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A Special St. Patrick’s Day Guest: the Head of King George V
At its show in Australia this weekend, the raucously political rap trio Kneecap brought what appeared to be the missing head of a King George V statue onstage.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Americans deeply divided over DEI programs: Survey
Americans are deeply divided over diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, with significant differences emerging depending on voters' political affiliation, according to a survey published ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Pakistani leader calls for unity to combat militants after a surge in attacks
Pakistan’s prime minister has called on country’s political leadership to unite in its resolve to combat militants following a surge in deadly violenceABC News - Mar. 18 -
Tudor Dixon considering bid for Senate, Michigan governor
Republican businesswoman and conservative commentator Tudor Dixon is considering a run for political office in Michigan, either for the U.S. Senate or Governor, again, and has praised President ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Ron DeSantis' team is urging Florida lobbyists not to back Rep. Byron Donalds for governor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political operation is making calls to state lobbyists, urging them not to support Rep. Byron Donalds for governor.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Corporate DEI Policies Can Create Problems Not Seen by Many Smaller Businesses
A report on problems with Morgan Stanley’s DEI program contrasts with the success of small businesses’ equality and inclusion practices — and their strong defense of them amid rising political ...Inc. - Mar. 19 -
Israelis Take to Streets a Day After Gaza Strikes
Israeli protests are converging over the war in Gaza and domestic politics amid concerns about a government push to reduce the power of state watchdogs.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
What Does Your Company Stand For—And Why?
Where we buy items like toilet paper has become political. Here’s how to respond when your company’s values are under attack.Inc. - Mar. 19 -
Democrats Call Chuck Schumer’s Senate Leadership Into Question
Leaders in the upper chamber of Congress occasionally have to take a political beating to protect their members in tough spots, like the showdown over government funding.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
The University of California Will Stop Requiring Diversity Statements in Hiring
The statements had risen in popularity as colleges sought to improve campus culture, but they drew criticism from conservatives who argued they were a political test.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Who is Kirsty Coventry, the next president of the International Olympic Committee?
The next president of the International Olympic Committee is a former Zimbabwe swimmer who is Africa's most decorated Olympian and a minister in a government often accused of oppressing political ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
Trump and China Clash Over Panama Canal in Test of Hong Kong’s Status
Beijing’s threat to stop a tycoon’s sale of his ports business has dealmakers wondering if they can still operate without political interference.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
Kurds in Iraq, Syria celebrate Newroz festival of spring
Kurds in Iraq and Syria this week have marked the Newroz festival, a traditional celebration of spring and renewal, at a time when many are hoping that a new political beginning is on the horizonABC News - Mar. 21 -
View from Africa: how Kirsty Coventry will handle sport’s biggest job at the IOC
Incoming president owes her position to political support but is promising a collective and sustainable approach. The International Olympic Committee’s president-elect, Kirsty Coventry , did not ...The Guardian - Mar. 22 -
As Tesla Protests Spread, Elon Musk Gets Ready to Enter the Restaurant Business
Two years ago, the Tesla leader and DOGE chief began to build a diner and drive-in theater in Los Angeles. Then he became a political lightning rod.The New York Times - 6d -
How Are Democrats Responding to Trump?
The Democratic party is still grasping for a coherent response to the new Trump administration. Lisa Lerer, national politics correspondent for The New York Times, breaks Democrats into four ...The New York Times - 6d -
Did a topless photo lead a California IVF doctor to kill his wife?
