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Howe to get Freedom of Newcastle and club announces date of trophy parade
League Cup celebrations continue, with Blyth's Dan Burn nominated for the Freedom of Northumberland.BBC News - 5d -
Freedom boys basketball captures silver at state
(WFRV) – The #1 Freedom boys basketball team fell in the division three state championship game on Saturday afternoon 57-54 to #2 Milwaukee Academy of Science. Senior Drew Kortz scored 29 points, ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘Forever a hero to our city’: Eddie Howe to be awarded freedom of Newcastle
Manager joins Shearer, Robson and Milburn with award Howe could enjoy livestock grazing rights on Town Moor Eddie Howe is set to be awarded the freedom of Newcastle after becoming the first ...The Guardian - 5d -
Press freedom in Serbia is facing a dangerous turning point, editors warn
Group says reporters at independent outlets suffer ‘constant harassment, physical attacks and smear campaigns’. Press freedom in Serbia is facing a “dangerous turning point” after mounting pressure ...The Guardian - 15h -
Fast Financial Freedom and The Skyscraper Portfolio
This wealth-building model incorporates mindset with multiple levels of business strategies.Inc. - Mar. 12 -
The ‘freedom’ railway: China’s plan to take on the US in Africa
Tazara project showcases Beijing’s leaner approach to overseas development just as western aid appears to retreatFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
US added to international watchlist for rapid decline in civic freedoms
Civicus, an international non-profit, puts country alongside Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy, Pakistan and Serbia. The United States has been added to the Civicus Monitor Watchlist, which ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
The clock is ticking on the TikTok ban — will the US champion freedom or protectionism?
Lucrative as it is for Big Tech, the U.S. must fight the urge of using its enemies’ tactics: Defending democracy is the one thing that banning TikTok will not do.The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Academic freedom in America needs to be defended. Here’s how | Jan-Werner Müller
To begin with, universities should not be intimidated by the claim that public opinion is turning against them. That’s not necessarily true. Less than two months in office, the Trump administration ...The Guardian - 5d -
Top House Democrats seek DOGE details under Freedom of Information Act
The House Judiciary and Oversight committees sent a sweeping information request to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Tuesday, seeking to root out Elon Musk's role and the extent ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump is abandoning democracy and freedom. That creates an opening for Europe – and Britain | Jonathan Freedland
Whether it’s sweeping up disgruntled US scientists or rejoining the EU, a bold Starmer must capitalise on Trump’s extremism. Thanks to Donald Trump, a vacancy is opening up in the international ...The Guardian - 2d -
In Berlin, Europe's elite are very nervous there's too much freedom of speech
The World Forum in Berlin is calling for a new world order based on European values, but this vision is based on a flawed premise of a global elite governing citizens and limiting free speech to ...The Hill - 1d -
Syria leader signs temporary constitution for five-year transition
The document enshrines separation of powers and guarantees women's rights, freedom of expression and media freedom.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
New York is walking a thin line on Palestinian Studies
Political interference in curricular matters is an unwarranted violation of academic freedom.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Columbia University cedes to Trump’s demands with series of reforms
Measures at Ivy League institution trigger concern over academic freedomFinancial Times - 2d -
‘Startup Nation’ Groups Say They’re Meeting Trump Officials to Push for Deregulated ‘Freedom Cities’
The architects of projects like Próspera are drafting legislation to create US cities that would be free from federal regulations.Wired - Mar. 7 -
Ukrainian soldier who lost both legs in Russian drone strike says "freedom is expensive"
U.S. and Ukrainian officials are holding talks in Saudi Arabia on ending the war in Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, heading the U.S. delegation, suggested Ukraine will have to agree to let ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
From troublemakers to team players: House Freedom Caucus softens as Trump transforms GOP
The band of far-right rebels supported a budget plan with a massive debt limit hike and a status-quo bill to keep the government open, two things they've long been fiercely against.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Milwaukee Academy of Science boys basketball team wins program's first title with gritty 57-54 victory over Freedom
Heroic performances by a senior class making a third state appearance in four years culminated in a program first title for the MAS Novas in Madison.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Don’t let the states derail America’s AI revolution
China is creating a "Sputnik moment" for AI innovation, while the United States has two different policy paths to choose from: one for freedom to innovate and freedom of speech, and another for ...The Hill - 12h -
‘The Interview’: Dr. Lindsay Gibson on ‘Emotionally Immature' Parents
The clinical psychologist explains the demands of “emotionally immature” parents, the impact it has on their children and the freedom of saying “no.”The New York Times - 1d -
