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How the Crypto Industry’s Political Spending Is Paying Off
Federal lawmakers who benefited from crypto largess in the 2024 election are speedily advancing the industry’s agenda.The New York Times - 2d -
The Digestible Politics of the Message Tee
Some elected officials and those in power are making use of a classic bit of fashion to deliver big ideas.The New York Times - 1d -
Australian political leaders launch election campaigns focused on first-time homeowners
Australia’s rival political leaders offered competing policies to help Australians buy a home ahead of the nation’s first federal election in which younger voters will outnumber the long-dominant ...ABC News - 23h -
Spaced Out: Spending Cuts Could Hurt Startups
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and the head of DOGE, could be cutting off funds for new companies in his own industry.Inc. - 2d -
Hispanic consumers cut back spending over US deportation fears
Trump’s immigration policies have contributed to a sales slowdown triggered by his tariffsFinancial Times - 22h -
The Former C.I.A. Officer Capitalizing On Europe’s Military Spending Boom
Eric Slesinger made a career shift from the spy agency to venture capital, championing military start-ups as Europe beefed up its defenses amid an uncertain relationship with the United States.The New York Times - 15m -
Tech Leaders Embraced Trump. It’s Causing Rifts in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley’s political allegiances are increasingly divided.Inc. - 5h -
The identity politics of many Muslims, and critics of Islam, are deeply corrosive | Kenan Malik
Condemning them as ‘sectarian’ is only adding to the clamour that they have no place in the west. A poll suggests that most British Muslims identify more with their faith than with their nation . ...The Guardian - 1d -
As Ukraine’s Politics Heat Back Up, a Former President Sees an Opening
Petro O. Poroshenko, who led the country before Volodymyr Zelensky, said that peace talks could be smoothed if opposition figures were included in the government.The New York Times - 14h -
Have you seen examples of health care fraud, waste or abuse? Tell us about it.
New York Times reporters are looking into cases of unnecessary and wasteful spending in government health programs.The New York Times - 3d -
Medicare Bleeds Billions on Pricey Bandages, and Doctors Get a Cut
Medicare spending on “skin substitutes” made of dried placenta has soared as doctors pocket lucrative discounts from sellers.The New York Times - 2d -
Sports sector can cope with Trump tariffs, says AC Milan owner
Redbird founder Gerry Cardinale predicts clubs and leagues will prove ‘resilient’ even if consumer spending fallsFinancial Times - 1d -
This Washington border county is desperate for Canadians
Anti-Trump boycotts are hurting businesses in Whatcom County, where the economy depends on cross-border spending by residents of British Columbia.NBC News - 22h -
Chris Mason: British Steel law rushed through Parliament but it is just a stop gap
For all of Saturday's drama, the government's intervention so far is just a stop gap, writes our political editor.BBC News - 1d -
Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for British MP Tulip Siddiq
Lawyers acting for the ex-minister denied the charges, which they said were "politically motivated".BBC News - 19h -
Don Mischer, Emmy-winning director and live-TV virtuoso, dies at 85
From Super Bowl to political convention, Don Mischer mastered awe. The renowned director has died at 85.Los Angeles Times - 19h -
How the IRS layoffs could affect audits and refunds during tax filing season
Thousands of IRS employees have lost their jobs as part of DOGE's spending cuts, and the layoffs could affect essential agency functions during tax season.CNBC - 2d -
Trump Administration Delays Plan to Limit Pricey Bandages
Medicare spending on “skin substitutes” reached $10 billion last year. A leading seller made a large donation to President Trump’s election campaign.The New York Times - 2d -
Harvard faculty sue Trump administration over funding cuts threat
Harvard University faculty sued the Trump administration on Friday over a federal assessment of the school's spending amid allegations of their “failure” to protect students from antisemitism. The ...The Hill - 1d -
Jets 7-round mock draft: New York supports Justin Fields, takes TE Tyler Warren
The Jets signed Justin Fields to replace Aaron Rodgers. They may spend the 2025 NFL draft building around the 26-year-old quarterback.Yahoo Sports - 13h -
Brazil's former President Bolsonaro hospitalized with abdominal pain
The political party of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro says the conservative leader has been hospitalized with abdominal pain while traveling in northeastern BrazilABC News - 2d -
Polls open in Gabon's first presidential election since the 2023 military coup
Voters in Gabon headed to polling stations in the first presidential election since a 2023 military coup ended a political dynasty that lasted over 50 yearsABC News - 2d -
‘The Interview’: Ramy Youssef Is Just Trying to Be ‘Emotionally Correct’
The creator and comedian discusses his penchant for self-reflection, how politics fits into his work and why he’s not interested in representing anyone but himself.The New York Times - 2d -
Whitmer Shows How Democrats Are Playing With Fire in Cozying Up to Trump
The Michigan governor’s awkward Oval Office appearance reflected how several Democratic state leaders are cultivating cordial but politically risky relationships with the president.The New York Times - 2d -
Why resurrect the dire wolf when existing animals are facing extinction? | Martha Gill
It’s not as sensational as recreating long-dead species, but conserving modern-day fauna is far more pressing. The parable of the Mars mission: we’d rather spend trillions sending ourselves to a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Johnson: US must 'eliminate people on Medicaid' who are not 'eligible to be there'
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Sunday that Republicans would protect entitlement programs as they press ahead with deep cuts to federal spending, but he added the government must ...The Hill - 12h -
Liverpool Star Emerges as SPL Target Amid Record Pursuit of Real’s Vinicius Jr
Luis Diaz in Saudi Crosshairs Amid Vinicius Jr Transfer StormSaudi Spending Reshapes Transfer Market AgainThe Saudi Pro League’s ambition knows no bounds. Ben Jacobs of talkSPORT reports that ...Yahoo Sports - 56m -
‘It never happened – but the picture says it did’: 28 fake images that fooled the world
From the pope in a puffer to the Princess of Wales and family, baby Hitler to Mussolini on horseback, people have always manipulated photographs, whether for political power, image control – or ...The Guardian - 2d -
What does China really think about Trump? They know about humiliation and won’t take it from him
Economically, the trade war may be bad news for Xi Jingping, but ideologically and politically it is a gift. Last week, Mao Ning, head of China’s foreign ministry information department, posted a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hong Kong's biggest pro-democracy party gets mandate to move closer to disbandment
Hong Kong’s biggest pro-democracy party has received its members’ mandate to proceed with steps toward a potential disbandment, part of the erosion of political freedoms as China cracks down on ...ABC News - 23h -
Trump tariffs bring Democrat disagreements to surface
President Trump’s tariffs are putting Democrats in a challenging political position as they decide how strongly to denounce his trade policy. Democrats have pounced on Trump’s tariffs in recent ...The Hill - 17h -
Max Romeo was a great social commentator, railing against inequality and discord
The reggae singer best known for War Ina Babylon and Chase the Devil was most productive in the febrile political climate of 1970s Jamaica, but his influence remains undimmed. Jamaican reggae ...The Guardian - 16h