Susann Sills had posted a topless photo in a political chatroom that enraged her husband, Dr. Eric Scott Sills, according to prosecutors.CBS News - 6d -
Turkey Ousts and Jails Istanbul Mayor, Who Was Expected to Run for President
Supporters of the mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, said that corruption charges against him were a ploy to hobble the main political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.The New York Times - 5d -
Disney's 'Snow White' opens with a lackluster $43 million amid controversies, poor reviews
Disney's live-action 'Snow White' debuts after weathering dust-ups around politics, race and its star's comments about the 1937 original.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
South Korean court reinstates impeached PM Han Duck-soo as acting president
South Korea’s Constitutional Court reinstated Prime Minister Han Duck-soo’s powers on Monday, the latest twist in the country’s recent turbulent politics.NBC News - 5d -
Trump's deportations of criminals are saving both money and lives
President Trump's immigration policy have been overshadow by political and ideological agendas. But his unconventional strategy is not only saving taxpayer dollars, but most importantly helping to ...The Hill - 5d -
The lessons of Justin Trudeau’s rise and fall
Trudeau’s failures are not just a cautionary tale for Canada but for democracies everywhere: When politics becomes a performance, voters lose faith and institutions weaken.The Hill - 4d -
As Trump and his allies push to impeach judges, Speaker Mike Johnson eyes an escape hatch
Johnson has backed a bill to bar district judges from issuing nationwide injunctions, an alternative to House Republicans' taking politically perilous impeachment votes.NBC News - 4d -
European universities offer ‘scientific asylum’ to US researchers fleeing Trump’s cuts
Academics from US hoping to escape funding freezes and ideological impositions are being actively recruited. Laced with terms such as “censorship” and “political interference”, the Belgium-based ...The Guardian - 4d -
Japanese Court Disbands Unification Church in Wake of Abe Killing
The assassination in 2022 of Shinzo Abe, the country’s former prime minister, led to an investigation into the group’s political ties and manipulation of its followers to raise funds.The New York Times - 4d -
In Turkey, we are showing the world how to challenge a callous, authoritarian leader | Ece Temelkuran
The youthful energy of street protest is breathing life back into failing progressive parties – and it’s a model that could be applied everywhere. Ece Temelkuran is a Turkish journalist and ...The Guardian - 3d -
Going green: University of Maryland announces Kermit the Frog as commencement speaker
Prominent political figures and lawmakers on the commencement speaker circuit are about to have some friendly, froggy competition — Kermit the Frog will deliver the address to the University of ...The Hill - 2d -
What to Know About the Turmoil in Turkey
Turkey was plunged into a political crisis after the authorities arrested Ekrem Imamoglu, mayor of Istanbul and a top rival to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on accusations of corruption. Ben ...The New York Times - 2d -
Ro Khanna Wants to Take On JD Vance
Ro Khanna, who represents Silicon Valley, sees the vice president — a likely heir to President Trump’s political movement — as a unique threat to the constitutional order.The New York Times - 1d -
Ro Khanna Wants to Take On JD Vance
Ro Khanna, who represents Silicon Valley, sees the vice president — a likely heir to President Trump’s political movement — as a unique threat to the constitutional order.The New York Times - 1d -
Alibaba has staged a quiet $100 billion rally — AI and Jack Ma's return are at the heart of it
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has returned to the spotlight as China's political environment for tech improves. Alibaba's successes in AI have also shone through.CNBC - 1d -
Alibaba has staged a quiet $100 billion rally — AI and Jack Ma's return are at the heart of it
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has returned to the spotlight as China's political environment for tech improves. Alibaba's successes in AI have also shone through.CNBC - 1d -
Myanmar Earthquake Aid Complicated by Its Isolation
Earthquake-stricken Myanmar faces a humanitarian crisis. Political complexities are likely to hamper international aid delivery, leaving vulnerable people at risk.The New York Times - 19h -
Myanmar Earthquake Aid Complicated by Its Isolation
Earthquake-stricken Myanmar faces a humanitarian crisis. Political complexities are likely to hamper international aid delivery, leaving vulnerable people at risk.The New York Times - 18h -
Kornacki: What to expect in Florida's special House elections
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to preview the special elections in Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts.NBC News - 16h -
Kornacki: What to expect in Florida's special House elections
NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to preview the special elections in Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts.NBC News - 16h -
The Nigel Farage v Rupert Lowe prize fight is getting ugly. Has Reform reached its breaking point? | Marina Hyde
It’s great for those who enjoy a punch-up on the right, but as the zealots duke it out, think of the voters who trusted them. How soon before one of Reform’s MPs starts touting himself as the ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
‘I Just Wanted To Get Back At Him’: Maple Leafs’ Matthew Knies Explains Thought Process Behind Fight With Golden Knights’ Zach Whitecloud
Matthew Knies didn’t waste any time settling the score with Zach Whitecloud on March 5.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12 -
‘We had even more fights than they show in the film’: how we made Dig! with the Brian Jonestown Massacre and the Dandy Warhols
‘The gig ended with onstage brawls. It was the most incredible thing I’d ever filmed but the bouncer took the tapes. It took me years to get them back’. I wanted to make a documentary about 10 ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
UFC on ESPN 64: How to watch Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg, start time, Mexico City fight card, odds, more
The UFC is back in Mexico for the second straight year Saturday with UFC on ESPN 64 in Mexico City. Here's how to watch UFC on ESPN 64 with a former flyweight champion in the headlining spot ...Yahoo Sports - 4d
