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Rail fare rise 'piles on misery', campaigners say
People are being "priced off" the railways, one group says, as ticket prices in England and Wales rise by 4.6%BBC News - 1d -
‘The tyranny of apps’: those without smartphones are unfairly penalised, say campaigners
From loyalty cards, to restaurant meal deals or simply parking your car – it is harder and harder to get by without signing up to a multitude of apps. How to navigate apps: from checking safety ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
The scandal sinking an Oscars campaign
Offensive posts by Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón have caused controversyBBC News - 3d -
Timothée Chalamet deserves an Oscar – for his Oscar campaign
A Complete Unknown’s best actor nominee might lose out on the prize to The Brutalist favorite Adrien Brody but his journey to the stage has been award-worthy. On Sunday, Timothée Chalamet could ...The Guardian - 3d -
Beyond 'Emilia Pérez': Inside 7 of the nastiest Oscar campaigns in history
Testy campaigns for the Oscars are something of a tradition and this year is no exception. With numerous controversies surfacing around multiple films and actors, this season is a particularly ...Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
Trump preaches to the Maga choir at CPAC in campaign-style performance
US president hits familiar notes about election victories, ending the war in Ukraine and border militarization. In a campaign-style performance, Donald Trump delivered the more-than-hour-long ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Expanding West Bank Campaign, Israel Sends Tanks for First Time in Decades
Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said that 40,000 Palestinian residents displaced from militant hotbeds would not be allowed to return to their homes.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Watch live: Ramaswamy expected to announce campaign for Ohio governor
Vivek Ramaswamy on Monday announced his campaign for Ohio governor. Ramaswamy built up his national profile through his long-shot presidential bid last year, before becoming a Trump surrogate and ...The Hill - 6d -
Progressives launch campaign against Trump, GOP tax agenda
Progressives have launched their first organized campaign against Republicans’ tax agenda, urging Democratic lawmakers and activists to fight jointly against what they say will be tax breaks for ...The Hill - 6d -
Marvel Multiverse Tabletop RPG Will Soon Have Spider-Verse And Avengers Campaigns
Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game: Spider-Verse Expansion $46.59 (was $50) | Releases March ...GameSpot - 6d -
How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds - Campaign Length And Mission List
A long and arduous journey awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds . Along the way, you'll battle numerous creatures and venture forth into vast landscapes. As such, you might be wondering how many ...GameSpot - 4d -
Ex-Biden staffer: Campaign was ‘gaslighting’ public with ‘denial’ of age, ability concerns
A former staffer for the Biden White House argued that then-President Biden’s campaign was “gaslighting” the public by denying concerns about his cognitive fitness for office. Michael LaRosa, who ...The Hill - 3d -
Former N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches NYC mayoral campaign
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, announced Saturday that he’s running to be the next mayor of New York City.NBC News - 1d -
Cuomo’s First Mayoral Campaign Promise: A Plan to Tackle Affordability
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has jumped into the New York City mayoral race. His first proposal focuses on affordability.The New York Times - 6h -
3 Great Pitch Tips From Timothee Chalamet’s Oscar Campaign
Does your success depend on how well you can pitch? Then take note of this ambitious actor’s interviews leading up to Oscar night.Inc. - 2h -
Former Illinois, St. John's G Andre Curbelo dismissed from Southern Miss team amid 10-19 campaign
Dazzling dimes and on-court outbursts marred the career of the former 2021 Sixth Man of the Year.CBS Sports - Feb. 23 -
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo launches campaign for NYC mayor in bid to oust Eric Adams
Cuomo, who left his previous post because of a damning sexual harassment scandal, announced his candidacy on Saturday against fellow Democrat Mayor Eric Adams.CNBC - 2d -
'44,' a musical satire about Barack Obama by one of his campaign insiders, cuts up at the Kirk Douglas
Written, composed and directed by Eli Bauman, a former Obama campaign organizer, '44,' about Barack Obama's presidency, returns to L.A. at Kirk Douglas Theatre.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
New album will be unexpected, says Rihanna
The multi-Grammy Award winning singer has kept fans waiting for years for her new album.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
The Kenyans saying no to motherhood and yes to sterilisation
A growing number of women are choosing to be sterilised, bucking traditional norms.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Johnson says Putin ‘not to be trusted,’ ‘dangerous’
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is “not to be trusted,” as well as “dangerous.” "What is your view of Vladimir Putin?" CNN's Dana Bash asked ...The Hill - 1d -
Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft
It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.BBC News - Feb. 19 -
Ukrainians Say They Feel Betrayed by Trump and U.S.
President Trump’s claim that Ukraine was responsible for its war with Russia has left many Ukrainians disillusioned.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Lockdown saved my life, says woman with OCD
Alys-Mai, 22, says being able to stay in during lockdown helped her control her condition.BBC News - Feb. 20 -
England not solely focused on Russell, says Itoje
We cannot focus solely on Scotland talisman Finn Russell on Saturday despite his pedigree in the Calcutta Cup, says England captain Maro Itoje.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Israel says body released by Hamas was not Shiri Bibas
The Israeli military says the body released by Hamas was not that of Shiri Bibas as they claimed. “No match was found for the fourth body,” they say, describing it as “anonymous and unidentified.” ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
SEC dropping crypto lawsuit, Coinbase says
The largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange said Friday that the Securities and Exchange Commission would drop its lawsuit against it, a signal that the Trump administration plans to take a ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Mom of Starliner astronaut says daughter 'honored' to be on ISS
Williams was one of two people testing the Starliner capsule, which was not deemed safe for crewed return.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Lake says VOA won’t be ‘Trump TV’
Kari Lake, President Trump’s choice to lead Voice of America (VOA), said the international state media broadcaster won’t be “Trump TV” under her watch. Lake said at the Conservative Political ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Pentagon layoffs paused for now, official says
The Pentagon is pausing the impending cuts to probationary civilian employees that could have affected around 50,000 people working for the Defense Department, a U.S. official tells CBS News. ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Coinbase Says S.E.C. Will Drop Crypto Lawsuit
The end of a court fight with the largest U.S. crypto company would be a big win for an industry that financially backed President Trump.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
In reversal, Trump says Russia attacked Ukraine
President Donald Trump reversed course on Friday and said Russia did in fact invade Ukraine, and that Kyiv would soon sign a minerals agreement with the United States as part of efforts to end the ...NBC News - Feb. 22 -
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Dead soldier's sister says army 'not safe' for women
Gunner Jaysley Beck's sister says she would not advise other women to join the Army.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition
The Vatican carried on with its Holy Year celebrations without the pope Saturday, as Pope Francis battled pneumonia and a complex respiratory infection that doctors say remains touch-and-go and ...NBC News - Feb. 22 -
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Vatican says Pope Francis in 'critical' condition
Pope Francis remains in 'critical' condition after he experienced a severe asthmatic respiratory crisis on Saturday morning, requiring high-flow oxygen therapy, the Vatican said. NBC News’ Claudio ...NBC News - Feb. 23 -
‘Religious Motivation’ Possible in Berlin Stabbing, Police Say
The suspect, a Syrian refugee, told the police that a plan had come into his mind to kill Jews. The attack raises tensions just before an election in which immigration is a big issue.The New York Times - Feb. 23
