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‘Free speech is a facade’: how Gaza war has deepened divisions in German arts world
Strong pro-Israel consensus among political leaders has led to conflict with Berlin’s diverse cultural sector and a fraught debate over antisemitism. Two weeks after Hamas’s brutal attack on Israel on 7 October 2023, Berlin’s senate for culture ...The Guardian - World -
The frightening chill on free speech
In the tussle between good intentions and bad actors, society is in danger of losing sight of what it most needs to protectFinancial Times - Business -
We can end the culture wars
The conflict seems unending, but a peace treaty is possibleFinancial Times - Business -
UK democratic rights under threat, says government adviser on social cohesion
Disinformation, extremism and intimidation are stifling free speech in public life, warns Dame Sara Khan.Financial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Labour has 99% chance of forming next government, says elections expert – UK politics live
Prof Sir John Curtice, the psephologist and lead election analyst for the BBC, said the chances of a Tory revival were small. In the House of Lords peers have just started debating the second reading of the leasehold and freehold reform bill. The ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Moscow theater shooting fans flames of a disinformation war
Immediately after the Friday evening attack in Moscow that killed at least 137 people, Russian officials were suggesting, without presenting evidence, that Ukraine was responsibleABC News - World -
Russia-Ukraine war live: 200,000 without power in Ukraine since Friday; Nato could ‘shoot down Russian missiles near borders’
Attack on energy infrastructure on last week still causing blackouts; Poland’s deputy foreign minister warns Russia of consequences if missiles enter territory. The Kremlin has refused to be drawn on whether it believed there was a link between ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
UK politicians need to get over Brexit and prioritise trade, say businesses
Britain’s reputation as an investment partner demands urgent work, BCC warnsFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Free speech hangs in the balance in 3 Supreme Court cases
Liberal justices long acted as the bulwark for free speech on the court. They are now viewed as the weakest link.The Hill - Politics -
The battle between preventing misinformation, protecting free speech online
Social media companies, lawmakers and the courts are grappling with the balance between stopping the spread of harmful and false information online, and protecting First Amendment rights.CBS News - Top stories -
Breaking down Trump's free speech claims in Georgia election case
A judge in the Georgia 2020 election case heard arguments Thursday over whether former President Donald Trump's First Amendment rights shield him from prosecution. CBS News campaign reporter Katrina Kaufman joins "America Decides" with key takeaways.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
First He Came for Cancel Culture. Now He Wants to Cancel Smartphones
The N.Y.U. professor Jonathan Haidt became a favorite in Silicon Valley for his work on what he called the “coddling” of young people. Now, he has an idea for fixing Gen Z.The New York Times - Business -
UK government ceases to be NatWest’s controlling shareholder
State’s stake in British high street bank bailed out in financial crisis has now fallen below 30%Financial Times - World - United Kingdom -
What ‘KateGate’ Says About Royalty, Celebrity and Internet Culture
Many Americans used to view the Windsors with excitement, even admiration, beyond that shown to other public figures. Are they basically Kardashians now?The New York Times - Lifestyle -
‘We are dealing with fundamentalist rightwingers’: Berlin statues are latest battleground in Germany’s culture wars
Monuments erected on the Stadtschloss are an ‘infiltration’ of the city and its skyline by nationalists, say critics. Silently towering into the grey Berlin sky, the latest addition to the German capital’s skyline is easily missed by passengers ...The Guardian - World -
Mass Effect 5's Development Team Is Made Up Of Veterans, BioWare Reminds Fans
BioWare has once again confirmed that the team developing the next Mass Effect game is made up of veterans of the sci-fi RPG series.. Michael Gamble, an executive producer at BioWare who is leading the team making the next Mass Effect game, said ...GameSpot - Tech -
Free speech warriors take note, if film censors can move with the times, you can too | Martha Gill
As a fascinating film rating survey shows, what is deemed taboo simply shifts with different mores. A familiar set of headlines last week: Brits are growing more prudish. The James Bond film From Russia With Love would today be slapped with a ...The Guardian - World -
Lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's X against nonprofit CCDH thrown out by judge on free speech grounds
A suit filed by X against CCDH was dismissed by a federal judge, who wrote that Elon Musk's company was "punishing" the nonprofit for speech.CNBC - Business -
Trump cases: lawyer argues to dismiss Georgia election subversion case; progressive groups call for ‘fair’ hush money trial – live
