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Kleptocrats to benefit from Trump DoJ’s anti-corruption pause, experts warn
Former prosecutors criticize Pam Bondi’s decision to halt enforcement of bribery laws as short-sighted and dangerous. A radical makeover at the US department of justice has seen key drives to fight ...The Guardian - 6d -
Musk outlines DOGE work in rare TV interview
Tech billionaire Elon Musk offered new details about the work of President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Monday, while doubling down on the group’s efforts amid mounting ...The Hill - 5d -
Colombia urges UN to remove coca leaf from harmful substances list
Foreign minister says legalisation of main ingredient of cocaine is only way to stop drug trafficking and violence. Colombia , whose president, Gustavo Petro, is a vocal critic of the US-led war ...The Guardian - 5d -
US judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist detained by Ice
Critics condemn arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, Columbia University graduate student who led protests over Gaza war. A judge has blocked the deportation of the prominent Palestinian activist who helped ...The Guardian - 5d -
Threaten campuses, shut down debate: that’s what free speech looks like under Trump | Owen Jones
The president has slashed $400m in funding from Columbia University. He wants to stifle criticism of Israel – but the real target is dissent. For those who fear Donald Trump is a despot in the ...The Guardian - 5d -
Tesla faces backlash over Elon Musk's ties to Trump and far-right support
Tesla shares have plunged more than 47% since President Trump's inauguration as criticism mounts over Elon Musk's involvement in the administration and his statements backing far-right views. ...CBS News - 5d -
Rosie O'Donnell moves to Ireland: 'Heartbreaking to see' what's happening in US politics
Rosie O'Donnell, a longtime critic of President Trump, announced Tuesday that she has moved to Ireland, citing U.S. politics as the catalyst for her relocation. In a nearly 10-minute-long TikTok ...The Hill - 4d -
‘We’re all underperforming’: Manchester United’s Amorim agrees with Ratcliffe
United manager says criticism of his players is fair Yoro and Maguire ruled out of Real Sociedad second leg Ruben Amorim has said that Sir Jim Ratcliffe was correct to criticise Manchester ...The Guardian - 4d -
Rep. McBride says she lives ‘rent free’ in the minds of some GOP lawmakers
Days after being misgendered by a Republican colleague during a hearing, Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., said she appeared to live "rent free" in the minds of some of her colleagues and criticized the ...NBC News - 3d -
US journalist sues Indian government after losing his overseas citizenship
Raphael Satter had his OCI card taken away after publishing a story critical of an Indian businessman. A US journalist has taken the Indian government to court after his Indian overseas citizenship ...The Guardian - 3d -
McIlroy tight-lipped about apologetic heckler incident
Rory McIlroy kept quiet on Thursday about a practice-round incident at The Players Championship in which he took a heckler's phone, a critic who later apologized to the four-time major ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Fernandes takes aim at Ratcliffe for saying some players ‘overpaid’ and ‘not good enough’
‘It’s not nice to hear certain things,’ says United captain Fernandes responds after co-owner’s critical interviews Bruno Fernandes has aimed a barb at Sir Jim Ratcliffe by stating no player ...The Guardian - 2d -
Fetterman claps back at Ocasio-Cortez on government funding vote
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who announced days ago that he would vote for a House-passed funding bill to avoid a government shutdown, said he doesn’t care about firebrand Rep. Alexandria ...The Hill - 1d -
Tracking the Chicago Bears in NFL free agency: Linebacker Jack Sanborn signs with Dallas Cowboys
The new NFL year officially began at 3 p.m. Wednesday, and the negotiating window for unrestricted free agents opened at 11 a.m. Monday. For the Chicago Bears, it’s a critical period for general ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Keir Starmer’s poll ratings leap after Trump withdraws support for Ukraine
Around 30% of voters say they prefer Labour for dealing with ‘allies against threats to the UK’ in boost to party leader. Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have shot up since Donald Trump returned to ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Talbot Green shooting: man arrested after woman dies in south Wales town
Crime scenes set up in Green Park area with 40-year-old man taken into custody, say police. A man has been arrested after a 40-year-old woman who was shot dead in Talbot Green, about 15 miles west ...The Guardian - 6d -
