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Roll up, roll up! The Trump inauguration may be the least great show on Earth | Emma Brockes
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:00:04 GMT

Despite a few more recognisable names (er, Kid Rock) due to appear than last time, this will not be the cultural event of the year

In the quaintly upsetting era of George W Bush’s presidency, there was something people liked to pompously call the “cultural opposition”. This was made up of figures in popular culture pushing back against Bush, and 20 years later it may be imagined their spiritual heirs are limbering up for equivalent duties. The first formal opportunity falls next week with Donald Trump’s inauguration and, just as leaders in the tech and business worlds have failed spectacularly to rally against him, so a sense prevails that among certain artists and influencers there has been a gentle softening of spines too.

This is a general observation and also one located in the figure of Carrie Underwood, the country star scheduled to sing the national anthem in Trump’s honour on Monday. Underwood, a 41-year-old who came to prominence via the fourth season of American Idol, may seem a slim figure on whom to hang observations about the waning of cultural opposition towards Trump. There persists a feeling, however, that in 2016, no singer-songwriter of Underwood’s prominence would have offered her services to the Trump administration. Back then, when Trump’s election struck many in the US and around the world with the force of an out-of-body experience, the best the inauguration committee could come up with was another talent-show graduate and holder of the unfortunate mantle “former child star”, Jackie Evancho.

Emma Brockes is a Guardian columnist

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The 33 Best Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (January 2025)
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000
Severance, Silo, and Slow Horses are among the best shows on Apple TV+ this month.
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‘I didn’t sleep for days’: readers on the TV shows that went way too far
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

From fish and chip shop-induced trauma to programmes packed with relentless death and gore, here are the television moments that had you reaching for the remote

‘Just too horrifying’
There are two specific scenes that have forced me to stop watching a show or movie, both involving infants. One is the final scene from the fourth series of Dexter, where he finds his wife’s murdered body in the bathtub and their young son sitting in a pool of his mother’s blood. As a parent, this scene was just too horrifying for me to contemplate. Cushla, 52, Dunedin, New Zealand

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NASA Solar Observatory Sees Coronal Loops Flicker Before Big Flares
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:37:44 +0000
For decades, scientists have tried in vain to accurately predict solar flares — intense bursts of light on the Sun that can send a flurry of charged particles into the solar system. Now, using NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, one team has identified flickering loops in the solar atmosphere, or corona, that seem to signal when […]
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NASA Celebrates Edwin Hubble’s Discovery of a New Universe
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:15:05 +0000
For humans, the most important star in the universe is our Sun. The second-most important star is nestled inside the Andromeda galaxy. Don’t go looking for it — the flickering star is 2.2 million light-years away, and is 1/100,000th the brightness of the faintest star visible to the human eye. Yet, a century ago, its […]
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The best treadmills for your home: up your indoor miles with our runner-approved picks
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:00:07 GMT

Whether you’re chasing folding treadmills or gym quality on a budget, our top-rated running machines will accelerate your training

• The best running shoes to take you from trail to road to marathon, tried and tested by runners

Although the treadmill has been around since the early 1800s, when it was once used to punish prisoners (sounds about right), it didn’t become a common feature in the home until the late 1960s, when William Staub unleashed his PaceMaster 600 on the US public.

Where they were once a simple rolling deck, treadmills today are often glossy pieces of interactive tech. Many now offer on-demand, real-time workouts (pioneered by Peloton) and the latest blockbuster movies via streaming services. Even if your treadmill doesn’t sport a whopping touchscreen display, it probably works nicely with heart-rate monitors, smartwatches and smartphone apps to track workouts and offer performance statistics after every session.

Best treadmill overall:
Peloton Tread
_{£3,095 at Peloton}

Best budget treadmill:
JTX Slimline
_{£599 at JTX Fitness}

Best for gym quality:
JTX Sprint-9 Pro
_{£1,699 at JTX Fitness}

Best folding treadmill:
ProForm Pro 9000
_{£2,299 at Fitness Superstore}

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Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and the Collapse of the Hollywood #MeToo Era
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:13:59 +0000
The reportage that thrived in the late twenty-tens cannot break through on today’s volatile Internet, where information is misinformation and victims are offenders.
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Welcome to Our First/Final Book Club
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Since reading isn’t our strong suit, let’s skip talking about the book that was recommended by a hot movie star and just eat brunch.
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Most Frequently Asked Questions About NFTs(Non-Fungible Tokens)
Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:04:00 +0000

 

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the most popular digital assets today, capturing the attention of cryptocurrency investors, whales and people from around the world. People find it amazing that some users spend thousands or millions of dollars on a single NFT-based image of a monkey or other token, but you can simply take a screenshot for free. So here we share some freuently asked question about NFTs.

