7 h. ago Lisa Cook Once Said 'Lack of Diversity' Root of Financial Crisis, Great Recession

Lisa Cook, whom President Donald Trump has sought to fire from her position as Federal Reserve governor over allegations of mortgage fraud, once said that economists could have caught the 2008 financial crisis earlier if they had paid attention to "mortgages that were pitched to African-Americans." The post Lisa Cook Once Said ‘Lack of Diversity’ Root of Financial Crisis, Great Recession appeared first on Breitbart.

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12 h. ago Roots of R&B: New Orleans songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint

Toussaint was an important behind-the-scenes figure in New Orleans R&B during the '50s and '60s. He later became known for his own recordings. He died in 2015. Originally broadcast in 1988.

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32 h. ago The North Face Climb Festival 2025 Ascends To Its San Francisco Roots

The North Face Climb Festival 2025 Ascends To Its San Francisco Roots  Forbes

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35 h. ago Opinion: Actual monarchy, despotism is rapidly taking root in Trump's America

Opinion: Actual monarchy, despotism is rapidly taking root in Trump's America  USA Today

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3 d. ago Roots of Rock: Lyricist Jerry Leiber and composer Mike Stoller

Leiber and Stoller met in LA when Leiber still was in high school. They went on to write and produce songs for artists like Elvis Presley, The Drifters and Ben E. King. Originally broadcast in 1991.

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5 d. ago Roots of R&B: Pioneering musician/record producer Johnny Otis

Otis, who died in 2012, started out leading a big band. Later, as a talent scout, he discovered such performers as Big Mama Thornton, Esther Phillips and Etta James. Originally broadcast in 1989.

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5 d. ago Los Angeles Chargers waive 2 draft picks with Alabama football roots

Los Angeles Chargers waive 2 draft picks with Alabama football roots  AL.com

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6 d. ago Crime Gone in a Week? The Politics Behind Trump’s Federal Crackdown.

President Trump is using crime as a political weapon, proclaiming quick-fix solutions to deeply rooted challenges in cities led by Democrats.

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7 d. ago Roots of Rock: Guitarist Scotty Moore recounts playing with Elvis

Moore, who died in 2016, booked gigs for Presley during the early part of the musician's career and later penned the memoir, That's Alright, Elvis. He spoke in 1997 about recording "Blue Suede Shoes."

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7 d. ago American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on melon meccas and revolutionary roots

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of melon meccas and revolutionary roots.

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8 d. ago Illinois officials blast Trump's threat to deploy National Guard in Chicago

Earlier in August, Trump deployed hundreds of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., as part of what he touted as an effort to reduce crime and root out homelessness.

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1 week ago Social experiments assess 'artificial' altruism displayed by large language models

Altruism, the tendency to behave in ways that benefit others even if it comes at a cost to oneself, is a valuable human quality that can facilitate cooperation with others and promote meaningful social relationships. Behavioral scientists have been studying human altruism for decades, typically using tasks or games rooted in economics.

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1 week ago Questlove is charting the history of America through its music

The Roots drummer and Oscar-winning filmmaker uncovers the connections between his recent Sly Stone documentary and his own life story.

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1 week ago Why San Francisco 49ers Fans Still Root for Chargers QB Trey Lance

Why San Francisco 49ers Fans Still Root for Chargers QB Trey Lance  Sports Illustrated

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1 week ago Expert turns tables on key Mamdani claim about his policing platform: 'So much wrong'

Manhattan Institute scholar Rafael Mangual fired back at NYC socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani in a lengthy X thread on the root causes of the NYPD's staffing problem.

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1 week ago Tulsi Gabbard Slashes ODNI by Nearly 50% to 'Restore Trust' in More Efficient Intelligence Community

McLEAN, VIRGINIA — Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard is slashing her department's staff and streamlining "redundant" projects in order to save money, "restore trust" in the U.S. intelligence community, and to continue rooting out the "weaponization" of intelligence. The post Tulsi Gabbard Slashes ODNI by Nearly 50% to ‘Restore Trust’ in More Efficient Intelligence Community appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago One Chickasaw composer and a string quartet search for an American sound

On the new album Woodland Songs, Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate and the Dover Quartet collaborate on music with deep American roots.

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2 w. ago Rooted in Seattle: How the Emerald City Played a Pivotal Role in Developing the Women’s Game

Rooted in Seattle: How the Emerald City Played a Pivotal Role in Developing the Women’s Game  olreign.com

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2 w. ago Dozens arrested in Washington as Trump's law enforcement takeover takes root

Dozens arrested in Washington as Trump's law enforcement takeover takes root  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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2 w. ago Police chief orders more cooperation with immigration agents as federal activity takes root in DC

Police chief orders more cooperation with immigration agents as federal activity takes root in DC  AP News

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