US Secret Service shoots armed man near White House after confrontation
Donald Trump was out of town when the shooting occurred, and the man has been hospitalized. An armed man believed to be traveling from Indiana was shot by US Secret Service agents near the White ...The Guardian - 6d -
William S Burroughs’s art: ‘He said, I killed the only woman I loved. Then broke down sobbing’
Notorious for his drug-fuelled literary experiments and the fact that he shot his partner, beat writer Burroughs also made art inspired by the climate crisis. One day 51 years ago, out in the wilds ...The Guardian - 5d -
U.S. and Ukraine discuss ending war as Kyiv launches its largest drone attack on Russia
As U.S. and Ukrainian officials begin peace talks in Saudi Arabia, Kyiv carried out its largest drone attack on Russia since the war began. Russian officials claim they shot down hundreds of ...CBS News - 5d -
UK reggae pioneers Steel Pulse: ‘We told punk fans – you can pogo, but please don’t spit at us’
They won a Grammy, risked being shot in the US and were adored by Bob Marley. As they go on tour, the band look back on half a century of being a voice for the voiceless. In the late 1970s, ...The Guardian - 5d -
Golden Ace wins most dramatic Champion Hurdle in living memory
Outsider triumphs on day one of Cheltenham festival Constitution Hill and State Man both fall independently Amid falling crowds, increasing numbers of odds-on shots and a relentless stream of ...The Guardian - 5d -
5 years since the death of Breonna Taylor
Thursday marks five years since Breonna Taylor was killed in Louisville, Kentucky. Taylor and her boyfriend were in her apartment when police entered serving a no-knock warrant. Taylor's boyfriend ...CBS News - 3d -
MLB The Show 25's New Features Mean Defense Should Matter More
As I take the field in Vanderbilt's iconic gold, I know the pressure is on. Scouts are watching, and this is my shot to fly up their draft boards. I take my place at third base, locked in and ...GameSpot - 2d -
Sarr scores 19 points, makes big plays on both ends late as Wizards beat Pistons 129-125
Alex Sarr made the go-ahead basket with 53 seconds left, followed with a blocked shot and finished with 19 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 129-125 victory over the Detroit Pistons on ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ryan Graves scores 1st goal of season, Penguins beat Blues 5-3
Ryan Graves scored 2:17 into the game and the Pittsburgh Penguins never trailed Thursday night in a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Blues. Graves' goal was his first of the season, and Conor Timmins ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Arizona pulls away late to beat Kansas 88-77 in a Big 12 Conference Tournament quarterfinal
Henri Veesaar and KJ Lewis scored 19 points apiece and Arizona pulled away late to beat Kansas 88-77 in a Big 12 Conference Tournament quarterfinal at T-Mobile Center on Thursday night. Veesaar ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Jack Weigus, who grew up taking 3-pointers, sparks Brother Rice past St. Patrick in state semis. ‘What you dream of.’
CHAMPAIGN — The 3-pointer that Jack Weigus hit at the third-quarter buzzer Friday night was his 92nd of the season for Brother Rice. Knocking down a shot from long distance is pretty routine for ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Bruins take down Mallards on the road
Mar. 14—The Austin Bruins took care of business against the last place Minnesota Mallards (10-38-1-2 overall) as they won 4-1 on the road Thursday night. The Bruins out-shot the Mallards 43-5 in ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Watson's 25 help Loyola Chicago beat Saint Louis 72-64 in Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament
Des Watson had 25 points in Loyola Chicago's 72-64 win over Saint Louis on Friday in the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Loyola Chicago (22-10) will play top-seeded VCU in the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
No. 6 St. John's beats Creighton 82-66 for 1st Big East Tournament crown in 25 years
RJ Luis Jr. scored all but two of his 29 points after halftime and No. 6 St. John's made 14 straight shots from the field in the second half to beat Creighton 82-66 on Saturday night for its first ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
St. John's uses dominant second-half to take down Creighton for first Big East title since 2000
RJ Luis Jr. scored all but two of his 29 points after halftime and No. 6 St. John’s made 14 straight shots from the field in the second half to beat Creighton 82-66 on Saturday night for its first ...Yahoo Sports - 17h