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Take a bite out of Pi Day with these 10 sweet and savory pie recipes
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:48:30 +0000
A collection of sweet and savory pies to celebrate Pi Day on March 14.
Match ID: 0 Score: 50.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
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USDA’s $1B in cuts leaves farmers and schools bracing for impact
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:08:08 +0000
The eliminated programs helped schools and food banks buy fresh food from local farmers and ranchers.
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RFK Jr praises beef tallow on Fox News show with burger and fries
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:22:28 GMT

Health secretary, under fire for his response to the measles outbreak, attacked seed oils in Sean Hannity interview

Robert F Kennedy Jr, the health secretary, appeared with a cheeseburger and fries in a nationally televised interview on Fox News – a highly unusual move for a federal health official.

The appearance, in which he endorsed the decision of the burger chain Steak ‘n Shake to cook its fries in beef tallow, comes as Kennedy has attacked seed oils and made claims about the measles vaccine that lack context.

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NASA-ISRO Mission Will Map Farmland From Planting to Harvest
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:24:30 +0000
Data from the NISAR satellite will be used to map crop growth, track plant health, and monitor soil moisture — offering detailed, timely information for decision making. When it launches this year, the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite will provide a powerful data stream that could help farmers in the U.S. and around the […]
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‘Baby jails’ and first steps behind bars: Trump’s immigration agenda embraces family detention again
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:00:46 GMT

As the US ramps up enforcement, scenes of family separation and despair from Trump’s first term are repeated

The United States has resumed placing immigrant families in detention, re-embracing harrowing operations where scenes unfold such as toddlers learning to walk under the supervision of private prison corporations and children marking their birthdays at government facilities they can’t leave.

If the Obama and first Trump administrations are anything to go by, parents will have to watch their little ones go hungry without familiar foods, the kinds families cook if their children aren’t stuck in so-called “baby jails”.

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McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme is the combo meal absolutely no one needs
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:00:34 +0000
The burger giant and the doughnut chain have teamed up to sell the doughnuts at McDonald’s, but for whose benefit, exactly?
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Cooking chat: My unopened bacon expired today. Is it still safe to eat?
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:00:29 +0000
Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.
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Dining chat: My gift card was refused — only because the restaurant changed systems
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
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Sesame works triple duty in this cabbage salad with tahini and miso
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:00:29 +0000
Sesame is used three different ways -- as oil, tahini and toasted seeds -- in this cabbage salad full of crunch and umami.
Match ID: 8 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
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How to make onion bhajis – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:00:40 GMT

There’s a trick to getting bhajis just the right side of crunchy, as our in-house perfectionist demonstrates in nine simple steps

It’s one of the great tragedies of life that fried foods do not reheat well. Take your average supermarket bhaji: sadly stodgy and soggy, when it ought to be crisp, its continued popularity is a triumph of hope over experience. If you want to enjoy these beloved Indian snacks at their best, you’ll either need to go out to a restaurant … or make them yourself.

Prep 20 min
Cook 8 min
Makes 8

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A moment that changed me: Crohn’s left me in constant pain. An operation restored my appetite for life
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:55:08 GMT

Eating with my family was a source of joy and pleasure until illness ravaged my digestive system. After my stoma was fitted, everything tasted amazing again

Growing up, I always loved food. On Sundays, I’d ask for seconds of my roast dinner. My gran would bake cakes every weekend, which I would drown in custard. I can still remember how the chocolate digestive biscuits I’d eat when I got in from school tasted, how satisfying it was to dip them in my tea as I chatted with my dad about my day. Food brought us together as a family and it was something I always relished.

Then I got sick. I was 12 when I first displayed symptoms of Crohn’s disease. I started getting unbearable pain in my stomach and going to the toilet a bit more. Then a lot more. And I stopped feeling hungry. My weight dropped three stone (19kg), my periods stopped and I had no energy, but it was my sudden lack of appetite that I missed the most. Food had always been a source of joy; I’d watch cookery shows and cry, remembering how much pleasure I used to take from eating. Now, my body rejected everything except supplement drinks that pretended to have flavours like lime and orange but always just tasted like bile. I was fading away and it was terrifying.

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RFK Jr. seeks to tighten loophole allowing chemicals in U.S. food supply
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:41:50 +0000

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The 8 best Ethiopian restaurants in and around D.C.
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:00:27 +0000
More Ethiopians live in the region than anywhere else in the United States, so the area boasts a wealth of places to experience the cuisine.
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Eric Adjepong’s lamb burgers with onion jam channel West African flavors
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:30:04 +0000
In “Ghana to the World,” the D.C.-based chef pays homage to traditional dishes and offers boldly flavored fresh takes.
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Ninja Swirl by Creami Soft Serve Machine Review: Joy in Every Cup
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:12:00 +0000
Buying a Ninja Swirl is almost as good as having your own personal frozen yogurt shop.
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S9, Ep4: Dave Gorman, comedian
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:32 GMT

British comedian Dave Gorman joins Grace for another scrumptious helping of Comfort Eating. Across the noughties, Dave took the British comedy scene by storm, and is known for taking the mundane, adding some sparkle and creating an Edinburgh festival fringe show, a UK tour and a book. Now he is back with a reboot of Dave Gorman: Modern Life is Goodish. Dave recounts how his hero comedian Frank Skinner gave him his big break; how fish and chips equals celebration; and what he munches on to fuel his frequent all-night writing sessions

New episodes of Comfort Eating with Grace Dent will be released every Tuesday

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Two federal food safety panels get disbanded, worrying advocates
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:06:07 +0000
USDA quietly terminates the food-safety advisory committees, whose work included studying pathogens linked to foodborne illnesses.
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Mississippi Passes Bill Banning Lab-Grown Meat
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:22:52 +0000
Three states have now passed legislation making it illegal to manufacture, sell, or distribute cultivated meat.
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Lab-grown food could be sold in UK within two years
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 01:38:42 GMT
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking at how it can speed up the approval process for lab-grown foods.
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Which brand makes the best plant milk? I tried 10 favourites, from oat to almond, to find out
Sat, 08 Mar 2025 10:00:20 GMT

There’s no shortage of non-dairy milks on the market, but which comes out on top for taste, texture and sustainability? Our expert reveals all

• The best coffee machines for your home: your morning brew made easy

Plant milk is everywhere. Once a niche alternative, it now lines supermarket shelves in endless varieties – oat, almond, soya, hazelnut, coconut, rice, pea – and is often the product of choice in coffee shops. Whether for ethical, environmental or dietary reasons, more and more people are ditching dairy. But not all plant milks are created equal. Some taste fantastic on their own but split in hot coffee or tea, some are ultra-processed, and others still have questionable sustainability credentials. Even so, according to the environmental charity Hubbub, oat, almond and soy milk generate at least 68% fewer planet-warming emissions than conventional dairy milk, require less land and fresh water, and have a lower impact on waterways through chemical run-off and eutrophication.

I tested 10 plant-based milks, judging them on taste, texture, ingredients, sustainability and how they perform in coffee, and I enlisted my local cafe, Oru, in south-east London, to help me assess them for taste, texture and stability once heat is applied. Here’s how they measure up.

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Brown Butter Lentils
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000
Quick-cooking red lentils are enriched with brown butter and seasoned with warm spices in this variation of masoor dal.
Match ID: 20 Score: 20.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
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Lamb Burgers With Yassa Onion Jam
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Flavorful lamb burgers are topped with an onion jam inspired by yassa poulet, the national dish of Senegal that features caramelized onions and chicken flavored with lemon juice and Dijon mustard.
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Cabbage Salad With Tahini and Miso
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000
Shredded Napa cabbage with scallions, almonds and sesame seeds on a tahini-miso sauce makes for an elegant salad that’s crunchy, creamy and flavorful.
Match ID: 22 Score: 20.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
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World Food Programme halves food rations for Rohingya in Bangladesh
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:52:40 GMT

Decision made after attempts to raise more funds had been unsuccessful, agency tells authorities

Food rations for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have been slashed in half by the World Food Programme, days after refugees in Kenya protested against a reduction to their rations.

The WFP, which is funded entirely by voluntary contributions and provides assistance to more than 150 million people, said it did not have enough funds to continue to provide the full ration so would be reducing the food voucher to 726 Bangladeshi taka (£4.60) per person, from 1,515 taka.

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How plastics are invading our brain cells – video
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:14:00 GMT

Plastics are everywhere, but their smallest fragments – nanoplastics – are making their way into the deepest parts of our bodies, including our brains and breast milk.

Scientists have now captured the first visual evidence of these particles inside human cells, raising urgent questions about their impact on our health. From the food we eat to the air we breathe, how are nanoplastics infiltrating our systems?

Neelam Tailor looks into the invisible invasion happening inside us all

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Sign up for the Feast newsletter: our free Guardian food email
Tue, 09 Jul 2019 08:19:21 GMT

A weekly email from Yotam Ottolenghi, Meera Sodha, Felicity Cloake and Rachel Roddy, featuring the latest recipes and seasonal eating ideas

Each week we’ll send you an exclusive newsletter from our star food writers. We’ll also send you the latest recipes from Yotam Ottolenghi, Nigel Slater, Meera Sodha and all our star cooks, stand-out food features and seasonal eating inspiration, plus restaurant reviews from Grace Dent and Jay Rayner.

Sign up below to start receiving the best of our culinary journalism in one mouth-watering weekly email.

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Support the Occupying Force: The Logic Behind Trump’s Foreign Policy
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:42:47 +0000

By sending weapons to Israel while halting arms sales to Ukraine, Trump backs nations that are “occupying a less powerful people.”

The post Support the Occupying Force: The Logic Behind Trump’s Foreign Policy appeared first on The Intercept.

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How scientists capture a polar bear – video
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:45:13 GMT

Each spring since 2003, Jon Aars, senior scientist at the Norwegian Polar Institute, and his team have conducted an annual polar bear monitoring program on Svalbard - collaring, capturing and taking samples from as many bears as they can across several weeks.

By studying polar bears they get a better understanding of what is happening in this part of the Arctic environment. The bears roam over large distances and, being apex predators, provide lots of information about what is happening lower in the food chain and across different Arctic species.

The Guardian accompanied Aars on an expedition to the southern end of Spitsbergen island, the largest in the Svalbard archipelago.

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ISS Daily Summary Report – 7/18/2024
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:00:38 +0000
Boeing CST-100 Crewed Flight Test (CFT): Today, the CFT crew assisted the ISS crew with a few payload activities and completed Onboard Training for Backup Flight Control Proficiency. Payloads: Electro-static Levitation Furnace (ELF): The ELF cartridge holder containing the latest melted sample was removed and replaced with a new sample holder and sample. The completed …
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 7/17/2024
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:00:39 +0000
Boeing CST-100 Crewed Flight Test (CFT): Today, the CFT crew assisted the ISS crew by completing the ongoing Plant Water Management 6 (PWM-6) activities. Payloads: Plant Ultraviolet-B (Plant UV-B): A laptop was connected and setup in preparation for future Plant UV-B operations. More information on this experiment can be found here. Plant Water Management 6 …
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 7/16/2024
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:00:17 +0000
Boeing CST-100 Crewed Flight Test (CFT): Today, the CFT crew assisted the ISS crew by completing a Waste Hygiene Compartment (WHC) Filter Removal & Replacement (R&R), and completing various hydroponic flow tests with Plant Water Management 6 (PWM-6) hardware. Payloads: Lumina: The crew power-cycled the Lumina hardware, and transferred the science data to a Station …
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 7/15/2024
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:00:09 +0000
Boeing CST-100 Crewed Flight Test (CFT): Today, the CFT crew assisted the ISS crew by performing a USOS food audit and continuing to complete different payload activities. Payloads: Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR): Fuel Oxidizer Management Assembly (FOMA) Calibration was performed. The upper rack doors were opened, the bottle valves were closed, the pressure in the …
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Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:06:20 GMT

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What is Blockchain: Everything You Need to Know (2022)
Mon, 18 Apr 2022 05:49:00 +0000

If you want to pay online, you need to register an account and provide credit card information. If you don't have a credit card, you can pay with bank transfer. With the rise of cryptocurrencies, these methods may become old.

Imagine a world in which you can do transactions and many other things without having to give your personal information. A world in which you don’t need to rely on banks or governments anymore. Sounds amazing, right? That’s exactly what blockchain technology allows us to do.

It’s like your computer’s hard drive. blockchain is a technology that lets you store data in digital blocks, which are connected together like links in a chain. 

Blockchain technology was originally invented in 1991 by two mathematicians, Stuart Haber and W. Scot Stornetta. They first proposed the system to ensure that timestamps could not be tampered with.

A few years later, in 1998, software developer Nick Szabo proposed using a similar kind of technology to secure a digital payments system he called “Bit Gold.” However, this innovation was not adopted until Satoshi Nakamoto claimed to have invented the first Blockchain and Bitcoin.

So, What is Blockchain?

A blockchain is a distributed database shared between the nodes of a computer network. It saves information in digital format. Many people first heard of blockchain technology when they started to look up information about bitcoin.

Blockchain is used in cryptocurrency systems to ensure secure, decentralized records of transactions.

Blockchain allowed people to guarantee the fidelity and security of a record of data without the need for a third party to ensure accuracy.

To understand how a blockchain works, Consider these basic steps:

• Blockchain collects information in “blocks”.
• A block has a storage capacity, and once it's used up, it can be closed and linked to a previously served block.
• Blocks form chains, which are called “Blockchains.”
• More information will be added to the block with the most content until its capacity is full. The process repeats itself.
• Each block in the chain has an exact timestamp and can't be changed.

Let’s get to know more about the blockchain.

How does blockchain work?

Blockchain records digital information and distributes it across the network without changing it. The information is distributed among many users and stored in an immutable, permanent ledger that can't be changed or destroyed. That's why blockchain is also called "Distributed Ledger Technology" or DLT.

Here’s how it works:

• Someone or a computer will transacts
• The transaction is transmitted throughout the network.
• A network of computers can confirm the transaction.
• When it is confirmed a transaction is added to a block
• The blocks are linked together to create a history.

And that’s the beauty of it! The process may seem complicated, but it’s done in minutes with modern technology. And because technology is advancing rapidly, I expect things to move even more quickly than ever.

• A new transaction is added to the system. It is then relayed to a network of computers located around the world. The computers then solve equations to ensure the authenticity of the transaction.
• Once a transaction is confirmed, it is placed in a block after the confirmation. All of the blocks are chained together to create a permanent history of every transaction.

How are Blockchains used?

Even though blockchain is integral to cryptocurrency, it has other applications. For example, blockchain can be used for storing reliable data about transactions. Many people confuse blockchain with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum.

Blockchain already being adopted by some big-name companies, such as Walmart, AIG, Siemens, Pfizer, and Unilever. For example, IBM's Food Trust uses blockchain to track food's journey before reaching its final destination.

Although some of you may consider this practice excessive, food suppliers and manufacturers adhere to the policy of tracing their products because bacteria such as E. coli and Salmonella have been found in packaged foods. In addition, there have been isolated cases where dangerous allergens such as peanuts have accidentally been introduced into certain products.

Tracing and identifying the sources of an outbreak is a challenging task that can take months or years. Thanks to the Blockchain, however, companies now know exactly where their food has been—so they can trace its location and prevent future outbreaks.

Blockchain technology allows systems to react much faster in the event of a hazard. It also has many other uses in the modern world.

What is Blockchain Decentralization?

Blockchain technology is safe, even if it’s public. People can access the technology using an internet connection.

Have you ever been in a situation where you had all your data stored at one place and that one secure place got compromised? Wouldn't it be great if there was a way to prevent your data from leaking out even when the security of your storage systems is compromised?

Blockchain technology provides a way of avoiding this situation by using multiple computers at different locations to store information about transactions. If one computer experiences problems with a transaction, it will not affect the other nodes.

Instead, other nodes will use the correct information to cross-reference your incorrect node. This is called “Decentralization,” meaning all the information is stored in multiple places.

Blockchain guarantees your data's authenticity—not just its accuracy, but also its irreversibility. It can also be used to store data that are difficult to register, like legal contracts, state identifications, or a company's product inventory.

Pros and Cons of Blockchain

Blockchain has many advantages and disadvantages. 

Pros

• Accuracy is increased because there is no human involvement in the verification process.
• One of the great things about decentralization is that it makes information harder to tamper with.
• Safe, private, and easy transactions
• Provides a banking alternative and safe storage of personal information

Cons

• Data storage has limits.
• The regulations are always changing, as they differ from place to place.
• It has a risk of being used for illicit activities 

Frequently Asked Questions About Blockchain

I’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about blockchain in this section.

Is Blockchain a cryptocurrency?

Blockchain is not a cryptocurrency but a technology that makes cryptocurrencies possible. It's a digital ledger that records every transaction seamlessly.

Is it possible for Blockchain to be hacked?

Yes, blockchain can be theoretically hacked, but it is a complicated task to be achieved. A network of users constantly reviews it, which makes hacking the blockchain difficult.

