How Companies Learned to Stop Fearing Trump’s Twitter Wrath
Two years into President Trump’s term, many businesses appear to be increasingly prioritizing their balance sheets over political backlash caused by his efforts to compel them to build and hire.
Pentagon Opens Internal Inquiry of Acting Defense Chief’s Ties to Boeing
Patrick M. Shanahan’s relationship with his former employers, and complaints that he disparaged Boeing competitors while at the Pentagon, have come under scrutiny.
An Iowa Town Fought and Failed to Save a Levee. Then Came the Flood.
Hamburg residents held back the Missouri River in 2011, then had to take down the makeshift levee that saved them. Much of the town is now under water.
After Devin Nunes Sues @DevinCow, the Twitter Parody Gains a Half-Million Followers
When the California congressman sued Twitter and several users, the cow account had 1,200 followers. It quickly surpassed his own following.
Months After John McCain’s Death, Trump Keeps Feud With Him Alive
The president said he gave the Arizona senator “the funeral he wanted, and I didn’t get ‘thank you,’” escalating attacks on Mr. McCain that began over the weekend.
Trump: McCain Was ‘Not My Kind of Guy’
President Trump continued his criticism of the late Senator John McCain during a speech at a tank plant in Lima, Ohio, on Wednesday.
Troubled Vice Unit in Ohio That Arrested Stormy Daniels Is Shut Down
The police unit, in Columbus, Ohio, has become the subject of a federal corruption investigation. Last week, one of the unit’s detectives was indicted on federal charges.
Overlooked No More: Elizabeth Peratrovich, Rights Advocate for Alaskan Natives
Peratrovich and her husband rallied Natives to ensure the passage of the 1945 Anti-Discrimination Act, the first anti-discrimination law in the United States.
For Clues to Howard Schultz’s Leadership, Look Beyond Starbucks
Mr. Schultz, a possible presidential contender, is best known for his wildly successful coffee company. But his time as an N.B.A. owner left a very different legacy.
Oklahoma Sheriff and Deputies Resign After Refusing to Reopen Jail Over Safety Fears
The sheriff cited a carbon monoxide leak and a list of other dangers in announcing that she, five of her deputies and other staff members were stepping down.
Barbara Hammer, Filmmaker of Lesbian Sexuality, Dies at 79
After Ms. Hammer came out in the 1970s, her films took a provocative and influential turn. “One of my goals,” she said, “was to put a lesbian on camera.”
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