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Turkey’s Opposition Is Energized: ‘The Fire Is Already Lit’
Supporters of the political opposition are finding ways to fight back after the government jailed the top political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.The New York Times - 2d -
Hundreds of thousands rally in Istanbul in support of imprisoned mayor
Turkey's main opposition, the Republican People's Party organized the protest.ABC News - 3d -
Turkey’s young ‘hope of millions’ held in jail as Erdoğan cracks down on protests
Popular student demonstrator Berkay Gezgin, 21, snatched off street by police outside office of detained Istanbul mayor. When 21-year-old Berkay Gezgin left the interior of Istanbul city hall, a ...The Guardian - 3d -
Turkey’s cautionary tale: The fall of the courts is the fall of freedom
Turkey's descent into authoritarianism began with judicial independence being dismantled, and now Erdogan has arrested his most formidable political rival, leading to mass protests and a warning to ...The Hill - 2d -
Turkish opposition leader calls for weekly rallies and deeper economic boycott
Özgür Özel expands call to boycott companies perceived as close to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Turkey’s anti-government protesters are weighing their options, amid calls by the main opposition ...The Guardian - 2d -
More journalists detained by Turkey after covering anti-government protests
Two journalists have been detained in dawn raids in Istanbul as part of a crackdown on media coverage of the largest protests in Turkey for more than a decadeABC News - 5d -
Princeton Senior, Accused of Assault During Protest, Is Found Not Guilty
A judge cleared David Piegaro of wrongdoing after he was charged with assaulting a police officer while recording pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations last year.The New York Times - 12h -
Idaho man arrested and accused of striking Tesla counterprotester with car, police say
An Idaho man was arrested and accused of striking a counterprotester with his car during a protest at a Tesla dealership Saturday, according to the Meridian Police Department.NBC News - 2d -
Maui mayor’s plan to phase out vacation rentals would increase housing but shrink the economy
HONOLULU — An unprecedented proposal from Maui’s mayor to phase out vacation rentals would alleviate a severe housing shortage aggravated by the 2023 wildfires but would also shrink the economy, ...NBC News - 1d -
Turkey arrests Swedish journalist over alleged terrorist connections to a pro-Kurdish group
Turkish authorities have arrested a Swedish journalist dispatched to cover ongoing nationwide protests on charges of terrorism and insulting the presidentABC News - 3d -
‘The ultimate circular economy’: how coral holobionts conjure magnificence from nothing
These creatures evolved over millenia to create nature’s finest circular economy, but are now struggling to survive. . There’s no preparing for a first encounter with a thriving coral reef: your ...The Guardian - 1d -
Zimbabwe police deploy to block protests over extension of president’s rule
Police deployed heavily in Zimbabwe’s capital and other cities on Monday to block protests against plans to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s rule.NBC News - 1d -
QPR academy duo to face no action over voyeurism accusation
Two Queens Park Rangers academy players accused of voyeurism are no longer under investigation, police confirm.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Trump labels pro-Palestine protesters accused of vandalising Turnberry as ‘terrorists’
US president says he hopes those responsible for spraying ‘Gaza is not 4 sale’ on his Ayrshire golf course will be ‘treated harshly’. Donald Trump has described members of a pro-Palestine group ...The Guardian - 1d -
Columbia alumni rip up diplomas to protest activist Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest
Group of Sipa graduates demonstrate against government’s jailing of graduate student, who spoke up for Palestinians. A handful of alumni from Columbia University’s school of international and ...The Guardian - 2d -
2/25: America Decides
21 federal employees resign “in protest” over DOGE; U.S Secret Service Director discusses his experience during President Trump’s first assassination attemptCBS News - 13h -
Tim Walz's daughter says she's ditching grad school over lack of support for protesters
The daughter of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) announced on TikTok she is ditching graduate school due to what she says is a lack of support for the right to protest at higher education ...The Hill - 19h -
Hurley hurls shutout as Smith, Holt dominate at the plate during Jaguars’ 12-0 win over Knott Central
MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA — North Laurel sophomore pitcher Dylan Hurley turned in a solid effort on the mound during the Jaguars’ 12-0 win over Knott County Central. Hurley tossed a complete ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Berlin seeks to deport EU citizens over pro-Palestinian protests
Irish, Polish and US activists appeal rulings based on events at university sit-in against Israeli offensive in GazaFinancial Times - 17h -
ICE: University of Minnesota student's visa not revoked for protests