What is the most prominent blockchain company?

Coinbase Global is currently the biggest blockchain company in the world. The company runs a commendable infrastructure, services, and technology for the digital currency economy.

Who owns Blockchain?

Blockchain is a decentralized technology. It’s a chain of distributed ledgers connected with nodes. Each node can be any electronic device. Thus, one owns blockhain.

What is the difference between Bitcoin and Blockchain technology?

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency, which is powered by Blockchain technology while Blockchain is a distributed ledger of cryptocurrency 

What is the difference between Blockchain and a Database?

Generally a database is a collection of data which can be stored and organized using a database management system. The people who have access to the database can view or edit the information stored there. The client-server network architecture is used to implement databases. whereas a blockchain is a growing list of records, called blocks, stored in a distributed system. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, timestamp and transaction information. Modification of data is not allowed due to the design of the blockchain. The technology allows decentralized control and eliminates risks of data modification by other parties.

Final Saying

Blockchain has a wide spectrum of applications and, over the next 5-10 years, we will likely see it being integrated into all sorts of industries. From finance to healthcare, blockchain could revolutionize the way we store and share data. Although there is some hesitation to adopt blockchain systems right now, that won't be the case in 2022-2023 (and even less so in 2026). Once people become more comfortable with the technology and understand how it can work for them, owners, CEOs and entrepreneurs alike will be quick to leverage blockchain technology for their own gain. Hope you like this article if you have any question let me know in the comments section

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Pentagon Keeps Pouring Cash Into Golf Courses — Even As Trump Slashes Government Spending
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Pentagon owns 145 golf courses. As Trump cuts key government services, we found it aims to spend on sand traps and clubhouses.

The post Pentagon Keeps Pouring Cash Into Golf Courses — Even As Trump Slashes Government Spending appeared first on The Intercept.

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U.S. allies in Asia still hope to avoid steel and aluminum tariffs
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:48:48 +0000
The Trump administration’s 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are now in effect but South Korea, Japan and Australia remain hopeful of exemptions.
Match ID: 1 Score: 70.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
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How Trump could potentially claw back CHIPS funding
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:00:27 +0000
Chipmakers fear Trump may rescind CHIPS Act funding, report says.
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NASA Launches Missions to Study Sun, Universe’s Beginning
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:20:30 +0000
NASA’s newest astrophysics observatory, SPHEREx, is on its way to study the origins of our universe and the history of galaxies, and to search for the ingredients of life in our galaxy. Short for Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer, SPHEREx lifted off at 8:10 p.m. PDT on […]
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Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s, study shows
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:00:48 GMT

Blood tests on migratory chicks fed plastics by their parents show neurodegeneration, as well as cell rupture and stomach lining decay

Ingesting plastic is leaving seabird chicks with brain damage “akin to Alzheimer’s disease”, according to a new study – adding to growing evidence of the devastating impact of plastic pollution on marine wildlife.

Analysis of young sable shearwaters, a migratory bird that travels between Australia’s Lord Howe Island and Japan, has found that plastic waste is causing damage to seabird chicks not apparent to the naked eye, including decay of the stomach lining, cell rupture and neurodegeneration.

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Sun Rises on Crew-10 at Launch Pad
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:25:05 +0000
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company’s Dragon spacecraft on top is seen during sunrise on the launch pad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, ahead of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-10 launch. NASA astronauts Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov […]
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The government's climate plans are still ambitious and on-track, so why is Labour making so much anti-green noise? | Richard Power Sayeed
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:37:19 GMT

With apparent support for airport expansion and fossil fuel exploration, it may look as if the party is abandoning the climate challenge, but it’s just pantomime

There’s no getting away from it: in the last few months we’ve seen leaders and corporations do very real damage to the energy transition. Donald Trump has paused future spending on clean energy infrastructure and he’s cancelled decarbonisation targets. And the new European Commission has loudly promised to cut environmental “red tape”.

If you only read the headlines, you might think we’re facing the same issue here in the UK. But overall, Labour has remained committed to its long-term climate goals. Someone close to No 10 has said the prime minister wants to allow a massive new North Sea fossil fuel development (but they know this would still need to pass a climate assessment). The government has invited Heathrow to apply to expand (knowing it will need to fulfil a myriad of conditions). There are reports that Labour could move funds away from carbon capture and storage (but that’s always been a speculative technology). And there were reports that GB Energy’s funding might be cut (but that might be nonsense, or it might just mean spending being moved around government). More concretely, it is moving fast towards supporting a second runway at Gatwick (knowing that planning conditions, and then long political and legal battles, could scupper the scheme).

Richard Power Sayeed is a historian of modern Britain. He is currently researching the politics of energy, and is the author of 1997: The Future that Never Happened

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China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea Intelligence Sharing
2025-03-12T11:09:14Z

Former CISA Director Jen Easterly writes about a new international intelligence sharing co-op:

Historically, China, Russia, Iran & North Korea have cooperated to some extent on military and intelligence matters, but differences in language, culture, politics & technological sophistication have hindered deeper collaboration, including in cyber. Shifting geopolitical dynamics, however, could drive these states toward a more formalized intell-sharing partnership. Such a “Four Eyes” alliance would be motivated by common adversaries and strategic interests, including an enhanced capacity to resist economic sanctions and support proxy conflicts...

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Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda could keep the world hooked on oil and gas
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:00:41 GMT

The US president is making energy deals with Japan and Ukraine, and in Africa has even touted resurrecting coal

Donald Trump’s repeated mantra of “drill, baby, drill” demands that more oil and gas be extracted in the United States, but the president has set his sights on an even broader goal: keeping the world hooked on planet-heating fossil fuels for as long as possible.

In deals being formulated with countries such as Japan and Ukraine, Trump is using US leverage in tariffs and military aid to bolster the flow of oil and gas around the world. In Africa, his administration has even touted the resurrection of coal, the dirtiest of all fossil fuels, to bring energy to the continent.

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Chinese Companies Rush to Put DeepSeek in Everything
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000
From video game developers to a nuclear power plant, companies across China are adopting DeepSeek’s AI models to boost stock prices and flaunt their national pride.
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Chinese naval modernization may be aided by foreign firms, report says
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:54:47 +0000
The striking growth of China’s shipbuilding industry — commercial and military — poses national security concerns for the United States, analysts say.
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Silk Typhoon Hackers Indicted
2025-03-11T17:14:28Z

Lots of interesting details in the story:

The US Department of Justice on Wednesday announced the indictment of 12 Chinese individuals accused of more than a decade of hacker intrusions around the world, including eight staffers for the contractor i-Soon, two officials at China’s Ministry of Public Security who allegedly worked with them, and two other alleged hackers who are said to be part of the Chinese hacker group APT27, or Silk Typhoon, which prosecutors say was involved in the US Treasury breach late last year.

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According to prosecutors, the group as a whole has targeted US state and federal agencies, foreign ministries of countries across Asia, Chinese dissidents, US-based media outlets that have criticized the Chinese government, and most recently the US Treasury, which was breached between September and December of last year. An internal Treasury report ...

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Myanmar junta’s promise of elections denounced as ‘sham’ by experts
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:04:24 GMT

There are fears military will deploy further violence in run-up to any poll, which is unlikely to be viewed as credible

The Myanmar military’s promise to hold elections in December 2025 or January 2026 has been condemned as a “sham” that risks bringing even greater violence.

Myanmar’s military junta announced on Saturday, in comments reported in state media, that it would hold a long-promised election, specifying a timeframe for the first time since seizing power in a 2021 coup.

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NASA-ISRO Mission Will Map Farmland From Planting to Harvest
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:24:30 +0000
Data from the NISAR satellite will be used to map crop growth, track plant health, and monitor soil moisture — offering detailed, timely information for decision making. When it launches this year, the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite will provide a powerful data stream that could help farmers in the U.S. and around the […]
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How to make onion bhajis – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:00:40 GMT

There’s a trick to getting bhajis just the right side of crunchy, as our in-house perfectionist demonstrates in nine simple steps

It’s one of the great tragedies of life that fried foods do not reheat well. Take your average supermarket bhaji: sadly stodgy and soggy, when it ought to be crisp, its continued popularity is a triumph of hope over experience. If you want to enjoy these beloved Indian snacks at their best, you’ll either need to go out to a restaurant … or make them yourself.

Prep 20 min
Cook 8 min
Makes 8

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Akram Khan’s “Gigenis” Mines the Drama of Indian Classical Dance
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000
In a piece loosely inspired by the Mahabharata, performers from various traditions enact a dance that feels like a collective ritual of mourning.
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K-pop singer Wheesung found dead at home aged 43
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 06:00:29 GMT

Tributes have been paid to singer who had a string of hits in South Korea including a cover of Craig David’s Insomnia

The South Korean singer Wheesung has died aged 43, with police reportedly planning to conduct an autopsy to determine his cause of death.

The singer, whose name was Choi Whee-sung, was found unconscious in his apartment on Monday night by emergency responders after his mother called for help, local media reported.

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“Narco Prince” Sentenced to Life as Trump Ramps Up U.S.–Mexico Drug War
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:29:54 +0000

The sentencing of Ruben Oseguera-Gonzalez, co-leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel, will do little to stem the flow of drugs.

The post “Narco Prince” Sentenced to Life as Trump Ramps Up U.S.–Mexico Drug War appeared first on The Intercept.

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Two men arrested in India over alleged rape of Israeli and local woman
Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:38:31 GMT

The two women were said to have been stargazing with three male travellers when the incident took place

Two men have been arrested in India in connection with the alleged rape of an Israeli and a local woman.

The Israeli woman and her homestay operator were said to be stargazing with three male travellers in Koppal town in southern Karnataka state on Thursday night.

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Travelling Through India on the Himsagar Express
Sat, 08 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000
This was not a luxury train, but even here, as in Indian society as a whole, the distinctions between the haves and the have-nots were clear.
Match ID: 19 Score: 25.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 4 days
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X’s globe-trotting defense of ads on Nazi posts violates TOS, Media Matters says
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:59:41 +0000
X allegedly ignored the chosen venues in the TOS when filing "thermonuclear" lawsuits.
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Pentagon Cuts Threaten Programs That Secure Loose Nukes and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:22:52 +0000
Documents obtained by WIRED show the US Department of Defense is considering cutting up to 75 percent of workers who stop the spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.
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With drug war, Duterte long courted global condemnation
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:01:14 +0000
Rodrigo Duterte arrived in The Hague on Wednesday. In photos and videos, here’s how he went from president of the Philippines to defendant before the ICC.
Match ID: 22 Score: 15.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
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Rodrigo Duterte in ICC custody after arrival in the Netherlands
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:48:54 GMT

Former Philippine president expected in court within days as daughter accuses Manila government of ‘kidnapping’

The former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has landed in the Netherlands and been taken into the custody of the international criminal court (ICC) on allegations of overseeing death squads in his bloody “war on drugs”.

Duterte was arrested in Manila on Tuesday and placed on a private jet to Rotterdam by police. The plane landed on Wednesday afternoon and taxied into a hangar. An ambulance dropped medics nearby before they wheeled a gurney inside the aircraft.

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Study: Hand clapping is akin to a Helmholtz resonator
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:06:50 +0000
Faster clapping yields lower-frequency sounds, as does cupping one's hands while clapping.
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Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest could be telling blow in the Philippines’ dynastic feud
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:04:04 GMT

Former president was surrendered to The Hague amid a row between his family and that of the current president

Few expected things to move so quickly. Supporters of the Philippines’ former president Rodrigo Duterte barely had time to protest before he was jetted off to The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity in relation to his country’s so-called “war on drugs”. According to activists, this bloody crackdown has seen as many as 30,000 people killed since 2016.

The charges brought against the former leader are the culmination of years of work by activists, lawyers and victims, who documented abuses committed under his government, often at great personal risk. But Duterte arguably would not have been surrendered to The Hague if it weren’t for his family’s dramatic feud with that of Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the current president.

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Duterte’s ICC arrest is a victory for a faltering rules-based order
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 04:00:02 +0000
For years, Rodrigo Duterte acted as if he were untouchable. He’s the first Asian ex-leader to go to The Hague in these circumstances.
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Mother of two sons shot in Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ dares hope for justice
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:59:58 GMT

Sarah Celiz among tens of thousands feeling relief that ex-Philippines president will finally face the courts

• Duterte flown to The Hague after arrest

Sarah Celiz wept as she sat at home watching footage from Manila’s main airport on her phone. They were tears of sadness, and of relief.

The former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte, who had just landed in the capital, was surrounded by officials and being taken into custody. The international criminal court had issued an arrest warrant over his bloody “war on drugs”, in which her two sons were among the tens of thousands of people killed in deprived urban areas.

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Philippine ex-president Duterte on plane to The Hague after ICC warrant arrest
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:58:32 +0000
Duterte is accused of presiding over thousands of extrajudicial killings during his war on drugs. He was arrested in Manila and “forcibly” taken to The Hague, his daughter said.
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Duterte flown to The Hague after arrest over Philippines drug war killings
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:07:19 GMT

Ex-president to face charges of crimes against humanity over ‘war on drugs’ that rights groups say left 30,000 dead

The former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has left Manila on a plane headed to The Hague, hours after he was served with an arrest warrant from the international criminal court over the killings resulting from his “war on drugs”.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr told a press conference that a plane carrying Duterte took off at 11.03pm local time on Tuesday. “The plane is en route to The Hague in the Netherlands, allowing the former president to face charges of crimes against humanity in relation to his bloody war on drugs,” he said.

Duterte’s youngest daughter, Veronica Duterte, said on social media that the plane had been used to “kidnap” her father.

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Charting the US-China Trade War: What Does 'Made in Vietnam' Mean?
2024-10-24T00:00:00Z
Chinese companies have been evading US tariffs by shipping goods through Vietnam, but not to the degree that the headlines would suggest. Ebehi Iyoha and Jaya Wen dig into trade microdata to illustrate Vietnam's strategic importance and why American policymakers should take note.
Match ID: 30 Score: 15.00 source: hbswk.hbs.edu age: 139 days
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US Charges 12 Alleged Spies in China’s Freewheeling Hacker-for-Hire Ecosystem
Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:12:56 +0000
The Justice Department claims 10 alleged hackers and two Chinese government officials took part in a wave of cyberattacks around the globe that included breaching the US Treasury Department and more.
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1 Million Third-Party Android Devices Have a Secret Backdoor for Scammers
Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000
New research shows at least a million inexpensive Android devices—from TV streaming boxes to car infotainment systems—are compromised to allow bad actors to commit ad fraud and other cybercrime.
Match ID: 32 Score: 11.43 source: www.wired.com age: 7 days
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How Vladimir Putin hopes to transform Russian trade
Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:44:29 +0000
He believes the country’s future lies with China and India. What could go wrong?
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Brazil, India and Mexico are taking on China’s exports
Thu, 23 May 2024 10:13:46 +0000
To avoid an economic shock, they are pursuing a strange mix of free trade and protectionism
Match ID: 34 Score: 10.71 source: www.economist.com age: 293 days
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How China uses ‘salami-slicing’ tactics to exert pressure on Taiwan – video
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:14:05 GMT

China has dramatically increased military activities around Taiwan, with more than 3,000 incursions into Taiwan's airspace in 2024 alone. Amy Hawkins examines how Beijing is deploying 'salami-slicing' tactics, a strategy of gradual pressure that stays below the threshold of war while steadily wearing down Taiwan's defences. From daily air incursions to strategic military exercises, we explore the four phases of China's approach and what it means for Taiwan's future

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Support the Occupying Force: The Logic Behind Trump’s Foreign Policy
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:42:47 +0000

By sending weapons to Israel while halting arms sales to Ukraine, Trump backs nations that are “occupying a less powerful people.”

