Languishing Political

Ben & Jerry's claims parent company ousted its boss over political activism

Ice cream maker alleges the move is part of efforts by its parent company to silence its activism

BBC News - 6d

The far-right’s pretend fight against antisemitism is a perfect political strategy | Rachel Shabi

The far-right has found in its pretend fight against antisemitism a way to divide progressives while at the same time clobbering them. The detention of Columbia university student Mahmoud Khalil is ...

The Guardian - 6d

USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino and Canada's Jesse Marsch sidestep politics ahead of Nations League semifinals

With Concacaf Nations League semifinals on Thursday, the managers sought to keep attention on the field

CBS Sports - 6d

Starmer must drop ‘cruel’ Pip proposals or face ‘mother of all rebellions’, Labour MP says – UK politics live

Richard Burgon says PM’s failure to defend new Pip eligibility rules at PMQs shows why ‘cruel’ plans should be dropped. Last night, to back up its analysis of the disability cuts, the Institute ...

The Guardian - 6d

Survey Finds Employee Mental Health Suffering From ‘Political Turmoil’ and ‘Economic Uncertainty’

Nearly 75 percent of workers reported mood drops, citing current events, crime and finances as their leading worries.

Inc. - 6d

Tory co-chair braces party for big losses as Kemi Badenoch launches local elections campaign – UK politics live

Nigel Huddleston says local elections ‘will be difficult’ for Conservatives after the ‘high-water mark’ of 2021. One person has died trying to cross the Channel in an overloaded boat, after another ...

The Guardian - 5d

Political free fall: Turkey faces protests, investor flight after opposition leader's arrest

Concern over stability and economic security in Turkey could damage financial inflows at a time when investor confidence in the country is already shaky.

CNBC - 5d

Steve Reich: ‘We all wish art could counter the direction of US politics. But it can’t’

Now 88, the minimalist composer has reissued his life’s work. He answers your questions about Bowie, the Grateful Dead, spirituality – and his complicated friendship with Philip Glass. Why does ...

The Guardian - 5d

New political spending signals Elon Musk's huge role in the GOP is still growing

After having sunk more than a quarter-billion dollars into the 2024 election and then taken a central role in President Donald Trump’s administration, billionaire Elon Musk is demonstrating that ...

NBC News - 5d

'They're playing politics with my little boy': What Trump's education dept cuts mean for one mum

Mass firings at the Office for Civil rights made one mother fear her disabled son's case will vanish

BBC News - 5d

George Foreman showed every gesture is political – especially for Black athletes | Bryan Armen Graham

At the 1968 Olympics, Foreman’s flag-waving was seen as deference if not betrayal. But the reaction to it reveals the limited ways we allow Black athletes to express themselves. When a teenager ...

The Guardian - 2d

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 - 1d

‘A second-rate movie star and failed political pundit’: Donald Trump criticises George Clooney after comments on press freedom

Trump was responding to Clooney’s call to defend press freedoms while promoting his new stage version of Good Night, and Good Luck. Donald Trump has taken aim at the actor and prominent Democrat ...

The Guardian - 1d

‘It’s so politically loaded’: Marlon Williams on ‘finding the gall’ to write an album entirely in Māori

Te Whare Tīwekaweka is being released at a tumultuous time for te reo and race relations in Aotearoa. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Marlon Williams recalls a survey he once read ...

The Guardian - 14h

Political football as Iran reach World Cup while Australia, Saudis stay alive

Iran became the second Asian side to secure their place at the 2026 World Cup after twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Uzbekistan in Tehran on Tuesday, handing organisers a likely diplomatic ...

Yahoo Sports - 7h

‘Potty mouth’ Democrats have some new fighting words we can’t put in this headline

Profanity isn’t new in politics. But it’s reaching new heights on the left.

Politico - Mar. 9

Can Mark Carney win an election in Canada and a trade war with the US?

Former central banker has strong economic credentials but is untested politically

Financial Times - Mar. 9

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

Trump just bought a Tesla, but many other owners are selling their Musk-made EVs. What’s going on?

There are nearly 14,000 used Teslas for sale nationwide this week in a market complicated by politics.

MarketWatch - Mar. 13

The Week: NHS Reforms, Benefit Battles and Tariff Tactics

Adam, Vicki, Faisal and Nick discuss the political stories of the week.

BBC News - Mar. 14

Kidnappers locked up for ambushing Israeli record producer at Welsh cottage

Itay Kashti's kidnappers were motivated by "political and religious reasons," a court hears.

BBC News - Mar. 14

Costco leans on mainland China suppliers as US tariffs bite

US companies at risk of scrutiny from Beijing as political tensions mount

Financial Times - Mar. 18

The real ‘root causes’ of the Ukraine war

Although political culture is never the immediate cause of aggression, it is a powerful facilitator thereof.

The Hill - 6d

Turkish assets take a confidence hit

Crack down on political opposition will shake international investors’ faith in Ankara

Financial Times - 6d

Mexico hopes to stave off Trump tariffs

Economic and political consequences of the end of free trade could be devastating

Financial Times - 5d

The non-dom brain drain is starting to hit the UK

At a time of political turmoil elsewhere, Britain should be offering stability

Financial Times - 4d

Trump revokes security clearance for Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton

US president is stepping up a campaign of retribution against his political enemies

Financial Times - 4d

Turkey detains hundreds of protesters as demonstrations over mayor’s arrest intensify

Detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu has set off economic and political turmoil

Financial Times - 3d

Five things to look for in Canada's election

Political experience, dealing with Trump and possible polling shifts - here are the themes to watch.

BBC News - 2d

Up to 1.2m people could lose between £4,200 and £6,300 per year from changes to Pip, Resolution Foundation says -UK politics live

Work and pensions secretary says Benefits crackdown will save £5bn by 2030 but disability charities say cuts are ‘immoral’. Q: Why have you changed your mind on this? . Badenoch says she has not ...

The Guardian - Mar. 18

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