The University of Minnesota international graduate student detained last week by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had his visa revoked over a drunk driving case, not due to participation ...The Hill - 20h -
Walz says he told Harris he 'can be a train wreck'
Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) in a new interview said he warned Vice President Harris that he can be a “train wreck” before joining her presidential campaign. “I said about 90 percent of the time, I can ...The Hill - 22h -
Luna accuses House Freedom Caucus of smear; exits group over parental proxy voting battle
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) announced Monday that she is leaving the House Freedom Caucus amid her battle with GOP leadership and hard-line Republicans over her push to allow proxy voting for ...The Hill - 1d -
Neil Young says he may be barred from returning to US over Donald Trump criticism
The US-Canadian dual citizen speculates he may be ‘barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor’ after his European tour, after years of speaking against Trump. Neil Young has shared his ...The Guardian - 8h -
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur explains his opposition to the tush push
Matt LaFleur says the tush push isn’t a “football play" and focuses on undocumented safety concerns when explaining his opposition to the EaglesYahoo Sports - 22h -
Over 1,900 researchers protest White House 'assault' on science: 'We see real danger'
Nearly 2,000 scientists, engineers and researchers penned an open letter this week to the Trump administration calling for a stop to the “assault” on science.ABC News - 8h -
Heroes of the Deep: Former Seahawk Receives Award For Charitable Work During Kraken Game.
Seattle, WA - At every Kraken home game, an extraordinary moment occurs during the first period’s commercial break. As the arena darkens, a single spotlight shines over section 14, accompanied by ...Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Trump faces crucial week on the economy
President Trump is entering a critical week for the economy amid growing fears that his penchant for tariffs could stall growth and undercut progress on inflation. Trump has described Wednesday as ...The Hill - 2d -
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott: "No party conversation should be involved" in bridge recovery
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott tells "Face the Nation" that as his city seeks federal assistance to rebuild after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, "no party conversation should be involved."CBS News - 1d -
US stocks post worst quarter since 2022
S&P 500 sinks almost 5% in first three months of 2025 on rising concerns over economyFinancial Times - 1d -
Democrats Sue Trump Over Executive Order on Elections
The lawsuit accuses President Trump of vastly overstepping his authority to “upturn the electoral playing field in his favor and against his political rivals.”The New York Times - 1d -
Auburn's Chaney Johnson stepped up massively in Elite Eight win over Michigan State
Johnson stepped up in a crucial moment for Auburn during its Elite Eight win over Michigan State.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
How Mayor Van Johnson surprised Nolan Smith Jr. of the Eagles with the Key to the City
Mayor Van Johnson honored Savannah native Nolan Smith Jr. for winning the Super Bowl and for his charitable efforts with the Key to the City on Monday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Former Alabama football assistant turned rival accuses NCAA of 'conspiracy' in new lawsuit
Former Alabama football defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt is suing the NCAA over past violations at a rival SEC program.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Democrats Fired from F.T.C. Sue President Trump Over Dismissals
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, who were fired from the agency this month, accused President Trump in a lawsuit of executive overreach.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump officials to review $9bn in Harvard funds over antisemitism claims
Administration accuses university of failing to protect students and plans to look into federal grants and contracts. The Trump administration announced a review on Monday of $9bn in federal ...The Guardian - 1d -
Carabao Cup win has to 'fuel' Magpies' run-in, says Howe
The Magpies return to league action just over a fortnight on from their trophy win at Wembley, with Brentford the opposition at St. James' Park on Wednesday night (kick-off 7:45pm BST).Head coach ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Starmer briefed Trump about arrests over alleged vandalism at Scottish golf course
US president describes three people accused of painting pro-Palestinian messages at Turnberry resort as ‘terrorists’Financial Times - 1d -
Protests postponed after pharmacy funding boost
Community pharmacies have delayed protest action after the government agreed a new funding package.BBC News - 2d -
AJ Dybantsa literally dunked over Angel Reese during the 2025 Sprite Jam Fest
AJ Dybantsa did what?!Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump federal worker firings threatens to destabilize DC economy
President Trump’s widespread firing of federal workers threatens to destabilize a Washington economy closely intertwined with the fate of government employees. More than 80 percent of the nation’s ...The Hill - 1d