The post Support the Occupying Force: The Logic Behind Trump’s Foreign Policy appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 36 Score: 5.71 source: theintercept.com age: 8 days
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Beijing’s deflation dilemma: Falling prices signal bigger troubles ahead for China’s economy
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:30:00 EST
Such challenges are the backdrop to the annual session of China’s parliament.
Match ID: 37 Score: 5.71 source: www.politico.com age: 8 days
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Trump’s new tariffs are his most extreme ever
Mon, 03 Mar 2025 23:16:05 +0000
America targets its three biggest trading partners: Canada, Mexico and China
Match ID: 38 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 8 days
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Fox News shows stocks tumbling as Trump announces tariffs on Mexico and China – video
Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:22:41 GMT

Stock markets tumbled on Monday as Donald Trump announced tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 1.8% and the S&P fell 2.1%

• Trump says ‘no room left’ for deal that avoids tariffs on Mexico and Canada

• US politics live

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The US Is Considering a TP-Link Router Ban—Should You Worry?
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0000
Several government departments are investigating TP-Link routers over Chinese cyberattack fears, but the company denies links.
Match ID: 40 Score: 5.71 source: www.wired.com age: 19 days
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China’s leaders look to have blinked in their property face-off
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:11:06 +0000
They did not want to bail out indebted firms. Now they are on the verge of doing so
Match ID: 41 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 20 days
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Xi Jinping shows how he will return American fire
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:46:53 +0000
China’s trade retaliation carries a warning of worse to come
Match ID: 42 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 36 days
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Trump’s brutal tariffs far outstrip any he has imposed before
Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:05:43 +0000
Canada, Mexico and China are going to be made to suffer
Match ID: 43 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 38 days
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Has Japan truly escaped low inflation?
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:04:26 +0000
Its central bankers are increasingly hopeful
Match ID: 44 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 48 days
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China’s financial system is under brutal pressure
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:45:53 +0000
When will something break?
Match ID: 45 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 48 days
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China meets its official growth target. Not everyone is convinced
Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:37:51 +0000
For one thing, 2024 saw the second-weakest rise in nominal GDP since the 1970s
Match ID: 46 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 54 days
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China’s markets take a fresh beating
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:30:24 +0000
Authorities have responded by bossing around investors
Match ID: 47 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 64 days
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China’s firms are taking flight, worrying its rulers
Sun, 29 Dec 2024 15:22:45 +0000
Policymakers at home and abroad are anxious about offshoring
Match ID: 48 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 73 days
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What a censored speech says about China’s economy
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:09:08 +0000
If growth is on target, why is inflation so low?
Match ID: 49 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 90 days
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The hidden cost of Chinese loans
Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:12:33 +0000
Governments that borrow from China must pay more to borrow from others
Match ID: 50 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 97 days
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How China will strike back at Trump
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 16:45:27 +0000
Xi Jinping has set out his tariff red lines. What if America crosses them?
Match ID: 51 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 101 days
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Russia’s plunging currency spells trouble for its war effort
Sun, 01 Dec 2024 14:44:25 +0000
Supplies from China are about to become more expensive
Match ID: 52 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 101 days
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Is China really a nation of slackers?
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:54:55 +0000
A new survey raises the question
Match ID: 53 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 111 days
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Vladimir Putin is in a painful economic bind
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:53:16 +0000
Russia’s reliance on China is becoming a problem
Match ID: 54 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 114 days
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The biggest losers from Trumponomics
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:39:40 +0000
America’s president-elect wants to reshape trade, capital and labour flows
Match ID: 55 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 118 days
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Why China needs to fill its empty homes
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:03:24 +0000
The country’s economy is broken. A recovery requires a healthier property market
Match ID: 56 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 132 days
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Japanese atomic bomb survivors
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:05:00 GMT

Match ID: 57 Score: 5.71 source: www.marketwatch.com age: 152 days
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China’s property crisis claims more victims: companies
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:25:56 +0000
Unsold homes are contributing to a balance-sheet recession
Match ID: 58 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 153 days
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At last, China pulls the trigger on a bold stimulus package
Fri, 27 Sep 2024 17:22:31 +0000
“Buy everything,” says an American hedge fund
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China’s central bank tries to save the economy—and the stockmarket
Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:19:59 +0000
But it will need more help from the government
Match ID: 60 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 169 days
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How China’s communists fell in love with privatisation
Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:33:09 +0000
Even though they are not very good at it
Match ID: 61 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 178 days
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China’s government is surprisingly redistributive
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:00:52 +0000
That is despite a stingy tax-and-transfer system
Match ID: 62 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 181 days
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China is suffering from a crisis of confidence
Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:53:31 +0000
Can anything perk up its economy?
Match ID: 63 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 188 days
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Can Japan’s zombie bond market be brought back to life?
Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:59:36 +0000
Ueda Kazuo begins on a dangerous mission
Match ID: 64 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 195 days
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What is behind China’s perplexing bond-market intervention?
Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:19:41 +0000
The central bank seems to think the government’s debt is too popular
Match ID: 65 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 210 days
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Why Japanese stocks are on a rollercoaster ride
Tue, 06 Aug 2024 06:24:53 +0000
Volatility in global markets continues
Match ID: 66 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 218 days
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Why Japanese markets have plummeted
Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:21:56 +0000
The global rout continues, with the Topix experiencing its worst day since 1987
Match ID: 67 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 219 days
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Why fear is sweeping markets everywhere
Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:41:12 +0000
American and Japanese indices have taken a battering. So have banks and gold
Match ID: 68 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 222 days
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China’s last boomtowns show rapid growth is still possible
Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:09:53 +0000
All it takes is for the state to work with the market
Match ID: 69 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 225 days
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ISS Daily Summary Report – 7/18/2024
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:00:38 +0000
Boeing CST-100 Crewed Flight Test (CFT): Today, the CFT crew assisted the ISS crew with a few payload activities and completed Onboard Training for Backup Flight Control Proficiency. Payloads: Electro-static Levitation Furnace (ELF): The ELF cartridge holder containing the latest melted sample was removed and replaced with a new sample holder and sample. The completed …
Match ID: 70 Score: 5.71 source: www.nasa.gov age: 237 days
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Japan’s strength produces a weak yen
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:17:13 +0000
Currency meddling will prove futile
Match ID: 71 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 237 days
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China’s leaders face miserable economic-growth figures
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:49:47 +0000
Reality intruded at the “third plenum”, intended to discuss long-term reforms
Match ID: 72 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 240 days
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China’s currency is not as influential as once imagined
Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:38:25 +0000
Its share of international reserves has stalled
Match ID: 73 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 272 days
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China is distorting its stockmarket by trying to prop it up
Mon, 10 Jun 2024 18:14:09 +0000
State purchases of shares are bad enough, but other measures are far more destructive
Match ID: 74 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 275 days
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China’s economic model retains a dangerous allure
Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:08:43 +0000
Despite the country’s current struggles, autocrats elsewhere see a lot to admire
Match ID: 75 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 282 days
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Xi Jinping’s surprising new source of economic advice
Thu, 30 May 2024 10:06:54 +0000
What China’s leader may learn from a pair of reform-minded academics
Match ID: 76 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 286 days
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The property firm that could break China’s back
Thu, 16 May 2024 10:04:20 +0000
If Vanke collapses, so might confidence in the state’s management of the economy
Match ID: 77 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 300 days
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Biden outdoes Trump with ultra-high China tariffs
Tue, 14 May 2024 16:23:33 +0000
The move, which hits electric vehicles, carries an environmental cost
Match ID: 78 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 302 days
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Could America and its allies club together to weaken the dollar?
Thu, 09 May 2024 09:58:40 +0000
China would not be happy
Match ID: 79 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 307 days
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British activist Jagtar Singh Johal acquitted in India terror trial
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:23:19 GMT

Human rights campaigner still faces threat of death penalty if found guilty of further charges

Jagtar Singh Johal, the British human rights activist accused of terrorism has been acquitted on all charges in a case in Punjab, after a court rejected the allegations against him made by Indian authorities.

Johal has been held in detention for seven years awaiting judgment, but must remain in prison since he is facing eight essentially duplicate cases brought by India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) based on the same alleged confession.

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India has undermined a popular myth about development
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:55:44 +0000
Extreme poverty in the country has dropped to negligible levels
Match ID: 81 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 13 days
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NASA Supports GoAERO University Awardees for Emergency Aircraft Prototyping
Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:54:43 +0000
With support from NASA, the international GoAERO Prize competition recently announced funding for 14 U.S. university teams to build innovative new compact emergency response aircraft.  The teams will develop prototype versions of Emergency Response Flyers, aircraft intended to perform rescue and response missions after disasters and in crisis situations. The flyers must be designed to […]
Match ID: 82 Score: 5.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 29 days
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Narendra Modi is struggling to boost Indian growth
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:20:10 +0000
Tax cuts may lift short-term output, but deeper reform is required
Match ID: 83 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 34 days
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Manmohan Singh was India’s economic freedom fighter
Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:47:46 +0000
India’s most consequential finance minister, who later became PM, has died aged 92
Match ID: 84 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 74 days
qualifiers: 5.00 india

India is undergoing an astonishing stockmarket revolution
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:12:08 +0000
Small investors, rejoice—and beware
Match ID: 85 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 125 days
qualifiers: 5.00 india

Can markets reduce pollution in India?
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:55:05 +0000
An experiment in Gujarat yields impressive results
Match ID: 86 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 153 days
qualifiers: 5.00 india

India’s economic policy will not make it rich
Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:58:55 +0000
A new World Bank report takes aim at emerging-market growth plans
Match ID: 87 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 223 days
qualifiers: 5.00 india

Indian state capitalism looks to be in trouble
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:59:48 +0000
A weakened Narendra Modi is bad news for investors in government-controlled firms
Match ID: 88 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 265 days
qualifiers: 5.00 india

Foreign investors are rejecting Indian stocks
Thu, 30 May 2024 10:05:08 +0000
A roaring economy is not enough to entice them
Match ID: 89 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 286 days
qualifiers: 5.00 india

World Food Programme halves food rations for Rohingya in Bangladesh
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:52:40 GMT

Decision made after attempts to raise more funds had been unsuccessful, agency tells authorities

Food rations for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have been slashed in half by the World Food Programme, days after refugees in Kenya protested against a reduction to their rations.

The WFP, which is funded entirely by voluntary contributions and provides assistance to more than 150 million people, said it did not have enough funds to continue to provide the full ration so would be reducing the food voucher to 726 Bangladeshi taka (£4.60) per person, from 1,515 taka.

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Match ID: 90 Score: 4.29 source: www.theguardian.com age: 6 days
qualifiers: 4.29 bangladesh

Will services make the world rich?
Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:51:25 +0000
American fried chicken can now be served from the Philippines
Match ID: 91 Score: 2.14 source: www.economist.com age: 261 days
qualifiers: 2.14 philippines

‘OpenAI’ Job Scam Targeted International Workers Through Telegram
Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:30:00 +0000
An alleged job scam, led by “Aiden” from “OpenAI,” recruited workers in Bangladesh for months before disappearing overnight, according to FTC complaints obtained by WIRED.
Match ID: 92 Score: 1.43 source: www.wired.com age: 15 days
qualifiers: 1.43 bangladesh

The World Bank is struggling to serve all 78 poor countries
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:16:45 +0000
Bangladesh and Niger are very different places
Match ID: 93 Score: 1.43 source: www.economist.com age: 90 days
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If Trump Can Deport Mahmoud Khalil, Freedom of Speech Is Dead
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:39:29 +0000

It’s illegal to deport people for political speech, but that’s exactly what ICE is trying to do to this Palestinian Columbia student.

The post If Trump Can Deport Mahmoud Khalil, Freedom of Speech Is Dead appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 0 Score: 130.00 source: theintercept.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat, 15.00 executive, 15.00 constitution, 10.00 congress

Pentagon Keeps Pouring Cash Into Golf Courses — Even As Trump Slashes Government Spending
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Pentagon owns 145 golf courses. As Trump cuts key government services, we found it aims to spend on sand traps and clubhouses.

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Match ID: 1 Score: 130.00 source: theintercept.com age: 2 days
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics, 25.00 election, 20.00 federal government, 15.00 executive, 10.00 congress

Chuck Schumer says Democrats will not support ‘partisan’ Republican funding bill to avoid shutdown – live
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:50:43 GMT

Republicans only have 52 yes votes and senator says Democrats won’t help get to the 60 votes needed for the bill to pass

Congressional brinkmanship, including repeated near-misses with shutdowns and over the nation’s $36 trillion in debt, has contributed to global ratings agencies’ moves to downgrade the US federal government’s once-pristine credit rating, reports Reuters.

Democrats have long chided Republicans for threatening or voting for government shutdowns, and Republicans were quick to call them out for considering votes that could risk one.

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Match ID: 2 Score: 120.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat, 20.00 federal government, 10.00 congress

Court Temporarily Halts Columbia Activist’s Deportation
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:03:42 +0000

A judge said Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia graduate whose arrest by ICE sparked outrage, couldn’t be deported without a court order.

The post Court Temporarily Halts Columbia Activist’s Deportation appeared first on The Intercept.

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qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat, 15.00 judiciary, 15.00 executive, 15.00 constitution

How to Keep Providing Gender-Affirming Care Despite Anti-Trans Attacks
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Using lessons learned defending abortion, some providers are digging in to serve their trans patients despite legal attacks.

The post How to Keep Providing Gender-Affirming Care Despite Anti-Trans Attacks appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 4 Score: 98.57 source: theintercept.com age: 3 days
qualifiers: 25.71 politics, 25.71 democrat, 12.86 legislature, 12.86 executive, 12.86 conservatives, 8.57 congress

Gavin Newsom’s Cynical Embrace of the Anti-Trans Agenda
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:54:50 +0000

By abandoning trans rights and praising Reagan, Democrats embrace a fangless politics with a track record of electoral failure.

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Match ID: 5 Score: 97.14 source: theintercept.com age: 5 days
qualifiers: 17.14 republican, 17.14 politics, 17.14 democrat, 14.29 election, 8.57 progressives, 8.57 constitution, 8.57 conservatives, 5.71 congress

Senate pushes closer to shutdown after Democrats spurn funding bill
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:29:49 +0000
Senate Democrats say they are prepared to vote against the Republicans’ bill if lawmakers do not strike a deal by midnight Friday.
Match ID: 6 Score: 90.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat

Senate Democrats are prepared to vote to reject Republicans’ government funding bill, threatening a government shutdown...
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:02:55 +0000

Match ID: 7 Score: 90.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat

3 House Republicans back Democratic bill to help workers fired by DOGE
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:51:29 +0000

Match ID: 8 Score: 90.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat

Democrats Demand Answers on DOGE’s Use of AI
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:18:00 +0000
Members of the House Oversight Committee sent dozens of requests to federal agencies on Wednesday about their use of AI software—and how Elon Musk could benefit.
Match ID: 9 Score: 90.00 source: www.wired.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat

GOP lawmaker misgenders Democratic Rep. McBride, derailing House hearing
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:05:01 +0000
The transgender lawmaker from Delaware has been misgendered before by Republicans, who have also blocked her from using the women’s bathroom.
Match ID: 10 Score: 90.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat

Here’s How Much the Guests at Trump’s Crypto Summit Donated to His Inauguration
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:16:17 +0000

The list of invitees at the White House crypto summit illustrates the tight link between Trump and new cohort of political donors.

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Match ID: 11 Score: 89.29 source: theintercept.com age: 4 days
qualifiers: 21.43 republican, 21.43 politics, 17.86 election, 10.71 executive, 10.71 elections, 7.14 congress

Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen announces she won’t seek reelection in N.H.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:06:43 +0000
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision not to seek a fourth term further complicates Democratic hopes of retaking the Senate majority next year.
Match ID: 12 Score: 85.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat, 25.00 election

Trump gears up to be deeply involved in midterms
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:20:10 +0000

Match ID: 13 Score: 85.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 55.00 midterms, 30.00 politics

Dems for Some Reason Expect Trump to Follow the Law on Detention of Mahmoud Khalil
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:54:36 +0000

“I expect the Department of Justice to work within the confines of the law,” one House Democrat said.

The post Dems for Some Reason Expect Trump to Follow the Law on Detention of Mahmoud Khalil appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 14 Score: 85.00 source: theintercept.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat, 15.00 judiciary, 10.00 congress

Who is Thomas Massie, the GOP lawmaker Trump is threatening to oust?
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:05:05 +0000
Rep. Thomas Massie, the lone Republican holdout on the government spending bill championed by President Donald Trump, has a history of angering lawmakers from both parties.
Match ID: 15 Score: 75.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics, 15.00 libertarian

DOGE Likely Can’t Evade Freedom of Information Law, Court Rules
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:33:53 +0000

“The rapid pace of [DOGE’s] actions requires the quick release of information about its structure and activities,” a judge ruled.

The post DOGE Likely Can’t Evade Freedom of Information Law, Court Rules appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 16 Score: 75.00 source: theintercept.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 20.00 federal government, 15.00 executive, 10.00 congress

Live updates: Senate pushes closer to government shutdown after Democrats spurn funding bill
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:54:34 +0000
The latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.
Match ID: 17 Score: 70.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat, 10.00 congress

Columbia Bent Over Backward to Appease Right-Wing, Pro-Israel Attacks — And Trump Still Cut Federal Funding
Sat, 08 Mar 2025 20:42:36 +0000

Instead of outrage, the school’s interim president responded to the cuts by vowing to continue its misguided crackdown.

