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Conservative group launches six-figure campaign hitting Ossoff over transgender vote
The conservative group American Principles Project is launching a six-figure campaign hitting Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), who’s up for reelection next year, over his vote against legislation that ...The Hill - 2d -
Korea’s academic race pushes half of under-6s into ‘cram’ schools
Rising education costs and intense competition pile pressure on households and feed into demographic crisisFinancial Times - 1d -
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10 Best Android Phones of 2025, Tested and Reviewed
Shopping for a phone can be an ordeal. That’s why we’ve tested almost every Android phone, from the smartest to the cheapest—even phones that fold—to find those worth your money.Wired - 4d -
As Markets Whipsaw, Conservative Media Shrugs
Many conservative websites have either ignored the recent stock declines or framed them in a positive way.The New York Times - 3d -
At least a dozen US states rush to ban common food dyes, citing health risks
RFK Jr’s ‘Maha’ giving fresh momentum to longtime efforts to outlaw additives, which is now a bipartisan movement. At least a dozen US states – from traditionally conservative Oklahoma to ...The Guardian - 5d -
A veteran conservative lawmaker is sworn in as Greece’s new president
Veteran conservative lawmaker Constantine Tassoulas has been sworn in as Greece’s new president, replacing Katerina SakellaropoulouABC News - 3d -
Yale Scholar Banned After A.I. News Site Accuses Her of Terrorist Link
The deputy director of a liberal project at Yale Law School was put on leave over allegations that she is linked to Samidoun, a group the U.S. government has said funds terrorists.The New York Times - 4d -
Social Security to curtail some toll-free phone services
Social Security will no longer let people change bank information by phone, alleging the practice is behind direct deposit fraud.CBS News - 3d -
Sunny Hostin: Newsom podcast with conservatives 'poor strategy'
Sunny Hostin, co-host of ABC's "The View," tore into California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over his newly launched podcast, which has served as a platform for discussion between the likely 2028 ...The Hill - 3d -
FBI investigating fake 'SWAT' calls against conservative media figure
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said it would launch a probe into fake swatting calls after noticing an uptick in pranks involving conservative media figures that have warranted a ...The Hill - 2d -
Can Trump and Musk Convince More Conservatives to Buy Teslas?
President Trump rallied support for Elon Musk’s car company, but there may not be enough conservatives willing to buy electric cars to make up for the Democrats who now shun Teslas.The New York Times - 1d -
Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water
Utah's governor intends to sign legislation making the state the first to ban fluoride in public water systemsABC News - 6d -
Beware America’s fake fiscal conservatives
Republicans are indulging in budgetary chicanery in order to preserve Trump’s tax cutsFinancial Times - 4d -
Why Are States Banning Lab-Grown Meat?
Mississippi became the third state to ban cell-derived meat, a product not for sale in the United States. But not all livestock producers are opposed to cultivated protein.The New York Times - 2d -
Saudi Arabia lifted a ban on cinemas. Now it just needs people to turn up
Local box office has struggled since movie ban was lifted in 2018Financial Times - Mar. 9 -
Rich Rodriguez says he's banned his West Virginia players from dancing on TikTok
"I banned dancing on TikTok. I guess I did that."Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Appeals court allows Trump administration to enforce ban on DEI programs, for now
The court temporarily allowed a ban on DEI programs at federal agencies and businesses with government contracts, which had been blocked by a judge.NBC News - 2d -
Appeals Court Allows Trump to Enforce DEI Program Ban
An appeals court ruled that Trump could temporarily implement his DEI program ban.Inc. - 2d -
Democrats reintroduce CROWN Act to ban hair discrimination
Democrats have reintroduced federal legislation to ban hair discrimination. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) reintroduced the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act, or CROWN ...The Hill - 5d -
Sources: Pogba to wait for new club as ban ends
Paul Pogba's 18-month ban from football officially ended on Tuesday, but he has decided to delay joining a new club, sources have told ESPN.ESPN - 5d -
Hell and high water: flooded-in northern rivers residents grapple with ‘no water, no phone or power’
Houses are starting to smell of damp and mould, food is rotting in fridges and even charging a phone involves ingenuity. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
CIA head, Russian spy chief speak by phone, first such contact in 27 months
The heads of U.S. and Russian spy agencies spoke by phone and agreed to keep up regular contacts to lower the temperature in U.S.-Russia relations, Russian news reports say.CBS News - 4d -
Nothing Phone 3a Pro review: funky mid-ranger with real zoom camera
Transparent back, flashing LEDs, novel design, long battery life and huge triple camera help this Android stand out. London-based Nothing has brought one of the last things setting top-level phones ...The Guardian - 2h -
Why Poland is still pushing for more EU-wide defence funding ideas
Also in this newsletter: A fresh push to charge Europe’s chip industryFinancial Times - 5d -
The clock is ticking on the TikTok ban — will the US champion freedom or protectionism?
Lucrative as it is for Big Tech, the U.S. must fight the urge of using its enemies’ tactics: Defending democracy is the one thing that banning TikTok will not do.The Hill - 5d -
Rich Rod bans Mountaineers from TikTok dancing
Telling reporters that he wants his Mountaineers to have "a hard edge," West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez has banned his players from dancing on TikTok, saying that this type of social media ...ESPN - 5d -
Why U.S. Conservatives Should Fall in Love With France
Turns out Charles de Gaulle was right.The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
Conservatives call for salary hike on work visas
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said he wants to "bring to an end the era of mass migration".BBC News - 6d -
Rory McIlroy mum on video of him taking phone from University of Texas player heckling him
Rory McIlroy was interested only in his good start to The Players Championship on Thursday than discussing a heckling incident in which he took the phone of a University of Texas player who had ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Saturday's high school baseball and softball scores
CIF Southern Section and City Section high school baseball and softball scores.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Judge to hear arguments on Pentagon's transgender service member ban
A group of service members are going to court to fight the Trump administration's new ban on transgender troops. CBS News senior national security correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports.CBS News - 5d -
Atleti's Correa gets 5-match ban for ref insults
Atlético Madrid forward Ángel Correa has been handed a five-game ban for insulting the referee after being sent off in the club's 2-1 defeat at Getafe on Sunday.ESPN - 4d -
Iranian leader rejects Trump’s push for nuclear talks
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected President Trump’s push for nuclear deal talks between the two nations, arguing the initiative is only a gateway for Washington to impose new ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
Ohio lawmakers push for NASA headquarters move to Cleveland
A group of Ohio lawmakers in Congress is pushing for NASA headquarters to be moved from Washington, D.C., to Cleveland. The lawmakers argued in a letter Tuesday to Vice President Vance, who is from ...The Hill - 4d -
Schools use AI to monitor kids, but investigation finds risks
Schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices like laptops and tabletsABC News - 4d -
Schools use AI to monitor kids, but investigation finds risks
Schools are turning to AI-powered surveillance technology to monitor students on school-issued devices like laptops and tabletsABC News - 4d -
Supreme Court takes up free speech challenge to conversion therapy bans aimed at LGBTQ youth
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to law in Colorado that bans “conversion therapy” aimed at teens questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.NBC News - 6d -
Supreme Court to take up bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ kids, in Colorado case
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether state and local governments can enforce laws banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ children, in a Colorado caseABC News - 6d -
NTSB urges helicopter ban near DCA after deadly midair crash
The NTSB is calling for a strict ban on helicopter flights near Reagan National Airport after a deadly midair collision killed 67 people. Chair Jennifer Homendy urged the FAA to act immediately, ...NBC News - 5d
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PM faces pressure over benefits system shake-up
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Shut vile death video site, families say, as Ofcom gets new powers
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