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Marine Le Pen’s Embezzlement Conviction: What to Know and What’s Next
The far-right French politician was a leading candidate to become the country’s next president, but has now been barred from running for public office for five years.The New York Times - 2d -
Shares of conservative cable channel Newsmax soar another 179% after massive debut
Newsmax shares soared for a second day after their public debut, as the conservative news channel gains traction during President Donald Trump's second term.CNBC - 2d -
Democrat-backed candidate reelected as Wisconsin schools superintendent
Jill Underly was projected to prevail in her reelection for Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction, beating challenger Brittany Kinser, according to Decision Desk HQ. Though the race is ...The Hill - 2d -
Watch live: Duffy testifies on Trump administration infrastructure funding
Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy will face questioning from the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Wednesday morning on infrastructure funding under the Trump ...The Hill - 2d -
Why Is Newsmax’s Stock Surging? What to Know About the Right-Wing News Channel.
Newsmax lost $55 million in the first half of last year. But its stock surged this week as shares in the company traded on the public market for the first time.The New York Times - 1d -
‘I begged them, my daughter was dying’: how Taliban male escort rules are killing mothers and babies
The need for women to be accompanied by a man in public is blocking access to healthcare and contributing to soaring mortality rates, say experts. It was the middle of the night when Zarin Gul ...The Guardian - 1d -
Two Top Organizers of Canada’s Freedom Convoy Found Guilty of Mischief
The case is among the last stemming from the 2022 trucker protests, which spawned many other criminal cases, lawsuits and a public inquiry.The New York Times - 16h -
Trump Claims a Venezuelan Gang Is Invading the United States. He’s Wrong.
The exaggerated government claims and ensuing public concern about Tren de Aragua’s activities in the United States amount to a classic moral panic.The New York Times - 9h -
New Zealand’s controversial bill to reinterpret treaty with Māori should be scrapped, committee finds
Justice committee said the majority of public submissions oppose the legislation, which seeks to reinterpret the country’s founding document . A parliamentary committee has recommended a bill that ...The Guardian - 9h -
TV's Doctor Oz confirmed to oversee healthcare of millions of Americans
Oz, who has never held public office, is best known for hosting US daytime TV show The Dr Oz Show.BBC News - 7h -
Columbia alumni rip up diplomas to protest activist Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest
Group of Sipa graduates demonstrate against government’s jailing of graduate student, who spoke up for Palestinians. A handful of alumni from Columbia University’s school of international and ...The Guardian - 4d -
Sam Kerr avoids Football Australia sanction as path cleared to retain Matildas captaincy
‘Additional context’ not in public sphere helps inform FA’s decision Striker included in training squad for South Korea friendlies Matildas striker Sam Kerr will be free to return as national ...The Guardian - 4d -
Endless changes to pacify the hypocrites are killing the Grand National
The Grand National has historically held a special place in the hearts of the general, non-racing public. It was a unique, unpredictable race that inspired friends to get together, families to have ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
French far-right's Le Pen sentenced to prison and banned from office in embezzlement trial
Marine Le Pen, the leader of France's far-right party, was handed a four-year prison sentence and banned from holding public office for five years by a court.NBC News - 4d -
Marine Le Pen banned from running for French presidency in 2027 and given four-year sentence in embezzlement trial – live
French far right leader barred from running for public office for five years with immediate effect after guilty verdict in trial. Full story: Le Pen barred from running for French presidency in ...The Guardian - 4d -
Rodgers still in frame as Steelers weigh QB options
The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't getting off the quarterback carousel anytime soon. Amid a public courtship of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, coach Mike Tomlin said Sunday that the team is still ...ESPN - 4d -
Larry Mantle's L.A.: The beloved radio host reflects on 40 years of 'AirTalk'
In the weeks leading up to the April 1 live anniversary taping of 'AirTalk' at Southern California Public Radio's Crawford Family Forum, Mantle and his producers are pulling favorite moments to ...Los Angeles Times - 3d -
