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Russell Howard on how to tell parenting and political jokes without sounding corny: 'Authenticity is key'
Howard, who makes a stop at the Hollywood Improv on March 23, welcomed a son in May. Despite his new responsibilities, he found time to scour the news for fresh material.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 14 -
Senate advances Republican stopgap spending bill with Democrat help – US politics live
Bill to avert a partial government shutdown has narrowly cleared a key procedural hurdle. Democrats help advance Republican funding bill to avoid US shutdown Danish foreign minister Lars ...The Guardian - 6d -
Greenland political parties join together against Trump comments about annexing the island
All five parties in Greenland’s parliament have issued a joint statement on Friday rejecting President Donald Trump’s latest effort to take control of the strategic Arctic islandABC News - 6d -
As Newcastle and Liverpool clash in unique Carabao Cup final, so do romance and politics
Newcastle’s ownership is an unavoidable theme as the club bids to end a 56-year wait for a trophyYahoo Sports - 6d -
David Lammy says G7 considering further moves to pressure Russia into agreeing Ukraine ceasefire – UK politics live
‘We have more cards we can play,’ foreign secretary tells MPs as he says G7 foreign ministers found ‘common ground’ when meeting last week. The Reform UK press conference is about to start. There ...The Guardian - 4d -
Jordan sidesteps Jack Smith amid demands to interview 'politically motivated' DOJ figures
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) demanded interviews from a series of Justice Department (DOJ) officials he accused of weaponizing the department, pushing to speak with several figures ...The Hill - 2d -
Judge rules against Musk and ‘Doge’, finding USAid shutdown ‘likely violated’ constitution – US politics live
Federal judge orders halt on any work to shut down USAid and tells Musk’s so-called Department for government efficiency to reinstate workers’ email access. Donald Trump has called for the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ben & Jerry's claims parent company ousted its boss over political activism
Ice cream maker alleges the move is part of efforts by its parent company to silence its activismBBC News - 2d -
The far-right’s pretend fight against antisemitism is a perfect political strategy | Rachel Shabi
The far-right has found in its pretend fight against antisemitism a way to divide progressives while at the same time clobbering them. The detention of Columbia university student Mahmoud Khalil is ...The Guardian - 2d -
Starmer must drop ‘cruel’ Pip proposals or face ‘mother of all rebellions’, Labour MP says – UK politics live
Richard Burgon says PM’s failure to defend new Pip eligibility rules at PMQs shows why ‘cruel’ plans should be dropped. Last night, to back up its analysis of the disability cuts, the Institute ...The Guardian - 2d -
Survey Finds Employee Mental Health Suffering From ‘Political Turmoil’ and ‘Economic Uncertainty’
Nearly 75 percent of workers reported mood drops, citing current events, crime and finances as their leading worries.Inc. - 1d -
Tory co-chair braces party for big losses as Kemi Badenoch launches local elections campaign – UK politics live
Nigel Huddleston says local elections ‘will be difficult’ for Conservatives after the ‘high-water mark’ of 2021. One person has died trying to cross the Channel in an overloaded boat, after another ...The Guardian - 1d -
Political free fall: Turkey faces protests, investor flight after opposition leader's arrest
Concern over stability and economic security in Turkey could damage financial inflows at a time when investor confidence in the country is already shaky.CNBC - 1d -
Steve Reich: ‘We all wish art could counter the direction of US politics. But it can’t’
Now 88, the minimalist composer has reissued his life’s work. He answers your questions about Bowie, the Grateful Dead, spirituality – and his complicated friendship with Philip Glass. Why does ...The Guardian - 1d -
New political spending signals Elon Musk's huge role in the GOP is still growing
After having sunk more than a quarter-billion dollars into the 2024 election and then taken a central role in President Donald Trump’s administration, billionaire Elon Musk is demonstrating that ...NBC News - 20h -
'They're playing politics with my little boy': What Trump's education dept cuts mean for one mum
Mass firings at the Office for Civil rights made one mother fear her disabled son's case will vanishBBC News - 16h -
‘Potty mouth’ Democrats have some new fighting words we can’t put in this headline
Profanity isn’t new in politics. But it’s reaching new heights on the left.Politico - Mar. 9 -
Can Mark Carney win an election in Canada and a trade war with the US?