1) What is an NFT?

NFT stands for non-fungible  token, which is a cryptographic token on a blockchain with unique identification codes that distinguish it from other tokens. NFTs are unique and not interchangeable, which means no two NFTs are the same. NFTs can be a unique artwork, GIF, Images, videos, Audio album. in-game items, collectibles etc.

2) What is Blockchain?

A blockchain is a distributed digital ledger that allows for the secure storage of data. By recording any kind of information—such as bank account transactions, the ownership of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), or Decentralized Finance (DeFi) smart contracts—in one place, and distributing it to many different computers, blockchains ensure that data can’t be manipulated without everyone in the system being aware.

3) What makes an NFT valuable?

The value of an NFT comes from its ability to be traded freely and securely on the blockchain, which is not possible with other current digital ownership solutionsThe NFT points to its location on the blockchain, but doesn’t necessarily contain the digital property. For example, if you replace one bitcoin with another, you will still have the same thing. If you buy a non-fungible item, such as a movie ticket, it is impossible to replace it with any other movie ticket because each ticket is unique to a specific time and place.

4) How do NFTs work?

One of the unique characteristics of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is that they can be tokenised to create a digital certificate of ownership that can be bought, sold and traded on the blockchain. 

As with crypto-currency, records of who owns what are stored on a ledger that is maintained by thousands of computers around the world. These records can’t be forged because the whole system operates on an open-source network. 

NFTs also contain smart contracts—small computer programs that run on the blockchain—that give the artist, for example, a cut of any future sale of the token.

5) What’s the connection between NFTs and cryptocurrency?

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) aren't cryptocurrencies, but they do use blockchain technology. Many NFTs are based on Ethereum, where the blockchain serves as a ledger for all the transactions related to said NFT and the properties it represents.5) How to make an NFT?

Anyone can create an NFT. All you need is a digital wallet, some ethereum tokens and a connection to an NFT marketplace where you’ll be able to upload and sell your creations

6) How to validate the authencity of an NFT?

When you purchase a stock in NFT, that purchase is recorded on the blockchain—the bitcoin ledger of transactions—and that entry acts as your proof of ownership.

7) How is an NFT valued? What are the most expensive NFTs?

The value of an NFT varies a lot based on the digital asset up for grabs. People use NFTs to trade and sell digital art, so when creating an NFT, you should consider the popularity of your digital artwork along with historical statistics.

In the year 2021, a digital artist called Pak created an artwork called The Merge. It was sold on the Nifty Gateway NFT market for $91.8 million.

8) Can NFTs be used as an investment?

Non-fungible tokens can be used in investment opportunities. One can purchase an NFT and resell it at a profit. Certain NFT marketplaces let sellers of NFTs keep a percentage of the profits from sales of the assets they create.

9) Will NFTs be the future of art and collectibles?

Many people want to buy NFTs because it lets them support the arts and own something cool from their favorite musicians, brands, and celebrities. NFTs also give artists an opportunity to program in continual royalties if someone buys their work. Galleries see this as a way to reach new buyers interested in art.

10) How do we buy an NFTs?

There are many places to buy digital assets, like opensea and their policies vary. On top shot, for instance, you sign up for a waitlist that can be thousands of people long. When a digital asset goes on sale, you are occasionally chosen to purchase it.

11) Can i mint NFT for free?

To mint an NFT token, you must pay some amount of gas fee to process the transaction on the Etherum blockchain, but you can mint your NFT on a different blockchain called Polygon to avoid paying gas fees. This option is available on OpenSea and this simply denotes that your NFT will only be able to trade using Polygon's blockchain and not Etherum's blockchain. Mintable allows you to mint NFTs for free without paying any gas fees.

