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Armando Iannucci's political satire with Peter Capaldi
A British minister accidentally backs a war on TV and then tries to prevent it.BBC News - Mar. 6 -
Trump Administration Sends Politically Charged Survey to Researchers
Scientists on overseas projects must say whether they work with communist governments and help combat “Christian persecution.”The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Germany’s political upheaval and the transatlantic alliance’s uncertain future
Germany has emerged from its recent election with a grand coalition of the center-right CDU/CSU and the Social Democratic Party likely, but the rise of the far-right AfD party and its ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Public Health Survived the Pandemic. Now It Fights Politics.
Five years after the pandemic began, many local health officials say that the politicization of Covid has left them with fewer tools and fresh challenges.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Democrats, forget about politics and focus on the people
Whether or not they vote to shut down the government today, Democrats have proven one thing: They are really bad at messaging.The Hill - 6d -
Will Trump's speech at the Justice Department get political?
President Trump will deliver remarks at the Justice Department in an unusual move for leaders of the executive branch. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Scott MacFarlane have the latest on the Trump ...CBS News - 6d -
‘Trump tariffs are reshaping our politics’: Canadians on their election
Voters reflect on their priorities and mood shifts in their communities before a crucial contest. When the Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, resigned in early January, after months of ...The Guardian - 5d -
The law must not bend to Trump’s crusade of political retribution
Lawyers must not sit on the sidelines as firms and judges are attacked merely for doing their jobs.The Hill - 1d -
Don’t do anything about your 401(k) until Tuesday
This key report should drop then.MarketWatch - 3d -
WATCH: Fans evacuate Warriors-Pistons game due to false fire alarm followed by sound system malfunction
The game was temporarily delayed as the situation was sorted outCBS Sports - Mar. 9 -
‘He said I sounded hysterical’: Celia Paul on lover Lucian Freud, his cold friends and the ‘devastating’ YBAs
In prose and in paint, the great artist Celia Paul is exorcising the ghosts of her past – from the cruelties of her lover Freud, to his offhand cohorts, and the YBA revolution that declared ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Zelenskyy sounds very positive about U.S. meeting on Ukraine-Russia ceasefire deal
The Kremlin said it needs more details from Washington, D.C., about a U.S.-backed proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine before it can respond. CBS News foreign correspondent Holly Williams has ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Phoenix Suns' Bradley Beal makes statement about no-trade clause and it may sound familiar
Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal told ESPN about where he stands with his no-trade clause. Contrary to popular belief, his stance is not new.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Real Madrid secure win over Villarreal as Mbappe sounds warning over fatigue – ‘ We gave everything’
Kylian Mbappe played a crucial role in Real Madrid’s victory over Villarreal, scoring twice to secure the three points. However, the French forward acknowledged that the match was physically demand...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Serbia denies using sonic weapons on protesters after video shows sound trigger panic and stampede
Serbian officials denied Sunday that security forces used a military-grade sonic weapon to disperse and scare protesters at a huge anti-government rally.NBC News - 3d -
Stop saying ‘I think’—to sound confident and influence people, use this ‘subtle but powerful’ swap
Minimizing language like "I think" can "dilute your credibility," says communication expert Lorraine K. Lee, author of "Unforgettable Presence."CNBC - 3d -
Stop Saying These 2 Words to Sound More Confident and Accelerate Your Success, According to a Stanford Expert
Using minimizing language can undermine your message. That’s something no entrepreneur can afford to do.Inc. - 1d -
Sound the alarm! Leon Edwards' UFC London media day goes off the rails
LONDON – There's no way Leon Edwards saw coming what happened during his UFC Fight Night 255 media day session on Thursday. While Edwards was in the middle of speaking with reporters at the host ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Man United must sign Victor Osimhen to give their attack the fear factor again
Manchester United must go out and sign an authentic superstar striker and they should look no further than Victor Osimhen.The Red Devils have prioritised the signing of a striker this summer and ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Is That Painting a Lost Masterpiece or a Fraud? Let’s Ask AI
A dubious “Van Gogh” has sparked a battle between technology, connoisseurs, and the high-stakes art market. What does AI, which is transforming art authentication, have to say about the verdict?Wired - 22h -
Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties
