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Pritzker: Trump actions 'threat to our democracy'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Wednesday called President Trump’s efforts to reshape and shrink the federal government a “threat to our democracy.” “The things that I'm speaking out about now, ...The Hill - 13h -
Senate Republican: Putin a 'cancer,' 'greatest threat to democracy'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) slammed Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "cancer" not long after President Trump stepped up his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid the ongoing ...The Hill - 6d -
Hong Kong’s last major pro-democracy party moves to disband
Hong Kong’s Democratic Party said late on Thursday it would start preparations to disband and wind up its affairs after a meeting of its leadership, amid a years-long national security crackdown in ...NBC News - 6d -
Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party says it will begin process of disbanding
Democratic party chair Lo Kin-hei would not comment on whether Beijing put pressure on members. Hong Kong’s oldest pro-democracy party, which became an influential voice of opposition before ...The Guardian - 6d -
To stop corruption and rescue democracy, we must take money out of politics
Donald Trump is attempting to replace our democratic Republic with a plutocratic dictatorship that looks a lot like Vladimir Putin's. How has this happened? One answer is the corrupting influence ...The Hill - 3d -
Best Action Cameras (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Gearing up to shred the slopes or dive into the seas? These photography tools are made for danger.Wired - 4d -
Action must replace anger as Germany grapples with US
The defence of freedom at home and in Europe is the paramount task facing likely next chancellor Friedrich MerzFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump tariff threats rattle consumers
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumer confidence dips in Trump’s first month A new survey found that ...The Hill - 6d -
Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy party takes initial step toward disbanding
Hong Kong’s largest pro-democracy party took an initial step toward dissolving on ThursdayABC News - Feb. 20 -
Former Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmaker jailed for over 3 years on riot charge from 2019 protests
A Hong Kong judge sentenced a former pro-democracy lawmaker to three years and one month in prison on a charge of riot after an incident in which he was beaten up at a subway station during the ...NBC News - 58m -
The Postal Service’s History Amid Trump’s Threats to Change It
Trump has mused about privatizing the postal service.Inc. - 5d -
Asteroid that sparked concerns no longer poses threat: NASA
An asteroid that sparked concerns about potentially hitting Earth no longer poses a significant threat of slamming into the planet, according to NASA’s latest analysis. The asteroid, Asteroid 2024 ...The Hill - 2d -
Ofgem demands action from energy firms over back billing
The energy regulator is demanding to know how many people have been sent back bills.BBC News - 6d -
‘Heinous actions’: opposition to Trump, slow to energize, shakes off its slumber
The slash-and-burn approach of Trump and his ‘Doge’ head Musk has reinvigorated resistance to the administration. On a bright winter’s day this week, a group of protesters fanned out along a palm ...The Guardian - 4d -
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Gunners lose their heads while Mohamed Salah outperforms Kevin De Bruyne in Liverpool’s triumph. Premier League top scorers | Latest table | Full fixtures Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah ...The Guardian - 3d -
Waspi women threaten legal action over pensions row
It comes after the government rejected compensation for women hit by changes to the state pension age.BBC News - 3d -
Galatasaray accuse Mourinho of ‘racist statements’ and vow to take legal action
He criticised Galatasaray behaviour and Turkish referees Fenerbahce say rivals’ claims ‘malicious’ and ‘distorted’ Galatasaray have accused José Mourinho of making “racist statements” and said ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ex-archbishop Carey among clergy facing possible disciplinary action
The report into prolific abuser John Smyth accuses several members of the Church of safeguarding failures.BBC News - 2d -
From Idea to Action: 5 Steps to Validate Your New Business Idea
Follow these critical steps to validate your concept and turn your idea into a business success.Inc. - 2d -
Pro-Russia Bosnian Serb president Dodik sentenced for separatist actions
Milorad Dodik says he will not accept any conviction after his repeated calls for Serb-run part of Bosnia to join Serbia. A court in Bosnia has sentenced the pro-Russia Bosnian Serb president, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Tariff uncertainty is weighing on market action, Jim Cramer says
