Almanac brief 187th day highlights and birthdays
Today marks the 187th day of 2025 and notes notable items including the first meeting of John Lennon and Paul McCartney at a Liverpool fair. It also celebrates anniversaries such as Althea Gibson's Wimbledon title in 1957 and birthdays like Frida Kahlo, Nancy Reagan, Merv Griffin, and George W. Bush, who turns 79.
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John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Liverpool
Althea Gibson
Frida Kahlo
Nancy Reagan
Merv Griffin
Janet Leigh
Tenzin Gyatso
Dalai Lama
Ned Beatty
George W. Bush
U.S
Sylvester Stallone
Geoffrey Bush
Brian Posehn
50 Cent
Kevin Hart
Pau Gasol
Eva
Manny Machado
Chronicle-Telegram Letter Guidelines For Readers Submissions
The Chronicle Telegram invites letters to the editor and states edits for brevity accuracy and taste. Letters should be 250 words or fewer and must include signature full home address and telephone number for verification.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Chroniclet.com
Medicaid cuts under GOP budget misread by critics
Ramesh Ponnuru argues that projected Medicaid coverage losses from the new Republican budget are likely overstated. He notes past CBO misestimations, explains two main cut mechanisms, and contends state-led administration preserves incentives to shrink coverage while undermining federal restraint.
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House
Hakeem Jeffries
Congressional Budget Office
CBO
New York Times
Donald Trump
Supreme Court
Joe Biden
Arkansas
Larry Levitt
EFF
California
New York
U.S
Thom Tillis
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Tillis
On the Lighter Side A Sampling of Editorial Cartoons
A brief survey of editorial cartoons from across the country showcases varied humor and commentary on timely events. Cartoonists from multiple outlets offer satirical takes on politics, society, and public life, reflecting regional perspectives and artistic styles.
Trump’s Lippmann gap pressures Trump on Israel Ukraine Pivot
Jason Willick analyzes how Washington’s global defense commitments exceed U.S. power. Trump’s hawkish Israel stance and restrained Ukraine support reflect a broader trade off, pressuring the administration to ration military capability while balancing domestic finance and foreign policy imperatives.
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Donald Trump
Israel
Iran
U.S
Trump
Ukraine
Russia
Washington
Pentagon
Middle East
Qatar
Tom Cole R-Okla
House Appropriations Committee
Politico
Europe
Hamas
United States
China
East Asia
Pacific
America
Lippmann
Stephen Kotkin
Dovish
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