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‘It’s so politically loaded’: Marlon Williams on ‘finding the gall’ to write an album entirely in Māori
Te Whare Tīwekaweka is being released at a tumultuous time for te reo and race relations in Aotearoa. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Marlon Williams recalls a survey he once read ...The Guardian - 2d -
All's unfair in love and identity politics in Echo Theater Company's 'One Jewish Boy'
Echo Theater Company artistic director Chris Fields directs the West Coast premiere of 'One Jewish Boy,' Stephen Laughton's two-hander starring Sharae Foxie and Zeke GoodmanLos Angeles Times - 2d -
‘Good chance’ Reeves will have to raise taxes in autumn budget, thinktank says – UK politics live
Institute for Fiscal Studies also warns Reeves over her focus on sticking with fiscal rules regardless of real world events. In an interview with ITV’s Good Morning Britain, Rachel Reeves , the ...The Guardian - 21h -
Human rights groups rebuke Kristi Noem’s visit to El Salvador prison: ‘political theater’
Homeland security chief went to infamous prison holding deported Venezuelans as White House targets immigrants. Human rights organizations on Thursday denounced the visit by the US homeland ...The Guardian - 15h -
Sage Hill's comeback falls short in state Division I title loss to Carondelet
Amalia Holguin finished with 21 points as Sage Hill rallied from an early deficit only to fall late in the state Division I girls' basketball final.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
60 percent of Americans feel trapped in their jobs
Burnout is at an all-time high among Americans. That's according to a study from learning platform Moodle, which found that 66 percent of workers are suffering. This is a sharp increase in reported ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
‘Potty mouth’ Democrats have some new fighting words we can’t put in this headline
Profanity isn’t new in politics. But it’s reaching new heights on the left.Politico - Mar. 9 -
Can Mark Carney win an election in Canada and a trade war with the US?
Former central banker has strong economic credentials but is untested politicallyFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
New York is walking a thin line on Palestinian Studies
Political interference in curricular matters is an unwarranted violation of academic freedom.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump just bought a Tesla, but many other owners are selling their Musk-made EVs. What’s going on?
There are nearly 14,000 used Teslas for sale nationwide this week in a market complicated by politics.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
The Week: NHS Reforms, Benefit Battles and Tariff Tactics
Adam, Vicki, Faisal and Nick discuss the political stories of the week.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Kidnappers locked up for ambushing Israeli record producer at Welsh cottage
Itay Kashti's kidnappers were motivated by "political and religious reasons," a court hears.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
The real ‘root causes’ of the Ukraine war
Although political culture is never the immediate cause of aggression, it is a powerful facilitator thereof.The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Turkish assets take a confidence hit
Crack down on political opposition will shake international investors’ faith in AnkaraFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Mexico hopes to stave off Trump tariffs
Economic and political consequences of the end of free trade could be devastatingFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
The non-dom brain drain is starting to hit the UK
At a time of political turmoil elsewhere, Britain should be offering stabilityFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump revokes security clearance for Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton
US president is stepping up a campaign of retribution against his political enemiesFinancial Times - 6d -
Turkey detains hundreds of protesters as demonstrations over mayor’s arrest intensify
Detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu has set off economic and political turmoilFinancial Times - 5d -
Five things to look for in Canada's election
Political experience, dealing with Trump and possible polling shifts - here are the themes to watch.BBC News - 4d -
Indonesian military on the rise under general-turned-president Prabowo
Increasing political influence stokes fears in country with recent history of army ruleFinancial Times - 2d -
Key stats that defined Wisconsin's NCAA Tournament win over Montana
Wisconsin beat Montana 85-66. Here's the stats that defined the victory.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Murphy says Americans want Democrats to 'take risks right now' to 'save our democracy'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said on Sunday that Americans want Democrats to “take risks right now” to “save our democracy” after internal party divisions over a funding bill. “While I totally ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Penn State nears fourth straight men's wrestling national title after 10 earn All-American status
Penn State is closing in on its fourth straight Division I men’s wrestling championship and its 12th in 14 years under coach Cael Sanderson. All 10 Penn State wrestlers earned All-American status ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
WATCH: Navy player ejected after landing low-blow on American opponent in Patriot League title game
Navy guard Jordan Pennick was ejected and drew jeers from American fansCBS Sports - Mar. 13 -
LSU women's basketball trio earns AP All-American nods
Three LSU women's basketball stars earned All-American honors from the AP as the Tigers get set for the NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Anti-transgender bathroom bill is headed to Tennessee governor's desk
A proposal that would require educational institutions that house students overnight to separate bathrooms “by immutable biological sex” is headed to Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s desk.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
American Promise joins Kentucky Derby prospects
The Kentucky Derby is just six weeks from Saturday, and there's still much to be decided about the 20-horse field. But American Promise all but claimed a spot with a victory in Saturday's Virginia ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
England begin bid for legacy-defining year
England start their Women's Six Nations title defence against Italy, with this summer's legacy-defining home Rugby World Cup coming into view.BBC News - 5d -
Girls basketball: Divisions IV, V, VI and VII all-Ohio teams announced
Mar. 24—The 2025 Divisions IV, V, VI and VII girls basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Monday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The All-Ohio teams are based on nominations from the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Boys basketball: Who made the Division I, II and III all-state teams
Mar. 27—The 2025 Divisions I, II and III boys basketball All-Ohio teams were announced Thursday by the Ohio Prep Sports Media Association. The All-Ohio teams are based on nominations from the seven ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Hamas says it will release American hostage, agrees to restart Gaza ceasefire talks
Hamas on Friday said it agreed to release American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and the bodies of four other Americans, following a proposal from mediators to resume negotiations with Israel over ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Plurality of Americans say NPR, PBS should be federally funded: Survey
A plurality of surveyed Americans say the federal government should continue to fund public broadcasters, according to a new survey. New polling from Pew found 24 percent of surveyed Americans say ...The Hill - 1d -
RFK Jr.'s Steak 'n Shake praise and March Madness teams to watch: Morning Rundown
American and Russian negotiators discuss division of assets between Moscow and Kyiv.NBC News - Mar. 17 -
4 new Great American Ball Park dishes, from a mozzarella stick sandwich to goetta sliders
Cincinnati Reds fans at Great American Ball Park can enjoy several new dishes this baseball season.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Trump administration briefing: US backs Russia ahead of G7, Republican spending bill boosts defense
US has reportedly rejected Canadian proposal to tackle Russian ‘shadow fleet’, Republican bill trims everything aside from defense – key US politics stories from Saturday at a glance. The US has ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Trinidad and Tobago calls new UK visa requirement ‘disproportionate move’
Travellers from country now need visas with decision reportedly made in response to rising asylum claims. UK politics live – latest updates Trinidad and Tobago has described Britain’s new visa ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Hegseth says Musk did not see China war plan as Trump announces new jet fighter program – US politics live
Defense secretary says Musk was at Pentagon to talk about efficiencies; president says new F-47 jet has state-of-the-art stealth technology. Trump awards Boeing contract to build next-generation ...The Guardian - 6d -
Tariffs on China could raise wedding dress prices for American brides
American brides are facing the impact of the trade war, as tariffs on imports from China threaten to raise the cost of wedding gowns. Janet Shamlian reports.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
The Detroit Lions are right – NFL should demand more from division winners
The Detroit Lions are proposing a change to the NFL's playoff format that is long overdue. If it passes, no more rewarding mediocrity.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20