‘Please leave feedback’: how constant online reviews are changing our brains – and our lives
We live under mutual surveillance, asked to leave public ratings for every purchase, meal, taxi ride or hair appointment. What is it doing to us?. ‘Alexlilly1999* has left you feedback!” pings the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Commentary: PBS and NPR cater to all Americans, despite what Marjorie Taylor Greene might believe
After last week's congressional hearing with the heads of PBS and NPR, it's important to remember how public broadcasting works, what it does and whom it serves, our television critic says.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
French justice minister urges prompt appeal hearing for Le Pen – Europe live
Gérald Darmanin stresses court timelines are outside government control as PM admits he has questions over immediate public office bans. Le Pen ban is ‘political and partisan’, says French ...The Guardian - 2d -
French court finds far-right leader Marine Le Pen guilty in embezzlement case
A French court has convicted Marine Le Pen of embezzlement and barred her from seeking public office for five years — a hammer blow to the far-right leader’s presidential hopes and an earthquake ...ABC News - 2d -
Senate Republicans consider joining Democrats to oppose Trump over tariffs
Republican defections would amount to rare public rebuke as concerns mount over impact of president’s plans. US politics live – latest updates On the eve of Donald Trump’s so-called ...The Guardian - 2d -
Live results: Wisconsin schools superintendent race
Wisconsin voters are weighing in on whether to allow the state's superintendent of public instruction, Jill Underly, to keep her job. Underly has the support of the state Democratic Party, as well ...The Hill - 2d -
In Salt Lake City, murals memorializing George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others come tumbling down
When the walls of a vacant public building in Salt Lake City became a canvas to commemorate victims of police violence, the 8.5-acre area of town known as Fleet Block gave a “sense of cultural ...NBC News - 2d -
Dozens of free measles vaccine clinics close in Texas as federal funding is cut
As Texas measles outbreak continues, federal funding cuts have forced public health officials in Dallas to cancel dozens of vaccination clinics and lay off 21 workers.NBC News - 2d -
US health agency layoffs gut mine safety, infertility and smoking programs
Thousands lost jobs as sweeping cuts reshape public health, leaving experts and lawmakers scrambling . Experts in everything from mine safety to smoking and infertility were hit by mass layoffs ...The Guardian - 2d -
US health secretary and agency sued by 23 states and DC over $11bn funding cut
Lawsuit alleges department’s ending of wide array of grants is ‘unlawful’ and poses ‘serious harm to public health’. Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia are suing the US Department of ...The Guardian - 1d -
Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias says US revoked his visa
Former Costa Rica President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Oscar Arias says the U.S. government’s unexplained cancelation of his visa won’t stop his public criticismABC News - 1d -
Trump admin threatens to withhold funds from schools that don't drop DEI programs
The Trump administration is threatening to withhold funds from K-12 public schools that have programs the federal government deems are related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). A Thursday ...The Hill - 20h -
What will Trump do when his tariffs backfire? | Nils Pratley
The US president’s tariffs are almost certain to have dire consequences and he is not impervious to market decline or public opinion. So much for the idea that “liberation day” would free ...The Guardian - 21h -
Colorado 7th grader headed to National Spelling Bee honored by Aurora mayor
The 12-year-old at Aurora Quest K-8, a gifted and talented magnet school in Aurora Public Schools, said he loves words. That includes the tricky, long ones that many people may not even be able to ...CBS News - 17h -
HHS gutted programs to help people quit smoking. The impact could be deadly.
Public health experts were stunned this week when Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and DOGE gutted key groups that had been successful in helping Americans quit smoking.NBC News - 17h -
Pam Bondi should appoint a special counsel to investigate Signalgate
If they want to have a shred of credibility among U.S. allies and the American public moving forward, the Trump administration should launch a serious high-level, not-just-for-show investigation ...The Hill - 1h