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Britain’s new right should beware misplaced triumphalism
Hope is not built on over-reach or abandoning conservative principlesFinancial Times - 2d -
Why Is Chocolate So Expensive Right Now?
Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.Wired - 1d -
Trump is correct on Ukraine and right to put Zelensky on the spot
I have no problem with anyone being vehemently opposed to Vladimir Putin and Russia. But such opposition should not blind them to the obvious questions that must still be asked about what is best ...The Hill - 1d -
For Fearful Immigrants, It’s the Card They All Want Right Now
Distributed by a legal aid group, the “red card” lays out key rights and protections. Demand for them has surged since President Trump returned to office.The New York Times - 22h -
Is the downfall of a Japanese star a turning point for women's rights?
The downfall of Masahiro Nakai is a marked departure from how Japan treats claims of sexual violence.BBC News - 5h -
Right-Wing Commentator Named F.B.I. Deputy Director
The choice of Dan Bongino is a radical departure from the bureau’s history of having a veteran agent serve in the key role that oversees operations.The New York Times - 1h -
German voters shift to the right in Sunday’s elections
Centre-right leader Friedrich Merz set to become Germany’s next chancellorFinancial Times - 1h -
Here's what to know about DOGE's impact so far
Actions from the White House's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, have led to thousands of firings and more than a dozen lawsuits. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro ...CBS News - 3d -
Listen: The Ukraine War - How Far Away Is A Peace Deal?
Newscast x Americast x UkrainecastBBC News - 3d -
2025's Best-Selling Games So Far In The US
2025's best-sellers Circana has published its first monthly sales report of 2025, revealing which games sold the best in the US during January and thus also for 2025 so far.. The top slot is ...GameSpot - 2d -
Stock Market Sees Biggest Declines of Trump’s Presidency So Far
Fueling a 1.7 percent decline on Friday was an unexpected drop in the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, as Americans worried about stubborn inflation.The New York Times - 2d -
Walmart's worst week since 2022: Retailer's former U.S. CEO Bill Simon thinks Wall Street is getting earnings, tariff risks wrong
Walmart is coming off a tough week after delivering a slowing profit growth forecast.CNBC - 1d -
Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann charged with stalking
Julia Wandel allegedly sent letters, calls, WhatsApps and visited family of missing girl . A woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann has been remanded in custody after being charged with stalking ...The Guardian - 2d -
Who still makes the federal minimum wage of $7.25?
Some states have raised minimum wage for employees as the federal level has stayed at $7.25 an hour since 2009. The Trump administration has not signaled plans to boost the minimum wage, so what ...NBC News - 2d -
As the U.S. Exits Foreign Aid, Who Will Fill the Gap?
China could reap the soft-power advantage, but like Western governments, the country is cutting back on aid. Philanthropies say they cannot replace the United States.The New York Times - 2d -
Who could steal Virginia Tech's at-large bid?
As Duke's chances of a 2-seed slip and Louisville makes a jump, let's talk potential bubble teams and those who could take the Hokies' spot.ESPN - 9h -
How Scholz’s party is losing ground in Germany’s industrial heartland
Far-right AfD could win its first direct seats in centre-left SPD’s Ruhr stronghold on SundayFinancial Times - 3d -
St Pancras and Channel tunnel plan rail routes to Germany and Switzerland
Partnership comes as London station looks at ways to almost triple passenger numbers. St Pancras railway station in London and the Channel tunnel operator have agreed to work together to open up ...The Guardian - 2d -
St Pancras plans for direct trains from UK to Germany
The London station's owner and Eurotunnel hope to expand routes to Cologne, Frankfurt and Switzerland.BBC News - 2d -
Vance criticizes Germany's free speech laws in remarks to conservatives
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has criticized Germany’s free speech laws during an appearance at a conservative gathering outside WashingtonABC News - 2d -
A train through Germany: is Europe’s powerhouse going off the rails?
In the run-up to Sunday’s crucial election, the Guardian took a long journey through Europe’s heartland to talk to voters. Creaking, overcrowded, neglected, Germany’s railways, once a source of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Final push for votes in Germany election as frontrunner vows to lead in Europe
Germany's rival political leaders take their fight for votes right to the last minute before a pivotal election.BBC News - 1d -
Anti-migrant hate is flourishing in Germany’s ‘time of the cowards’ | Musa Okwonga
This weekend’s vote will show how far xenophobia has been driving even some traditionally progressive parties. When I think of German democracy, I think of the Larsen B ice shelf: a vast Antarctic ...The Guardian - 21h -
Shocked by Trump, Europe Turns Its Hopes to Germany’s Election
Germany’s economy is stalled and its politics fractured. But it sees an opening for a new chancellor to lead Europe’s response to a changing America.The New York Times - 13h -
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As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies
U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing servicesABC News - 5d -
The key global issue is not the clash of north and south: it’s who supports international law and who doesn’t | Jean-Noël Barrot
We say the defining question is this: do nations work for peace and order or embrace the notion of power by force?. Jean-Noël Barrot is the foreign minister of France We are being told that the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Right-Wing Media Praises U.S.-Russia Talks as ‘Breath of Fresh Air’
Many of President Trump’s media allies were quick to celebrate this week’s negotiations, a contrast to the deep unease expressed by the foreign policy establishment.The New York Times - 4d -
A Pair Of Great Star Wars RPGs Are Free For Android Owners Right Now
Following its recent launch, the mobile Epic Games Store is continuing to roll out free games on Android worldwide and iOS in the European Union. Two new arrivals are particularly good ones worth ...GameSpot - 3d -
Identity is the breaking point — get it right or zero trust fails
It’s on security leaders to shift their security strategies to better fight against identity-driven attacks.VentureBeat - 3d -
Nate Burleson revisits history with civil rights icon Joseph McNeil
As part of our Black History Month celebration, Nate Burleson sits down with Joseph McNeil, one of the four students who led the Greensboro sit-ins in 1960. Meeting at the original Woolworth's ...CBS News - 2d -
Kerr pushing right buttons with revamped Warriors starting five
Warriors coach Steve Kerr has been pushing all the right buttons with a revamped starting lineup that has Golden State cruising into the second half of the season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Bannon’s Salute at CPAC Sparks Outcry, Even on French Right
A gesture by Stephen Bannon at CPAC, outside Washington, echoed a move by Elon Musk and prompted the president of France’s far-right National Rally to say it had evoked “Nazi ideology.”The New York Times - 2d -
The 45 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (February 2025)
Zero Day, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Squid Game are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.Wired - 1d -
The 44 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (February 2025)
Parasite, Y Tu Mamá También, and The Two Popes are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.Wired - 1d -
The Best Meta Quest Games You Can Play Right Now (2025)
Dipping your toes into virtual reality? From shooters to woodsy adventures, these are our favorites to play by yourself or with friends.Wired - 1d -
Global Right-Wing Leaders Revel in a Renewed Fight, Supercharged by Trump
Emissaries of far-right parties overseas, gathering this week at the Conservative Political Action Conference near Washington, described a resurgence spanning continents, buoyed by the U.S. president.The New York Times - 1d