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Match ID: 18 Score: 64.29 source: theintercept.com age: 4 days
qualifiers: 21.43 politics, 21.43 democrat, 14.29 federal government, 7.14 congress

Democrats divided on whether to shut down government or vote with GOP
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:10:59 +0000
Trump needs Senate Democrats’ votes, but they are still weighing whether to use this rare point of leverage and risk taking blame for a shutdown.
Match ID: 19 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat

House Democrats to Senate counterparts: Vote against funding bill
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:08:01 +0000

Match ID: 20 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat

Trump Is Still Trying to Undermine Elections
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:57:14 +0000
Now that Trump has installed election deniers throughout his Administration, he has been busy dismantling the guardrails protecting voting and voters.
Match ID: 21 Score: 60.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 25.00 election, 20.00 federal government, 15.00 elections

Senate Republicans to meet with Trump on Thursday
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:30:04 +0000

Match ID: 22 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics

House Democrats have a retreat scheduled Wednesday in Leesburg, Virginia, which is expected to include appearances...
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:08:51 +0000

Match ID: 23 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat

House GOP campaign arm targets Democrats who voted against spending bill
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:49:33 +0000

Match ID: 24 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat

Analysis: Senate Democrats are ‘TBD’ as shutdown fight shifts to their chamber
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:37:54 +0000

Match ID: 25 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat

Analysis: Republicans to Trump: Maybe rethink the whole tariff thing, please?
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:06:52 +0000

Match ID: 26 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics

House spending bill would lead to $1B in D.C. cuts. Here’s what that means.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000
The bill, also known as a continuing resolution, now moves to the Senate, where D.C. officials hope Democrats will help them defeat the measure.
Match ID: 27 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat

After pressure from Trump, House Republicans vote to avert shutdown
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 01:09:28 +0000
The president and other senior administration officials spent the past week pushing hard to get the vote through the narrow House majority.
Match ID: 28 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics

Analysis: Few Republicans are vouching for Trump’s tariffs, many hint at a hope they go away
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:50:27 +0000

Match ID: 29 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics

House Speaker Mike Johnson said on social media that Senate Democrats would “be responsible for” shutting...
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:10:53 +0000

Match ID: 30 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat

House Republicans are celebrating passing a conservative funding bill through their narrow ranks and jamming the...
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:52:19 +0000

Match ID: 31 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics

Republicans to Trump: Maybe rethink the whole tariff thing, please?
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:42:48 +0000
Few Republicans are truly vouching for Trump’s tariffs, and many hint at a hope that they just go away.
Match ID: 32 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics

Jeffries, Clark urge Democrats to vote no on GOP funding effort
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:54:01 +0000

Match ID: 33 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 30.00 democrat

Vice President JD Vance, during his visit to Capitol Hill, asked House Republicans to vote for...
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:36:23 +0000

Match ID: 34 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics

Vice President JD Vance has arrived on Capitol Hill to meet with House Republicans at their...
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:12:20 +0000

Match ID: 35 Score: 60.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 30.00 politics

Australia news live: retaliatory tariffs on US not ‘in the interest of Australian economy or workers’, Marles says; Wong warns Russia against ‘bullying behaviour’
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:52:04 GMT

The deputy prime minister says the US tariffs are ‘really disappointing’. Follow today’s news live

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Marles says the tariffs are “really disappointing”.

Asked if he agreed with industry minister Ed Husic’s characterisation of the tariffs as a “dog act”, Marles said:

It’s disappointing because it is an act of self harm for the US, but it’s also disappointing in the context of our relationship with the US.

We’ve had a free trade agreement with the US, which has been in place for a very long time now, and it’s been a great benefit to both countries.

In terms of doing retaliatory tariffs, that would not be in the interests of the Australian economy, of Australian workers.

So we’re not about to do anything which is an act of self-harm. And really this is ultimately the point here – I mean, tariffs are an act of self-harm.

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Match ID: 36 Score: 55.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 25.00 election

Greenland votes for change but coalition talks will govern how it reacts to Trump | Miranda Bryant
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:52:28 GMT

The tone of relations with the US may depend on whether second-placed Naleraq ends up inside the government

It was an election that was fought on the global stage with sporadic commentary from Donald Trump. But in the end, it was domestic issues that drove Greenlanders to the polls to vote overwhelmingly for change.

Ever since his son, Donald Trump Jr, touched down in a Trump-branded plane at Nuuk’s new airport in January, the US president has made no secret of his renewed desire to gain control of the Arctic island, refusing to rule out economic or military force to do so.

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Match ID: 37 Score: 55.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 democrat, 25.00 election

Greenland election: Democrat party wins surprise victory amid spectre of Trump
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:35:22 GMT

Opposition centre-right party gains most votes ahead of Naleraq party, with coalition talks expected to begin

Greenland has voted for a complete overhaul of its government in a shock result in which the centre-right Democrat party more than tripled its seats after a dramatic election campaign fought against the backdrop of Donald Trump’s threats to acquire the Arctic island.

Tuesday’s election, in which the Democrats replaced Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA), the party of the former prime minister Múte B Egede, as the biggest party in the Inatsisartut, the Greenlandic parliament, also led to a doubling of seats for Naleraq – the party most open to US collaboration and which supports a snap vote on independence – making it the second-biggest party.

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Match ID: 38 Score: 55.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 democrat, 25.00 election

Ecuador enlists founder of Blackwater private army as ally in ‘war’ on crime
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:03:03 GMT

Daniel Noboa, who is seeking re-election as president, announces partnership with Trump supporter Erik Prince

Ecuador’s president, Daniel Noboa, has announced a “strategic alliance” with the Donald Trump-supporting founder of the private military firm Blackwater to supposedly reinforce his controversial “war” on crime.

Noboa, the rightwing heir to a South American banana empire, announced the partnership with Erik Prince on social media on Tuesday night.

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Match ID: 39 Score: 55.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 25.00 election

Peter Dutton took publicly funded flights to Sydney on days of NRL grand finals, records show
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:00:46 GMT

Guardian analysis reveals opposition leader also claimed for flights on days of a rugby tournament and, like many Labor MPs, a Matildas World Cup game

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Peter Dutton billed taxpayers for flights to Sydney on the days of three NRL grand finals, a rugby tournament and a Matildas World Cup game, records show.

Integrity campaigners and crossbenchers, including the former rugby international David Pocock, have repeatedly criticised the use of publicly funded travel to attend major sporting events, saying it fails to reflect community expectations.

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Match ID: 40 Score: 55.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 25.00 election

Coal lobby group urged members to attend fundraiser with Nationals leader David Littleproud
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:00:48 GMT

Political fundraisers are occurring with increasing frequency as major parties build war chests for the election

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A coal lobby group encouraged its members to attend a political fundraiser with the Nationals leader, David Littleproud, in the lead-up to a federal election that would “decide the future” of the industry.

The fundraising dinner with Littleproud was scheduled for Wednesday night, according to promotional material circulated by Coal Australia.

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Match ID: 41 Score: 55.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 25.00 election

Nicola Sturgeon to stand down as MSP next year
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:43:37 GMT

Scotland’s former first minister, who led SNP from 2014 until 2023, says she will not seek re-election in 2026

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Scotland’s former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced she is standing down as an MSP.

Sturgeon, who led the Scottish National party from 2014 until her shock resignation in 2023, said she would not seek re-election in 2026, telling her Glasgow Southside constituency party members: “I have known in my heart for a while that the time is right for me to embrace different opportunities in a new chapter of my life.”

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Match ID: 42 Score: 55.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 25.00 election

JD Vance and the shutdown dance
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:58:06 +0000
On this episode, The Washington Post's Rhonda Colvin, James Hohmann and JM Rieger explain why Washington is once again under the cloud of a looming government shutdown – and why fiscal conservatives might have to hold their noses and vote to keep the government open. Plus, how Vice President JD Vance is finding a role for himself as a go-between for members of Congress who want access to the White House.
Match ID: 43 Score: 55.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 15.00 conservatives, 10.00 congress

How Trump could potentially claw back CHIPS funding
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:00:27 +0000
Chipmakers fear Trump may rescind CHIPS Act funding, report says.
Match ID: 44 Score: 55.00 source: arstechnica.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 republican, 15.00 executive, 10.00 congress

What has Trump done today?
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:45:40 +0000
Keep tabs on the Trump administration’s daily actions and executive orders, and follow the stories that are most important to you.
Match ID: 45 Score: 45.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 15.00 executive

Trump’s New Muslim Ban Poised to Sweep Up Immigrants Already in the U.S.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:41:28 +0000

A revived and expanded Muslim ban is stoking fears that U.S. residents with “hostile attitudes” toward the country will be targeted.

The post Trump’s New Muslim Ban Poised to Sweep Up Immigrants Already in the U.S. appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 46 Score: 45.00 source: theintercept.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 15.00 executive

Trump is using Mahmoud Khalil to test his mass deportation plan | Heba Gowayed
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:18:27 GMT

The Palestinian student’s arrest at Columbia University is a harbinger of what’s to come on college campuses

On 8 March, Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student at Columbia University, was apprehended from university housing by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agents. Khalil, a Palestinian and student leader at the Columbia encampments last year, was told by the arresting officers that his green card had been “revoked”, an action that only an immigration judge can decide. It has since been revealed that he is in Ice custody in La Salle, Louisiana, a detention site notorious for abuse.

On Truth Social, Donald Trump celebrated the apprehension of Khalil, whom he called “a Radical Foreign Pro-Hamas Student” and bragged of more arrests to come.

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Match ID: 47 Score: 45.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 15.00 constitution

‘We’re on the edge of chaos’: families with trans kids fight for care as bans take hold
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:00:39 GMT

A federal judge blocked Donald Trump’s executive order banning trans youth healthcare, but access remains uncertain

Aryn Kavanaugh was sitting in her living room in South Carolina when her 17-year-old daughter came into the room and said: “I’m really scared. I think people are gonna die.” Katherine, who is using her middle name for her protection, told Kavanaugh that she thought transgender youth may be the target of violence due to the hate generated by Donald Trump’s recent action.

On 28 January, Trump issued an executive order to ban access to gender-affirming care for youth under 19 years old. It directed federal agencies to deny funding to institutions that offer gender-affirming medical care including hormones and puberty blockers.

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Match ID: 48 Score: 45.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 15.00 executive

Can Canada’s ‘rockstar banker’ PM take on Trump and win? – podcast
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 03:00:04 GMT

The former governor of the Bank of England has a new role – saving his country from becoming America’s 51st state. Leyland Cecco reports

Just a few months ago, the future of Canada seemed clear – the Conservatives were on the rise. After almost a decade in power, Justin Trudeau resigned and his Liberal party seemed down and out. But then came not just Donald Trump’s tariffs – but his threats that Canada could become the “51st state”.

Canadians were appalled. The government hit back with retaliatory tariffs and strong words. Ordinary Canadians began boycotting goods from the US. And support for the Liberals surged. Now Mark Carney, who has never been an MP but was the first non-British head of the Bank of England, has swept into the role of prime minister.

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Match ID: 49 Score: 45.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 15.00 liberals, 15.00 executive, 15.00 conservatives

Ruben Gallego Thinks Liberals Shouldn’t Panic
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:28:01 +0000
The new Arizona senator argues that Donald Trump’s agenda is largely popular but destined to fail.
Match ID: 50 Score: 45.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 democrat, 15.00 liberals

ICE Secretly Hauled Mahmoud Khalil to Louisiana as Retaliation, Lawyers Allege
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:23:47 +0000

By moving the campus activist to a new jurisdiction, ICE disrupted court proceedings and limited his legal access, his attorneys say.

The post ICE Secretly Hauled Mahmoud Khalil to Louisiana as Retaliation, Lawyers Allege appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 51 Score: 45.00 source: theintercept.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 15.00 constitution

USAID workers told to shred, burn documents, unnerving Congress
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:30:47 +0000

Match ID: 52 Score: 40.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 10.00 congress

Judge says Trump must pay past aid bills but can cancel future contracts
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:53:55 +0000
The Trump administration probably violated the separation of powers by withholding nearly $2 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid funds, a U.S. district judge ruled.
Match ID: 53 Score: 40.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 10.00 congress

Elon Musk Has Wanted the Government Shutdown
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:21:42 +0000
Sources tell WIRED that Elon Musk has wanted a government shutdown in part because it would potentially make it easier to eliminate the jobs of hundreds of thousands of federal workers.
Match ID: 54 Score: 40.00 source: www.wired.com age: 1 day
qualifiers: 30.00 politics, 10.00 congress

NASA Selects Three University Teams to Participate in Flight Research
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000
NASA has selected three university teams to help solve 21st century aviation challenges that could transform the skies above our communities.  As part of NASA’s University Leadership Initiative (ULI), both graduate and undergraduate students on faculty-led university teams will contribute directly to real-world flight research while gaining hands-on experience working with partners from other universities […]
Match ID: 55 Score: 40.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 1 day
qualifiers: 25.00 election, 15.00 elections

Greenland election: Arctic island prepares to vote amid Trump interest – in pictures
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 08:00:35 GMT

After Trump’s vow to take over Greenland, which is part of the kingdom of Denmark, pro-independence voices are growing louder. Ukrainian photographer Evgeny Maloletka visited the strategically important Arctic island to check the mood before elections on Tuesday

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Myanmar junta’s promise of elections denounced as ‘sham’ by experts
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:04:24 GMT

There are fears military will deploy further violence in run-up to any poll, which is unlikely to be viewed as credible

The Myanmar military’s promise to hold elections in December 2025 or January 2026 has been condemned as a “sham” that risks bringing even greater violence.

Myanmar’s military junta announced on Saturday, in comments reported in state media, that it would hold a long-promised election, specifying a timeframe for the first time since seizing power in a 2021 coup.

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We Found Elon Musk’s DOGE Email Address and We’re Fighting to Reveal His Messages
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:15:47 +0000

The Intercept is publishing Elon Musk’s government email address to aid those seeking information on DOGE in the public interest.

The post We Found Elon Musk’s DOGE Email Address and We’re Fighting to Reveal His Messages appeared first on The Intercept.

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Trump’s Vision for America: I Am God
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Talia Lavin, journalist and author of “Wild Faith,” on the right-wing Christian ideology and characters guiding Trump.

The post Trump’s Vision for America: I Am God appeared first on The Intercept.

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DHS: ICE has made 32,809 arrests since Trump took office
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:54:34 +0000

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An Elon Musk stablecoin? Democrats warn of a Big Tech crypto takeover.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:45:00 GMT
Stablecoin bill could lead to a “privatization of the dollar,” according to crypto skeptic Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
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‘There is no moral case’: Labour divided over prospect of benefit cuts
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:34:08 GMT

Some feel the party is moving away from the working class, but others argue ministers must show new Labour voters the system can work

• Starmer could face biggest rebellion over disability benefit freeze

Ever since ministers began to put the “moral case” for cutting spending on UK benefits, emotions have been running high among Labour MPs.

The argument being made before next week’s welfare green paper – that Labour is “the party of work” and has a duty to reduce welfare costs – has left some furious, and others angry at those who are furious.

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Keir Starmer could face biggest rebellion over disability benefit freeze
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:32:51 GMT

Exclusive: Dozens of Labour MPs understood to have urged the government to think again

• ‘There is no moral case’: Labour divided over prospect of benefit cuts

Keir Starmer could face the biggest rebellion of his premiership with dozens of Labour MPs angry at his plans to cut billions from the rising welfare bill and threatening to vote against freezing disability benefits.

In a bid to avoid a damaging showdown with MPs and peers, Downing Street began inviting groups of Labour backbenchers to meetings on Wednesday, stressing the “moral case” for changes designed to get people back to work as they made the case for painful changes.

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Trump officials reconsider greenhouse gas harm amid slew of climate rollbacks
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:21:14 GMT

Activists horrified as EPA reverses pollution laws and reviews landmark finding that greenhouse gases harm public health

Donald Trump’s administration is to reconsider the official finding that greenhouse gases are harmful to public health, a move that threatens to rip apart the foundation of the US’s climate laws, amid a stunning barrage of actions to weaken or repeal a host of pollution limits upon power plants, cars and waterways.

Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an extraordinary cavalcade pollution rule rollbacks on Wednesday, led by the announcement it will potentially scrap a landmark 2009 finding by the US government that planet-heating gases, such carbon dioxide, pose a threat to human health.

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DoJ demands New York migrant shelter hotel give up names of people living there
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:06:01 GMT

Subpoena issued to Manhattan hotel asks for ‘a list of full names of aliens currently residing’ at the site

Federal prosecutors have sent a criminal subpoena to a Manhattan hotel housing undocumented immigrants through a New York City program providing shelter to asylum seekers, according to a copy of the filing obtained by the Guardian.

The subpoena issued on Wednesday asks the hotel to provide “a list of full names of aliens currently residing” at the site as well as “any corresponding identifying information”, including dates of birth, nationality and identification numbers. The subpoena also asks the hotel to give evidence about “an alleged violation” of federal immigration law.

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UK drops down list of affluent nations after decade of stagnation, NIESR finds
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:42:55 GMT

Districts in Birmingham now ranked below poorest areas of France, Slovenia and Malta as institute urges rethink on planned welfare cuts

The UK has tumbled down the league of affluent nations after almost a decade of welfare cuts and stagnant incomes, according to a report that found the poorest districts in Britain now rank below the lowest-income areas of Slovenia and Malta.

In a warning for ministers to protect welfare spending before Rachel Reeves’ spring statement later this month, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) said the UK’s reputation for high living standards was under threat.

