Dow Jones Closes Above 20,000 Points For First Time Ever
The Dow Jones Industrial Average on Wednesday closed above 20,000 for the first time ever. The stock market has been on an tear since the election of Donald Trump.
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'1984' Tops Amazon Bestseller List After Trump Aide's 'Alternative Facts'
George Orwell's 1949 novel, 1984, was a hit when it came out, slipped into obscurity, and then was reborn after the BBC adapted it. It's remained popular ever since, but the Trump administration's "alternative facts" have pushed it to the top of the Amazon bestseller list.
Rogue National Park Accounts Emerge On Twitter Amid Social Media Gag Orders
Countering the Trump administration's restrictions on public communications, unofficial Twitter accounts for the National Park Service have been tweeting facts about climate change.
Trump And His Organization Lawyer Up For The Ethics War Ahead
Eric Trump called it an "exciting new chapter at the Trump Organization." But to progressive group Public Citizen, "It wouldn't matter if the Trump Organization hired Archbishop Desmond Tutu."
CIA 'Black Sites' Order: A Real Plan Or Just Politics?
A draft presidential order that could open the door to reviving "black sites" might be as much political messaging as a true plan.
Classic Novel '1984' Sales Are Up In The Era Of 'Alternative Facts'
George Orwell's warning against regimes that create their own realities, published in 1948, is enjoying resurgent interest, hitting number one on the Amazon bestseller list.
Facebook Tweaks Its 'Trending Topics' Algorithm To Better Reflect Real News
The update comes days after accusations surfaced online that the highly shared Women's March didn't show as trending on Facebook. The social site has been trying to curb fake news and filter bubbles.
Dakota Access Pipeline Foes: We Aren't Done Fighting Yet
Opponents of the Dakota Access and Keystone XL pipelines say that President Trump's new executive memo is a disappointment. But it's one that they have been gearing up for.
The Stock Market Is On An Epic Upswing. Here's Why It Probably Hasn't Benefited You
The Dow Jones industrial average passed another milestone today. Here's a little explainer as to why stocks have done so well in recent years — and why it doesn't affect the wallets of most Americans.
As Trump Hotels Expand, Trump Club Also Raises Fees - And Eyebrows
The Trump Organization plans to open many hotels during this administration. And company's Mar-a-Lago club is doubling initiation fees. Ethicists say Trump is improperly profiting from his office.