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Senator Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democrat, Won’t Run Again in 2026
Ms. Shaheen’s retirement will set off a high-stakes fight for an open seat in a state where she has been a leading political figure for decades.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
‘I am a political prisoner’: Mahmoud Khalil says he’s being targeted for political beliefs
Exclusive: Palestinian activist and green card holder speaks out from Louisiana immigration detention for first time. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
House Democrat: Hegseth 'should be removed from office' over Signal breach
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), a former Air Force officer, said on Wednesday Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth “should be removed from office” if he does not resign after he appeared to share ...The Hill - 1d -
I won’t rage against Trump — I’m too busy mourning America
If I get up and walk away from the Trump-trashing, it’s not because I’m offended.The Hill - 10h -
I won’t rage against Trump — I’m too busy mourning America
If I get up and walk away from the Trump-trashing, it’s not because I’m offended.The Hill - 10h -
Democrats Call for Hegseth and Waltz to Resign
Some Republican lawmakers have called for an investigation, but most have shied away from criticizing the Trump administration.The New York Times - 3d -
GOP rep voices concerns about US drifting toward authoritarianism
Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) expressed concern at a town hall that the country may be heading towards authoritarianism if the executive branch is not brought under control, regardless of who is in ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
How has fascism in Britain got this far? Neoliberalism has opened the door for it | George Monbiot
Neoliberalism destroys democratic hope and the far right fills the political void. We need a new politics of belonging, not Labour’s craven appeasement of capital. The democratic recession does not ...The Guardian - 13h -
How has fascism in Britain got this far? Neoliberalism has opened the door for it | George Monbiot
Neoliberalism destroys democratic hope and the far right fills the political void. We need a new politics of belonging, not Labour’s craven appeasement of capital. The democratic recession does not ...The Guardian - 13h -
Newcastle would be ultimate feel-good story – if not for Saudi Arabian ownership
The giant screens at Wembley captured the full gamut of human emotion: the relief of Ant and Dec, the euphoria of Alan “I’m just a sheet metal worker’s son from Newcastle” Shearer, the tears of ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
33 Immortals Captures The Feeling Of Raids Without The Time Commitment
33 Immortals couldn't be further from Spiritfarer if it tried. Developer Thunder Lotus made an impression with its cozy and, at times, tear-jerking management and platforming mash-up, but is ...GameSpot - Mar. 20 -
'I've not committed a serious crime, there's no jail term, but it feels like one'
One year on from being sacked as Leicester City Women manager after he breached the club's code of conduct by having a relationship with a player, Willie Kirk wants a second chance.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Arizona Democrats say they'll vote against GOP bill to avert shutdown
A pair of Senate Democrats from a key battleground state on Thursday said that they would vote against the GOP’s six-month spending bill, raising questions about the possibility of a government ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Steve Kornacki: Wisconsin Supreme Court race will test Democrat’s off-year turnout 'advantage'
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki digs into battleground Wisconsin ahead of the state’s Supreme Court election.NBC News - 3d -
From miserable to mediocre: the Reeves challenge continues
History suggests the OBR may, once again, have been persuaded to be too optimistic at a time of global turmoilFinancial Times - 2d -
United pilot attacked passenger for taking too long in the bathroom, lawsuit alleges
Yisroel Liebb of New Jersey claims pilot broke lock and pulled him out with his pants down, leaving him exposed. An Orthodox Jewish passenger says a United Airlines pilot forcibly removed him from ...The Guardian - 6d -
Democrats train fire on Musk as unelected billionaire dips in popularity
Leaders on left bet on Musk’s bravado to pull party out of political weeds as CEO eyes social security and health cuts. For most of the 17-minute interview, Elon Musk stuck to a script. He was ...The Guardian - Mar. 16 -
‘A second-rate movie star and failed political pundit’: Donald Trump criticises George Clooney after comments on press freedom
Trump was responding to Clooney’s call to defend press freedoms while promoting his new stage version of Good Night, and Good Luck. Donald Trump has taken aim at the actor and prominent Democrat ...The Guardian - 4d -
From hover points to trampoline packaging: how Amazon is aiming to deliver by drone
US tech group awaiting approval to start flying packages to customers’ doorsteps in northern English town of DarlingtonFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Sarah McBride targeted in heated exchange about her gender in congressional hearing
Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., the first transgender person elected to Congress, faced attacks from her Republican colleagues, who have repeatedly misgendered her.ABC News - Mar. 12 -
Winderman’s view: With Heat at a loss, it’s hard to run an offense with no one to run an offense
