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Trying to cancel my washing machine insurance leaves me in a spin – the Edith Pritchett cartoon
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Ben Jennings on the myth of America’s past – cartoon
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Reeling Texas Democrats Get a Rare Sight: Their National Chair
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Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity
US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race. Donald Trump abruptly fired the air force general CQ Brown Jr as chair of the ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Trump fires Gen. Charles Q. Brown as chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Ella Baron on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – cartoon
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Rebecca Hendin on Donald Trump’s meeting with Emmanuel Macron – cartoon
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Telefónica chair vows to challenge US tech supremacy with European deals
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Ella Baron on Keir Starmer’s meeting with Donald Trump – cartoon
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GOP chair demands staff call West Bank by biblical name
The Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee instructed GOP staff to refer to the West Bank by its biblical name, Judea and Samaria. The term is still used by Israel’s government to ...The Hill - 2d -
Ben Jennings on Donald Trump’s Ukraine mineral deal – cartoon
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English football ‘paralysed’ by prospect of regulator, warns Crystal Palace chair
Steve Parish tells FT summit the watchdog will not actually help clubsFinancial Times - 1d -
Former HSBC chief Noel Quinn to become Julius Baer chair
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Changing stripes: Yanks OK well-groomed beards
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner announced Friday that his organization was relaxing its long-standing facial hair policy to allow "well-groomed beards."ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Realize Music launches singing-wellness app
Realize Music has launched its singing-wellness app, Realize Music: Sing is now available exclusively on Meta Quest in North America.VentureBeat - 5d -
Venus Williams turns down Indian Wells wildcard
Former world number one Venus Williams turns down a wildcard offer for next month's Indian Wells tournament.BBC News - 5d -
Despite invite, Venus 'not playing' Indian Wells
During an appearance in Denmark on Sunday, former world No. 1 Venus Williams said she would not play at the upcoming BNP Paribas Open in California, a decision the tournament confirmed in a social ...ESPN - 4d -
Raducanu to play Indian Wells after stalking ordeal
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How To Know Connor McDavid Isn't Playing Well
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With RFK Jr. at his side, a measles outbreak could prove 'politically perilous' for Trump
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With RFK Jr. at his side, a measles outbreak could prove 'politically perilous' for Trump
Trump's choice of RFK Jr. to be HHS secretary poses a risk to GOP lawmakers in the midterm elections if measles, bird flu, ebola or another disease rips through the country.NBC News - 1d -
Pope is sitting up out of bed at hospital as he recovers from pneumonia
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FDA says Ozempic and Wegovy shortage is ending. That’s bad news for this wellness stock.
“We will continue to offer access to personalized treatments as allowed by law to meet patient needs,” Hims & Hers CEO said.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Bondi says Epstein client list 'sitting on my desk' for review
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is in the process of reviewing the alleged "client list" of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as directed by President Trump.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Hochul says Democratic governors won't "sit idly by" as Trump threatens retaliation
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Democratic governors won't "sit idly by" as President Trump threatens retaliation if the leaders do not comply with his agenda.CBS News - 5d -
Leaders of Roanoke to sit with Hispanic Community during roundtable discussion
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Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Stage Sit-in at Barnard Over Expulsions
The demonstrators, who were protesting the expulsions of two students, assaulted a campus employee, sending the worker to the hospital, a Barnard College spokeswoman said.The New York Times - 2d -
Couple Had to Sit Next to Body After Woman Died Midflight
Flight attendants placed the body of a woman who died during a 14-hour flight in a seat next to a couple from Australia.The New York Times - 1d -
Pro-Palestinian students stage sit-in at Barnard College to protest expulsions
Group storms building with dean’s office over expulsion of two students last month who interrupted a class on Israel. A group of pro-Palestinian student protesters stormed a Barnard College ...The Guardian - 1d -
Emma Raducanu will return to action in Indian Wells after Dubai incident
Briton expected to be offered extra security at event Zverev loses to Tien as seeds exit at Mexican Open Emma Raducanu will return to action next week at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.. ...The Guardian - 1d -
Pope suffers breathing crisis but responds well to treatment, Vatican says
Pope Francis experienced a "sudden worsening of the respiratory picture" Friday, the Vatican said.CBS News - 14h -
Martin Rowson on Britain desperately clinging to the US while Trump abandons Ukraine – cartoon
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Chris Riddell on Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump: the angels of peace descend on Ukraine – cartoon
The US president, on a Russian leash, holds talks that exclude the invaded country. You can buy a copy of this cartoon Continue reading...The Guardian - 6d -
FCC chair swats away questions about Trump's demand Comcast be punished over MSNBC coverage
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr did not address a social media post by President Trump demanding Comcast be forced to pay "vast sums" to the federal government when asked ...The Hill - 1d -
What might an optimistic investor buy in the UK?
The outlook is far from rosy, but what if we’re overdoing the doom and gloom?Financial Times - Feb. 21 -
‘We’re ready’: Frank McCourt on possibility of buying TikTok
McCourt's Project Liberty advocacy group submitted a bid to buy the U.S. assets of TikTok in early January.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Which iPhone 16 Model Should You Buy?
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What will Starmer’s defence spending buy from Trump?
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Deal to buy Prince Andrew's business unravels
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Zelenskyy admits Trump clash ‘not good’ as European leaders rally round Ukraine – live
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‘Free world needs a new leader’, says EU foreign chief after Trump Zelenskyy row
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Diplomacy dies on live TV as Trump and Vance gang up to bully Ukraine leader
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Gunshots and a surge of panic: footage shows last moments of boy, 12, killed in the West Bank
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South Africa v England: Champions Trophy cricket – live
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