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Trump vowed to fix the economy. His voters are still waiting.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:24:22 +0000
While many of his supporters continue to put their faith in the president, Trump’s political capital could be tested if the economy suffers in the coming months.
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Effort to deport Columbia student rests solely on Rubio determination
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:21:35 +0000

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Document prepared for Kremlin outlines hard-line negotiating stance
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:02:16 +0000
The document, written in February by a Moscow-based think tank close to Russia’s Federal Security Service or FSB, lays out Russia’s maximalist demands
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The Guardian view on US-Europe relations: Britain is coming to a fork in the road | Editorial
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:53:34 GMT

For now Keir Starmer can say there is a middle way, but Donald Trump will soon force Britain to pick a side

No country can avoid the economic impact of Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policy. There are no exceptions to the president’s global tariff on aluminium and steel and no escaping the general volatility and constant uncertainty provoked by a capricious regime. But Britain is lucky not to be a direct target.

Mr Trump has no border-related grievance against the UK, as he does with Mexico and Canada. The balance of bilateral trade is neutral enough for Britain to avoid being listed among the nations that sell more to the US than they buy from it. The White House sees that asymmetry as a devious scam, for which tariffs are a form of retribution.

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The Guardian view on Labour’s welfare plans: betraying the vulnerable | Editorial
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:53:04 GMT

Sir Keir Starmer’s suggested benefit cuts are deeply unfair to poor, sick and disabled people – and ignore expert warnings that these measures won’t boost employment

A Labour party in power might have been expected to defend the poorest and most vulnerable in society. No longer, it seems. Sir Keir Starmer’s government, inheriting a flatlining economy and self-imposed fiscal constraints, has chosen to balance the books on the backs of disabled people. Naturally, ministers aren’t calling it austerity. That would be so 2010s. Instead, they say these £6bn in cuts to disability benefits will help people back into employment. It’s a noble idea, except for one small problem: the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) says it won’t work.

The OBR’s analysis of the original £3bn welfare cut found that, while 400,000 disabled people would lose nearly £5,000 a year in benefits, only about 3% would actually enter employment. That’s not a welfare-to-work success story – it’s just a crude fiscal exercise dressed up as reform. But rather than rethink its approach, Labour doubled down, seeking another £3bn in savings. And where better to look than the never-implemented Tory proposals to cut benefits from mentally ill, sick and disabled people? Among the ideas being considered are replacing personal independence payment (Pip) with vouchers, freezing benefit rates and cutting mental health support for claimants – all in the name of “fairness to the taxpayer”.

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UK accuses Russia of driving its Moscow embassy towards closure
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:49:07 GMT

Foreign Office responds to expulsion of British diplomat and diplomatic spouse with tit-for-tat move

Russia is attempting to push the UK embassy in Moscow towards closing and has no regard for the escalatory impact of such a move, the Foreign Office has said.

The UK expelled a Russian diplomat and their spouse on Wednesday in a tit-for-tat response to the expulsion of a British diplomat and a diplomatic spouse over allegations of espionage that UK officials strenuously deny.

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Trinidad and Tobago calls new UK visa requirement ‘disproportionate move’
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:44:40 GMT

Travellers from country now need visas with decision reportedly made in response to rising asylum claims

• UK politics live – latest updates

Trinidad and Tobago has described Britain’s new visa requirement for tourists from the twin island state as a disproportionate and disappointing response to the issue of false asylum applications.

Trinidad and Tobago nationals previously could visit the UK without a visa, only requiring the electronic travel authorisation (ETA), which was introduced in January for all visa-exempt nations.

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The fruit of flattery is tariffs, but Trump-wrangler Starmer stays circumspect | John Crace
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:42:42 GMT

Despite pandering to Trump’s ego, Labour finds itself in a trade war. At least Reform is still giving comic relief

Well, that went well, didn’t it? Weeks of finding ever more ingenious ways to flatter the US president. Extolling the brilliance of Donald Trump being able to tie his own shoelaces. “That’s incredible, Mr President. No one has ever managed to do that so beautifully.” No chance for flattery has been passed up. It is now the sign of the highest IQ not to be able to speak in joined-up sentences. To change your mind at a moment’s notice. Yet at all times, Keir Starmer has remained a paragon of obsequiousness. Not a word out of place.

And what do we get for it? The occasional hint of recognition from the Donald. Which we cling to. Attempting to find meaning in something essentially meaningless. Something that came with little thought. And now we also are landed with 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium. A reward for obeisance. That’s the thing with Trump. He gets angry if he’s disrespected but has nothing but contempt for those who humour him. He’s a complicated proposition.

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Education department slashed in half after Trump administration mass firings
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:38:20 GMT

More than 1,300 dismissals seem first step toward quashing US agency entirely as education secretary touts ‘efficiency’

The Trump administration has decimated the US Department of Education, firing more than 1,300 employees in a single day in what looks to be the first step toward abolishing the agency entirely.

The mass dismissal – delivered by email after most staff had left for the day on Tuesday – has slashed the department’s workforce by half. Along with voluntary departures and probationary firings, the agency that started 2025 with 4,133 staff now operates with an estimated 2,100 employees two months into Donald Trump’s presidency.

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Ben Jennings on Labour plans to cut disability benefits rather than impose a wealth tax – cartoon
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:19:25 GMT
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Fired Justice Dept. official speaks out on her ouster and Mel Gibson
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:01:12 +0000

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How a Government Shutdown Would Help Elon Musk
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:59:35 +0000
On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, we unpack Elon Musk's desire for a government shutdown that could become permanent. Plus: An update on measles misinformation in the US.
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Timid FCA has retreated too far on its ‘name and shame’ proposals
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:51:19 GMT

An uncontentious improvement has been lost for the sake of protecting City competitiveness. No wonder consumer groups are dismayed

Lobbying victories for the City do not come much more comprehensive. Last year, the Financial Conduct Authority, the industry regulator, put forward a proposal that it should be able to name firms under investigation more frequently.

Greater openness at an earlier stage, argued the FCA, could deter bad behaviour and protect consumers. A “public interest” test on disclosure would be better than the existing “exceptional circumstances” rule that was so stifling that the FCA was silent even as British Steel pensioners, in a well-publicised scandal in 2017, were fleeced by unscrupulous financial advisers who gave them terrible advice.

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How Covid left a legacy of distrust and conspiracies | Letters
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:35:39 GMT

Dr Aodhan Breathnach says the general overreach of the state during the pandemic led to mistrust, Desmond Hewitt considers evidence and irrationality, and Richard Bunning is concerned by the poison on social media

The very title of Laura Spinney’s piece is a sad reflection of how pandemic control preferences quickly aligned along traditional political lines, to everybody’s detriment (Five years on from the pandemic, the right’s fake Covid narrative has been turbocharged into the mainstream, 9 March). If the right has been guilty of undermining science and scientists, I also observed through the pandemic how the left displayed a disturbing enthusiasm to restrict liberty, using fear and guilt to encourage compliance with control measures, and many arguing to prolong the restrictions beyond the point where they were doing any good.

I have experience of how the Covid control measures in the NHS, while well-intentioned, were only dismantled at a snail’s pace after the greatest danger had passed, prolonging the disruptive effect of the pandemic on the nation’s health.

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We need smaller councils, not larger ones | Letters
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:34:23 GMT

Yvonne Williams says that for the Isle of Wight, integration with Hampshire will be a disaster. Plus a letter from Robert Jones

For blinkered politicians in the Westminster bubble, perhaps the country can be easily divided into neat new portions (Voters like councillors more than MPs – so why is Labour wasting time destroying local democracy?, 3 March). Urban centres will benefit because their local representatives can carry on supporting a reasonably homogenous area. But for the Isle of Wight, the prospect of integration with Hampshire is a disaster.

It’s bad enough that successive governments have been indifferent to our unique circumstances, happy to persistently underfund our schools and medical facilities, and overlook the catastrophic effect of excessively expensive ferry travel, while pouring billions into other cities’ transport. We have paid our taxes, yet it seems everyone else benefits from subsidies that we contribute to. Why should we now want to subsidise yet another decision-making machine over the water?

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Trump says ceasefire with Ukraine is ‘up to Russia now’
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:30:41 +0000

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Jeffries slams Education Department cuts, vowing a court challenge
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:18:06 +0000

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Trump says Education Department is ‘keeping the best people’
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:04:46 +0000

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Trump criticizes EU economic competition sitting with Irish premier
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:03:01 +0000

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Schumer mocks Trump’s Tesla appearance on White House lawn
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:50:55 +0000

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Social Security, facing pressure from DOGE, weighs big cuts to phone service
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:14:13 +0000

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Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest could be telling blow in the Philippines’ dynastic feud
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:04:04 GMT

Former president was surrendered to The Hague amid a row between his family and that of the current president

Few expected things to move so quickly. Supporters of the Philippines’ former president Rodrigo Duterte barely had time to protest before he was jetted off to The Hague to face charges of crimes against humanity in relation to his country’s so-called “war on drugs”. According to activists, this bloody crackdown has seen as many as 30,000 people killed since 2016.

The charges brought against the former leader are the culmination of years of work by activists, lawyers and victims, who documented abuses committed under his government, often at great personal risk. But Duterte arguably would not have been surrendered to The Hague if it weren’t for his family’s dramatic feud with that of Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the current president.

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‘Baby jails’ and first steps behind bars: Trump’s immigration agenda embraces family detention again
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:00:46 GMT

As the US ramps up enforcement, scenes of family separation and despair from Trump’s first term are repeated

The United States has resumed placing immigrant families in detention, re-embracing harrowing operations where scenes unfold such as toddlers learning to walk under the supervision of private prison corporations and children marking their birthdays at government facilities they can’t leave.

If the Obama and first Trump administrations are anything to go by, parents will have to watch their little ones go hungry without familiar foods, the kinds families cook if their children aren’t stuck in so-called “baby jails”.

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US pauses water-sharing negotiations with Canada over Columbia River
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:00:53 GMT

Break in talks comes as Trump escalates trade war with Canada and threatens its sovereignty

The United States has paused negotiations with Canada on a key water-sharing treaty as Donald Trump continues both his threats to annex his northern neighbour and to upend major agreements governing relations between the two counties.

British Columbia’s energy ministry said officials south of the border were “conducting a broad review” of the Columbia River Treaty, the 61-year-old pact that governs transnational flood control, power generation and water supply.

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New poll crystallizes Trump’s self-inflicted wounds on Musk and tariffs
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:57:58 +0000
Independents and even some Trump supporters are seeing plenty to dislike, especially on tariffs, and it’s clearly weighing Trump down.
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E.U., Canada retaliate against Trump’s tariffs as trade war escalates
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:53:38 +0000

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President Donald Trump welcomed Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin to the White House on Wednesday.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:43:43 +0000

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Trump crackdown on sanctuary cities harms other public safety efforts, critics say
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:28:30 +0000

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Rubio says Trump’s ‘51st state’ plan not on G7 summit agenda in Canada
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:12:27 GMT

Secretary of state’s visit has backdrop of trade war between US and allies and Trump’s threats to take over Canada

Marco Rubio has said he is not planning to discuss Donald Trump’s threat to “take over Canada” during a visit to Quebec, as Washington’s top diplomat arrives to the backdrop of a raging diplomatic crisis and trade war.

The US secretary of state arrived on Wednesday for a two-day summit with other foreign ministers from allied G7 countries at the river resort of La Malbaie, the first such gathering since Trump retook power with his “America first” agenda.

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IRS staff cuts mean less scrutiny for ultra-wealthy, officials warn
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:04:56 +0000

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As the Trump administration takes growing criticism for its tariffs, Vice President JD Vance plans to...
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:52:48 +0000

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Brazil voices anger over Trump’s steel tariffs
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:40:31 +0000

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The government's climate plans are still ambitious and on-track, so why is Labour making so much anti-green noise? | Richard Power Sayeed
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:37:19 GMT

With apparent support for airport expansion and fossil fuel exploration, it may look as if the party is abandoning the climate challenge, but it’s just pantomime

There’s no getting away from it: in the last few months we’ve seen leaders and corporations do very real damage to the energy transition. Donald Trump has paused future spending on clean energy infrastructure and he’s cancelled decarbonisation targets. And the new European Commission has loudly promised to cut environmental “red tape”.

If you only read the headlines, you might think we’re facing the same issue here in the UK. But overall, Labour has remained committed to its long-term climate goals. Someone close to No 10 has said the prime minister wants to allow a massive new North Sea fossil fuel development (but they know this would still need to pass a climate assessment). The government has invited Heathrow to apply to expand (knowing it will need to fulfil a myriad of conditions). There are reports that Labour could move funds away from carbon capture and storage (but that’s always been a speculative technology). And there were reports that GB Energy’s funding might be cut (but that might be nonsense, or it might just mean spending being moved around government). More concretely, it is moving fast towards supporting a second runway at Gatwick (knowing that planning conditions, and then long political and legal battles, could scupper the scheme).

Richard Power Sayeed is a historian of modern Britain. He is currently researching the politics of energy, and is the author of 1997: The Future that Never Happened

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Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:31:48 +0000

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Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration roles
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:24:51 +0000
Follow President-elect Trump’s progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.
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Her Holyrood career is over, but Sturgeon still remains the biggest name in Scottish politics
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:22:54 GMT
Nicola Sturgeon's decision to stand down as an MSP was obvious but it still has the capacity to startle, says BBC Scotland political editor Glenn Campbell.
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Trump administration slashes division in charge of 26,000 U.S. artworks
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:48:09 +0000

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Poll: Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of economy
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:32:26 +0000

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Top City watchdogs drop new diversity and inclusion rules for firms
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:29:52 GMT

FCA and Bank of England’s PRA join retreat from efforts to help underrepresented groups, citing ‘regulatory burdens’

• Peers working for City firms dominate Lords scrutiny panel
• FCA scraps plan to ‘name and shame’ UK firms under investigation
• Business live – latest updates

The City’s top two regulators have said they will not bring in new diversity and inclusion rules for financial firms because they want to avoid imposing extra “regulatory burdens” and costs, in the latest sign of a retreat from efforts to help underrepresented groups.

The Bank of England’s regulatory arm, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said they would instead support “voluntary industry initiatives” aimed at boosting diversity and inclusion in the financial sector.

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Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has arrived at Vice President JD Vance’s residence for a breakfast...
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:00:28 +0000

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Inflation eased more than expected in February, ahead of steel and aluminum tariffs
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:37:26 +0000

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Rubio says efforts to remove Mahmoud Khalil ‘not about free speech’
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:26:37 +0000

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Peers working for City firms dominate Lords panel scrutinising financial sector
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:25:08 GMT

Committee criticised regulator’s proposals to name and shame companies under investigation

Peers working for big City firms including Santander, Secure Trust Bank and the London Stock Exchange are sitting on a new Lords committee scrutinising regulation of the financial services industry, the Guardian has found.

The House of Lords financial services regulation committee was formed in January last year and 10 of its 13 members have declared current or recent interests in the sector.

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Trump, Irish prime minister to meet amid friction on global issues
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:23:58 +0000

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EU retaliates against Trump tariffs with €26bn ‘countermeasures’
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:13:48 GMT

US goods due to be affected from 1 April include bourbon whiskey, jeans and Harley-Davidson motorbikes

• Business live – latest updates

The EU has announced it will impose trade “countermeasures” on up to €26bn (£22bn) worth of US goods in retaliation to Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, escalating a global trade war.

The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, called the 25% US levies on global imports of the metals “unjustified trade restrictions”, after they came into force at 4am GMT on Wednesday.

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D.C. U.S. attorney targets Ukraine whistleblower Rep. Vindman
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:05:05 +0000

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China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea Intelligence Sharing
2025-03-12T11:09:14Z

Former CISA Director Jen Easterly writes about a new international intelligence sharing co-op:

Historically, China, Russia, Iran & North Korea have cooperated to some extent on military and intelligence matters, but differences in language, culture, politics & technological sophistication have hindered deeper collaboration, including in cyber. Shifting geopolitical dynamics, however, could drive these states toward a more formalized intell-sharing partnership. Such a “Four Eyes” alliance would be motivated by common adversaries and strategic interests, including an enhanced capacity to resist economic sanctions and support proxy conflicts...

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Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda could keep the world hooked on oil and gas
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:00:41 GMT

The US president is making energy deals with Japan and Ukraine, and in Africa has even touted resurrecting coal

Donald Trump’s repeated mantra of “drill, baby, drill” demands that more oil and gas be extracted in the United States, but the president has set his sights on an even broader goal: keeping the world hooked on planet-heating fossil fuels for as long as possible.

In deals being formulated with countries such as Japan and Ukraine, Trump is using US leverage in tariffs and military aid to bolster the flow of oil and gas around the world. In Africa, his administration has even touted the resurrection of coal, the dirtiest of all fossil fuels, to bring energy to the continent.

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The US’s plutocrats and politicians want more, more, more. Matt LeBlanc shows us a better way | Arwa Mahdawi
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:00:40 GMT

‘Joey from Friends’ has gone viral for his lack of drive. This is what the world needs – someone who’s happy with nothing rather than everything

‘Nothing will come of nothing,” King Lear said. He was totally wrong, I’m afraid. The truth is, a lot can come from nothing. More specifically: great life satisfaction can come from doing very little.

