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Nigeria’s exploding oil pipelines spark national political crisis
President accused of over-reach after he ousted state government in wake of apparent sabotageFinancial Times - 1d -
How a slice of Trump's coalition is viewing his presidency: From the Politics Desk
In today’s newsletter, we bring you the findings from our new focus group of Black men who voted for Donald Trump in 2024.NBC News - 9h -
How a slice of Trump's coalition is viewing his presidency: From the Politics Desk
In today’s newsletter, we bring you the findings from our new focus group of Black men who voted for Donald Trump in 2024.NBC News - 9h -
A historic opportunity for higher education reform
The American public is witnessing a remarkable political moment.The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Should Boeing’s formerly stranded astronauts have been home sooner?
The story involves technological glitches and accusations of political malfeasance.The Hill - 4d -
Wisconsin’s high-stakes Supreme Court election is a referendum on Trump
The stakes in the April 1 election are muchmore than political.The Hill - 2d -
Utah governor signs online child safety law requiring Apple, Google to verify user ages
Utah's signing of the law is a political win for Meta, which has been aiming to put more political and regulatory pressure on Apple.CNBC - 21h -
Public, private, and political: Valentino turns a staged restroom into high fashion’s boldest stage
Valentino paraded high fashion inside a public toilets setting in one of the most unexpected backdrops of the season, especially for a house as classical as ValentinoABC News - Mar. 9 -
Democrats ‘applying maximum hurt’ for ‘political gain’ in government funding fight: GOP lawmaker
President Trump is urging Republicans to support Speaker Mike Johnson’s short-term government funding bill. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the upcoming vote.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Department of Education to lay off nearly half its workforce – US politics live
Education secretary Linda McMahon announced hundreds of staff were subject to the ‘reduction in workforce’. Polls have opened in Greenland for early parliamentary elections Tuesday as US President ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Companies should resist political pressures and stick to ESG, DEI commitments: Incoming DBS CEO
"Don't chop and change just because you're trying to ingratiate yourself with another administration," says DBS Deputy CEO Tan Su Shan.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
'Red Scare' author lets past political hysteria teach us about the present
Clay Risen examines Cold War hysteria in an even-handed way, trusting readers to make the connection between McCarthyism and the MAGA movement.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 13 -
NHS England abolition shows ‘we have to take difficult decisions’, says Starmer – UK politics live
PM says he is ‘bringing management of the NHS back into democratic control by abolishing the arms length body NHS England’. Starmer is now talking about regulatation, and giving examples of where ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Russell Howard on how to tell parenting and political jokes without sounding corny: 'Authenticity is key'
Howard, who makes a stop at the Hollywood Improv on March 23, welcomed a son in May. Despite his new responsibilities, he found time to scour the news for fresh material.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 14 -
Senate advances Republican stopgap spending bill with Democrat help – US politics live
Bill to avert a partial government shutdown has narrowly cleared a key procedural hurdle. Democrats help advance Republican funding bill to avoid US shutdown Danish foreign minister Lars ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Greenland political parties join together against Trump comments about annexing the island
All five parties in Greenland’s parliament have issued a joint statement on Friday rejecting President Donald Trump’s latest effort to take control of the strategic Arctic islandABC News - Mar. 14 -
As Newcastle and Liverpool clash in unique Carabao Cup final, so do romance and politics
Newcastle’s ownership is an unavoidable theme as the club bids to end a 56-year wait for a trophyYahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
‘Tesla is a good target’: Elon Musk’s car business is focus of fury for political role
Justice department’s threat to ‘come after’ demonstrators against Trump-allied billionaire fails to deter protests. Hundreds of people protested at Tesla dealerships across the US over the ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
David Lammy says G7 considering further moves to pressure Russia into agreeing Ukraine ceasefire – UK politics live
‘We have more cards we can play,’ foreign secretary tells MPs as he says G7 foreign ministers found ‘common ground’ when meeting last week. The Reform UK press conference is about to start. There ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Jordan sidesteps Jack Smith amid demands to interview 'politically motivated' DOJ figures
