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Athol Fugard, South African political dissident playwright, dies aged 92
A giant of political drama, Fugard captured the injustices of apartheid in works such as Sizwe Banzi Is Dead and The Island. The South African playwright and director Athol Fugard, whose works ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Public schools are languishing in a political dead zone
Despite mounting evidence that our K-12 students are sliding backward, school reform barely registered in last year’s presidential election.The Hill - 1d -
Kahane’s ghost: how a long-dead extremist rabbi continues to haunt Israel’s politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer in bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas influence the very highest levels of government. On the evening of 5 November 1990, ...The Guardian - 3d -
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 - 2d -
At least two dead as wildfires rage in South Korea
Two people were found dead as multiple fires raged across the country on Saturday.BBC News - 16h -
Former US Attorney found dead in Virginia
Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber was found dead Saturday morning, in Alexandria, Virginia, according to police.ABC News - 11h -
Tesla and political violence
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Tesla attacks stoke fears of political violence Weeks of violent protests at Elon Musk’s Tesla showrooms and charging stations are fueling concerns ...The Hill - 1d -
Australian surfer feared dead after shark attack, police say
A surfer is feared dead after being attacked by a shark in shallow water on a remote beach in Western Australia, police said Tuesday.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
At least 1 dead as severe storms sweep through the Midwest
At least one person is dead after severe weather hit Butler County, Missouri on Friday night, officials said.ABC News - Mar. 15 -
42 dead in severe storms and tornadoes that swept across U.S.
At least 42 people are dead after powerful storms swept through the Midwest and the South over the weekend and drenched parts of the Northeast.NBC News - 5d -
Retired Israeli general says Gaza strikes will mean more dead hostages
As Israel's renewed strikes kill hundreds in Gaza, a retired Israeli general says the assault will mean "more hostages dead," too.CBS News - 3d -
1 dead and 3 missing after boat capsizes in Jacksonville, Florida
One person is dead and three are still missing after an 18-foot vessel capsized near Goat Island on St.NBC News - 20h -
Poch: 'Big mistake' for USMNT to focus on politics
U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino dismissed the political overtones surrounding the Concacaf Nations League finals, calling it a "big mistake" for his team to discuss politics.ESPN - 3d -
A Political Reporter Takes Her Scoops to YouTube
Most online political media stars traffic in highly partisan viewpoints. Tara Palmeri hopes that playing it straight will pay off.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
The Conservatives complicate the politics of net zero for Labour
The Tories’ new stance that the target is ‘impossible’ will deter Labour from anything that looks politically painfulFinancial Times - 5d -
Panic politics: Law professors' umpteenth 'constitutional crisis' falls flat
"Constitutional crisis" is the new way for law professors to express political disagreement.The Hill - Mar. 8 -
How Trump made America’s 2 major political parties irrelevant
Trump has "disappeared" America’s two major political parties.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Former US Attorney found dead in Virginia home at 43
Former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber was found dead on Saturday morning at the age of 43. According to the Alexandria Police Department (APD), the cause and ...The Hill - 10h -
Canadians drop their politeness in the wake of Trump's tariffs
President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods are eroding the inherent politeness of Americans’ northern neighbors and rallying them around their own flag.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Sturgeon remains the biggest name in Scottish politics
Nicola Sturgeon's decision to stand down as an MSP was obvious but it still has the capacity to startle, says BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Tesla attacks stoke fears of political violence
Weeks of violent protests at Elon Musk’s Tesla showrooms and charging stations are fueling concerns political tensions could be reaching a boiling point amid anger and frustration over Musk's ...The Hill - 1d -
Canada’s Liberals on course for political resurrection amid trade war, polls show
Mark Carney-led ruling party projected to form majority months after political wipeout seemed inevitable. In January, Canadian pollsters and political pundits struggled to find fresh ways to ...The Guardian - 4d -
Gender and education emerge as massive fault lines in the electorate: From the Politics Desk
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 - 4d -
Trump's legal fights and Elon Musk's business overlap: From the Politics Desk
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 -
Teacher's body located month after fiancée found dead on lake
Gary Jones' body was found in about 45 feet of water a month after Joycelyn Wilson was found dead near Jones' empty fishing boat, officials said.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Hardcore Zombie Sim Into The Dead: Our Darkest Days Is Out This April
Into The Dead: Our Darkest Days is coming to Steam in just a few weeks as an early-access game. The news was revealed during the latest Future Games Show. The 2D zombie survival game debuts on ...GameSpot - 2d -
House funding vote puts Senate Democrats in a bind: From the Politics Desk
Senate Democrats are in a politically precarious position after the House passed a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Flagging sales and Elon Musk's political activities are rocking Tesla's value
Flagging global sales and Elon Musk’s increasingly outspoken political activities are combining to rock the value of Tesla.NBC News - Mar. 15 -
Thomas Tuchel: I will not get political like Gareth Southgate did
Thomas Tuchel says he does not intend to get involved in politics in his role as England’s new head coach.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Politics have changed but the Democrats haven’t – they are old and out of touch | Moira Donegan
Leading Democrats vainly hope for a return to the politics of the past – they must engage with the realities of the present. Is this the way the Democratic party ends – not with a bang, but with a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Whole Hog Politics: Musk’s clout is on the ballot in Wisconsin
On the menu: Dems plumb new poll low, Texas GOP braces for bitter Senate primary, 2026’s tiny House map, Do you even politics, bro?, Un-herd-of artist Voting got underway this week in the race for ...The Hill - 2d -
The UN says 2 people are dead and at least 186 missing after 4 migrant boats capsized off Yemen and Djibouti
The UN says 2 people are dead and at least 186 missing after 4 migrant boats capsized off Yemen and DjiboutiABC News - Mar. 7 -
NFL insider: New York Giants' plan of trading for No. 1 pick 'appears dead'
One NFL insider says the New York Giants' plan of trading up for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft "appears dead."Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Parents of missing Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki ask Dominican Republic police to declare her dead
The family of missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki has asked police in the Dominican Republic to declare her dead, a police spokesman said Monday.NBC News - 5d -
Strange foam and dead fish wash ashore at 2 Australian beaches as surfers fall sick
An Australian state has closed two beaches after surfers reported feeling unwell while dead fish and unusual foam washed ashoreABC News - 5d -
Firefighter charged after allegedly sharing photos of twins found dead on Georgia mountain
A volunteer firefighter has been charged with obstruction, accused of taking photos of teenage twin brothers found dead with gunshot wounds on a Georgia mountain earlier this month.NBC News - 3d -
Netflix 'Love is Blind' contestant leaves would-be groom at altar over politics
A participant on Netflix’s “Love is Blind” reality show left her fiance at the altar, saying they were on a different “wavelength” when it came to politics. In the show’s Season Eight finale, which ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Elon Musk's politics are hurting Tesla, 85% say in investor survey
More than eight out of every 10 respondents to a Morgan Stanley survey believe Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s controversial political activities are hurting his business.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
My Friend Is Refusing to Talk Politics With Me. Can She Do That?
A reader feels spurned by a friend’s “self-righteous” declaration that she would no longer engage with him about politics after he revealed he didn’t plan to vote.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump: Barron's future may be in technology instead of politics, business
President Trump suggested that his son’s future might be in technology instead of in following his footsteps in the politics and business fields. Trump was asked by Fox News host Laura Ingraham ...The Hill - 2d