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A journey through the US reveals a divided nation with much in common
With so much talk about what divides us, people have forgotten what unites this unique assortment of states.The Hill - 1h -
Shein backlash divides shoppers: 'Everywhere else is too expensive'
Some young shoppers will continue to buy from the fast fashion giant despite concerns over how workers are treated.BBC News - 18h -
Republicans set to give Trump big immigration win — while dividing Democrats
Republicans are on the verge of giving President-elect Trump a big win on immigration to kick off his second term — and doing it with the help of Democrats while dividing the minority party on the ...The Hill - 8h -
Chinese activist Teacher Li’s memecoin launch divides dissident community
‘Teacher Li’ is among the most prolific sources of unfiltered information from behind China’s Great Firewall. But an attempt to monetise it has proven controversial. On Monday, two parallel visions ...The Guardian - 2d -
Republicans are exploiting the diploma divide they helped to create
The widening gap between Americans with and without college education is a result of the Republican-led attack on the American working class.The Hill - 3d -
TikTok Hadn't Even Been Banned Before the Backlash Started
Whatever US politicians were hoping for, what they got was a huge increase in users signing up to Duolingo to learn Chinese and American users flooding Chinese apps.Wired - 3d -
Billion-dollar video game: is this the most expensive piece of entertainment ever made?
How player-funded development launched a multiplayer game of galactic proportions – and costs – in Star Citizen. How much does it cost to make a video game? The development expenses of blockbuster ...The Guardian - 3d -
Do Indians work too much?
An executive in the country has gone viral for saying workers should be in the office on SundaysFinancial Times - 3d -
‘The ghosts are everywhere’: can the British Museum survive its omni-crisis?
Beset by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the discovery of a thief on the inside, Britain’s No 1 museum is in deep trouble. Can it restore its reputation?. The British Museum is ...The Guardian - 3d -
Los Angeles mayor facing growing backlash over fires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing mounting criticism over her response to the deadly wildfires gripping her city. Some critics say the mayor's decision to travel to Ghana despite fire ...CBS News - 3d -
Charlie Woods has fun at dad Tiger's expense during TGL debut
Tiger Woods struggled in his first night at TGL, and Charlie Woods got a good laugh out of it all.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Why Costco Isn't Joining the Backlash Against DEI
The retail giant is swatting back at a conservative activist group, buoyed by loyal customers and staff.The Wall Street Journal - 4d -
Ossoff braces for expensive, marquee Georgia Senate race
Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff's first reelection bid, set to be a marquee 2026 Senate race, has both parties sharpening their knives. The GOP sees his seat as one of the best opportunities to ...The Hill - 5d -
A pink powder is being used to fight California fires. It's getting everywhere
The bright substance blanketing areas of Los Angeles County has long been used to stop wildfires from spreading.BBC News - 6d -
The truth behind your £10 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success
Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week.BBC News - 6d -
Ons Jabeur: ‘Kids are dying everywhere in Ukraine or Gaza. I have to speak out’
Former world No 2 shares her struggles with seeing suffering in Palestine and how she is working with the World Food Programme to help . Few players wear their heart on their sleeve as much as Ons ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Probation: 'Too few staff, with too little experience, managing too many offenders'
Probation officers say they were overworked even before thousands of prisoners were released early.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
The Memories That Burn, Too
Shawn Hubler, who covers California from Sacramento, details the personal, psychological toll of the wildfires.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
MPs urge checks as Shein refuses to answer questions
The chair of a committee of MPs has written to the London Stock Exchange with concerns over the fashion retailer.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Senior Labour MP raises ‘concerns’ with City regulator over planned Shein listing
Trade committee chair Liam Byrne writes to FCA and London Stock Exchange after questioning of fast-fashion groupFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
‘Fight until the end’: Yoon’s defiance deepens South Korea divide
Impeached president has barricaded himself behind personal security unit to avoid arrest as police plot next moveFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Weekly quiz: Zendaya looked happy but who else sparkled at the Golden Globes?
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Why everyone else can panic about rising bond yields
In the US they signal optimism while I’m loving a weaker poundFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Los Angeles mayor faces backlash over wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly dodged questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Mountaintop details Spectre Divide Season 1 and console launch for February
Mountaintop had a tough launch with Spectre Divide. Now it is saying how it will launch Season 1 with fixes in mid-February.VentureBeat - Jan. 9 -
Trump and Senate Republicans still divided on how to implement his agenda
President-elect Donald Trump is meeting with Senate Republicans to try to get lawmakers "on the same page" on how to advance some of his major policy initiatives.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Gloucester remove Russia flag from player’s shirt after backlash
Gloucester will remove the Russia flag from the back of Kirill Gotovtsev’s shirt for all matches moving forward and have issued an apology “for any offence this may have caused”.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
LGBTQ rights group reports progress at U.S. companies despite conservative backlash
The HRC said that more companies are providing strong benefits and protections to LGBTQ employees despite conservative backlash in recent years.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Shein's Lack of Answers on China Forced-Labor Concerns Angers U.K. Lawmakers
The bargain clothing site, which is seeking a London stock listing, declined to shed light on whether its clothing contains cotton from Xinjiang.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Shein accused of ‘not respecting’ UK MPs in grilling on labour practices
Online fast-fashion retailer refuses to answer questions about whether it uses cotton from China’s Xinjiang regionFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Shein lawyer refuses to tell MPs if fashion firm uses Chinese cotton
Yinan Zhu declined to say whether it retailer's suppliers used Chinese cotton amid concerns over forced labour.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Will flattery get you everywhere with Donald Trump? Billionaires are determined to find out | Arwa Mahdawi
The US has been for sale to the highest bidder for some time, while democracy dies in plain sight. The difference now? How shamelessly transactional the incoming president is. Reader, I was wrong. ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Boardroom Diversity Stalls in the Face of Conservative Backlash
Observers say the surge of inquiries about diverse candidates has dropped sharply as anti-DEI activists keep up their efforts.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
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Hailing a Taxi or Uber Will Be More Expensive Under NYC Congestion Pricing Program
Transportation officials want to reduce the number of taxis, Ubers and Lyfts that idle in heavy traffic. To do that, they will charge riders new fees.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
‘A look into the future’: TV drama about Danish climate refugees divides opinion
Families Like Ours has become national talking point but some scientists say events depicted could not happen. Featuring scenes of huge crowds boarding ferries, protest and desperation as six ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
BA passenger loyalty programme shake-up sparks backlash
Industry figures warn leisure travellers may struggle to gain perks such as access to the airline’s loungeFinancial Times - Dec. 31 -
The Music Is Too Loud. That’s the Point.
Vinyl-focused listening bars inspired by ones in Japan are opening across New York, attracting audiophiles and city dwellers looking for a respite from the cacophony outside their doors.The New York Times - Dec. 30
