Identity Politics Echo

Outrage in New Zealand after 11-year-old girl sent to psychiatric ward and drugged in identity mix-up

Report finds police mistook girl for missing woman in blunder that has appalled political leaders. An 11-year-old girl was restrained, injected with anti-psychotic drugs and placed on a mental ...

The Guardian - 6h

Judges, stay in your lane and stay out of politics

The courts should not be tools of political obstruction.

The Hill - 1d

Is massive MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander really the next MJ?

This comparison might seem bold, but there are elements of SGA's game that echo MJ's style.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Sultan Stevenson: El Roi — musings on faith and identity

The Hackney-born pianist digs deep into modal jazz and gospel on his second LP

Financial Times - 1d

How Trump is exploiting Big Law’s identity crisis

Firms like Paul Weiss have hired star lawyers to expand in dealmaking. Fear of losing business has made them less willing to have a fight with the government

Financial Times - 6h

How Trump is exploiting Big Law’s identity crisis

Firms like Paul Weiss have hired star lawyers to expand in dealmaking. Fear of losing business has made them less willing to have a fight with the government

Financial Times - 6h

My MAHA involvement 'not a political issue': Dr. Phil McGraw

McGraw said his concerns transcend political divisions: "There aren't any Democrat children. There aren't any Republican children."

The Hill - 21h

Social Security isn't the third rail of American politics any more

Team Trump seems to have concluded that Social Security is no longer the “third rail of American politics” — that they can touch it and live to tell the tale. It will be up to voters to prove them ...

The Hill - 22h

Kim Mulkey, Vic Schaefer echo UConn coach Geno Auriemma’s criticism of two-site NCAA Tournament regionals

SPOKANE, Wash. — UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma took the podium for his pregame press conference Sunday around 9 a.m., barely 15 hours after his team finished its postgame obligations ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Could the verdict expected at French far-right party's trial end Marine Le Pen's political career?

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says her “political death” is at stake in a verdict expected Monday

ABC News - 2d

French politics to get 'even messier' as far-right figurehead Le Pen rails against ban, analysts warn

Analysts say the judgment barring Marine Le Pen from running for public office plunges France into more political uncertainty.

CNBC - 1d

What Business Founders Need to Know About Domains in 2025

Strengthen your company’s digital identity with the right top-level domain name.

Inc. - 17h

'My mum in India was willing to lose everything to support my trans identity'

A transgender woman who became the first to legally marry in India's Tamil Nadu state speaks of her mother's unwavering support.

BBC News - 1d

In Myanmar’s Earthquake, Some See Political Omens

In a censored nation that runs on rumor and omens, people in Myanmar wonder whether the latest disaster might be a portent of regime change.

The New York Times - 3d

What to watch for in Wisconsin tonight: From the Politics Desk

Steve Kornacki breaks down two key areas to watch in Wisconsin ahead of the state Supreme Court election.

NBC News - 13h

Battle over trans athletes' participation in girls' sports comes to California Capitol

California lawmakers will consider two bills aimed at keeping transgender kids and teens off sports teams consistent with their gender identity.

NBC News - 18h

Unified sports rebuilds confidence of Lafayette Jeff goalie Jaycee Vredenburgh

Lafayette Jeff sophomore Jaycee Vredenburgh finds new athletic identity in unified track after concussions derail soccer career.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

Raise political advisers’ pay to attract more experts, Labour MPs suggest

Labour Growth Group report examines ways to improve performance of central government

Financial Times - 2d

Marine Le Pen attacks ban on French presidency run as a ‘political decision’

Far-right leader, who was found guilty of embezzlement of European funds, says conviction is a ‘denial of democracy’. The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has railed against a Paris court’s ...

The Guardian - 1d

French court leaves Marine Le Pen’s political career on the brink

Far-right leader has limited legal options as ruling fires starting gun on race to succeed Emmanuel Macron

Financial Times - 1d

Alex Ovechkin Says He’s ‘Not in Politics.’ His Pursuit of the N.H.L. Goals Record Is.

The context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and Ovechkin’s support of Vladimir Putin casts a shadow for many over the star’s legacy.

The New York Times - 21h

Despite Political Pressure, Survey Shows DEI Practices Remain Popular

A new workplace poll found overwhelming support for continuing DEI policies, even if it means banishing the acronym and just doing what’s best for their businesses.

Inc. - 17h

Can Amorim inspire inconsistent Man Utd to victory at impressive Forest?

Nottingham Forest against Manchester United has long carried echoes of the past, but rarely has it looked like this.Forest, third in the Premier League, sit 17 points ahead of a United side ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

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 - Mar. 24

Transgender people are about 1% of the U.S. population. Yet they're a political lightning rod.

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump used contentiousness around transgender people’s access to sports and bathrooms to fire up conservative voters and sway undecideds.

NBC News - 1d

Le Pen to appeal ban from running for public office, condemning 'political decision'

The far-right National Rally leader's sentence jeopardises her chances of running for president in 2027.

BBC News - 1d

A moment that changed me: I used a pseudonym on a dating app - and started exploring my sexuality

This new identity gave me confidence and the freedom to discover different relationships. It also helped me understand, more broadly, what I really want from life. I’ve never been a good liar. I ...

The Guardian - 4h

A bombshell judgment on Marine Le Pen

Banning the far-right leader from standing for office will inflame French politics

Financial Times - 1d

Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund vows transparency ‘like a public company’

Danantara has been dogged by questions over governance and political interference

Financial Times - 1d

5 reasons all eyes are on Tuesday’s elections in Florida and Wisconsin

The races are an important bellwether for the country’s political pulse in the second Trump era.

Politico - 1d

5 reasons all eyes are on Tuesday’s elections in Florida and Wisconsin

The races are an important bellwether for the country’s political pulse in the second Trump era.

Politico - 1d

Biggest cost from Trump’s tariffs is uncertainty for Asian carmakers

Companies forced to make billion-dollar bets in face of unpredictable politics

Financial Times - 22h

Turkey’s Opposition Is Energized: ‘The Fire Is Already Lit’

Supporters of the political opposition are finding ways to fight back after the government jailed the top political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The New York Times - 2d

Why Republicans are at risk of underperforming in a Florida special election

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the ...

NBC News - 1d

Elon Musk Has a Chef for His Tesla Diner

Eric Greenspan, a developer of delivery-only restaurants, is reported to be the choice as the company faces political blowback.

The New York Times - 4d

For Perfect Wedding Day Music, Couples Give D.J.s ‘Do Not Play’ Lists

Some couples create wedding “do not play” lists, for reasons ranging from the personal to the political.

The New York Times - 4d

Musk and early voting take center stage in Wisconsin and Florida elections

A steady stream of money, advertisements and activity from national political figures has flowed into Wisconsin and Florida ahead of elections Tuesday.

NBC News - 1d