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The big idea: do we worry too much about misinformation?
Seeing falsehoods everywhere is as damaging as believing too much. Our focus should be on helping people interpret information better. On 30 October 1938, a US radio station broadcast a ...The Guardian - 4d -
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard steps away from the band to deal with a 'health procedure'
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is stepping away from the band's tour to manage 'a health issue requiring his focus in the near term.' John Douglas will step up.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
'Nervous McIlroy's Players' win sets him up perfectly for Masters tilt'
Rory McIlroy must celebrate his second Players Championship title before turning his focus to finally cracking Augusta National and completing the Grand Slam at next month's Masters, writes Iain ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Gavin Newsom will be upsetting Democrats for 4 years, and that's a good thing
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is using his statements on transgender athletes to shift the focus of the country's electorate from culture wars and populism to policy and results, and to defuse any ...The Hill - 4d -
'Nervous McIlroy's Players win sets him up perfectly for Masters tilt'
Rory McIlroy must celebrate his second Players Championship title before turning his focus to finally cracking Augusta National and completing the Grand Slam at next month's Masters, writes Iain ...BBC News - 4d -
‘Second star on the jersey’: Dan Burn tunes in to Tuchel’s England vision
Newcastle defender believes new head coach has made an instant impact on the squad with focus on 2026 World Cup. Thomas Tuchel ushered in a fresh dawn with England by spelling out to the players ...The Guardian - 3d -
Florida mayor drops threat to evict cinema over No Other Land screening
The Oscar-winning film, about a Palestinian community resisting displacement and violence from Israeli forces, has become the latest focus of a culture war in the state. After a week of ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump’s weird obsession with the arts is part of the authoritarian playbook | Charlotte Higgins
His focus on the Kennedy Center fits a pattern. From Augustus to Stalin, strongmen have sought cultural control for their own ends. In Washington, Donald Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center – ...The Guardian - 2d -
Minnesota state senator resigns after being charged with soliciting minor
Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn (R) resigned from the Legislature Thursday in a letter read aloud on the Senate floor, as he faces federal solicitation charges. “I must focus on personal ...The Hill - 1d -
🚨 Vini heroics deny Colombia after scary injury for Alisson and Sánchez
A late goal from Brazil was enough to scrape by Colombia 2-1 during Thursday's World Cup qualifier. However, the health of Alisson and Davison Sanchez will remain the focus following a serious ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Real Madrid drop high-profile targets to chase Bundesliga midfield gem – report
Real Madrid have reportedly decided to shift their focus away from Enzo Fernandez and Martin Zubimendi, choosing instead to pursue Stuttgart midfielder, Angelo Stiller, claims a report from ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Yotam Ottolenghi: I tried intermittent fasting, and hated it. This is why we need to ditch the diets and go back to basics
The chef says we need to forget fads and focus on the joy of good food cooked with love. • Yotam’s recipes for roast chicken with butter beans, and perfect potatoes . The kids normally have ...The Guardian - 46m -
Musk seeks Italian presidential meeting to salvage Starlink deal
Domestic political opposition to $1.5bn deal for secure communications has mounted amid transatlantic diplomatic tensionsFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Canada's next PM Mark Carney vows to win trade war with Trump
The 59-year-old political newcomer says he will keep tariffs on US imports "until the Americans show us respect".BBC News - Mar. 10 -
‘The Apprentice,’ Starring Donald Trump, Begins Streaming on Amazon
The company said it would release several seasons of the reality show showcasing Donald J. Trump before he turned to politics.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Inside Trump’s War on the I.R.S.: Dropped Audits and a Skeleton Staff
President Trump is planning to gut the work force while trying to turn the I.R.S. into a more political agency.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Steve Kornacki: The voter trends shaping the first big battleground state race of 2025
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1 will offer an early test of the political environment after November's presidential election.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?
