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Mirroring the far right on immigration backfired for Germany’s political centre | Johannes Hillje
Even the Greens hardened their rhetoric and lost votes as a result. The message is clear: the new government must offer hope, not hatred. Germany’s next government will be a coalition of the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Whole Hog Politics: Republicans look to New Jersey for an off-cycle upset
When we talk about the “honeymoon phase” of a new administration in Washington, it may be a deep bipartisan swoon or a one-sided affair like we have today. But the real honeymoon is for the rest of ...The Hill - 3d -
Political scientist Bjorn Lomborg: ‘You can’t spend on everything’
The ‘sceptical environmentalist’ used cost-benefit analysis to argue against emissions cuts. Now he has turned his attention to overseas aidFinancial Times - 3d -
Vance on Pope’s immigration policy criticism: Catholics ‘too preoccupied’ with clergy's politics
Vice President Vance on Friday said that American Catholics focus too much on criticism coming from clergy members, in response to Pope Francis’ public disapproval of the Trump administration’s ...The Hill - 3d -
Bangladesh student protesters form new party in political shake-up
Movement that led revolt against Sheikh Hasina seeks to challenge traditional duopolyFinancial Times - 3d -
Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office meeting a 'calculated political ambush:' Democratic Senator
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), ranking member on the Senate Armed Services Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW for his reaction to the Oval Office meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President ...NBC News - 3d -
The Oval Office showdown heard round the world: From the Politics Desk
The fallout at home and abroad from today’s White House meeting between Donald Trump, JD Vance and Volodymyr Zelenskyy that devolved into a shouting match.NBC News - 3d -
Military delegates lose sway at China’s signature political gathering
Xi Jinping’s purges have cast shadow over Beijing’s rubber stamp legislatureFinancial Times - 2d -
Democrats See Political Opening in G.O.P. Budget as Republicans Eye Medicaid Cuts
Democrats are rerunning the playbook that won them control of Congress in 2018, focusing on the cost of the G.O.P.’s tax cut plan for ordinary Americans, particularly when it comes to health care.The New York Times - 2d -
Cuomo jumps into New York mayor's race, attempting political comeback
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced Saturday afternoon that he's entering New York City’s mayoral race, adding a big name to the already busy Democratic primary challenging Mayor Eric ...The Hill - 2d -
Andrew Cuomo attempts political comeback with run for New York City mayor
The former state governor resigned four years ago following allegations of sexual harassmentFinancial Times - 2d -
Centrist Dem group rails against leftist identity politics and purity tests
Centrist Democrats produced a five-page document of takeaways at a retreat organized by Third Way.Politico - 1d -
Conan O’Brien’s Oscars Monologue: Little Roasting, No Politics, Very Silly
The host evoked some of his delightfully experimental bits from his old late-night show.The New York Times - 23h -
LA Times to display AI-generated political rating on opinion pieces
Los Angeles paper’s ‘Insights’ tool comes after months of public debate between opinion staff and billionaire owner. Some Los Angeles Times opinion pieces will now be published with an artificial ...The Guardian - 6h -
Murphy on fighting Trump: 'This threat is unique' but 'political gravity still exists'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) has become a very outspoken member of his party on combatting President Trump and his actions, saying that while the danger to American democracy is unprecedented, ...The Hill - 4h -
Commentary: 'Captain America: Brave New World' is a political thriller that shies away from politics. Why it feels like a step backward
In 'Captain America: Brave New World,' Sam Wilson talks about the pressure of wondering if he'll ever be enough. The same question applies to the movie.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
Watch LeBron James turn back the clock with monster dunk
It came in what was an ugly loss by the Lakers, who led by 13 in the third quarter but lost to the Hornets.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
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Bill Berloni turns rescue dogs into stars of stage and screen
