now to comply with federal executive orders and policy changes or risk losing federal funding. Dozens of…

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Windows Task Manager: 9 pro tips I wish I’d known sooner

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The Windows Task Manager is one of the most iconic tools of the operating system. Whether you’re looking for information on system processes, checking on how your CPU or RAM is doing, or trying to shut down an errant app, it’s a really useful app. But like most Windows tools, you probably only know the…

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