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Trump's Gaza plan has stunned the region. Here's a look at the serious obstacles it faces
President Donald Trump’s proposal to forcibly transfer hundreds of thousands of Palestinians out of the Gaza Strip and develop faces some major obstacleABC News - 1d -
Lawmakers mix silly and serious at journalism gala: 'The free press must endure'
Lawmakers mixed sometimes-NSFW witticisms with dire warnings about the future of democracy as they traded barbs and banter at the Washington Press Club Foundation's annual Congressional Dinner. ...The Hill - 11h -
Why the EU’s deportation plans risk ‘serious’ human rights violations
Also in this newsletter: corporate car fleets could be a boon for struggling electric car manufacturersFinancial Times - 16h -
Bill Gates confirms he has a serious girlfriend, reflects on divorce from Melinda French Gates
Bill Gates says his divorce from Melinda French Gates is his biggest regret, but he's moved on and is enjoying spending time with his girlfriend Paula Hurd.NBC News - 2d -
The Silly History Behind the Super Bowl Coin Toss
Ronald Reagan’s presidential library has an 11-minute video of him practicing a coin toss before he went live for Super Bowl XIX in 1985.The New York Times - 3d -
Amorim: Martínez knee injury a 'serious situation'
Ruben Amorim said he fears Manchester United defender Lisandro Martínez suffered a "serious" injury after being stretchered off during Sunday's 2-0 Premier League defeat against Crystal Palace at ...ESPN - 3d -
The moment I knew: I told him I missed other people’s company so he put on a silly accent to make me laugh
On a months-long overseas trip, Melanie Kinsman craved someone to talk to other than Sam, her partner. He stepped up to the challenge with a comical impersonation. Find more stories from The ...The Guardian - 5d -
The next stages of the Gaza ceasefire face serious obstacles
The deal has three phases, each more contingent and fragile than the preceding one.The Hill - Jan. 29 -
Germany slashes growth outlook in 'serious' diagnosis of Europe's largest economy
The German government slashed its gross domestic product expectations Wednesday, saying it was now forecasting just 0.3% growth in 2025.CNBC - Jan. 29 -
Pete Buttigieg is "taking a serious look" at 2026 Michigan Senate race
Pete Buttigieg, former transportation secretary, is seriously looking at running for Senate in Michigan, according to a source close to him. A seat opened up in the battleground state Tuesday after ...CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Cruz 'confident' Trump will nominate 'serious' new inspectors general
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said he’s confident President Trump will hire “serious” inspectors general to replace the roughly 17 agency watchdogs that he ousted from their posts on Friday night. In an ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
While Musk and Altman wage their silly little feud, China is making all the broligarchs look like chumps | Arwa Mahdawi
The launch of the AI chatbot DeepSeek wiped $1tn off the value of US tech stocks. That should worry even this overhyped and self-satisfied twosome. They say your enemy’s enemy is your friend. ...The Guardian - Jan. 28 -
Serious and systemic problems found in insulated homes, minister says
All homes with external wall insulation fitted under two government schemes will be contacted by the energy regulator.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Search for suspect after 'serious' attack in city
Police say a man has been taken to hospital after being found injured in the city's West Hoe area.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Plymouth police search for suspect after serious assault in street
Devon and Cornwall police mount large operation and close off West Hoe Road after one person taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police said they were searching for a suspect after a serious ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
How serious is A.J. Brown's knee injury? Eagles WR gives encouraging news after more playoff struggles
Brown says his knee injury is improving after a second straight quiet playoff outingCBS Sports - Jan. 20 -
Has Ravens' Super Bowl window closed? Why optimism surrounds Lamar Jackson and Co., but serious issue looms
Examining the future in BaltimoreCBS Sports - Jan. 20 -
Make America healthy again? Let’s see if they’re serious
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree is advocating for a healthier America by proposing bills to support local and regional farming, improve food access and nutrition, and reduce pesticide use, while ...The Hill - Jan. 19 -
Source: Bears' Caleb Williams has elective surgery on throwing wrist, 'nothing serious'
Williams was seen wearing a cast on his right wrist while attending a basketball game at USC.ESPN - Jan. 19 -
Prime Target: Leo Woodall is TV’s most charmless man in this rollickingly silly maths thriller
This entertaining, high concept drama rattles along at quite the pace. It’s very watchable, even if its main character is a sullen grump – and it can feel like prestige TV by numbers. Every actor ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Donald Trump isn’t even in office yet and silly season has already begun | Sidney Blumenthal
He wants to seize the Panama Canal, Canada and Greenland. And now wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. Donald Trump’s silly season has already caused irreparable damage to United ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
7 in 10 see serious threat to future of democracy: Survey
More than 7 in 10 Americans believe the future of democracy is under serious threat, including a majority of voters in both parties, according to a survey released by Marist Poll on Thursday. ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Los Angeles Wildfires Will Make a Serious Housing Shortage Worse
With so many people displaced and looking for rentals, the region’s housing options could grow even scarcer and more expensive.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Titanique review – camp musical sails into silliness with Céline Dion onboard
Criterion theatre, London It goes on and on but this madcap spoof of the blockbuster film has a sparkling cast, including Lauren Drew as Dion and Layton Williams as the iceberg. Imagine James ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Kemi Badenoch was supposed to make the Tories serious again. She has failed | Rafael Behr
By jumping on Elon Musk’s passing bandwagon and echoing the far right, the Conservative leader has shown she doesn’t understand her responsibilities. The House of Commons is built for ...The Guardian - Jan. 8