L.A. Prosecutor Says He Opposes Releasing the Menendez Brothers
Erik and Lyle Menendez still have paths to freedom. But the new district attorney is trying to roll back an effort by his predecessor to ease their punishment for killing their parents.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Young Professionals Are Increasingly Turning to Boring Small-Business Niches
Younger would-be chief executives are increasingly seeking profits — and freedom from the 9-to-5 — by pivoting from corporate jobs into often unglamorous small-business niches.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
There can be no ‘Israel exception’ for free speech | Kenneth Roth
Trump should reverse his misguided effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil. The Trump administration’s threatened deportation of Mahmoud Khalil seems to reflect a dangerous disregard for freedom of ...The Guardian - Mar. 14 -
Celebrate Saint Patrick by chasing censors out of Ireland
Today's Ireland, like much of Europe, is in crisis, turning away from our shared values by embracing censorship over freedom of speech.The Hill - Mar. 15 -
Trump silencing VOA threatens free media in repressive countries, advocates say
Trump’s order to cut funding to Voice of America and several other pro-democracy media outlets has drawn widespread criticism from press freedom organizations.ABC News - 5d -
Flamboyance, creativity, club culture – and no smart phones: why the 1980s are all the rage again
A series of major exhibitions focusing on the era has unleashed a wave of nostalgia for those who were there and curiosity from the young who envy its freedom. In the future everyone will blame the ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
DOGE likely subject to open records law, judge rules
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is likely covered under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a federal judge ruled late Monday, rejecting the Trump administration’s position that ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Man says he was held in room 20 years, set fire to escape; stepmother charged
An emaciated man, 32, says he was held in his room for 20 years and set it on fire to gain his freedom, according to police. His stepmother was charged with cruelty and kidnapping.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
What Syria’s New Temporary Constitution Says
The declaration, signed by interim president Ahmed al-Shara, guarantees individual freedoms but gives Mr. al-Shara abundant power and keeps Islamic law as its legal foundation.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Whistleblower’s exposé of the cult of Mark Zuckerberg reveals peril of power-crazy tech bros | John Naughton
Meta’s attempt to silence ex-employee Sarah Wynn-Williams has drawn attention to its work on stifling freedom of expression in China. There’s nothing more satisfying than watching a corporate giant ...The Guardian - Mar. 15 -
A day in the life of an asylum hotel: inside the UK’s most controversial accommodation
The media often stigmatises asylum hotels – and they are sometimes physically attacked too. But behind closed doors are people who dream of work, wheels, security and the simple freedom to choose ...The Guardian - 5d -
Chinese state media welcomes Trump's cuts to Voice of America
Chinese state media is applauding President Trump's decision over the weekend to shutter the government agency that oversees Voice of America (VOA). "The so-called beacon of freedom, VOA, has now ...The Hill - 5d -
The impact of Trump 2.0 on Australia is evidence of how American we suddenly aren’t | Van Badham
Our two countries once shared a history fighting together for freedom. But does the US, like, even do that any more?. Australians have found the behaviour of our American cousins challenging of ...The Guardian - 5d -
Dawn Robinson of ’90s group En Vogue says she’s been living in her car for 3 years: ‘What a crazy, fun, sometimes scary ride’
Robinson decided to try it out car life for herself and in 2022 began living in her vehicle full time, saying that she felt so much more freedom living on the road.MarketWatch - 4d -
The US government has sent Columbia University a ransom note | Sheldon Pollock
Like a mob boss, the government threatens to cut off two of the university’s fingers: academic freedom and faculty governance. On 15 March, Columbia University received what can only be described ...The Guardian - 4d -
Pence’s advocacy group finds its footing in Trump’s second term
Former Vice President Mike Pence’s advocacy organization, Advancing American Freedom, is seeking to find the right balance during President Trump’s second term. So far, it’s made a splash in being ...The Hill - 3d -
World Sevens Football: who will be taking part and how will it work?
Organisers of the new $100m seven-a-side series say new format will have ‘lots of freedom of expression’. Following the announcement of a new lucrative women’s seven-a-side series – called World ...The Guardian - 3d -
ICE detainees flee from custody in Colorado after reported power outage
Two men held in custody by immigration authorities fled from detention near Denver after a jail's electrical power gave out and inadvertently their doors to freedom, officials said Wednesday.NBC News - 3d -
Report: Villa weighing £40m transfer as United face dilemma
Marcus Rashford’s Villa Revival: A Risky Gamble for Manchester United?Rashford finds freedom under Unai EmeryMarcus Rashford is finally enjoying his football again. After a turbulent start to the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d