You know who is well aware of that? Matt LeBlanc (AKA Joey from Friends), the king of 90s primetime TV. A TikTok featuring resurfaced interviews in which LeBlanc extols the joys of sloth is generating enormous enthusiasm online. The TikTok pulls from a 2018 interview in which LeBlanc gushed about how much he enjoyed taking time off after Friends and then cuts to a 2017 interview in which he said: “I should be a professional nothing.” Speaking to Conan O’Brien, LeBlanc explained: “Because I think I would like to do not a fucking thing. That’s what I would like to do. Just nothing. Nothing. Zero.” (Same, Matt, same.)

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Education Department, with mass layoff, cuts nearly half its staff
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:15:28 +0000

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White House insists Musk cuts to Social Security, Medicare won’t affect benefits
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:29 +0000

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‘We swept into Moscow in Gorbachev’s limousine’: Neil Tennant’s love affair with Russia – before the ‘cancer of Putin’
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:06 GMT

They played Red Square, launched MTV Russia and got driven home from a gay club by the police. But the freedoms witnessed by Pet Shop Boys have been crushed. Singer Neil Tennant relives those heady days – and calls for a revolution

The journalist Andrey Sapozhnikov of Novaya Gazeta Europe, the independent Russian newspaper that now operates from Latvia in order to avoid censorship by Putin’s regime, recently asked Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys: “You have been actively commenting on Russian politics since 2013 and the Pussy Riot case, and you are arguably one of the most engaged western artists in relation to the Russian context today. Why do you care so deeply about what is happening specifically in Russia?” Here is his reply, which the Guardian is publishing in English.

I have been interested in Russia since reading a book when I was a young boy about the 1917 revolutions. It fascinated me that the Russian empire was replaced by another empire, the Soviet Union, which unleashed a lot of energy but rapidly became a brutal dictatorship under Stalin, a 20th-century Ivan the Terrible. Since then I have read a lot about Soviet culture, particularly the work and struggles of Shostakovich and Prokofiev and other artists, writers, musicians. This interest fed into the lyrics I wrote. For instance My October Symphony, or indeed our first hit single, West End Girls: “In every city, in every nation / From Lake Geneva to the Finland Station.”

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‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:07 GMT

Tesla sales are falling and apps and online groups are springing up to help consumers choose non-US items

The renowned German classical violinist Christian Tetzlaff was blunt in explaining why he and his quartet have cancelled a summer tour of the US.

“There seems to be a quietness or denial about what’s going on,” Tetzlaff said, describing his horror at the authoritarian polices of Donald Trump and the response of US elites to the country’s growing democratic crisis.

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House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown, sending it to Senate
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:34:13 +0000
The latest news on President Donald Trump’s administration as the House is expected to vote on a continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown.
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Education Department, with mass layoff, cuts nearly half of its staff
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:34:13 +0000

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Trump trade war confounds CEOs, deepening economic unease
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:17:00 +0000
Trump addressed business leaders on Tuesday as stock markets continue sliding over concerns about his tariff policies.
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Trump says he will label violence against Tesla dealers domestic terrorism – video
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:30:35 GMT

Donald Trump said he will label violence against Tesla dealerships domestic terrorism as he appeared with Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO, to show support amid recent anti-Tesla protests and the slump in the company's stock price. Several Tesla vehicles were parked in the driveway of the White House for the US president to pick from, accompanied by Musk and his young son.

• Trump calls Tesla boycott ‘illegal’ and says he’s buying one to support Musk

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A new role for the South Lawn of Trump’s White House: Tesla car lot
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:06:53 +0000

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How every House member voted on the bill to avert a government shutdown
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:57:00 +0000
The House passed a measure to extend federal funding through September. See how your lawmaker voted.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) — speaking to reporters after the continuing resolution to...
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:56:23 +0000

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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Florida) says that her discharge petition that would allow new parents to...
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:23:36 +0000

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Education Department reducing its staff by half
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:22:49 +0000

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-Louisiana) just reiterated how much of a high-wire act the GOP-led...
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:28:32 +0000

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CEOs are confused by Trump trade war, deepening economic unease
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:22:05 +0000

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President Donald Trump waved off concerns about market declines as investors reacted to his tariffs on...
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:45:03 +0000

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Ontario suspends surcharge on electricity exports to U.S. after ‘productive’ call with Trump administration
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:37:23 +0000

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Trump says he’s buying a Tesla and that Musk is being treated ‘very unfairly’
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:27:45 +0000

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White House defends Musk amid flap on entitlement spending cuts
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:48:29 +0000

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U.S. to lift pause on Ukraine aid as Kyiv agrees to ceasefire proposal
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:33:10 +0000

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Leavitt: Columbia is refusing to help Trump administration apprehend student protesters
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:33:28 +0000

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President Donald Trump will view and purchase a Tesla that is being delivered to the White...
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:56:00 +0000

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President Donald Trump has not yet spoken to Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister-designate, White House press...
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:55:02 +0000

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White House: Trump pushing GOP to vote yes on ‘clean CR’
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:52:48 +0000

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Canada’s incoming prime minister asks that Trump ‘show us respect’ on tariffs
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:28:18 +0000

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Trump administration says it could take months to resume refugee admissions
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:58:08 +0000

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RFK Jr. seeks to tighten loophole allowing chemicals in U.S. food supply
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:41:50 +0000

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Analysis: The Trump team’s slippery justification for deporting Mahmoud Khalil
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:24:39 +0000

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The Trump team’s slippery justification for deporting Mahmoud Khalil
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:14:05 +0000
This could be a seminal free speech case, if only the administration would say precisely what it’s about.
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Who is Amir Ali, the judge who ordered Trump to pay USAID bills?
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:12:11 +0000
The Biden administration appointee, confirmed by a 50-49 Senate vote in November, interned at Google and studied software engineering before pivoting to law.
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Johnson defends Rep. Massie amid Trump’s call for primary challenger
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:57:57 +0000

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Ontario premier calls on Trump to ‘stop the chaos’
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:54:58 +0000

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Trump administration warns 60 colleges under investigation for antisemitism
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:49:10 +0000

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Johnson insists continuing resolution is ‘clean’
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:18:56 +0000

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U.S. revamps immigration app to add ‘self-deportation’ function
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:04:01 +0000

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Trump says he’s doubling tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:39:49 +0000

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Who is Amir Ali, the judge who blocked Trump’s USAID funding freeze?
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:31:05 +0000

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Funding freeze leaves Fulbright and study-abroad scholars stranded
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:14:22 +0000

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Analysis: Brendan Carr has big ideas on the FCC — and critics across the spectrum
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:33:08 +0000

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Syrian president signs deal with Kurds, grapples with sectarian killings
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 23:18:21 +0000
The agreement was signed by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Mazloum Abdi, the commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
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OPM Watchdog Says Review of DOGE Work Is Underway
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:51:34 +0000
The acting inspector general says the Office of Personnel Management is investigating whether any “emerging threats” have arisen as Elon Musk’s DOGE works to rapidly transform government systems.
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Syrian government reaches deal with Kurdish-led SDF to integrate north-east region
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 21:02:49 GMT

Agreement recognises Kurdish rights as president Ahmed al-Sharaa seeks to achieve nationwide ceasefire

Syria’s government has reached a deal with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) that controls the north-east of the country to integrate the group into the national army and achieve a nationwide ceasefire.

The agreement will place the north-east under Syrian government control for the first time since the Kurdish-led authority gained autonomy of the region in 2012 during the civil war..

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The Unchecked Authority of Greg Abbott
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000
The Texas governor gained national attention by busing migrants to Democratic cities. Now he’s paving the way for President Trump’s mass-deportation campaign.
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How the Red Scare Reshaped American Politics
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000
At its height, the political crackdown felt terrifying and all-encompassing. What can we learn from how the movement unfolded—and from how it came to an end?
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Mass prison escapes stoke panic in DRC after rebel advance
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:00:12 GMT

People warn of growing lawlessness amid concerns that thousands of escaped convicts may try to exact revenge

Mass prison escapes during the chaos of fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured two of its largest cities over the past two months, have caused panic among the public.

Jailbreaks involving thousands of people at four prisons in the region have accompanied the rapid advance that the militia started in January in its fighting against the Congolese army that also caused widespread chaos and confusion.

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Trump Brags He “Brought Back Free Speech” Hours After Calling to Ban “Illegal” Protests
Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:48:24 +0000

On the same day he floated cutting funding at schools hosting “illegal” protests, Trump took a free speech victory lap.

The post Trump Brags He “Brought Back Free Speech” Hours After Calling to Ban “Illegal” Protests appeared first on The Intercept.

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Can Ukraine—and America—Survive Donald Trump?
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000
The historian Stephen Kotkin analyzes what a President who governs in the style of professional wrestling gets wrong—and right—about an unstable world.
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Greenland elects new government as Trump coaxes, threatens
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:40:12 +0000
The president says the United States needs to “get” Greenland “one way or the other.” The territory has banned political contributions from overseas.
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Trump Donors Try to Buy Pittsburgh Mayor’s Race
Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:49:49 +0000

In a clash of self-described progressives, GOP donors are pouring money into the race to unseat Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey.

The post Trump Donors Try to Buy Pittsburgh Mayor’s Race appeared first on The Intercept.

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“Narco Prince” Sentenced to Life as Trump Ramps Up U.S.–Mexico Drug War
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:29:54 +0000

The sentencing of Ruben Oseguera-Gonzalez, co-leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel, will do little to stem the flow of drugs.

The post “Narco Prince” Sentenced to Life as Trump Ramps Up U.S.–Mexico Drug War appeared first on The Intercept.

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It’s Tax Season — The Perfect Time for Trump to Sell This “Critical” IRS Computing Center
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:36:27 +0000

Last year, the IRS Martinsburg site was “viewed as a high priority.” Now, under the Trump administration, it's “functionally obsolete.”

The post It’s Tax Season — The Perfect Time for Trump to Sell This “Critical” IRS Computing Center appeared first on The Intercept.

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Rate of Indigenous people in jail has risen by 20% since 2019, Closing the Gap data shows
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:00:47 GMT

New data reveals child protection, incarceration and suicide rates getting worse

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The rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people imprisoned increased by 12% in a year and was up 20% since 2019 – despite state and federal governments agreeing to reduce rates of incarnation by 15% by 2031 in June 2020.

Indigenous organisations have urged greater action from all governments to improve the lives of Indigenous people after new Closing the Gap data revealed child protection, Indigenous incarceration and suicide rates were getting worse.

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Trump’s Agenda Is Undermining American Science
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Research funded by the federal government has found useful expression in many of the defining technologies of our time. This Administration threatens that progress.
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How Bob Menendez Came By His Gold Bars
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:02:25 +0000
The former senator faces prison time for accepting bribes in cash and gold, and for related crimes. Then he made a thinly veiled plea to the President whom he had once voted to impeach.
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Trump’s Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance Program
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:59:08 +0000
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, has long held anti-surveillance views. Now she oversees a key surveillance program she once tried to dismantle.
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Leaked List Shows DOGE Is Lawyering Up
Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

A list of DOGE staffers reviewed by The Intercept shows Elon Musk’s quasi-agency has brought in at least four more attorneys.

The post Leaked List Shows DOGE Is Lawyering Up appeared first on The Intercept.

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Support the Occupying Force: The Logic Behind Trump’s Foreign Policy
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:42:47 +0000

By sending weapons to Israel while halting arms sales to Ukraine, Trump backs nations that are “occupying a less powerful people.”

The post Support the Occupying Force: The Logic Behind Trump’s Foreign Policy appeared first on The Intercept.

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Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley admits having sex with member of Jeffrey Epstein staff
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 15:18:00 GMT

Testimony comes during combative day of cross-examination which also highlighted messages involving Prince Andrew

The former chief executive of Barclays, Jes Staley, has admitted to having sex with a member of Jeffrey Epstein’s staff in an apartment owned by the child sex offender’s brother in New York, a court has heard.

Staley made the admission at the end of a testy day of cross-examination at the upper tribunal, but maintained that his friendship with Epstein was not personal and had always been based on business.

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Liverpool dumped out by perfect PSG after Anfield thriller – Football Weekly
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:15:04 GMT

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen and Archie Rhind-Tutt as Liverpool lose on penalties to PSG in the Champions League

Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.

On the podcast today; PSG knock out Liverpool on penalties after two thrilling legs. PSG rarely put a foot wrong in either game including four perfect spot kicks.

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From the archive: The end of Atlanticism: has Trump killed the ideology that won the cold war? – podcast
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 05:00:08 GMT

We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors.

This week, from 2018: The foreign policy establishment has been lamenting its death for half a century. But Atlanticism has long been a convenient myth

By Madeleine Schwartz. Read by Kelly Burke

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FA Cup shock and City’s managerial shake-up – Women’s Football Weekly podcast
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:12:07 GMT

Faye Carruthers is joined by Suzy Wrack, Tom Garry, and Robyn Cowen to discuss Gareth Taylor’s exit and the weekend’s games

On the podcast today: Manchester City part ways with Gareth Taylor just days before their League Cup final against Chelsea, with Nick Cushing stepping in as interim manager. What went wrong, and what does this mean for City’s season?

Elsewhere, Liverpool stun Arsenal to reach the FA Cup semi-finals, joining Chelsea, Manchester United, and Manchester City in the final four. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s Taylor Hinds was subjected to “sexually inappropriate comments” from a spectator. We break down all the action from the quarter-finals and discuss Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s latest eyebrow-raising comments on the Manchester United women’s team.

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S9, Ep4: Dave Gorman, comedian
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:32 GMT

British comedian Dave Gorman joins Grace for another scrumptious helping of Comfort Eating. Across the noughties, Dave took the British comedy scene by storm, and is known for taking the mundane, adding some sparkle and creating an Edinburgh festival fringe show, a UK tour and a book. Now he is back with a reboot of Dave Gorman: Modern Life is Goodish. Dave recounts how his hero comedian Frank Skinner gave him his big break; how fish and chips equals celebration; and what he munches on to fuel his frequent all-night writing sessions

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Pentagon Cuts Threaten Programs That Secure Loose Nukes and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:22:52 +0000
Documents obtained by WIRED show the US Department of Defense is considering cutting up to 75 percent of workers who stop the spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.
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The US Army Is Using ‘CamoGPT’ to Purge DEI From Training Materials
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 13:34:39 +0000
Developed to boost productivity and operational readiness, the AI is now being used to “review” diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility policies to align them with President Trump’s orders.
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America’s Founders Feared a Caesar. Has One Arrived?
Sat, 08 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Julius Caesar pressured the Senate, won popular support by fomenting class warfare, and sported a combover. The constitutional scholar Jeffrey Rosen discusses the parallels.
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AI-Generated Fake News Is Coming to an Election Near You
Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Targeted, AI-generated political misinformation is already out there—and humans are falling for it.
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Share how your experience of housing may have affected your political views
Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:45:16 GMT

We’re curious to hear whether the ways in which people have experienced housing have affected or even changed their outlook and politics, and if so, how

As housing – the lack, cost, and quality thereof – continues to dominate political agendas globally, we’re keen to hear how the experience of housing may have affected people’s politics and general views.

Has your experience of housing been rather positive or negative? Has housing been a problem that has shaped other parts of your life, or have you experienced housing that has provided opportunities? Have you experienced housing only as a consumer, or also as a business? Have any of these or other experiences changed your political thinking or values, your habits or your outlook on the world? Tell us.