Trump lawyers argue the first amendment is grounds for dismissing Georgia’s 2020 election case; progressive groups call for ‘fair and prompt’ hush money case. The White House announced that Joe Biden called Eric Adams, the mayor of New York, to ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
TikTok creators worry about free speech and income streams if ban succeeds: 'My livelihood is at stake'
TikTokers have a lot of opinions about the potential ban of their platform. Some are scared for their incomes, and others for their freedom of speech.CNBC - Business - Tiktok -
Amid book bans, DEI cuts and 'Don't Say Gay' laws, 7 states will mandate LGBTQ-inclusive curricula
Washington will now mandate that the state’s public schools teach LGBTQ history, as red and blue states continue to diverge on whether schools should expose kids to gay and trans identities.NBC News - Politics -
The U.S.’s First Congestion Tolls Were Approved in New York City
Also, the Biden administration promised to aid Baltimore’s recovery. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Top stories - New York -
UK grocery inflation drops to pre-Ukraine war level
Sector-wide data suggests food costs surge is decliningFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Fans warned over German beer strength before Euros
The Foreign Office warns football fans that "stronger" German beer could get them barred from stadiums.BBC News - Top stories - Germany -
No government response over ambulance delay death
The family of a man who died following an eight-hour wait for an ambulance wants government action.BBC News - Top stories -
White House releases first government-wide policy to mitigate AI risks
The White House on Thursday morning released its first government-wide policy aimed at mitigating the risks of artificial intelligence (AI), requiring agencies to take further action to report the use of AI and address risks the technology may ...The Hill - Politics -
Kremlin says Russia in 'state of war' in Ukraine
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Chair says Libertarians are 'confused' by RFK Jr.'s VP pick
The chair of the Libertarian National Committee said its members are “confused” by Robert F. Kennedy’s Jr. vice presidential pick, which he announced Tuesday. “I think that a lot of libertarians are a little bit confused over why he chose Nicole ...The Hill - Politics -
2024 NFL Mock Draft: Two teams trade into the top 5 to select QBs; Jim Harbaugh passes on Marvin Harrison Jr.
Quarterbacks rule the day in historic fashionCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
2024 NFL Three-Round Mock Draft: History to be made as quarterbacks are taken with first four selections
The 2024 NFL Draft is four weeks awayCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
UK approach to China is 'robust', Sunak says
It comes after some MPs criticised the response to cyber-attacks blamed on Beijing-linked hackers.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Say one thing, do another? The government’s record net migration rise
The Conservatives pledged to cut immigration, but there’s been a rise - BBC Panorama explores why.BBC News - Top stories -
'The Fed has made two major mistakes in its history,' expert says. Here's how those affect policy today
As the Federal Reserve prepares to lower interest rates, the central bank is being particularly careful about not repeating past mistakes, experts say.CNBC - Business -
Man Charged in Manhattan Subway Shoving Had History of Mental Illness, Family Says
The man appeared to have a history of arrests and had been hospitalized at least twice for mental health treatment, according to officials and family.The New York Times - Top stories -
S&P 500 Rises to New Record to Close Out Monster First Quarter
Benchmark index notches best start to year since 2019.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oracle Faces Blacklisting by South African Government Over Tender
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Ocasio Cortez says Democrats won't save Johnson 'for free'
Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Sunday said Democrats will not vote to save Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from being ousted "for free" after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) filed a motion to vacate the Speakership last week. Several of ...The Hill - Politics -
Free vapes could 'save thousands of lives', report says
Trial finds group offered vape kits and referred for support were 76% more likely to give up smoking.BBC News - Top stories -
Law firm hits out at Uefa over Liverpool fans yet to see Paris final claims settled
More than 1,000 supporters still waiting on settlement claimsLegal firm Leigh Day criticises Uefa’s lack of actionUefa has made “no meaningful efforts” to settle claims on behalf of 1,200 Liverpool fans affected by the chaos surrounding the 2022 ...The Guardian - World -
Here’s how much cord-cutters need to pay to watch MLB games — over $1,300 if you’re a Yankees fan
Opening Day is here. With more people cutting the cord and additional games only available on streaming networks, watching baseball has gotten more complicated — and expensive. Here’s how much.MarketWatch - Business - MLB