For nearly 50 years, Bill Berloni has trained dogs for television, movies and theater—transforming shelter pets into showbiz sensations. Nancy Chen looks at his approach and the lessons he's ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
How Tony winner Bill Berloni turns rescue dogs into stars of stage
His current roster of performers includes Bowdie, who starred as Nana in "Peter Pan Live," and Myrtle, who plays Charlotte York's dog in "And Just Like That ..."CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Hamas turns over correct body of hostage Shiri Bibas
Hostage Shiri Bibas's body has been returned to Israel after Hamas turned over the wrong body on Thursday.ABC News - Feb. 22 -
‘Traditional flavours and modern ideas’ turn Swedish buns into a TikTok delight
The ‘fantasticallly delicious’ semla has gone from a simple Nordic springtime favourite to a Noma-approved delicacy. The earliest version of the Swedish semla was a 16th-century plain bread bun ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
In Syria, Joy at al-Assad’s Demise Turns to Fear of Israeli Raids
Villagers say they worry that incursions into border areas of Syria by Israel’s military could turn into a prolonged occupation. Israel says the raids are needed to protect the border.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Carmakers turn to new hybrid and petrol models to bolster profits
Investments continue in combustion and hybrid engine vehicles amid lengthy wait for EVs to become mainstreamFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Shocked by Trump, Europe Turns Its Hopes to Germany’s Election
Germany’s economy is stalled and its politics fractured. But it sees an opening for a new chancellor to lead Europe’s response to a changing America.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Startup founders are turning to 'seed-strapping' in a difficult funding environment
Seed-strapping is the "Goldilocks version" of bootstrapping and venture capital, Josh Payne of OpenSky Ventures tells CNBC.CNBC - Feb. 23 -
As federal funding dries up, states turn to opioid settlement money
Uncertainty over funding for federal safety net programs may lead some state officials to turn to opioid settlement dollars to make up the difference.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Top tech companies turn to hydrogen and nuclear energy for AI data centers
Silicon Valley is looking at hydrogen and nuclear energy alternatives to meet the energy demands of the AI race.CNBC - Feb. 24 -
Musk’s DOGE moves will ‘turn out more Democrats than Obama': Carville
Carville told NewsNation that the Tesla billionaire will be "the greatest generator of Democratic turnout, ever, more than Barack Obama."The Hill - 6d -
How Gage Spex Turned Their New York Apartment Into a Barbie Dollhouse
The performance artist Gage Spex has amassed a collection of over 200 carefully styled toys.The New York Times - 5d -
OPM instructs agencies to turn over plans for mass government layoffs
A Wednesday memo from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) directs agencies across government to turn over plans for widespread layoffs of federal ...The Hill - 5d -
Man's brain turned to glass by Vesuvius ash cloud 2,000 years ago
The pea-sized brain was found in the skull of a 20-year-old man killed in the volcanic eruption.BBC News - 4d -
Venture capital trusts have little reason to celebrate turning 30
Fundraising for the tax-efficient assets is up 10 per cent this year — but they remain a niche choiceFinancial Times - 3d -
Joseph Wambaugh, cop-turned-best-selling-author, dies at 88
Unlike those on 'Dragnet' and other cop shows, Wambaugh's fictional officers were often compromised and deeply flawed charactersLos Angeles Times - 2d -
Black Leaders on Why They’ve Turned Against Eric Adams
The mayor is losing support from a crucial cohort whose members say he is damaging the political prospects of other Black officials.The New York Times - 2d -
How Zelensky’s Oval Office Meeting Turned into a Showdown With Trump
The question hovering over Washington was whether the confrontation was a spontaneous outburst or a planned verbal smack down.The New York Times - 2d -
Fears of ICE Raids Turn Streets Quiet in Heavily Hispanic Part of NYC
In Corona, a once-vibrant New York City enclave home to generations of Latino immigrants, the threat of mass deportations has made many residents afraid to go outside.The New York Times - 1d -
Young adults increasingly struggling offline turn to ASMR videos, report finds
Visceral videos of people playing with slime or braiding hair soothe those who feel overwhelmed by in-person contact. Younger adults are increasingly overwhelmed by in-person interaction and ...The Guardian - 1d
