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News Not Noise

Jessica Yellin breaks down the biggest stories for you every week, separating the news you need to know from the noise you can ignore. She promises facts, not panic attacks.
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By Jessica Yellin

The News Not Noise Letter: News That Doesn't Suck

Some positive headlines to start your weekend off right. Plus: a generous graduation gift, and a secret forest filled with unknown species.
May 20

The News Not Noise Letter: Goodbye Rep. Cawthorn, Hello… Sen. Dr. Oz?

What do upsets and recounts for some Trump endorsed candidates tell us about November? Plus: an overdue payday for women’s soccer, and the racist conspiracy theory behind the Buffalo massacre.
May 18

The Mainstreaming of Hate with ADL’s Jonathan Greenblatt

The 18-year-old gunman who opened fire on a Buffalo grocery store over the weekend, killing 10 mostly Black victims, cited the ”Great Replacement Theory” in his manifesto. So what is that, exactly? And how does it find its way into mainstream culture?This conversation with the Anti-Defamation League’s Jonathan Greenblatt was taped just day...
May 18

The News Not Noise Letter: Hate Crimes Across the Country

A series of deadly shootings claim 13 lives across the country. What’s behind it? Also: more baby formula could be on the way and the new White House press secretary makes history.
May 16

The News Not Noise Letter: News That Doesn't Suck

A Pulitzer winner makes history. Plus: a record-breaking mountaineer, and some news that inspires wonder.
May 13

The News Not Noise Letter: Abortion Rights Bill Is Blocked

A bill to protect abortion rights defeated in the Senate. Plus: our interview with former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on America’s shareholders.
May 11
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How We Spend with Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer

After retiring as Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer founded USAFacts, to make government data accessible to the general public. He wants to help Americans understand how the government spends our money and why. So every year at tax time USAFacts releases an annual 10-K report on government financial performance – something public companies are alre...
May 11

The News Not Noise Letter: Dictator’s Son Wins in Philippines

“BongBong” Marcos’ Winning Disinformation Campaign. Plus: Putin Didn’t Declare Victory on Victory Day and After Roe, is Birth Control Access Next?
May 9
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The News Not Noise Letter: One in Four Women, Your Stories

One in Four US Women Will Have an Abortion by Age 45. Why Do So Few Talk About It? Let's change that.
May 6
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The News Not Noise Letter: California, America’s Abortion Provider?

President Biden warns civil rights are under attack. Plus: rising interest rates, and a look at the future of abortion.
May 4
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