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Trump warns exemptions on smartphones, electronics will be short-lived, promises future tariffs
The US president has said no one is ‘getting off the hook’, as he promises to launch a national security investigation into the semiconductor sector. The exemption of smartphones, laptops and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Mangione lawyers say U.S. prosecutors seek death penalty "as a political stunt"
In a new motion, attorneys for Luigi Mangione said the U.S. government "intends to kill Mr. Mangione as a political stunt."CBS News - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
AI praise-giving tool promises ‘authentic’ insights
Irish company Workhuman says new technology can help workers feel more valuedFinancial Times - 2d -
The art of the hollow promise to cut Pentagon waste
President Trump's executive order aims to modernize defense acquisitions and spur innovation, but critics argue it will lead to more waste and deregulation, rather than reducing the Pentagon's ...The Hill - 1d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 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 - 1d -
Tech Leaders Embraced Trump. It’s Causing Rifts in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley’s political allegiances are increasingly divided.Inc. - 1d -
Brice Oligui Nguema Is Favored to Win Gabon Election
A military officer who seized power but promised to step down is expected to win the presidential vote on Saturday.The New York Times - 3d -
Fry hails 'David and Goliath' Wembley win for Posh
Posh icon Barry Fry promises himself a day off work on Monday after his side's EFL Trophy triumph.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Mario Vargas Llosa: An Appreciation
The Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa was the world’s savviest and most accomplished political novelist.The New York Times - 1d -
Real Madrid stalwart starring at an uncertain future amid ongoing fitness worries – report
Eder Militao’s future at Real Madrid is reportedly becoming increasingly uncertain, as injuries have started to cloud the Brazilian defender’s previously promising career at the Santiago Bernabeu,...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
DOGE Is Far Short of Its Goal, and Still Overstating Its Progress
Elon Musk now says his group will produce only 15 percent of the savings it promised. But even that estimate is inflated with errors and guesswork.The New York Times - 2d -
‘I became like a slave’: why 43 women are suing the secretive Opus Dei Catholic group in Argentina
Lured by promises of an education but allegedly trapped in servitude and self-mortification, the former members are suing the ultra-conservative organisation over their ‘exploitation and abuse’. ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
‘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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Kaden Carpenter’s big hit lifts Utah to series win over BYU
Kaden Carpenter has had a promising baseball future for a long time. The former American Fork High star was on his way to becoming Utah Valley’s Pitcher of the Year in 2022 and was among the top ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis crushes Eimantas Stanionis to unify welterweight titles
Ennis unifies IBF, WBA titles with sixth-round TKO Philadelphian improves to 34-0 with 30 knockouts Jaron Ennis promised a moment. On Saturday night, he delivered one that could reshape a weight ...The Guardian - 2d -
Arsenal identify Real Madrid talent as next Odegaard with €30-40m proposal expected
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a bold move for one of Real Madrid’s most promising youngsters, Arda Guler. According to SPORT, the Premier League side is planning to make an offer between €30 m...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Young voters' indignation at older leaders spurs Democratic primary challenges
As Democratic voters say their party needs to change and young voters grow more skeptical of traditional party politics, a crop of candidates in their 20s and 30s is stepping in to challenge older ...NBC News - 1d -
Matt Gaetz Fell From Grace. But Not Too Far, Apparently.
As he strives to stay relevant, Matt Gaetz, the former Florida congressman, is showing how, in Trump World, political resurrection remains a possibility, no matter how low you go.The New York Times - 1d -
'Flawless performance': Fighters react to Yair Rodriguez's spoiling Patricio Freire's debut at UFC 314
Yair Rodriguez delivered on his promise to play spoiler for Patricio Freire's octagon debut when he came out of the UFC 314 main card opener with his hand raised. After losing his past two fights, ...Yahoo Sports - 2d