Former central banker has strong economic credentials but is untested politicallyFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
New York is walking a thin line on Palestinian Studies
Political interference in curricular matters is an unwarranted violation of academic freedom.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Trump just bought a Tesla, but many other owners are selling their Musk-made EVs. What’s going on?
There are nearly 14,000 used Teslas for sale nationwide this week in a market complicated by politics.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
The Week: NHS Reforms, Benefit Battles and Tariff Tactics
Adam, Vicki, Faisal and Nick discuss the political stories of the week.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Kidnappers locked up for ambushing Israeli record producer at Welsh cottage
Itay Kashti's kidnappers were motivated by "political and religious reasons," a court hears.BBC News - 6d -
Costco leans on mainland China suppliers as US tariffs bite
US companies at risk of scrutiny from Beijing as political tensions mountFinancial Times - 3d -
The real ‘root causes’ of the Ukraine war
Although political culture is never the immediate cause of aggression, it is a powerful facilitator thereof.The Hill - 2d -
Turkish assets take a confidence hit
Crack down on political opposition will shake international investors’ faith in AnkaraFinancial Times - 2d -
Mexico hopes to stave off Trump tariffs
Economic and political consequences of the end of free trade could be devastatingFinancial Times - 1d -
The non-dom brain drain is starting to hit the UK
At a time of political turmoil elsewhere, Britain should be offering stabilityFinancial Times - 2h -
The non-dom brain drain is starting to hit the UK
At a time of political turmoil elsewhere, Britain should be offering stabilityFinancial Times - 2h -
The non-dom brain drain is starting to hit the UK
At a time of political turmoil elsewhere, Britain should be offering stabilityFinancial Times - 2h -
Washington Post Columnist Quits After Article Criticizing Jeff Bezos Is Shelved
Ruth Marcus, a longtime columnist at The Post, said its publisher refused to run her critique of the new focus for the paper’s opinion section.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
What Slowdown? Xi Says China Must Win the Global Tech Race.
Xi Jinping wants China to surpass rivals as a tech superpower, undeterred by economic woes or trade wars. Critics ask if this focus neglects struggling citizens.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Why a ‘good’ CPI report on Wednesday may not be enough to turn stock-market carnage around
Wednesday’s consumer-price index report is now in sharp focus with investors hoping more clarity on stagflation concerns could help stem the stock-market selloff.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
Liverpool and Man City Battle for South American Wonderkid
Liverpool and Man City Track Ecuadorian Sensation Johan MartinezLiverpool and Manchester City are always on the lookout for emerging talents, and their latest focus appears to be Johan Martinez, a ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 13 -
Harrison prepares for IHSAA regional final against reigning state champ Fishers
The Harrison boys basketball team knows all the stats for its opponent in Saturday's regional: Nationally ranked Fishers. Instead, the Raiders will focus on their own consistency.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Has Tuchel's first squad revealed England's short-term strategy?
Thomas Tuchel is a proven winner and his first England squad shows the focus is on achieving that short-term goal, writes Phil McNulty.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
The looming budget question: Will Medicaid cuts fund tax cuts?
Republicans should focus tax cuts on middle-income and lower-income households that would provide greater support to the economy than tax cuts for the wealthy.The Hill - 6d -
Trump signs order to dismantle seven federal agencies focused on media, libraries, homelessness
President Trump on Friday signed an executive order that aims to eliminate seven federal agencies, including ones that focus on media, libraries, museums and ending homelessness. The president ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump’s right, Putin can take the hard or easy way on Ukraine. He has to prove he wants peace | David Lammy
The G7 meeting in Canada was a vital show of unity that put the ball firmly in Russia’s court. There’s not a shred of ambiguity about that. In diplomacy, focus is often on where we disagree. But ...The Guardian - 6d -
Tennessee Titans bottom out in PFF's post-free agency power rankings
After the first wave of free agency, Pro Football Focus remains skeptical about the Tennessee Titans, placing them dead last in their power rankings.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Papa John's CEO explains how the chain focuses on value for consumers
In a Monday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Papa John's CEO Todd Penegor described how the pizza franchise tweaked its methods to focus on value.CNBC - 3d
