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Derek Humphry, Pivotal Figure in Right-to-Die Movement, Dies at 94

His own experience assisting his terminally ill wife in ending her life set him on a path to founding the Hemlock Society and writing a best-selling guide.

The New York Times - 22h

Cecile Richards, Abortion-Rights Powerhouse, Dies at 67

The activist modernized Planned Parenthood and transformed the organization into a formidable political player.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Thomas Gaither, Who Chose Jail After Civil Rights Sit-ins, Dies at 86

When he and other Black protesters were arrested at a whites-only lunch counter in 1961, they tried a new strategy — ‘Jail No Bail’ — and energized a movement.

The New York Times - 2d

Has Big Ten surpassed SEC in college football hierarchy? Examining the gap between powerhouse conferences

The Big Ten winning back-to-back national titles has sparked a debate about who sits atop the college football world

CBS Sports - 2d

Trump Is Leading a Global Surge to the Right

But not all of the leading conservative populist parties in the world are the same — in rhetoric or on policy.

The New York Times - 3d

The Right Is Winning the Battle for Hearts and Minds

The full-scale assault by the conservative movement on liberal domination of the nation’s culture has begun to deliver key victories.

The New York Times - 5d

Labour needs to compromise on employment rights

Raising both UK payroll costs and worker protections is a deterrent to hiring

Financial Times - 5d

A Showdown of Midwestern Football Powerhouses Is Full of Southern Flavor

No SEC teams made the college football national championship game, but players from the region will have a major impact on the outcome.

The New York Times - Jan. 20

TikTok Went Dark. Then It Came Right Back

So far, the TikTok ban has only resulted in a brief outage.

Inc. - Jan. 19

Sosa on Cubs Hall of Fame nod: 'Time was right'

Former Cubs star Sammy Sosa was elected to the team's Hall of Fame along with former first baseman Derrek Lee.

ESPN - Jan. 18

Here’s Why I’m Not Investing in Startups Right Now

In the absence of a strong IPO market, founders should focus on sustainable growth. Here’s how.

Inc. - Jan. 17

Biden affirms Equal Rights Amendment is part of Constitution

President Biden asserted the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, is part of the Constitution, arguing Friday it had met the criteria to be added as the ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Meta's pivot to the right sparks boycotts and a user exodus

After Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced changes that shifted the company and its policies to the right, some users are fleeing the company’s platforms.

NBC News - Jan. 15

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is Only $40 Right Now

Last year saw plenty of great games released, and if you're looking to catch up on Dragon Age: The Veilguard, you can get it for just $40 right now through Amazon . After an ill-fated trip into ...

GameSpot - Jan. 13

Musk interviews German far-right frontwoman

The world's richest man takes his endorsement of Germany's far-right party to a new level.

BBC News - Jan. 10

It Is Tearing Me Up Not to Be in L.A. Right Now

Los Angeles may have a reputation for being superficial, but it is in fact a territory that might, at any moment, upend (or even end) your life.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

North Carolina targets Billy Miller for Bill Belichick's staff: Coach runs recruiting powerhouse IMG Academy

This is an inroad for Belichick, a first-time college coach; IMG Academy routinely produces elite recruits

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

A Far-Right Government in Austria Would Be a Jolt, but Not Unexpected

The Freedom Party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, have steadily built support by demonizing immigrants, while entering Austria’s political mainstream.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

How Mark Zuckerberg pivoted Meta to the right

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday that he was ending professional fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Austria’s far-right leader to invite centre right for coalition talks

Herbert Kickl’s move could pave way for anti-immigration, pro-Kremlin Freedom party to govern country. The leader of Austria’s anti-immigration, pro-Kremlin Freedom party has said he intends to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Jean-Marie Le Pen, Rabble-Rousing Leader of French Far Right, Dies at 96

He ran unsuccessfully for the French presidency five times, riding waves of discontent and xenophobia as the leader of the National Front party.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Jean-Marie Le Pen, Far-Right French Firebrand Politician, Dies at 96

He co-founded what became France’s biggest opposition party, National Rally, rooted in deep anti-immigrant sentiment.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

French far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96

Le Pen - an unrepentant extremist on race, gender and immigration - founded the far-right National Front in 1972.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader, dies at 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and widespread ...

ABC News - Jan. 7

Jean-Marie Le Pen, longtime leader of France's far-right, dies at 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, the longtime figurehead of France's far-right political movement and father of its current leader, has reportedly died.

CBS News - Jan. 7

French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dies at 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and widespread ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far right National Front, dies at 96, a senior party official says

ABC News - Jan. 7

Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader, dies aged 96

Former paratrooper led National Front party for decades and courted controversy, being repeatedly fined for contesting crimes against humanity. Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Can Kemi Badenoch unite the right in Britain?

After a brutal election defeat, the Conservatives are now fighting with Reform to defend their place as the UK’s main opposition party

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Far Right Gets Chance to Form Government in Austria

The Freedom Party was tasked with trying to form the nation’s first far-right-led government since World War II, adding to the trend of anti-immigrant and populist parties gaining ground across ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6