CNBC's Jim Cramer suggested uncertainty regarding tariff policy will continue to shape market action.CNBC - 1d -
Terminator 2D: No Fate Takes Players Back To The 1990s With Contra-Style Action
Terminator 2 is one of the most successful films of all time and, much like other R-rated movies of the time, spawned a line of toys and video games in the early 1990s. If you missed out on the ...GameSpot - 13h -
Mattel Reveals Minecraft Movie Toys, Including Jack Black Action Figures
Mattel has revealed a new lineup of Minecraft merchandise to coincide with the upcoming launch of A Minecraft Movie. While the movie hits theaters on April 4, these toys don’t yet have a firm ...GameSpot - 12h -
Emma Raducanu will return to action in Indian Wells after Dubai incident
Briton expected to be offered extra security at event Zverev loses to Tien as seeds exit at Mexican Open Emma Raducanu will return to action next week at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.. ...The Guardian - 13h -
Vance: Biggest threat to Europe is influx of 'unvetted foreign migrants'
During an appearance at CPAC, Vice President JD Vance said he believed the "biggest threat" to countries in Europe was "unvetted foreign migrants," and criticized the Biden administration for its ...NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Japan warns over threat from China’s chip material export controls
Officials and executives say gallium rules will upset supply chains for chips and vehicle batteriesFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Polar bears increasingly under threat as glaciers melt faster than ever
A new global assessment shows that the world's glaciers are melting faster in the last 10 years compared to the previous decade. Polar bears, which depend on the frozen sheets, are increasingly ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Facing Trump’s Threats, New York’s Governor Adopts a ‘Rambo’ Attitude
Gov. Kathy Hochul has embraced a more aggressive stance as she takes on President Trump, deals with Mayor Eric Adams and nears a competitive election next year.The New York Times - 6d -
FirstFT: Ceasefire under threat after Hamas accused of violation
Also in today’s newsletter, Japanese to court Tesla for Nissan investment, and Eric Adams’ Faustian pact with TrumpFinancial Times - 6d -
The EU has real leverage to counter Trump’s tariff threats
The EU is not a superpower in the traditional sense, but it continues to have significant power in the area of foreign trade.The Hill - 6d -
American Airlines flight diverted to Rome due to bomb threat
An American Airlines flight traveling from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome Sunday due to a bomb threat, according to a source familiar with the situation.NBC News - 4d -
I Teach at Harvard. Store Managers See Me as a Threat.
Maybe I just wanted to be seen as something other than a threat, a nuisance, because I happen to be Black.The New York Times - 4d -
Federal workers sue over Musk's threat to fire if they don't explain accomplishments
Attorneys for federal workers say in a lawsuit billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk violated the law with his weekend demand that employees explain their accomplishments or risk being firedABC News - 3d -
Post rises from G League to surprising Warriors 3-point threat
Warriors rookie Quinten Post is the deadliest 3-point shooter on a Golden State squad that features Steph Curry.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Stagflation is a new threat to the stock-market rally. What investors should know.
Worries about an unwelcome mix of inflation and stagnating economic growth are back, only this time such fears are becoming harder for investors to shake off.MarketWatch - 3d -
Americanswers... on 5 Live! What's Elon Musk's latest threat to federal workers?
And will the president listen to European leaders this week?BBC News - 3d -
Asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses significant threat to Earth, NASA says
2024 YR4 now has roughly a 0.004% chance of hitting Earth in about eight years, NASA said.CBS News - 3d -
Federal workers left confused as Musk doubles down on threat
Employees get conflicting advice over compliance with a Musk-backed order to list their last week's work or face termination.BBC News - 3d -
Forgotten by the west, Syria’s IS prisons are under threat as militant group mobilises
Kurdish officials warn that Islamic State threat is greater than ever in the vacuum left from Syrian regime’s collapse. With each gust of wind came a wave of body odour, the stench of two-dozen men ...The Guardian - 3d -
Musk's new threats for federal employees asked to justify their jobs
Elon Musk posted new threats on social media to federal employees regarding an email sent by the Office of Personnel Management on weekly tasks reporting. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest.CBS News - 2d