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) demanded interviews from a series of Justice Department (DOJ) officials he accused of weaponizing the department, pushing to speak with several figures ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Judge rules against Musk and ‘Doge’, finding USAid shutdown ‘likely violated’ constitution – US politics live
Federal judge orders halt on any work to shut down USAid and tells Musk’s so-called Department for government efficiency to reinstate workers’ email access. Donald Trump has called for the ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Ben & Jerry's claims parent company ousted its boss over political activism
Ice cream maker alleges the move is part of efforts by its parent company to silence its activismBBC News - Mar. 19 -
The far-right’s pretend fight against antisemitism is a perfect political strategy | Rachel Shabi
The far-right has found in its pretend fight against antisemitism a way to divide progressives while at the same time clobbering them. The detention of Columbia university student Mahmoud Khalil is ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino and Canada's Jesse Marsch sidestep politics ahead of Nations League semifinals
With Concacaf Nations League semifinals on Thursday, the managers sought to keep attention on the fieldCBS Sports - Mar. 19 -
Starmer must drop ‘cruel’ Pip proposals or face ‘mother of all rebellions’, Labour MP says – UK politics live
Richard Burgon says PM’s failure to defend new Pip eligibility rules at PMQs shows why ‘cruel’ plans should be dropped. Last night, to back up its analysis of the disability cuts, the Institute ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
Survey Finds Employee Mental Health Suffering From ‘Political Turmoil’ and ‘Economic Uncertainty’
Nearly 75 percent of workers reported mood drops, citing current events, crime and finances as their leading worries.Inc. - Mar. 19 -
Tory co-chair braces party for big losses as Kemi Badenoch launches local elections campaign – UK politics live
Nigel Huddleston says local elections ‘will be difficult’ for Conservatives after the ‘high-water mark’ of 2021. One person has died trying to cross the Channel in an overloaded boat, after another ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
Political free fall: Turkey faces protests, investor flight after opposition leader's arrest
Concern over stability and economic security in Turkey could damage financial inflows at a time when investor confidence in the country is already shaky.CNBC - Mar. 20 -
Steve Reich: ‘We all wish art could counter the direction of US politics. But it can’t’
Now 88, the minimalist composer has reissued his life’s work. He answers your questions about Bowie, the Grateful Dead, spirituality – and his complicated friendship with Philip Glass. Why does ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
New political spending signals Elon Musk's huge role in the GOP is still growing
After having sunk more than a quarter-billion dollars into the 2024 election and then taken a central role in President Donald Trump’s administration, billionaire Elon Musk is demonstrating that ...NBC News - Mar. 20 -
'They're playing politics with my little boy': What Trump's education dept cuts mean for one mum
Mass firings at the Office for Civil rights made one mother fear her disabled son's case will vanishBBC News - Mar. 21 -
George Foreman showed every gesture is political – especially for Black athletes | Bryan Armen Graham
At the 1968 Olympics, Foreman’s flag-waving was seen as deference if not betrayal. But the reaction to it reveals the limited ways we allow Black athletes to express themselves. When a teenager ...The Guardian - 4d -
Conan O'Brien to receive Mark Twain Prize for humor as politics roils Kennedy Center
On a night when half a dozen people made jokes about this being the last-ever Mark Twain Prize, Conan O’Brien made sure the ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ended on a ...ABC News - 4d -
Conan O'Brien to receive Mark Twain Prize for humor as politics roils Kennedy Center
On a night when half a dozen people made jokes about this being the last-ever Mark Twain Prize, Conan O’Brien made sure the ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ended on a ...ABC News - 4d -
Conan O'Brien to receive Mark Twain Prize for humor as politics roils Kennedy Center
On a night when half a dozen people made jokes about this being the last-ever Mark Twain Prize, Conan O’Brien made sure the ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ended on a ...ABC News - 4d -
‘A second-rate movie star and failed political pundit’: Donald Trump criticises George Clooney after comments on press freedom
Trump was responding to Clooney’s call to defend press freedoms while promoting his new stage version of Good Night, and Good Luck. Donald Trump has taken aim at the actor and prominent Democrat ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘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 -
Political football as Iran reach World Cup while Australia, Saudis stay alive
Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at the 2026 World Cup after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday, handing organisers a likely diplomatic ...Yahoo Sports - 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 - 1d