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Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks: what do they mean for the future of the US? – video
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 10:36:39 GMT

The shape of the Trump 2.0 White House has spurred serious concerns about public health and reproductive rights, and left military leaders 'stunned' and former intelligence experts 'appalled'. From a vaccine skeptic in charge of running the department of health, to a wrestling mogul in charge of the country's education, and even a ‘deep state conspiracy theorist’ becoming head of the FBI, the Guardian US live news editor Chris Michael takes us through the six most controversial members, and what their appointments could mean for the country

• Tracking Trump cabinet confirmations – so far

• Trump’s first full cabinet meeting celebrates government-shrinking effort led by Musk

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Latino Voters Have Grown More Politically Divided. That’s Not Surprising.
2024-10-28T00:00:00Z
Demographics are not destiny in politics. Richard Calvo, Vincent Pons, and Jesse Shapiro explain how their latest research is playing out in the final stretch of the US presidential race.
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Economists need new indicators of economic misery
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:40:55 +0000
Existing measures of discomfort are failing to predict elections
Match ID: 185 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 118 days
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Why investors are unwise to bet on elections
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:55:47 +0000
Turning a profit from political news is a lot harder than it looks
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Fox News shows stocks tumbling as Trump announces tariffs on Mexico and China – video
Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:22:41 GMT

Stock markets tumbled on Monday as Donald Trump announced tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 1.8% and the S&P fell 2.1%

• Trump says ‘no room left’ for deal that avoids tariffs on Mexico and Canada

• US politics live

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'Did I say that?': Donald Trump denies calling Zelenskyy a dictator even though he did – video
Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:33:55 GMT

The US president, Donald Trump, denied calling the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a dictator, despite calling him one on his social media platform, Truth Social. Trump was asked by a reporter if he still held that view in a press conference alongside the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, and he replied: 'Did I say that? I can't believe I said that'

• Donald Trump’s meeting with Keir Starmer: key takeaways

• King Charles invites Donald Trump for unprecedented second state visit to UK

• Trump praises Starmer’s ‘hard’ lobbying as he again suggests UK will be exempt from US tariffs – live

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TVs at HUD Played an AI-Generated Video of Donald Trump Kissing Elon Musk’s Feet
Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:54:46 +0000
On Monday morning, TV sets at the headquarters of the Department of Housing and Urban Development played the seemingly AI-generated video on loop, along with the words “LONG LIVE THE REAL KING.”
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‘Fix poverty, fix health’: A day in the life of a ‘failing’ NHS
Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:36:16 GMT

A GP surgery in one of the most deprived areas in the north-east of England is struggling to provide care for its patients as the health system crumbles around them. In the depths of the winter flu season, the Guardian video producers Maeve Shearlaw and Adam Sich went to Bridges medical practice to shadow the lead GP, Paul Evans, as he worked all hours keep his surgery afloat. Juggling technical challenges, long waiting lists and the profound impact austerity has had on the health of the population, Evans says: 'We are seeing the system fail' 

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Hong Kong’s property slump may be terminal
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:05:20 +0000
Demographics and geopolitics will make a recovery harder
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Betting markets are useful when politics is chaotic
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:36:12 +0000
Why, then, are they largely outlawed in America?
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A Dangerous New Home for Online Extremism
Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, or DAOs, offer independently-minded internet users a safe haven—but it’s also a boon to those with a darker purpose.
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Regulators Are Finally Catching Up With Big Tech
Fri, 12 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
The lawless, Wild West era of AI and technology is almost at an end, as data protection authorities use new and existing legislation to get tough.
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LimeWire AI Studio Review 2023: Details, Pricing & Features
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:10:00 +0000

 

In the rapidly advancing landscape of AI technology and innovation, LimeWire emerges as a unique platform in the realm of generative AI tools. This platform not only stands out from the multitude of existing AI tools but also brings a fresh approach to content generation. LimeWire not only empowers users to create AI content but also provides creators with creative ways to share and monetize their creations.

As we explore LimeWire, our aim is to uncover its features, benefits for creators, and the exciting possibilities it offers for AI content generation. This platform presents an opportunity for users to harness the power of AI in image creation, all while enjoying the advantages of a free and accessible service.

Let's unravel the distinctive features that set LimeWire apart in the dynamic landscape of AI-powered tools, understanding how creators can leverage its capabilities to craft unique and engaging AI-generated images.

Introduction

This revamped LimeWire invites users to register and unleash their creativity by crafting original AI content, which can then be shared and showcased on the LimeWire Studio. Notably, even acclaimed artists and musicians, such as Deadmau5, Soulja Boy, and Sean Kingston, have embraced this platform to publish their content in the form of NFT music, videos, and images.

Beyond providing a space for content creation and sharing, LimeWire introduces monetization models to empower users to earn revenue from their creations. This includes avenues such as earning ad revenue and participating in the burgeoning market of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). As we delve further, we'll explore these monetization strategies in more detail to provide a comprehensive understanding of LimeWire's innovative approach to content creation and distribution.

LimeWire Studio welcomes content creators into its fold, providing a space to craft personalized AI-focused content for sharing with fans and followers. Within this creative hub, every piece of content generated becomes not just a creation but a unique asset—ownable and tradable. Fans have the opportunity to subscribe to creators' pages, immersing themselves in the creative journey and gaining ownership of digital collectibles that hold tradeable value within the LimeWire community. Notably, creators earn a 2.5% royalty each time their content is traded, adding a rewarding element to the creative process.

The platform's flexibility is evident in its content publication options. Creators can choose to share their work freely with the public or opt for a premium subscription model, granting exclusive access to specialized content for subscribers.

LimeWire AI Studio

As of the present moment, LimeWire focuses on AI Image Generation, offering a spectrum of creative possibilities to its user base. The platform, however, has ambitious plans on the horizon, aiming to broaden its offerings by introducing AI music and video generation tools in the near future. This strategic expansion promises creators even more avenues for expression and engagement with their audience, positioning LimeWire Studio as a dynamic and evolving platform within the realm of AI-powered content creation.

AI Image Generation Tools

The LimeWire AI image generation tool presents a versatile platform for both the creation and editing of images. Supporting advanced models such as Stable Diffusion 2.1, Stable Diffusion XL, and DALL-E 2, LimeWire offers a sophisticated toolkit for users to delve into the realm of generative AI art.

Much like other tools in the generative AI landscape, LimeWire provides a range of options catering to various levels of complexity in image creation. Users can initiate the creative process with prompts as simple as a few words or opt for more intricate instructions, tailoring the output to their artistic vision.

What sets LimeWire apart is its seamless integration of different AI models and design styles. Users have the flexibility to effortlessly switch between various AI models, exploring diverse design styles such as cinematic, digital art, pixel art, anime, analog film, and more. Each style imparts a distinctive visual identity to the generated AI art, enabling users to explore a broad spectrum of creative possibilities.

The platform also offers additional features, including samplers, allowing users to fine-tune the quality and detail levels of their creations. Customization options and prompt guidance further enhance the user experience, providing a user-friendly interface for both novice and experienced creators.

Excitingly, LimeWire is actively developing its proprietary AI model, signaling ongoing innovation and enhancements to its image generation capabilities. This upcoming addition holds the promise of further expanding the creative horizons for LimeWire users, making it an evolving and dynamic platform within the landscape of AI-driven art and image creation.

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Automatically Mint Your Content As NFTs

Upon completing your creative endeavor on LimeWire, the platform allows you the option to publish your content. An intriguing feature follows this step: LimeWire automates the process of minting your creation as a Non-Fungible Token (NFT), utilizing either the Polygon or Algorand blockchain. This transformative step imbues your artwork with a unique digital signature, securing its authenticity and ownership in the decentralized realm.

Creators on LimeWire hold the power to decide the accessibility of their NFT creations. By opting for a public release, the content becomes discoverable by anyone, fostering a space for engagement and interaction. Furthermore, this choice opens the avenue for enthusiasts to trade the NFTs, adding a layer of community involvement to the artistic journey.

Alternatively, LimeWire acknowledges the importance of exclusivity. Creators can choose to share their posts exclusively with their premium subscribers. In doing so, the content remains a special offering solely for dedicated fans, creating an intimate and personalized experience within the LimeWire community. This flexibility in sharing options emphasizes LimeWire's commitment to empowering creators with choices in how they connect with their audience and distribute their digital creations.

After creating your content, you can choose to publish the content. It will automatically mint your creation as an NFT on the Polygon or Algorand blockchain. You can also choose whether to make it public or subscriber-only.

If you make it public, anyone can discover your content and even trade the NFTs. If you choose to share the post only with your premium subscribers, it will be exclusive only to your fans.

Earn Revenue From Your Content

Additionally, you can earn ad revenue from your content creations as well.

When you publish content on LimeWire, you will receive 70% of all ad revenue from other users who view your images, music, and videos on the platform.

This revenue model will be much more beneficial to designers. You can experiment with the AI image and content generation tools and share your creations while earning a small income on the side.

LMWR Tokens

The revenue you earn from your creations will come in the form of LMWR tokens, LimeWire’s own cryptocurrency.

Your earnings will be paid every month in LMWR, which you can then trade on many popular crypto exchange platforms like Kraken, ByBit, and UniSwap.

You can also use your LMWR tokens to pay for prompts when using LimeWire generative AI tools.

Pricing Plans

You can sign up to LimeWire to use its AI tools for free. You will receive 10 credits to use and generate up to 20 AI images per day. You will also receive 50% of the ad revenue share. However, you will get more benefits with premium plans.

• Basic plan: 

For $9.99 per month, you will get 1,000 credits per month, up to 2 ,000 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 50% ad revenue share

• Advanced plan: 

For $29 per month, you will get 3750 credits per month, up to 7500 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 60% ad revenue share

• Pro plan: 

For $49 per month, you will get 5,000 credits per month, up to 10,000 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 70% ad revenue share

• Pro Plus plan: 

For $99 per month, you will get 11,250 credits per month, up to 2 2,500 image generations, early access to new AI models, and 70% ad revenue share

With all premium plans, you will receive a Pro profile badge, full creation history, faster image generation, and no ads.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, LimeWire emerges as a democratizing force in the creative landscape, providing an inclusive platform where anyone can unleash their artistic potential and effortlessly share their work. With the integration of AI, LimeWire eliminates traditional barriers, empowering designers, musicians, and artists to publish their creations and earn revenue with just a few clicks.

The ongoing commitment of LimeWire to innovation is evident in its plans to enhance generative AI tools with new features and models. The upcoming expansion to include music and video generation tools holds the promise of unlocking even more possibilities for creators. It sparks anticipation about the diverse and innovative ways in which artists will leverage these tools to produce and publish their own unique creations.

For those eager to explore, LimeWire's AI tools are readily accessible for free, providing an opportunity to experiment and delve into the world of generative art. As LimeWire continues to evolve, creators are encouraged to stay tuned for the launch of its forthcoming AI music and video generation tools, promising a future brimming with creative potential and endless artistic exploration

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Why everyone wants to lend to weak companies
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 10:58:45 +0000
An unanticipated side-effect of Donald Trump’s election victory
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America’s glorious economy should help Kamala Harris
Sun, 27 Oct 2024 15:11:58 +0000
Voters are starting to notice the good news just in time for the election
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Canva Review 2022: Details, Pricing & Features
Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:02:00 +0000

Are you looking for a new graphic design tool? Would you like to read a detailed review of Canva? As it's one of the tools I love using. I am also writing my first ebook using canva and publish it soon on my site you can download it is free.  Let's start the review.

Canva has a web version and also a mobile app

What is Canva?

Canva is a free graphic design web application that allows you to create invitations, business cards, flyers, lesson plans, banners, and more using professionally designed templates. You can upload your own photos from your computer or from Google Drive, and add them to Canva's templates using a simple drag-and-drop interface. It's like having a basic version of Photoshop that doesn't require Graphic designing knowledge to use. It’s best for nongraphic designers.

Who is Canva best suited for?

Canva is a great tool for small business owners, online entrepreneurs, and marketers who don’t have the time and want to edit quickly.

To create sophisticated graphics, a tool such as Photoshop can is ideal. To use it, you’ll need to learn its hundreds of features, get familiar with the software, and it’s best to have a good background in design, too.

Also running the latest version of Photoshop you need a high-end computer.

So here  Canva takes place, with Canva you can do all that with drag-and-drop feature. It’s also easier to use and free. Also an even-more-affordable paid version is available for $12.95 per month.

Free vs Pro vs Enterprise Pricing plan

The product is available in three plans: Free, Pro ($12.99/month per user or  $119.99/year for up to 5 people), and Enterprise ($30 per user per month, minimum 25 people).

Free plan Features

• 250,000+ free templates
• 100+ design types (social media posts, presentations, letters, and more)
• Hundreds of thousands of free photos and graphics
• Invite members to your team
• Collaborate and comment in real-time
• 5GB of cloud storage
• Try Canva Pro for free for 30 days

Pro Plan Features 

• Everything Free, has plus:
• 100+ million premium and  stock photos, videos, audio, and graphics
• 610,000+ premium and free templates with new designs daily
• Access to Background Remover and Magic Resize
•  Create a library of your brand or campaign's colors, logos, and fonts with up to 100 Brand Kits
• Remove image backgrounds instantly with background remover
• Resize designs infinitely with Magic Resize
• Save designs as templates for your team to use
• 100GB of cloud storage
• Schedule social media content to 8 platforms

Enterprise Plan Features

• Everything Pro has plus:
• Establish your brand's visual identity with logos, colors and fonts across multiple Brand Kits
• Control your team's access to apps, graphics, logos, colors and fonts with brand controls
• Built-in workflows to get approval on your designs
• Set which elements your team can edit and stay on brand with template locking
• Unlimited Storage
• Log in with single-sign on (SSO) and have access to 24/7 Enterprise-level support.

How to Use Canva?

To get started on Canva, you will need to create an account by providing your email address, Google, Facebook or Apple credentials. You will then choose your account type between student, teacher, small business, large company, non-profit, or personal. Based on your choice of account type, templates will be recommended to you.

You can sign up for a free trial of Canva Pro, or you can start with the free version to get a sense of whether it’s the right graphic design tool for your needs.

Canva Sign Up

Designing with Canva

When you sign up for an account, Canva will suggest different post types to choose from. Based on the type of account you set up  you'll be able to see templates categorized by the following categories: social media posts, documents, presentations, marketing, events, ads, launch your business, build your online brand, etc.

 Start by choosing a template for your post or searching for something more specific. Search by social network name to see a list of post types on each network.

Templates

Next, you can choose a template. Choose from hundreds of templates that are ready to go, with customizable photos, text, and other elements.

You can start your design by choosing from a variety of ready-made templates, searching for a template matching your needs, or working with a blank template.

 Canva has a lot to choose from, so start with a specific search.if you want to create business card just search for it and you will see alot of templates to choose from

Elements

Inside the Canva designer, the Elements tab gives you access to lines and shapes, graphics, photos, videos, audio, charts, photo frames, and photo grids.The search box on the Elements tab lets you search everything on Canva.

To begin with, Canva has a large library of elements to choose from. To find them, be specific in your search query. You may also want to search in the following tabs to see various elements separately:

Photos

The Photos tab lets you search for and choose from millions of professional stock photos for your templates.

You can replace the photos in our templates to create a new look. This can also make the template more suited to your industry.

You can find photos on other stock photography sites like pexel, pixabay and many more or simply upload your own photos.

When you choose an image, Canva’s photo editing features let you adjust the photo’s settings (brightness, contrast, saturation, etc.), crop, or animate it.

 When you subscribe to Canva Pro, you get access to a number of premium features, including the Background Remover. This feature allows you to remove the background from any stock photo in  library or any image you upload.

Text

The Text tab lets you add headings, normal text, and graphical text to your design.

When you click on  text, you'll see options to adjust the font, font size, color, format, spacing, and text effects (like shadows). 

Canva Pro subscribers can choose from a large library of fonts on the Brand Kit or the Styles tab. Enterprise-level controls ensure that visual content remains on-brand, no matter how many people are working on it.

Audio

Create an animated image or video by adding audio to capture user’s attention in social news feeds.

If you want to use audio from another stock site or your own audio tracks, you can upload them in the Uploads tab or from the more option.

Video

Want to create your own videos? Choose from thousands of stock video clips. You’ll find videos that range upto 2 minutes

You can upload your own videos as well as videos from other stock sites in the Uploads tab. 

Once you have chosen a video, you can use the editing features in Canva to trim the video, flip it, and adjust its transparency.

Backgrounds

On the Background tab, you’ll find free stock photos to serve as backgrounds on your designs. Change out the background on a template to give it a more personal touch.

Styles

The Styles tab lets you quickly change the look and feel of your template with just a click. And if you have a Canva Pro subscription, you can upload your brand’s custom colors and fonts to ensure designs stay on brand.

Logos

If you have a Canva Pro subscription, you’ll have a Logos tab. Here, you can upload variations of your brand logo to use throughout your designs.

With Canva, you can also create your own logos. Note that you cannot trademark a logo with stock content in it.

Publishing with Canva

With Canva, free users can download and share designs to multiple platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Slack and Tumblr.

Canva Pro subscribers can create multiple post formats from one design. For example, you can start by designing an Instagram post, and Canva's Magic Resizer can resize it for other networks, Stories, Reels, and other formats.

Canva Pro subscribers can also use Canva’s Content Planner to post content on eight different accounts on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Slack, and Tumblr.

Canva Team

Canva Pro allows you to work with your team on visual content. Designs can be created inside Canva, and then sent to your team members for approval. Everyone can make comments, edits, revisions, and keep track via the version history.

Canva Print

When it comes to printing your designs, Canva has you covered. With an extensive selection of printing options, they can turn your designs into anything from banners and wall art to mugs and t-shirts. 

Canva Print is perfect for any business seeking to make a lasting impression. Create inspiring designs people will want to wear, keep, and share. Hand out custom business cards that leave a lasting impression on customers' minds.

Canva Apps

The Canva app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. The Canva app has earned a 4.9 out of five star rating from over 946.3K Apple users and a 4.5 out of five star rating from over 6,996,708 Google users.

In addition to mobile apps, you can use Canva’s integration with other Internet services to add images and text from sources like Google Maps, Emojis, photos from Google Drive and Dropbox, YouTube videos, Flickr photos, Bitmojis, and other popular visual content elements.

