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In Texas Measles Outbreak, Signs of a Riskier Future for Children
Vaccine hesitancy has been rising for years in the United States. Doctors and parents in one rural county are confronting the consequences.The New York Times - 3d -
Texas May Rename the New York Strip
The Texas strip? That state’s lieutenant governor wants to rebrand the cut, but New Yorkers aren’t biting.The New York Times - 7h -
Graduates face an uphill battle to employment
University leavers should have benefited from a tighter labour market. Why are so many still searching for a job?Financial Times - Feb. 23 -
Face the Nation: Kelly, James, Kallas
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on the fallout from the unprecedented Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr ZelenskyyCBS News - 1d -
Trump was supposed to be good for crypto. So why is bitcoin in danger of falling toward $70,000?
The ultimate “Trump trade” has run into trouble.MarketWatch - 6d -
Elizabeth Struhs death: ‘dangerous, highly manipulative’ sect leader among 14 jailed for eight-year-old’s manslaughter
Elizabeth’s parents and 12 other members of Toowoomba religious group the Saints are responsible for the girl’s ‘slow and painful death’, judge says. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...The Guardian - 6d -
Prologue: Go Back's First Trailer Pits Man Versus Dangerously Cold Weather
In 2017, Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene carved out a space for himself in the battle royale genre with PUBG: Battlegrounds . Later this year, Greene's new title, Prologue: Go Wayback , is sending ...GameSpot - 4d -
We don't want a pro-Russia Germany: Why AfD is a danger to the global order
Should an AfD-led Germany withdraw from NATO, the alliance would surely collapse, as would an EU without Germany. Instead, a German-Russian alliance would fill Europe’s security vacuum and dominate ...The Hill - 3d -
In this dangerous age, Britain needs to exert soft power as well as the hard stuff | Andrew Rawnsley
Defence spending has to go up, but siphoning money from international aid is a self-defeating folly. Shortly before he flew to Washington, Sir Keir Starmer turned up in the Commons, put on his ...The Guardian - 2d -
Wall Street Journal on Trump foreign policy: Less 'brave new world' than 'dangerous old one'
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board went after President Trump on foreign policy on Sunday, saying it is "less brave new world than a reversion to a dangerous old one." The board highlighted ...The Hill - 15h -
Inside Trump’s federal worker firings
President Trump’s widespread firings of federal employees has reached every level of government, but critics say his selection of whom to axe is hardly arbitrary. In just a few weeks on the job, ...The Hill - 23h -
Mass federal layoffs deliver a gutting one-two punch to America's veterans
President Donald Trump’s sweeping efforts to purge the federal workforce have dealt a striking one-two punch to an already largely vulnerable population: America’s veterans.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
'Captain America' dives in second weekend, 'The Monkey' adds to Neon's successes
“Captain America: Brave New World” soared on opening weekend, but crash-landed in its second go-around with audiencesABC News - Feb. 23 -
How John Oliver became one of America's leading comedians
John Oliver used to bomb often doing stand-up comedy on stage. Now he has his own TV show, where he delivers searing, satirical takes on America.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Weather tracker: temperatures hit record highs across South America
Rio de Janeiro reached 44C, its highest temperature for more than a decade, last Monday. While North America grappled with widespread cold and wintry conditions last week, South America – now in ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
'Captain America' dives in second weekend, 'The Monkey' adds to Neon's successes
“Captain America: Brave New World” soared on opening weekend, but crash-landed in its second go-around with audiences.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Democrats need to make a compelling case to win back America
Voters have little idea what Democrats stand for, only who they stand against.The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Telework has quietly solved one of America’s biggest employment challenges
The rise of remote work has allowed older individuals with disabilities to remain active in the labor market, contributing to a more inclusive workforce, while in-office mandates threaten to ...The Hill - 6d -
Wall Street and Silicon Valley Are Betting Big on Trump’s America
Citadel, JPMorgan and Apple are leaning into the president’s agenda.Inc. - 6d -
Trump’s Iron Dome for America system is now reportedly called Golden Dome
The initiative, established by executive order, is touted to protect US skies from attacks, much like Israel’s system. Donald Trump ’s Iron Dome for America initiative for a missile defense ...The Guardian - 6d -
Under Trump, America’s New Friends: Russia, North Korea and Belarus
