Americans Abuses Power

Stephen A. Smith: Americans 'relate' to Trump's view on Canada

Sports media personality Stephen A. Smith says Americans feel a connection with President-elect Trump's rhetoric on Canada and Greenland. "This kind of language, no matter how frivolous we may ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies sexual abuse allegations made by his sister in lawsuit

In a lawsuit filed in Missouri, Sam Altman's sister has accused the OpenAI CEO of years of sexual abuse. Altman denied the claims.

CNBC - Jan. 8

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman accused of sexual abuse by sister in lawsuit

Tech entrepreneur and family say Ann Altman’s claims that abuse started in childhood are ‘utterly untrue’ . The sister of the OpenAI chief executive, Sam Altman , has filed a lawsuit alleging that ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

The fight over robots threatening American jobs

As automation becomes a reality everywhere from retail warehouses to restaurant kitchens, the use of robots is increasingly controversial

Financial Times - Jan. 8

KNBC coverage of L.A. wildfires, driven by powerful winds

Watch live KNBC coverage as multiple wildfires are engulfing the Los Angeles area, prompting mandatory evacuations and leaving millions of people under red flag warnings.

NBC News - Jan. 7

U.S. Presses for Release of Americans Held in Afghanistan

The White House has discussed a possible swap with the Taliban for a prisoner at Guantánamo Bay, according to people familiar with the matter.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Daughter of former family vlogger Ruby Franke opens up about abuse her mother inflicted

Shari Franke, the eldest daughter of Ruby Franke, a once-popular family vlogger who was convicted of child abuse, opened up about whether she could ever forgive her mother.

NBC News - Jan. 7

England have 'power' to boycott Afghanistan match - MP

England's men's players have the "power" to make their own stand and refuse to play Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy, says Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi.

BBC News - Jan. 7

More Americans say immigration a top priority: Survey

Nearly half of Americans said immigration should be a top priority for President-elect Trump to tackle in 2025, according to a survey released Tuesday. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

McDonald's boss says 29 people fired over abuse

It comes after workers at the fast-food chain told the BBC they are still facing sexual abuse and harassment.

BBC News - Jan. 7

New grooming gangs inquiry would delay action on child abuse, inquiry chair tells BBC

Victims want change now, Prof Alexis Jay says, and people need to "step up to the mark" and implement her recommendations.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Exclusive: McDonald's faces fresh abuse claims a year after promise to act

Workers at the fast-food chain tell the BBC they still face sexual abuse despite pledges to improve safeguarding.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Congress certifies 2024 election in peaceful transfer of power

Congress quickly certified President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 win on Jan. 6, exactly four years after rioters stormed the Capitol over his 2020 election loss. The confirmation comes as Trump ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

'Abuse victims have had enough of consultations and discussions'

Some people "in a very uninformed way", have politicised child sexual abuse, says the inquiry chair.

BBC News - Jan. 7

The slow path to reliable data on child sexual abuse

Publishing limited statistics is still vital to ensure scrutiny and transparency as people end up speculating anyway

Financial Times - Jan. 7

95 dead after powerful earthquake strikes Tibet

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 95 people, Chinese state media reported.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Record year for wind power in 2024

Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.

BBC News - Jan. 7

American Driver Is Fatally Shot by Police Officer in Mexico

The shooting in Ciudad Juárez was being investigated. A prosecutor said the driver, from Texas, had accelerated in the officer’s direction and nearly hit him.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Cooper promises law to tackle child abuse cover ups

The home secretary says those who fail to report child sexual abuse could face criminal sanctions.

BBC News - Jan. 7

What Will Trump Do With All That Power?

What can we expect from the president-elect?

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Biden Warns Americans Not to Forget the Jan. 6 Attack

In an essay in The Washington Post, President Biden accused President-elect Donald J. Trump and his supporters of trying to erase the history of that day.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Starmer hits back at Musk over comments on historic sex abuse cases

UK prime minister says ‘line has been crossed’ as Emmanuel Macron also expresses alarm about billionaire’s interventions

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Americans celebrate the life of former President Jimmy Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter is being honored in his home state of Georgia before his remains are taken to Washington, D.C., On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 39th president will lie in state in the ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over failures in abuse scandal handling

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby’s tenure in office ends Monday, after an investigation found that he failed to tell police about serial abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon ...

ABC News - Jan. 6

Child sex abuse inquiry chair urges government to implement 2022 report in full

A campaign group led by Prof Alexis Jay also warns against "politicising" sexual violence.

BBC News - Jan. 6

The infighting propelling Austria’s far right to power

Failed coalition talks and power play pave way for Herbert Kickl to become chancellor

Financial Times - Jan. 6

The Power of Service: How Volunteering Transforms People and Organizations

Volunteering and acts of service strengthen teams and organizations by fostering empathy in a divided world.

Inc. - Jan. 5

Road-tripping Chinese grandma inspires millions after fleeing abusive marriage

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.

BBC News - Jan. 4

‘Clear creative abuse’: UK gravestone carvers condemn blatant reproduction of their designs

Master carvers say mass production of their bespoke work is a growing concern and upsetting for bereaved families. A walk down a churchyard path, passing other memorials and plaques, can be an ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

How Jimmy Carter's death impacted many Americans

The body of former President Jimmy Carter will remain in his home state of Georgia Saturday through Monday, before being transported to the Capitol on Tuesday where he will lie in state. CBS News ...

CBS News - Jan. 3

Americans focus on happiness, health, and savings in 2025

Saving money and improving mental health top the list of 2025 resolutions as Americans look to start the year with a focus on self-improvement and happiness.

CBS News - Jan. 3

New Mexico States parts with AD Moccia in wake of report on sex-abuse in hoops program

New Mexico State is moving on from athletic director Mario Moccia in the wake of an investigation that criticized the school’s handling of the sexual-abuse scandal that temporarily shut down the ...

ABC News - Jan. 2

Constellation Inks $1 Billion Nuclear Power Deal

Under the contracts, Constellation will deliver electricity to more than 13 federal agencies.

Inc. - Jan. 2

Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and the Honor of the American Military

Donald Trump’s foreign policy may not be as disastrous as that of George W. Bush, whose idealism and hubris led to calamity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be corrosive.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Is the Forme Power Bra really worth $189?

I tested the Forme Power Bra for five months to see if it could improve my posture. Does it actually work?

NBC News - Jan. 2

The coming American labour market shock

Ignore the Fed’s flip-flop and focus on labour dynamics

Financial Times - Jan. 2

POWER Digest [January 2025]

Yahoo News - Jan. 2

A power that seems will never die

'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof used footage from actual protests in Iran to create large portions of his feature film.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 1

Hundreds apply for restitution for abuse suffered at Florida reform schools

Hundreds of people who say they suffered physical or sexual abuse at two state-run reform schools in Florida are in line to receive tens of thousands of dollars in restitution from the state, after ...

NBC News - Jan. 1

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