Canva Pros and Cons

Pros:

• A user-friendly interface
• Canva is a great tool for people who want to create professional graphics but don’t have graphic design skills.
• Hundreds of templates, so you'll never have to start from scratch.
• Wide variety of templates to fit multiple uses
• Branding kits to keep your team consistent with the brand colors and fonts
• Creating visual content on the go
• You can find royalty free images, audio, and video without having to subscribe to another service.

Cons:

• Some professional templates are available for Pro user only
• Advanced photo editing features like blurring or erasing a specific area are missing.
• Some elements that fall outside of a design are tricky to retrieve.
• Features (like Canva presentations) could use some improvement.
• If you are a regular user of Adobe products, you might find Canva's features limited.
• Prefers to work with vectors. Especially logos.
• Expensive enterprise pricing

Conclusion

In general, Canva is an excellent tool for those who need simple images for projects. If you are a graphic designer with experience, you will find Canva’s platform lacking in customization and advanced features – particularly vectors. But if you have little design experience, you will find Canva easier to use than advanced graphic design tools like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator for most projects. If you have any queries let me know in the comments section.

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NASA Remembers Long-Time Civil Servant John Boyd
Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:45:51 +0000
John Boyd, known to many as Jack and whose career spanned more than seven decades in a multitude of roles across NASA as well as its predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), died Feb. 20. He was 99. Born in 1925, and raised in Danville, Virginia, he was a long-time resident of Saratoga, […]
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What Wartime Service Taught These Historic Leaders
2024-11-08T00:00:00Z
What can corporate leaders learn from executives who served their country during wartime conflicts? Drawing on a series of case studies, Robert Simons shares important lessons from the experiences of Walt Disney, Dwight Eisenhower, and Robert McNamara.
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7 things to watch for during Trump’s joint address to Congress
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:46:00 EST
Look for a more emboldened president compared to the Trump of 2017.
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NASA Marks 110 Years Since Founding of Predecessor Organization
Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:47:33 +0000
To celebrate the 110th anniversary of the organization that ultimately became NASA, the agency released a new collection of videos to highlight the history of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) and the ways it transformed flight over four decades. Not long after the beginning of World War I, the United States Congress, concerned […]
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I twanged my achilles playing pickleball. Here’s what it taught me about tendons – and human nature | Adrian Chiles
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:06:31 GMT

You learn so much when you’re forced to clop around town in a great big boot. And you make so many friends …

I’ve long had a soft spot for the achilles tendon, my own and everyone else’s. This goes back to middle school where we read a book called Greeks and Trojans by Rex Warner, which I greatly enjoyed, although my engagement with the classics went no further. It related the story of the demise of the hero whose name the tendon bears. Also, my initial and my surname have been known to autocorrect to the name of the great warrior/tendon. We have a connection.

The achilles is the tendon connecting the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles in the calf to an insertion point at the calcaneus. Or, in English, it’s the worryingly cable-like thing running down the back of your ankle to your heel. The Greek Achilles was fatally wounded in the heel while fighting in the Trojan war. My own (non-fatal) achilles wound was sustained a long way from the gates of Troy, at a leisure centre in Stourbridge. I did it playing pickleball. Not especially heroic, I appreciate, but for someone who’d never picked up a pickleball paddle before, I was thought to be half-decent. Given the pain I’ve been in ever since, I doubt I’ll be back for more. And with his vulnerability in the heel area, I can’t imagine pickleball would have much suited the original Achilles either.

Adrian Chiles is a broadcaster, writer and Guardian columnist

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Mentally unwell woman in solitary confinement for almost a decade ‘an emergency situation’, Victorian judge warns
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:00:47 GMT

Psychiatrist describes the detained woman at Thomas Embling hospital as one of the most unwell patients in the state

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Women powering up space
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:48:00 +0100
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Europe’s human spaceflight ambitions are reaching new heights, and ESA’s Astronaut Reserve is a key part of this journey. Selected in 2022, these talented individuals are undergoing Astronaut Reserve Training (ART) to ensure they are ready for future missions.

Among these remarkable women from across Europe are Meganne Christian, a materials scientist from the UK, Anthea Comellini, an aerospace engineer from Italy, and Carmen Possnig, a medical doctor from Austria, who recently completed their first ART training block at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, Germany.

Their diverse scientific backgrounds reflect the wide-ranging expertise needed for human spaceflight, whether as part of ESA’s astronaut class, mission planners, or scientists shaping the future of space exploration. Beyond their work with ESA, they are also driving innovation, advancing research, and strengthening the broader space sector. Women play key roles across ESA and beyond, contributing as leaders and experts in these areas.

Meganne, Anthea and Carmen recently completed their first ART training block at the European Astronaut Centre (EAC) in Cologne, Germany. In this image, they are pictured inside a mockup of the Columbus module, Europe’s permanent laboratory on the International Space Station.

The training covered key areas such as human behaviour and performance to develop teamwork and decision-making skills in high-pressure environments. They also received physical fitness training, scuba certification in ESA’s Neutral Buoyancy Facility, and media training to effectively communicate the importance of space exploration to the public.

In addition to technical and operational skills, they explored fundamental science, including biology experiments conducted on the International Space Station. Their training also includes insights into space policy, mission operations, and the latest advancements in space technology.

While members of the Astronaut Reserve are not yet assigned to specific missions, their training ensures that they are prepared for potential future opportunities through commercial spaceflight  

The journey continues in the second half of 2025, when the members of ESA’s Astronaut Reserve will return to EAC for the next phase of ART, further building on the skills and knowledge they have gained.

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Gavin Newsom’s Cynical Embrace of the Anti-Trans Agenda
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:54:50 +0000

By abandoning trans rights and praising Reagan, Democrats embrace a fangless politics with a track record of electoral failure.

The post Gavin Newsom’s Cynical Embrace of the Anti-Trans Agenda  appeared first on The Intercept.

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DOGE Likely Can’t Evade Freedom of Information Law, Court Rules
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:33:53 +0000

“The rapid pace of [DOGE’s] actions requires the quick release of information about its structure and activities,” a judge ruled.

The post DOGE Likely Can’t Evade Freedom of Information Law, Court Rules appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 0 Score: 50.00 source: theintercept.com age: 1 day
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How to Keep Providing Gender-Affirming Care Despite Anti-Trans Attacks
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Using lessons learned defending abortion, some providers are digging in to serve their trans patients despite legal attacks.

The post How to Keep Providing Gender-Affirming Care Despite Anti-Trans Attacks appeared first on The Intercept.

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‘We’re on the edge of chaos’: families with trans kids fight for care as bans take hold
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:00:39 GMT

A federal judge blocked Donald Trump’s executive order banning trans youth healthcare, but access remains uncertain

Aryn Kavanaugh was sitting in her living room in South Carolina when her 17-year-old daughter came into the room and said: “I’m really scared. I think people are gonna die.” Katherine, who is using her middle name for her protection, told Kavanaugh that she thought transgender youth may be the target of violence due to the hate generated by Donald Trump’s recent action.

On 28 January, Trump issued an executive order to ban access to gender-affirming care for youth under 19 years old. It directed federal agencies to deny funding to institutions that offer gender-affirming medical care including hormones and puberty blockers.

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Match ID: 2 Score: 40.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
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“Narco Prince” Sentenced to Life as Trump Ramps Up U.S.–Mexico Drug War
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:29:54 +0000

The sentencing of Ruben Oseguera-Gonzalez, co-leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel, will do little to stem the flow of drugs.

The post “Narco Prince” Sentenced to Life as Trump Ramps Up U.S.–Mexico Drug War appeared first on The Intercept.

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Judge says Trump must pay past aid bills but can cancel future contracts
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:53:55 +0000
The Trump administration probably violated the separation of powers by withholding nearly $2 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid funds, a U.S. district judge ruled.
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US relies on rare foreign policy provision to try to deport Mahmoud Khalil
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:26:48 GMT

Court document claims ‘potentially serious foreign policy consequences’ amid outcry over Palestinian activist’s arrest

The US government is relying on a rarely used provision of the law to try to deport a prominent Palestinian activist who recently completed his graduate studies at Columbia University, where he was a leader in last year’s campus protests.

A government charging document addressed to Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent US resident and green card holder who is currently being held in a Louisiana detention center, said that secretary of state Marco Rubio “has reasonable ground to believe that your presence or activities in the United States would have potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences for the United States”.

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FTC can’t afford to fight Amazon’s allegedly deceptive sign-ups after DOGE cuts
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:33:50 +0000
FTC says credit card charges are capped at $1, amid other budget shortfalls.
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Trump is using Mahmoud Khalil to test his mass deportation plan | Heba Gowayed
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:18:27 GMT

The Palestinian student’s arrest at Columbia University is a harbinger of what’s to come on college campuses

On 8 March, Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate student at Columbia University, was apprehended from university housing by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agents. Khalil, a Palestinian and student leader at the Columbia encampments last year, was told by the arresting officers that his green card had been “revoked”, an action that only an immigration judge can decide. It has since been revealed that he is in Ice custody in La Salle, Louisiana, a detention site notorious for abuse.

On Truth Social, Donald Trump celebrated the apprehension of Khalil, whom he called “a Radical Foreign Pro-Hamas Student” and bragged of more arrests to come.

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Mentally unwell woman in solitary confinement for almost a decade ‘an emergency situation’, Victorian judge warns
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:00:47 GMT

Psychiatrist describes the detained woman at Thomas Embling hospital as one of the most unwell patients in the state

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One of the most mentally unwell patients in Victoria will deteriorate further if she continues to be held in solitary confinement, where she has been detained for almost a decade, a court has heard.

Victorian county court judge Nola Karapanagiotidis heard a major review on Wednesday of the detention of the woman under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act.

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Who is Amir Ali, the judge who ordered Trump to pay USAID bills?
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:12:11 +0000
The Biden administration appointee, confirmed by a 50-49 Senate vote in November, interned at Google and studied software engineering before pivoting to law.
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Who is Amir Ali, the judge who blocked Trump’s USAID funding freeze?
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:31:05 +0000

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ICE Secretly Hauled Mahmoud Khalil to Louisiana as Retaliation, Lawyers Allege
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:23:47 +0000

By moving the campus activist to a new jurisdiction, ICE disrupted court proceedings and limited his legal access, his attorneys say.

The post ICE Secretly Hauled Mahmoud Khalil to Louisiana as Retaliation, Lawyers Allege appeared first on The Intercept.

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Court Temporarily Halts Columbia Activist’s Deportation
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:03:42 +0000

A judge said Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia graduate whose arrest by ICE sparked outrage, couldn’t be deported without a court order.

The post Court Temporarily Halts Columbia Activist’s Deportation appeared first on The Intercept.

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Leaked List Shows DOGE Is Lawyering Up
Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

A list of DOGE staffers reviewed by The Intercept shows Elon Musk’s quasi-agency has brought in at least four more attorneys.

The post Leaked List Shows DOGE Is Lawyering Up appeared first on The Intercept.

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Live updates: Senate pushes closer to government shutdown after Democrats spurn funding bill
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:54:34 +0000
The latest news on President Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the new Congress.
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Chuck Schumer says Democrats will not support ‘partisan’ Republican funding bill to avoid shutdown – live
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:50:43 GMT

Republicans only have 52 yes votes and senator says Democrats won’t help get to the 60 votes needed for the bill to pass

Congressional brinkmanship, including repeated near-misses with shutdowns and over the nation’s $36 trillion in debt, has contributed to global ratings agencies’ moves to downgrade the US federal government’s once-pristine credit rating, reports Reuters.

Democrats have long chided Republicans for threatening or voting for government shutdowns, and Republicans were quick to call them out for considering votes that could risk one.

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Dems for Some Reason Expect Trump to Follow the Law on Detention of Mahmoud Khalil
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:54:36 +0000

“I expect the Department of Justice to work within the confines of the law,” one House Democrat said.

The post Dems for Some Reason Expect Trump to Follow the Law on Detention of Mahmoud Khalil appeared first on The Intercept.

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USAID workers told to shred, burn documents, unnerving Congress
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:30:47 +0000

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JD Vance and the shutdown dance
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:58:06 +0000
On this episode, The Washington Post's Rhonda Colvin, James Hohmann and JM Rieger explain why Washington is once again under the cloud of a looming government shutdown – and why fiscal conservatives might have to hold their noses and vote to keep the government open. Plus, how Vice President JD Vance is finding a role for himself as a go-between for members of Congress who want access to the White House.
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Elon Musk Has Wanted the Government Shutdown
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:21:42 +0000
Sources tell WIRED that Elon Musk has wanted a government shutdown in part because it would potentially make it easier to eliminate the jobs of hundreds of thousands of federal workers.
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How Trump could potentially claw back CHIPS funding
Tue, 11 Mar 2025 16:00:27 +0000
Chipmakers fear Trump may rescind CHIPS Act funding, report says.
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If Trump Can Deport Mahmoud Khalil, Freedom of Speech Is Dead
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:39:29 +0000

It’s illegal to deport people for political speech, but that’s exactly what ICE is trying to do to this Palestinian Columbia student.

The post If Trump Can Deport Mahmoud Khalil, Freedom of Speech Is Dead appeared first on The Intercept.

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Pentagon Keeps Pouring Cash Into Golf Courses — Even As Trump Slashes Government Spending
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The Pentagon owns 145 golf courses. As Trump cuts key government services, we found it aims to spend on sand traps and clubhouses.

The post Pentagon Keeps Pouring Cash Into Golf Courses — Even As Trump Slashes Government Spending appeared first on The Intercept.

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Columbia Bent Over Backward to Appease Right-Wing, Pro-Israel Attacks — And Trump Still Cut Federal Funding
Sat, 08 Mar 2025 20:42:36 +0000

Instead of outrage, the school’s interim president responded to the cuts by vowing to continue its misguided crackdown.

The post Columbia Bent Over Backward to Appease Right-Wing, Pro-Israel Attacks — And Trump Still Cut Federal Funding appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 23 Score: 7.14 source: theintercept.com age: 4 days
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Here’s How Much the Guests at Trump’s Crypto Summit Donated to His Inauguration
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:16:17 +0000

The list of invitees at the White House crypto summit illustrates the tight link between Trump and new cohort of political donors.

The post Here’s How Much the Guests at Trump’s Crypto Summit Donated to His Inauguration appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 24 Score: 7.14 source: theintercept.com age: 4 days
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Gavin Newsom’s Cynical Embrace of the Anti-Trans Agenda
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:54:50 +0000

By abandoning trans rights and praising Reagan, Democrats embrace a fangless politics with a track record of electoral failure.

The post Gavin Newsom’s Cynical Embrace of the Anti-Trans Agenda  appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 25 Score: 5.71 source: theintercept.com age: 5 days
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Trump’s Vision for America: I Am God
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Talia Lavin, journalist and author of “Wild Faith,” on the right-wing Christian ideology and characters guiding Trump.

The post Trump’s Vision for America: I Am God appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 26 Score: 5.71 source: theintercept.com age: 5 days
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We Found Elon Musk’s DOGE Email Address and We’re Fighting to Reveal His Messages
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:15:47 +0000

The Intercept is publishing Elon Musk’s government email address to aid those seeking information on DOGE in the public interest.

The post We Found Elon Musk’s DOGE Email Address and We’re Fighting to Reveal His Messages appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 27 Score: 4.29 source: theintercept.com age: 6 days
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Trump Brags He “Brought Back Free Speech” Hours After Calling to Ban “Illegal” Protests
Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:48:24 +0000

On the same day he floated cutting funding at schools hosting “illegal” protests, Trump took a free speech victory lap.

The post Trump Brags He “Brought Back Free Speech” Hours After Calling to Ban “Illegal” Protests appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 28 Score: 2.86 source: theintercept.com age: 7 days
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Support the Occupying Force: The Logic Behind Trump’s Foreign Policy
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:42:47 +0000

By sending weapons to Israel while halting arms sales to Ukraine, Trump backs nations that are “occupying a less powerful people.”

The post Support the Occupying Force: The Logic Behind Trump’s Foreign Policy appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 29 Score: 1.43 source: theintercept.com age: 8 days
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7 things to watch for during Trump’s joint address to Congress
Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:46:00 EST
Look for a more emboldened president compared to the Trump of 2017.
Match ID: 30 Score: 1.43 source: www.politico.com age: 8 days
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Trump Donors Try to Buy Pittsburgh Mayor’s Race
Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:49:49 +0000

In a clash of self-described progressives, GOP donors are pouring money into the race to unseat Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey.

The post Trump Donors Try to Buy Pittsburgh Mayor’s Race appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 31 Score: 1.43 source: theintercept.com age: 9 days
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NASA Marks 110 Years Since Founding of Predecessor Organization
Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:47:33 +0000
To celebrate the 110th anniversary of the organization that ultimately became NASA, the agency released a new collection of videos to highlight the history of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) and the ways it transformed flight over four decades. Not long after the beginning of World War I, the United States Congress, concerned […]
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