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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 - 6d -
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Austrian centrist parties reach deal to govern without far right
Austria’s three main centrist parties in parliament reached a deal to form a coalition government without the far-right Freedom Party that won the last parliamentary election five months ago.NBC News - 6d -
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Iowa lawmakers pass bill ending transgender rights protections
Iowa lawmakers became the first in the nation to approve legislation removing gender identity protections from the state's civil rights code, despite large, intense protests.CBS News - 6d -
Iowa Moves to Eliminate Trans Rights, and Zelensky Heads to the White House
Plus, Conan O’Brien on hosting the Oscars.The New York Times - 6d -
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What's the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2025)
The iPhone 16e is here. Here are all the details on Apple's current smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.Wired - 6d -
ASAP Rocky, Cleared in Legal Battle, Gets Right Back to Fashion
At a dinner in Milan the rapper spoke about beating his assault case, his maturing style and when a new album may finally arrive.The New York Times - 6d -
Latest news on Iowa's bill to end transgender rights protections
Iowa's lawmakers approved legislation to remove gender identity protections from its civil rights code. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.CBS News - 6d -
Iowa Governor Signs Bill Ending Transgender Civil Rights Protections
The Republican-backed bill passed both legislative chambers by large margins despite warnings from Democrats that the measure could lead to discrimination and harassment.The New York Times - 5d -
Yankees pitcher Luis Gil to undergo MRI for tightness near right shoulder
Gil's injury could open a rotation spot for Marcus Stroman if Gil is sidelined for an extended period.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Iowa rolls back civil rights protections for transgender people
Iowa is now the first state to remove civil rights protections for transgender people. Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the controversial bill into law Friday afternoon despite days of protests ...CBS News - 5d -
The 23 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (March 2025)
Invincible, The Rig, and Fallout are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.Wired - 5d -
The 39 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (March 2025)
Parasite, Y Tu Mamá También, and The Two Popes are just a few of the movies you should watch on Netflix this month.Wired - 5d -
The 21 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (March 2024)
Challengers, My Old Ass, and The Creator are just a few of the movies you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.Wired - 5d -
Iowa becomes first state to remove civil rights protections for transgender people
Iowa has become the first state to remove civil rights protections for transgender people. Gov. Kim Reynolds signed the bill Friday, just a week after it was introduced in the state Legislature. ...CBS News - 5d -
Hazel N. Dukes, Longtime Civil Rights Stalwart, Dies at 92
She was president of the national N.A.A.C.P. in the early 1990s and headed the organization’s New York State Conference from 1977 until her death.The New York Times - 4d -
China’s Vow of ‘Leniency’ in Plea Deals Erodes Rights to Fair Trial
China has embraced a plea deal system, but lawyers and scholars fear that it is being abused to further erode individual rights — and for shakedowns.The New York Times - 3d -
UN rights chief laments 'shift in direction' in United States
The U.N. human rights chief has expressed concern about a “fundamental shift in direction” taking place in the United States when it comes to human rightsABC News - 3d -
Nats, Orioles settle lengthy dispute over TV rights
The Nationals and Orioles ended a legal fight over television rights dating to 2012 when Major League Baseball announced Monday that Washington will be freed from its deal with the Mid-Atlantic ...ESPN - 3d -
UN human rights chief ‘deeply worried by fundamental shift’ in US
Volker Türk alarmed at growing power of ‘unelected tech oligarchs’ and warns gender equality is being rolled back. The UN human rights chief has warned of a “fundamental shift” in the US and ...The Guardian - 3d -
Vance on US not pressuring Russia: ‘I don’t think that’s right’
Vice President Vance pushed back at a question Tuesday that suggested the U.S. wasn't putting pressure on Russia to end the war with Ukraine, days after he and President Trump sharply criticized ...The Hill - 2d -
Zelenskyy says "time to make things right" after tense meeting with Trump
"Nobody wants peace more than Ukrainians," Zelenskyy says, looking to move past his "regrettable" meeting with Trump.CBS News - 2d -
The 47 Best Shows on Hulu Right Now (March 2025)
Deli Boys, A Thousand Blows, and Devil in the Family are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Hulu this month.Wired - 2d -
Zelensky vows to 'make things right' with Trump and negotiate peace
The Ukrainian leader describes Friday's fiery Oval Office meeting as "regrettable".BBC News - 1d -
Emmer on Republican town halls: 'You do what you believe is right'
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., spoke with NBC News' Tom Llamas about President Donald Trump's first 43 days in office, his thoughts on DOGE, town hall meetings, and U.S. relations with ...NBC News - 1d -
Prem panel: VAR right to scrap Everton pen vs Utd
The Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel has ruled that the VAR intervention to cancel Everton's stoppage-time penalty against Manchester United last month was correct.ESPN - 1d -
Far-Right Israeli Minister Visits Washington After Years of Being Shunned
Bezalel Smotrich, the Israeli finance minister, had drawn rebukes from the Biden administration for his opposition to a cease-fire in Gaza and his support for Jewish settlers in the West Bank.The New York Times - 19h -
It May Be A Bad Idea To Update Your Xbox Controller Right Now
Microsoft is not having a good week with its Xbox firmware updates. Just hours after the latest Xbox Insider update reportedly reverted consoles back to their factory settings, Microsoft has ...GameSpot - 1h -
Five jailed for far-right plot to overthrow German government
Extremists linked to Reichsbürger movement also planned to kidnap health minister and create conditions for civil war. A German court has jailed five members of an extremist group linked to the ...The Guardian - 1h -
Agriculture Department tries to rehire fired workers tied to bird flu response
The Agriculture Department is scrambling to rehire several workers it fired as part of President Donald Trump’s broad cuts because they were involved in the government’s response to the ongoing ...ABC News - Feb. 19 -
Six New York prison workers indicted for murder in beating death of inmate
Assault on Robert Brooks in December caught on body cameras, triggering widespread outrage and calls for justice. Six New York prison workers have been indicted for second-degree murder in the ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Fired federal workers see their dreams shattered and an uncertain future
As the Trump administration hacks away at government agencies, many employees who were cut are left fearing for their future and in the dark about their next steps.ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Trump administration can continue mass firings of federal workers, judge rules
US judge rejects bid by group of labor unions to halt president’s government overhaul through Musk-led ‘Doge’. The Trump administration can for now continue its mass firings of federal employees, ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
Navy seeks new generation of skilled workers to ramp up submarine production
While the president is cutting jobs, a search is on for a new generation of workers to build nuclear submarines. The Navy has ordered 29 nuclear subs, and the company that makes them has school ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Under Trump, D.C. Faces More Federal Control, Fewer Federal Workers
The Washington region is bracing for a shock to the local economy from President Trump and Elon Musk’s sweeping cuts to the government work force.The New York Times - Feb. 21