MIAMI — Observations and other notes of interest from Wednesday night’s 116-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons: – This wasn’t about getting beaten by a banked-in 3-pointer. – It wasn’t about balls ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Fellow Democrats tear into Eric Adams on Capitol Hill
The New York mayor faced attacks from the left and center — and praise from Republicans.Politico - Mar. 5 -
11 Best Cooling Mattresses (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Nothing ruins a great night of sleep faster than getting too hot. We slept on a myriad of cooling mattresses to find which ones drew the heat away best.Wired - Mar. 18 -
Plans for a Chinese Port in the Black Sea Roil Georgia Politics
Georgia’s government sparked an uproar by announcing that a port project on the Black Sea will be awarded to a company from China after canceling a contract with a consortium that included Western ...The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
A Hectic Week in Canadian Politics and Trade, With More Action on the Way
As Justin Trudeau’s nearly decade-long tenure as prime minister came to an end, new trade threats and tariffs came from Washington.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
US exits fund that compensates poorer countries for global heating
Trump pulls out of Cop28 loss and damage deal that recognises harms done by richer, polluting economies to vulnerable nations. The Trump administration has withdrawn the US from a global agreement ...The Guardian - Mar. 7 -
Canadian military flies the flag in frozen north as struggle for the Arctic heats up
Operation Nanook, carried out in conjunction with allies, aims to ‘project force’ in a region attracting growing interest from Russia and China. The winter sun hasn’t yet risen above Inuvik’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
With Orders, Investigations and Innuendo, Trump and G.O.P. Aim to Cripple the Left
The president and his allies in Congress are targeting the financial, digital and legal machinery that powers the Democratic Party and much of the progressive political world.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Leipzig's Henrichs focused on 'small goals' in return from horror injury
Germany and RB Leipzig defender Benjamin Henrichs is careful not to look too far ahead in his comeback from a horror Achilles rupture against Bayern Munich in December. "When Martin Terrier from ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading
Tesla sales are falling and apps and online groups are springing up to help consumers choose non-US items . The renowned German classical violinist Christian Tetzlaff was blunt in explaining why he ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Third grader's "gut feeling" spares Missouri family from deadly tornado, mom says
At least 42 people were killed in eight states when dozens of tornadoes touched down across the Southern and central U.S. Most of the fatalities were in Missouri, where Jason Allen has a remarkable ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Eagles' Lane Johnson opens up on when it's time to walk away from football, how body feels in year 13
Johnson could see himself playing out his Eagles contractCBS Sports - Mar. 20 -
‘This is not comedy! Pay attention’: from Cabaret to Trump rallies, why does audience laughter feel so sinister?
Americans are struggling to reconcile Trump’s campness and cruelty – but comedy has always been a tool for authoritarians. Every night on a new Broadway production of Cabaret, Adam Lambert waits to ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
Mookie Betts says he feels 'awesome, normal' in return from illness that made him lose 18 pounds
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Betts has regained some weight, but will he be ready for Opening Day?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘I was too shy to tell Bieber how much I loved him’: Lisa from Blackpink’s honest playlist
The K-pop superstar on the pop hit that kickstarted her music career, and why she can no longer listen to one of her band’s biggest songs. The first song I fell in love with I’m an only child. ...The Guardian - 4d -
South African ambassador expelled from US welcomed home by supporters
Ebrahim Rasool, declared persona non grata by Washington, was surrounded by crowds at Cape Town airport. The South African ambassador who was expelled from the US and declared persona non grata by ...The Guardian - 5d -
In the hills of Italy, wolves returned from the brink. Then the poisonings began
Strict laws saved the country’s wolves from extinction. Now conservationists believe their relaxation could embolden vigilantes. High on a mountain pass near the town of Cocullo in central Italy ...The Guardian - 1d -
Sundance Film Festival moving to Boulder from Park City
The Sundance Film Festival announced that it will be moving from Park City, Utah - its home for over four decades - to Boulder, Colo., in 2027, according to its organizers. “Boulder is an art ...The Hill - 1d -
Sundance Film Festival moving to Boulder from Park City
The Sundance Film Festival announced that it will be moving from Park City, Utah - its home for over four decades - to Boulder, Colo., in 2027, according to its organizers. “Boulder is an art ...The Hill - 1d -
South Dakota pushes labels for political deepfake videos ahead of elections
South Dakota lawmakers have approved legislation that would impose criminal and civil penalties on those who try to use unlabeled deepfakes to influence voters in the state, with the law now ...The Hill - Mar. 11
