Talley and Smith Named to Gazette Leadership Posts
Lucy C. Talley appointed publisher while Michael Smith becomes regional executive editor in a reshuffle at the gazette. Talley brings more than two decades in newsroom management and editorial direction. Smith, veteran editor, will oversee regional operations and strategic coverage.
Trump courts autocrats while belittling G7 allies
Trudy Rubin argues that President Trump undermines Western democracies while flirting with autocrats like Putin and Xi. He favors inviting autocratic leaders, threatens Russia's return to the G7, and critics say his stance harms U.S. workers and ally credibility. The piece links tariffs on China to broader anti-allied posture and warns of weakening NATO and European ties.
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Thought For Today Pearl Bailey Quote
A Pearl Bailey quote about ambition and love frames a concise reflection on energy and gratitude. The brief thought contrasts ambition alone with ambition plus love, portraying life as vibrant when both drive and appreciation exist.
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Celebrity masks and the urge to be helped
Ana Marie Cox reflects on the gap between public personas and private pain as Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain died. She cites CDC data on suicide, details acts of kindness from strangers and friends, and argues that admitting need invites support, not judgment.
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