Canada and the Philippines, both vocal critics of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, have concluded negotiations for a key defense pact that will allow their forces to ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Watch live: House GOP leaders speak ahead of key vote to avert shutdown
House Republican leaders will speak Tuesday morning ahead of a key vote on the stopgap bill that would fund the government through September. The House Rules Committee voted Monday night to advance ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Deterrence is a key issue as army chiefs from 30-plus countries talk about a Ukraine force
Ukraine has key questions it wants answered as army chiefs from over 30 countries meet in Paris for talks on creating an international force to deter future Russian aggression once a ceasefire is ...ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Five key stats worth knowing after Man United’s Europa League win over Real Sociedad
Manchester United have progressed to the Europa League quarter-final, beating Real Sociedad 5-2 on aggregate.Read on as we take a look at key statistics from the game.Man United’s best game under ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January, in blow to Treasury chief ahead of key statement
The British economy unexpectedly shrank during January, piling pressure on Treasury chief Rachel Reeves before a key statement about the state of the public finances later this monthABC News - 6d -
Man City v Brighton: Where to Watch, Kick-off Time and Key Info
Manchester City v Brighton: Kick-off Time, TV Coverage and Key DetailsManchester City’s pursuit of Champions League football remains delicately poised as they prepare to host Brighton in a crucial ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Assassin's Creed Shadows Update Makes Key Changes To Shrines Amid Cultural Sensitivity Discussion
An update for Assassin's Creed Shadows on launch day makes a couple key changes to the game's shrines, preventing players from destroying certain items in them. The patch comes amid a discussion ...GameSpot - 17h -
Maryland officials failed to assess vulnerability of Francis Scott Key Bridge before collapse, NTSB says
Federal officials are urging risk assessments for dozens of bridges across 19 states, saying the Maryland Transportation Authority failed to perform such an evaluation before the Francis Scott Key ...NBC News - 10h -
Senate Republicans tell Musk to send his cuts to Congress
The DOGE chief was told that legislative action could enshrine his slashing.Politico - Mar. 5 -
Fossil Fuels Are the Future, Chris Wright Tells African Leaders
Chris Wright’s remarks were welcomed at a time when countries across the region have felt whipsawed by cuts to longstanding African energy initiatives.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
TikToker jailed in Indonesia for telling Jesus to cut his hair
Rights groups have condemned the sentence, made under a controversial online hate-speech law.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
UK watchdog tells banks to prepare for redress scheme on car loans
FCA to announce decision on compensation within six weeks of court rulingFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
U.S. Said to Tell Canada That It Will Enforce a Visitor Registration Law
The United States had not been enforcing the rule for Canadians who entered via land borders. That is changing amid an escalating fight between the North American neighbors.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest could be telling blow in the Philippines’ dynastic feud
Former president was surrendered to The Hague amid a row between his family and that of the current president. Few expected things to move so quickly. Supporters of the Philippines’ former ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
What does Putin video tell us about the battle for Kursk?
An analysis of verified footage reveals Moscow is taking back territory in Kursk, the area of Russia that Ukraine attacked in 2024.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Meta goes to arbitrator to prevent whistleblower from promoting tell-all book
An emergency arbitrator ruled that former Meta staffer Sarah Wynn-Williams is prohibited from promoting memoir of her tenure at the social media company.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Trump Tariffs Leave No Country Room for Exemptions, U.S. Tells Canada
In talks aimed at finding common ground on tariffs, Canadian officials were told April 2 will be a crucial day in setting the Trump tariff doctrine, and any relief could come later.The New York Times - 6d -
Tesla, in a letter, tells Trump administration it's worried about tariffs
In a letter to Trump officials, Tesla raised concerns about the president's tariffs -- but it's unclear if CEO Elon Musk was personally involved in sending the letter.ABC News - 6d -
Newsom tells Senate Dems to 'do the right thing,' oppose CR
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has called on Senate Democrats "to stand up and do the right thing" and vote no on the GOP-backed stopgap bill that would avert a looming government shutdown. ...The Hill - 6d -
Starmer tells global leaders to 'keep the pressure' on Putin over ceasefire in Ukraine
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told global leaders to “keep the pressure” on Russian President Vladimir Putin to back a ceasefire in UkraineABC News - 5d