Tariffs are a central part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Michelle Mone and Doug Barrowman accuse Covid inquiry of 'cover-up'
She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt".BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Communication is now even more important to getting renewable projects off the ground, experts say
IBM's Christina Shim discussed the importance of communicating a sustainable project's business value, given the current political climate.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
Democrats: Defend the rule of law, not oligarchs
Enforcing the laws on behalf of consumers, workers and small businesses isn’t just the right thing to do — it is also a powerful political signal.The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Palm Beach Society Goes On, With and Without Trump
At a pair of benefits on this exclusive island, many well-heeled guests were holding their tongues when it came to politics.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Mark Carney sworn in as first new Canadian prime minister in nine years
The economist and political newcomer takes office just days after being elected Liberal leader.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Lynch: The PGA Tour doesn’t own a major. For private equity, that’s a big problem
Now that private equity is in the game, a debate that was once a tedious mix of politics and peevishness has real commercial meaning.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
In address about vision for DOJ, Trump complains about prior probes
President Trump complained about the federal investigations into him and vowed retribution against his political foes.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's new prime minister
Carney, a former Goldman Sachs executive with no experience in politics, becomes Canada's 24th prime minister.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Democrats lost the immigration high ground. For what?
Democrats, in opposing President Trump’s cruel immigration policies, ended up reflexively adopting a politically disastrous agenda of their own.The Hill - 6d -
US shoppers cut spending as economic outlook concerns mount
Tariffs, market volatility and political uncertainty threaten to undermine key driver of growth in world’s largest economyFinancial Times - 5d -
Why the Arabic ‘Sesame Street’ and Other Cuts Are Not Really About Fraud
As President Trump and Elon Musk cut federal programs, they often equate political and policy differences with corruption.The New York Times - 5d -
West Virginia governor calls for investigation over NCAA Tournament snub: 'Robbery at the highest levels'
West Virginia's political leadership says it wants answers and transparency after WVU missed the tourneyCBS Sports - 4d -
The Tesla is no longer a progressive status symbol
From celebrities to school teachers, some Tesla owners are offloading their vehicles due to CEO Elon Musks's political influence.NBC News - 4d -
Canadian airline cancels flights to Tennessee as other US routes suspended
Amid a tense political climate, Flair Airlines has canceled flights from Canada to Nashville.The Hill - 2d -
What to Know About the Backlash Against Tesla
Elon Musk’s electric carmaker faces serious headwinds amid his involvement with right-wing politics and the Trump administration.The New York Times - 2d -
Ex-UK minister Tulip Siddiq hits out at ‘false’ fraud claims by Bangladesh
Labour MP dismisses corruption allegations as attempt to ‘interfere’ with her political work in BritainFinancial Times - 2d -
With Orders, Investigations and Innuendo, Trump and G.O.P. Aim to Cripple the Left
The president and his allies in Congress are targeting the financial, digital and legal machinery that powers the Democratic Party and much of the progressive political world.The New York Times - 2d -
Canada should call Trump’s bluff and drop all of its tariffs
Canada could win a trade war with the United States in a counterintuitive way, with a bit of political jiu-jitsu.The Hill - 1d -
Autism, ADHD and transgenderism: America’s epidemic of fake medical news
Overmedicated, overpriced and underinformed: The United States must put an end to for-profit, politically inspired quackery.The Hill - 1d -
Turkey Arrests Istanbul Mayor, Key Rival to President Erdogan
The mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was detained after prosecutors accused him of corruption and terrorism. The opposition said the arrest was politically motivated.The New York Times - 1d -
The Sudden Weirdness of TV Presidents
Today’s political dramas have conspiracy, murder and supervolcanoes. But their conventional White House protocols and procedures might be the most disorienting aspects.The New York Times - 1d -
The illicit oil trade that is keeping Libya divided
Heavily subsidised fuels are being smuggled out of the country and sold abroad, helping sustain its rival political factionsFinancial Times - 1d
