A conservative Florida radio host who dubbed himself "Mr. Anti-Vax" and criticized the COVID-19 vaccine died of the coronavirus on Saturday. Read More at The Hill
How Larry Elder Upended the California Recall
Larry Elder — longtime radio host, first-time candidate — hasn’t run for office since the fifth grade but he’s still managing to beat a crowded field of politicians at their own game, emerging as an unlikely Republican front-runner in California’s coming recall election. Read More at NBC News
A Startup Is Turning Houses into Corporations, And Neighbors Are Fighting Back
Neighbors in Sonoma are fighting back after learning that a new venture capital-backed startup called Pacaso was buying houses in the area and converting them into LLCs. Pacaso then sells shares of these corporate houses to multiple investors. Read More at NPR
The Coming Collapse of the Taliban
The Taliban should savor its triumph while it can, for it is unlikely to survive much beyond this fleeting moment of victory - and the coming collapse of the Taliban is likely to be more a curse than a blessing for countries in the region. Read More at The Hill
What I Learned While Eavesdropping on the Taliban
Ian Fritz spent over 600 hours listening in on the people who now run Afghanistan, trying to discern the Taliban’s plans. He recounts his job to provide threat warnings to allied forces as well as all of the ordinary conversations he's overheard. Read More at The Atlantic
Exclusive Video Shows Aftermath of U.S. Drone Strike in Afghanistan
An exclusive video shows the scene of an airstrike conducted by the U.S. military targeting suspected Islamic State militants in eastern Afghanistan. Watch at Flipboard
WATCH: How the US Created a Disaster in Afghanistan
Ever since the war in Afghanistan began in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, the US government has struggled with answering exactly why the military was there. Vox investigative reporter Azmat Khan and former US ambassador to Afghanistan Michael McKinley examine the mission, what it got wrong, and why America’s...
Officer Who Shot Ashli Babbitt During Capitol Riot Breaks Silence: ‘I Saved Countless Lives’
In an exclusive interview, Lt. Michael Byrd said he opened fire only as a “last resort” after the rioters failed to comply with his commands. He recounts the chaotic minutes before he shot and killed Ashli Babbitt during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6 Read More at NBC News
The ‘Great Resignation’ Is Likely to Continue, as 55% of Americans Anticipate Looking for a New Job
According to a new survey, 55% of people in the workforce said they are likely to look for a new job in the next 12 months in response to the pandemic as many are reevaluating and prioritizing their values, and how work fits into that. Read More at CNBC
Farmers’ Almanac Predicts ‘Frosty Flip Flop Winter’
The Farmers’ Almanac is predicting in its extended weather outlook that winter is going to be a season of flip-flop conditions with notable polar coaster swings in temperatures. Read More at Farmers' Almanac