Melanie, Singer Who Made a Solo Splash at Woodstock, Dies at 76

Melanie, Singer Who Made a Solo Splash at Woodstock, Dies at 76

Melanie, the husky-voiced singer and songwriter who was one of the surprise stars of the Woodstock music festival in 1969 and two years later had a No. 1 single with the disarmingly childlike “Brand New Key,” died on Tuesday. She was 76. Her death was announced on social media by her children, Leilah, Jeordie and…

US unions flexed their muscles last year, but membership rates fall to all-time low

US unions flexed their muscles last year, but membership rates fall to all-time low

Unions commanded big headlines last year, but that didn’t translate into higher membership rates, according to government data released Tuesday. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said 10% of hourly and salaried workers were members of unions in 2023, or around 14.4 million people. That is an all-time low, down from 10.1% of workers in…

AFC title game means a reunion for John Harbaugh and Andy Reid, who coached together in Philadelphia

AFC title game means a reunion for John Harbaugh and Andy Reid, who coached together in Philadelphia

OWINGS MILLS, Md. – John Harbaugh once defeated his own brother in a Super Bowl, so going up against someone he used to work with may not be all that emotional. Still, there’s plenty of respect between the Baltimore coach and his counterpart this weekend: Kansas City’s Andy Reid. “Obviously, it’s a big deal in…

Biden vetoes GOP measure that aimed to block White House policy on foreign content in EV chargers

Biden vetoes GOP measure that aimed to block White House policy on foreign content in EV chargers

WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday vetoed a Republican measure that would have blocked a White House waiver that allows some foreign-made content in federally funded chargers for electric vehicles. The White House said the GOP plan would actually block made-in-America requirements, since it would revert U.S. policy to a 1980s…

Hungary is the last holdout for Sweden’s NATO membership. So when will Orbán follow Turkey’s lead?

Hungary is the last holdout for Sweden’s NATO membership. So when will Orbán follow Turkey’s lead?

BUDAPEST, Hungary — With Turkey completing its ratification of Sweden’s bid to join NATO, Hungary is the last member of the military alliance not to have given its approval. After more than a year of delays, and consistent urging from its Western partners to move forward with Sweden’s application, the Central European country and its…

As much as the Chiefs love Arrowhead Stadium, they relish playing the spoiler on the road

As much as the Chiefs love Arrowhead Stadium, they relish playing the spoiler on the road

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Isiah Pacheco had just spent four quarters dodging the Buffalo Bills, and churning his way for nearly 100 yards rushing and a touchdown, when he was finally able to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs advancing to another AFC championship game. He did it while dodging some snowballs from the fans. That…

Fox News allowed to pursue claims that voting firm’s defamation suit is anti-free speech

Fox News allowed to pursue claims that voting firm’s defamation suit is anti-free speech

NEW YORK — A judge refused this week to toss out Fox News’ claims that voting technology company Smartmatic is suing the network to suppress free speech. The ruling means that both Smartmatic’s multibillion-dollar defamation lawsuit and the network’s counterclaims can continue toward an eventual trial. Smartmatic says Fox News spread ruinous lies that the…

As Lakers flounder, Clippers remain ‘in a really good rhythm’

As Lakers flounder, Clippers remain ‘in a really good rhythm’

While the Lakers continue to flutter around .500, while fans rip coach Darvin Ham’s lineups and rotations and demand his head — or a season-saving trade, or both — the Clippers quietly and smoothly keep winning. Once past the difficulties of adjusting to James Harden’s early-season arrival, they’ve been content to let the drama simmer…

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