That sound. That unforgettable drum sound that showed up in iconic 80’s hits like “In the Air Tonight” was an accident. Over the past few years, a general nostalgia for the 1980s has infiltrated music, film, and television. Those gated reverb drums of the ’80s – you know that punchy percussive sound popularized by Phil …
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New York City hiked its minimum wage for the third time in three years on Jan. 1 and small business owners are struggling to adapt to the steadily increasing labor costs. New York City’s minimum wage rose to $15 an hour for all employers with more than 10 employees at the start of 2019. Small …
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U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has been negotiating with the Taliban on a peace deal in Doha for the last 4 days with talks set to continue Friday. New reporting confirms reports from Conservative Daily News, the Afghan Herald, and other outlets that the Taliban has agreed to block other terrorist groups like …
Dozens of people died after getting lost in Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument because federal regulations prohibited officials from putting directional signs in place, a Utah county commissioner said. Leland Pollock, the commission chair for Garfield County in Utah, testified in front of Congress Wednesday in favor of President Donald Trump’s decision to roll back …
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There are many people who worry about their health as they get older. Health problems are a natural part of aging, as everything from our vision to our general and dental health can start to suffer. However, one of the most frightening prospects for many older people is the thought of losing cognitive function. While …
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The Coalition has liberated territory in Syria that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) formerly controlled, but the campaign against ISIS is not over, Chief Pentagon Spokesperson Dana W. White said. The process of returning U.S. troops home from Syria has begun as the campaign transitions to its next phase. The United States …
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A study released today showed which cities have the highest share of homeowners without mortgage debt, ranking U.S. cities by the proportion of such homeowners who are ‘free and clear’. To assess “free and clear” homeowners, analysts used LendingTree’s proprietary database of almost all homes in the United States to calculate the proportion of homes with zero …
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French President Emmanuel Macron is planning a sweeping energy and climate legislative package months after “yellow vest” protests ignited across the country over a proposed gas tax hike. The French government is putting the final touches on the legislation before releasing it, replacing vague goals with more concrete proposals. Around the country, demonstrations against high …
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Several big name Democratic politicians are calling on Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam to resign following a racist picture that appeared on a page set aside for him in his 1984 medical school yearbook. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand were some of the Democrats who called …
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The Green New Deal could cost American families $244 billion just to replace four appliances. Roughly half of U.S. homes rely on natural gas for heating. Replacing all that could cost $155.5 billion. “The Green New Deal is not a practical solution for American consumers,” said a ratepayer advocate. The Green New Deal calls for …
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