7 h. ago The Contenders, Vol. 15: Wisp, Blonde Redhead, Sherelle, more

Brittany Luse, host of NPR's It's Been A Minute, joins us to update our running list of the year's best songs, including new shoegaze from Wisp, heart-thumping dance beats from Sherelle and more.Featured artists and songs:1. Sherelle & George Riley: "Freaky (Just My Type)," from 'With A Vengeance' 2. Blonde Redhead: "Rest Of Her Life (Choir Version)," from 'The Shadow Of The Guest'3. Natanya: "Moviestar," from 'Feline's Return'4. Wisp: "Save Me Now," from 'If Not Winter'5. Ekathé and El Mundo Limón: "Baba" (single)'All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2019Weekly reset: Taiko and fireworks, Toyohashi, JapanEnjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.

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15 h. ago How PWHL Seattle emerged from the expansion process as a contender

How PWHL Seattle emerged from the expansion process as a contender  The Seattle Times

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3 d. ago ‘All signs’ reportedly point to Celtics losing Al Horford in free agency to Western Conference contender

Horford became a free agent on Monday. The post ‘All signs’ reportedly point to Celtics losing Al Horford in free agency to Western Conference contender appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 d. ago House advances Trump's massive agenda bill after fiscal hawks cave

Congress has advanced procedural vote on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," while contending with GOP factions and razor-thin majorities.

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9 d. ago Jeffries holds back on endorsing Democratic NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries hesitated to endorse Democratic New York City mayor contender Zohran Mamdani but praised his “successful” campaign and messaging.

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1 week ago Nolte: Kamala Kollapse — Poll Shows Democrats' 2028 Presidential Bench Is All Losers

Not only has Kamala Kollpased in the latest poll of 2028 Democrat contenders, no one’s excited about her potential run for California governor. The post Nolte: Kamala Kollapse — Poll Shows Democrats’ 2028 Presidential Bench Is All Losers appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Supreme Court upholds program providing internet access to rural Americans

Conservative groups challenged the program, contending that Congress exceeded its powers in enacting legislation that delegated to the FCC the task of operating the Universal Service Fund.

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2 w. ago The Contenders, Vol. 14: Upchuck, Just Mustard, Brandon Woody, more

This week's update to our running list of the year's best songs includes some scorchers from Atlanta's Upchuck, the shoegaze group Just Mustard, jazz trumpeter Brandon Woody and more.Featured artists and songs:1. Upchuck: "Plastic" (single)2. The Westerlies (with Sam Amidon): "Paradise," from 'Paradise'3. Just Mustard: "POLLYANNA" (single)4. Brandon Woody: "Beyond the Reach of Our Eyes," from 'For The Love Of It All''All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2017Weekly reset: Frogs and crickets chattering in a rice field in Okazaki, JapanEnjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.

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2 w. ago Seattle Seahawks edge rusher named trade target for serious Super Bowl contender

Seattle Seahawks edge rusher named trade target for serious Super Bowl contender  Sports Illustrated

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2 w. ago MLB Insider Reveals San Francisco Giants' Best Strength as Playoff Contender

MLB Insider Reveals San Francisco Giants' Best Strength as Playoff Contender  Sports Illustrated

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2 w. ago Title contenders? Three reasons UW football could surprise this fall

Title contenders? Three reasons UW football could surprise this fall  The Seattle Times

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2 w. ago Massive halibut caught in Alaska could have been a derby contender

Massive halibut caught in Alaska could have been a derby contender  USA Today

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2 w. ago Rams primed to be Super Bowl contenders, but two critical areas of concern remain

Rams primed to be Super Bowl contenders, but two critical areas of concern remain  Los Angeles Times

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2 w. ago Q&A: Dave Roberts says Mark Walter will help make Lakers a perennial title contender

Q&A: Dave Roberts says Mark Walter will help make Lakers a perennial title contender  Los Angeles Times

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2 w. ago What do the Los Angeles Lakers need to add this summer to contend next season? | Speak

What do the Los Angeles Lakers need to add this summer to contend next season? | Speak  FOX Sports

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3 w. ago Fever Ray, The Beaches, Patrick Watson, more: The Contenders, Vol. 13

The latest additions to our list of the year's best songs include a joyful new banger from The Beaches, a wondrous tapestry of sounds from singer Patrick Watson, twisted pop from Fever Ray and more.Featured artists and songs:1. The Beaches: "Last Girls At The Party," from 'No Hard Feelings'2. Patrick Watson: "Peter And The Wolf," from 'Uh Oh'3. Deb Talan: "A Glimmer In The Grass," from 'I Thought I Saw You'4. Fever Ray: "I'm Not Done (Therapy Session)" (single)5. Ethel Cain: "Nettles," from 'Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You''All Songs Considered' 25th anniversary segment: Our No. 1 songs from 2016Weekly reset: A day at the beachEnjoy the show? Share it with a friend and leave us a review on Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Questions, comments, suggestions or feedback of any kind always welcome: allsongs@npr.org Hear new songs from past episodes in the All Songs Considered playlists in Apple Music and Spotify.

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3 w. ago Dem mayor arrested for trespassing at ICE facility floated as pick for state's No 2 office

Despite coming in third in his run for governor, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, who was recently arrested at an ICE protest, is rumored to be a contender for New Jersey lieutenant governor.

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3 w. ago Business Lobbyists Scramble to Kill $100 Billion ‘Revenge Tax’

Critics contend that the measure will scare off the foreign investment that President Trump wants to attract.

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3 w. ago U.S. Open contender Scottie Scheffler is playing at the top of his game. But is that enough?

U.S. Open contender Scottie Scheffler is playing at the top of his game. But is that enough?  MSNBC News

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4 w. ago Trump ally stands firm against 'big, beautiful bill' despite pressure: 'It'll completely backfire'

Fiscal hawk Ron Johnson stands firm against Trump's budget bill, contending it lacks substantial cuts while highlighting lawmakers' poor understanding of federal expenditures.

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