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An interesting speech full of hard truths? Kemi Badenoch is clearly rattled | Gaby Hinsliff

The Tory leader gave an address that was full of candour about her party’s failures. You can sense Nigel Farage’s delight. Well, finally. Only eight years on from kneecapping the economy and ...

The Guardian - 1h

How Much Are Donald Trump’s Truth Social Shares Worth?

The incoming president of the United States is also a social media mogul. We’re keeping a running tally of his stake in Truth Social—and how his fortunes change with its ups and downs.

Wired - 20h

Neko Case Has Sung Hard Truths. Now She’s Telling Hers in a Memoir.

In “The Harder I Fight the More I Love You,” the singer and songwriter outlines the personal and professional challenges that have shaped her career.

The New York Times - 21h

Some Raw Truths About Raw Milk

Despite the serious risks of drinking it, a growing movement — including the potential health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — claims it has benefits. Should we take them more seriously?

The New York Times - 3d

Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' illuminates an existential truth revealed by the Los Angeles fires

Theater critic Charles McNulty writes on how Shakespeare, and 'The Tempest' in particular, is helping him bear witness to the scale of loss caused by the Los Angeles wildfires.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Will the EU fight for the truth on Facebook and Instagram?

As Meta abandons third-party factchecking in an ostensibly political move, the future of facts elsewhere remains murky. Factcheckers had no doubt about the real audience for the news this week – ...

The Guardian - 3d

In a self-censoring world, telling uncomfortable truths is resistance

When people ask what the resistance to Trump will look like this time, I hope a salient feature will be individual refusals to self-censor because of a fear of the consequences.

The Hill - 3d

Hiring Mike Vrabel was the easy part for Patriots ownership. Now the heavy lifting begins with 3 hard questions

The players who can’t get with the program when it comes to being a pro — knowing the scheme and playbook, practicing hard, being on time, showing up in the offseason — will not make it.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

The truth behind your £10 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success

Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week.

BBC News - 4d

It's Hard To Figure How Dumb Or Smart Is Chris Drury's Latest Move

The Rangers have recalled Bo Giroux while sending Brett Berard down to the Hartford Wolf Pack.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Trump, Musk and Zuckerberg have declared war on facts and truth. The pushback must start now | Emily Bell

There is a narrow window. Public media and fair reporting must be supported: the rules must be upheld. In early 2017, Mark Zuckerberg was on what might be termed an “apology tour” of the United ...

The Guardian - 6d

Biden Officials Say the Truth About Havana Syndrome Is Still Unknown

The White House contradicts a new intelligence assessment on the mysterious ailments that diplomats and spies have reported for years.

The New York Times - 6d

Marianne Jean-Baptiste on Oscar buzz for role in "Hard Truths"

Award-winning actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste, known for roles in "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Without a Trace," is receiving serious Oscar buzz for her performance in "Hard Truths." Reuniting ...

CBS News - 6d

X will now label parody accounts

The social media platform X says it will now label parody or satire profiles to distinguish these accounts and boost transparency on the platform. The new labels will be attached to both parody ...

The Hill - 6d

A time for truth and reconciliation

Trump’s return to the White House augurs the ‘apokálypsis’ of the ancien regime’s secrets

Financial Times - 6d

The uncomfortable truth about social media networks

It may be impossible to run an uncensored network while presenting an environment where anyone can feel safe

Financial Times - Jan. 10

The Conductor Daniel Harding Moonlights as a Pilot for Air France

Daniel Harding scaled the heights of classical music. Then he set out to conquer the skies.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Man fails in claim to recover £600m Bitcoin hard drive from tip

James Howells tried to sue a council for access to the site or get £495m in compensation.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Working Well: Saying no is hard, but setting boundaries can improve your health

Setting boundaries at work can be tricky

ABC News - Jan. 9

Review: Duck and cover, here comes Mike Leigh's punishing 'Hard Truths'

The director's latest misanthropic drama, following such films as "Bleak Moments" and "Naked," is a puckeringly sour delight, socked over by Marianne Jean-Baptiste.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9

Andy Harris steers hard-line Freedom Caucus into the Trump era

House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris (R-Md.) has taken the famously confrontational group in a slightly more agreeable direction as it prepares for a Trump-controlled Washington, where the goal ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin on the truth behind building better habits

Bestselling author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin talks about how to separate fact from fiction when it comes to sticking to New Year's resolutions.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Now Is the Time to Reimagine Lebanon

The fall of the Syrian regime and loss of Iranian influence opens the door for the Lebanese to finally take their fate in their own hands.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

A Reporter’s Reflection on Jan. 6, Then and Now

Luke Broadwater was at the Capitol when a pro-Trump mob stormed the complex on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress was certifying Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory. Four years later, he reflects on what has ...

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Nikki Glaser’s Golden Globes Monologue Had Hard Punchlines and Impressions

The host had been working on the jokes as well as the flow in multiple test runs in clubs. On the telecast, she introduced some new bits.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Clues, improvisation and anti-pigeon devices – the vision behind Mike Leigh’s new film Hard Truths

The director’s trademark extemporising extends to touring suburbia to find the perfect setting for his latest production. Mike Leigh is known for asking his cast of actors to develop their ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

75 Hard: Is the TikTok fitness challenge really worth it?

The challenge involves forgoing alcohol and unhealthy food for 75 days and doing multiple daily workouts.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Johnson wins dramatic reelection as speaker after 2 GOP hard-liners switch votes

Mike Johnson was reelected on Friday for a second term as House speaker.

ABC News - Jan. 4

Cheney hits back at Trump: 'You can't change the truth'

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) clapped back a President-elect Trump after he blasted President Biden for awarding her and Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) the Presidential Citizens Medal this week. ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

5 truths about the Sixers with trade deadline nearly 1 month away

With just over a month until the trade deadline, here's what we've learned about the Sixers and the decisions ahead for Daryl Morey.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Hollywood ushers in hard-to-predict awards season with Golden Globes

Emilia Pérez, The Brutalist, Wicked and Conclave aim for awards this weekend but without an Oppenheimer-sized juggernaut, it all remains up in the air. Full list of Golden Globe nominations ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Why is it so hard to arrest South Korea's impeached president?

Yoon Suk Yeol has been impeached by parliament and suspended from office.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Jim Gaffigan defends anti-Trump remarks even if 'true die-hard' MAGA 'never forgive me'

Comedian Jim Gaffigan defended his comments criticizing President-elect Trump, noting that he doesn't regret them even if “true die-hard” MAGA fans can never forgive him. Gaffigan, famously a ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Al Jazeera says Palestinian Authority is trying to ‘hide the truth’ with ban

PA suspends broadcaster following extensive coverage of its crackdown on West Bank militants

Financial Times - Jan. 2

We can tell the truth about pregnancy without scaring women to death – in fact, it’s vital that we do | Emily Oster

Many women have no idea about the potential complications until they happen. Without discussion there is no treatment or prevention. There is an inherent tension between two basic facts about ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Why it’s hard to be a friend of America

Nippon Steel’s bid for US Steel shows the flaws in the ‘friendshoring’ approach