When it comes to the war in Ukraine, President Trump finds common cause with the world’s outlier states and stands against traditional U.S. allies like Britain, France, Germany, Canada, Japan and ...The New York Times - 6d -
Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ debacle is no joke – this is how authoritarians get started
The move has disturbing historical precedents, and retaliation against the Associated Press signals more restrictions to come. Last week, the Associated Press sued White House officials for ...The Guardian - 5d -
George Conway: Trump 'wants to have revenge on the United States of America'
Conservative lawyer George Conway said President Trump’s bold changes to the federal government reveal an effort to “destroy” its institutions and exact “revenge” on the country. “This is an ...The Hill - 5d -
Gulf of America or Gulf of Mexico? How Some Communities Are Responding
President Trump’s order changing the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America prompted communities along the coast to think about the basin in a way many never had before.The New York Times - 5d -
Cheekface leans into the DIY mentality that makes it 'America's local band'
The L.A.-based indie rock band dabbles in everything from ska to crabcore on its new album, 'Middle Spoon,' released on Tuesday.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
Democrat in Fox News op-ed: Trump 'making America expensive again'
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) went after President Trump in a Wednesday Fox News op-ed, accusing him of “making America expensive again.” “One month into his term, President Trump is making America ...The Hill - 5d -
Desi Lydic: Trump Just ‘Put a Cover Charge on America’
“It’s $5 million to get in, but he’ll waive it if you bring in three hot girls with you,” Lydic said of President Trump’s “gold card” visa idea on the “Daily Show.”The New York Times - 5d -
MapQuest trolls Trump by letting users rename 'Gulf of America'
MapQuest has entered the chat.The Hill - 4d -
Three billionaires: America’s oligarchy is now fully exposed | Robert Reich
As Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk alter US media, the connections between wealth and power are in plain sight. One of the unacknowledged advantages of the horrendous era we’ve entered is ...The Guardian - 4d -
America's appetite for gold is 'sucking' bullion out of other countries
"Supply chains have been disrupted because of this huge sucking sound, which has been the United States," said World Gold Council's John Reade.CNBC - 4d -
Theater Ceiling Collapses During ‘Captain America’ Screening in Washington State
Only two people were watching “Captain America: Brave New World” when the ceiling fell. Neither person was injured.The New York Times - 4d -
America must not surrender its Democratic values | Bernie Sanders
Together, we must fight for our long-held values and work with people around the world who share them. For 250 years, the United States has held itself up as a symbol of democracy – an example of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Republican lawmaker on Trump-Zelensky meeting: 'A bad day for America’s foreign policy'
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) characterized Friday’s contentious meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a “bad day” for U.S. foreign policy. "A bad day for ...The Hill - 3d -
Eye on America: Exclusive look inside the intense training of U.S. Marshals
In Pennsylvania, we get an exclusive look at how the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force trains to apprehend some of the country’s most wanted criminals. And in Texas, we learn how lawmakers and ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump’s directives deal fatal blow to America’s offshore wind industry
Economic case looked bleak even before the president’s re-election sent a chill through sectorFinancial Times - 2d -
House budget resolution is 'screw America bill,' House Democrat says
Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) on Sunday called a budget resolution that was recently adopted by House Republicans a “screw America bill.” “It's the screw America bill, and let me tell you why,” ...The Hill - 1d -
What Tesla’s tarnish tells us about America Inc
Elon Musk’s company, like the US itself, seems like a sellFinancial Times - 1d -
She’s a Foot Soldier in America’s Losing War With Chronic Disease
In places like Mingo County, W.Va., where working-age people are dying at record rates, a nurse learns what it takes to make America healthy.The New York Times - 19h -
Iraq says oil exports from Kurdish region by way of Turkey set to resume
Iraq’s oil ministry has announced the resumption of oil exports from northern Iraq’s semi-autonomous northern Kurdish regionABC News - Feb. 22 -
EU spends more on Russian oil and gas than financial aid to Ukraine – report
Europe estimated to have bought €22bn of fossil fuels from Russia in 2024 but gave €19bn to support Kyiv. The EU is spending more money on Russian fossil fuels than on financial aid to Ukraine, a ...The Guardian - Feb. 24