Goodbye, cancel culture; hello 'capitulation culture' under Trump

60 million under weather alerts as winter storm aims for Plains to Mid-Atlantic

Around 60 million people are under weather alerts from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic as a winter storm threatens to slam the region with heavy snow and crippling ice.

NBC News - Jan. 4

‘The Trump Effect’ in the age of terrorism

Have those in charge of our defense against terrorism taken their eyes off the ball to engage in petty, self-destructive and potentially illegal partisan politics?

The Hill - Jan. 4

From Edvard Munch to Central Cee: Observer critics choose their cultural highlights for 2025

From Thom Yorke’s Shakespearean score to 25 years of Tate Modern, Bridget Jones to Leigh Bowery, our writers anticipate the most exciting shows, releases and events of the year. American auteurs ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

The big chill: warming, nourishing culture to help you hibernate until spring

Whether it’s wintry films and music, time-absorbing games or compelling telly and podcasts, with all this goodness to get stuck into there really is no reason to go outside. Wolf Hall: The Mirror ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Stocks will struggle under Trump if this rate keeps going higher

U.S. debt concerns and higher Treasury yields may be stumbling blocks for stocks in 2025.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Why Trump is fixated on Abe Lincoln

Trump's habit is to treat Lincoln not only as a giant of history, but something of a political contemporary. And a flawed one at that.

NBC News - Jan. 4

FAA Head Says Boeing Must Put Culture of Safety Above Profits

A year after the midair blowout of a 737-MAX door panel sent the company in a downward spiral, federal aviation chief Mike Whitaker said the planemaker still has work to do to ensure its jetliners ...

Inc. - Jan. 3

Neil Young reverses decision on canceled Glastonbury performance

The 79-year-old rock legend said he'll perform at this year's Glastonbury festival after announcing earlier that he'd pulled out.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3

How to Build a Company Culture Employees Will Love

Inc. 5000 founders share hard-won lessons on fostering genuine connection and building a culture every employee will embrace.

Inc. - Jan. 3

Almost A Decade Later, Preorders For This 3DS Game Are Being Canceled

Amazon has started canceling preorders for the Nintendo 3DS version of Mighty No. 9, a game that was released almost 10 years ago. Developed by Comcept and former Capcom producer Keiji Inafune, ...

GameSpot - Jan. 3

Massive cleanup under way in Ghana after fire destroys one of world’s biggest secondhand markets

Thousands of traders face ruin after blaze razes two-thirds of Accra’s Kantamanto, which receives an estimated 15m used clothes from global north each week. A huge cleanup operation is taking place ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Here’s how Boeing is responding to the FAA’s call for a ‘fundamental cultural shift’ in safety

Safety and quality need to be placed above profit at Boeing, says the head of the FAA.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Kyle Larson builds his brand Down Under with triumphant trip to Perth

PERTH, Western Australia — As is his custom, Kyle Larson took the big money and ran. Before he left Western Australia at the end of an all-nighter that spanned Dec. 30-31, however, Larson had ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

'He's under their skin' - Konstas riles India again

Australia opener Sam Konstas has affected Test opponents India by getting "under their skin", according to team-mate Scott Boland.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Will a devastating New Year's Eve explosion change Hawaii's fireworks culture?

Authorities and residents in Hawaii are wondering whether a New Year's Eve explosion that killed three people and wounded more than 20 will dampen the state's enthusiasm for illegal pyrotechnic ...

ABC News - Jan. 3

Will a weakened Hollywood embrace Trump 2.0?

When Donald Trump won in 2016, Hollywood promised ‘resistance’. But shrinking revenues and declining influence make it less likely this time around

Financial Times - Jan. 3

Elena Rybakina’s former coach Stefano Vukov suspended by WTA under code of conduct investigation

On the eve of the Australian Open, a major conflict is intensifying at the top of women’s tennis. Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, wants to bring former coach Stefano Vukov back onto ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Trump to rally in DC ahead of inauguration

Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th president

ABC News - Jan. 2

Kenya's celebrated coffee under threat as farmers hit by climate change

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

Canceling the apocalypse? What can we learn from films set in 2025

From monsters fighting robots to a grim look at a decaying healthcare system, past movies set in this new year offer a mixed outlook on what’s to come. The year 2025: It certainly has that ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

UK tech secretary backs away from social media ban for under-16s

Peter Kyle had said option was ‘on the table’ after Australia restricted use of sites such as Instagram

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Progressives face an existential crisis under Trump

Progressives in Washington are facing an existential crisis like never before as they brace for the incoming Trump administration. Not only are they at odds with their own party, with many ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

WeChat, TikTok First to Secure Licenses Under Malaysia's New Social-Media Rules

The two Chinese technology companies had each obtained licenses under requirements for internet- messaging and social-media companies unveiled last year.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

The Papers: 'America under attack' and crack down on people traffickers

Coverage of an attack in New Orleans which has killed at least 15 people dominates Thursday's front pages.

BBC News - Jan. 2

Crypto industry dreams of a golden era under Trump

The sector expects lighter regulation and wider adoption under the president-elect, but some worry about systemic risks

Financial Times - Jan. 2

How Italy’s Carabinieri cultural heritage protection squad foiled tomb-raiders

The force recently uncovered a clandestine dig in the middle of Naples. Looking towards the semicircular apse with a frescoed image of a partially identifiable Christ on a throne staring back at ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

UK's new city of culture hopes to win over the doubters

Being the UK's new City of Culture is a chance for Bradford to challenge prejudices against the city.

BBC News - Jan. 2

New Orleans attack under investigation after driver slams into crowd, killing at least 15

A 42-year-old man intentionally drove a truck into a crowd in New Orleans' famous Bourbon Street on New Year's Day, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens of others. The attack is being ...

CBS News - Jan. 1

Neil Young pulls out of Glastonbury 2025, claiming festival is ‘under corporate control’ of BBC

The 79-year-old musician says the music festival is ‘not the way I remember it being’ after BBC ‘wanted us to do a lot of things in a way we were not interested in’. Neil Young has announced that ...

The Guardian - Jan. 1

New Orleans Attacker Evaded a Security System Under Repair

Bollards that normally protect pedestrians from vehicles were to be replaced as part of the city’s preparations for the Super Bowl next month. The attacker drove his pickup around a police vehicle ...

The New York Times - Jan. 1

Republican-run states see opportunity to push extreme policies under Trump

Emboldened red states could advocate for rightwing reforms from steep tax cuts to slashes to education. Republican state lawmakers and conservative leaders around the United States see Donald ...