12) Do i own an NFT if i screenshot it?

The answer is no. Non-Fungible Tokens are minted on the blockchain using cryptocurrencies such as Etherum, Solana, Polygon, and so on. Once a Non-Fungible Token is minted, the transaction is recorded on the blockchain and the contract or license is awarded to whoever has that Non-Fungible Token in their wallet.

12) Why are people investing so much in NFT?

 Non-fungible tokens have gained the hearts of people around the world, and they have given digital creators the recognition they deserve. One of the remarkable things about non-fungible tokens is that you can take a screenshot of one, but you don’t own it. This is because when a non-fungible token is created, then the transaction is stored on the blockchain, and the license or contract to hold such a token is awarded to the person owning the token in their digital wallet.

You can sell your work and creations by attaching a license to it on the blockchain, where its ownership can be transferred. This lets you get exposure without losing full ownership of your work. Some of the most successful projects include Cryptopunks, Bored Ape Yatch Club NFTs, SandBox, World of Women and so on. These NFT projects have gained popularity globally and are owned by celebrities and other successful entrepreneurs. Owning one of these NFTs gives you an automatic ticket to exclusive business meetings and life-changing connections.

Final Saying

That’s a wrap. Hope you guys found this article enlightening. I just answer some question with my limited knowledge about NFTs. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop them in the comment section below. Also I have a question for you, Is bitcoin an NFTs? let me know in The comment section below

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Smartwatch bands can contain ‘major’ levels of toxic PFAS, study finds
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:51 GMT

High amounts of ‘forever chemicals’ that can be absorbed through skin detected in common brands of wrist bands

Smartwatch and fitness tracker bands can contain high levels of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” that are absorbed through the skin, presenting a potentially “major” exposure to the dangerous substance, new US research finds.

The University of Notre Dame study checked for PFAS, or markers of the chemicals, in 22 common brands. It detected them in 15, and at levels much higher than typically found in consumer goods and clothing.

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‘Prison is not a place for rehabilitation’: jailed rapper Marnz Malone on confronting inmate suicide
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:00:07 GMT

The British MC has amassed millions of streams for his careworn catalogue, recorded on a prison phone. Now, his new single addresses prisoners’ mental health

In November 2022, one year into an 11-year prison sentence for firearm charges, Birmingham rapper Marnz Malone was hanging out with his friends during “sosh”, or association time, on his wing. One of them, a boxer, was preaching the benefits of fitness training, explaining how he’d improvised an exercise using some equipment he had. Malone noticed the man living in the cell next to him showing a keen interest and asking questions. At the time, he thought little of it.

“We didn’t know that he’d just shown the man how to kill himself,” Malone says on a Skype call. “It traumatised so many of us.”

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The best treadmills for your home: up your indoor miles with our runner-approved picks
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:00:07 GMT

Whether you’re chasing folding treadmills or gym quality on a budget, our top-rated running machines will accelerate your training

• The best running shoes to take you from trail to road to marathon, tried and tested by runners

Although the treadmill has been around since the early 1800s, when it was once used to punish prisoners (sounds about right), it didn’t become a common feature in the home until the late 1960s, when William Staub unleashed his PaceMaster 600 on the US public.

Where they were once a simple rolling deck, treadmills today are often glossy pieces of interactive tech. Many now offer on-demand, real-time workouts (pioneered by Peloton) and the latest blockbuster movies via streaming services. Even if your treadmill doesn’t sport a whopping touchscreen display, it probably works nicely with heart-rate monitors, smartwatches and smartphone apps to track workouts and offer performance statistics after every session.

Best treadmill overall:
Peloton Tread
_{£3,095 at Peloton}

Best budget treadmill:
JTX Slimline
_{£599 at JTX Fitness}

Best for gym quality:
JTX Sprint-9 Pro
_{£1,699 at JTX Fitness}

Best folding treadmill:
ProForm Pro 9000
_{£2,299 at Fitness Superstore}

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The 6 Best Massagers for Sore Muscles and Stress Relief (2025)
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:02:00 +0000
Don’t cancel therapy just yet, but these portable, at-home massagers might be the hack you need after stressful days.
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Winter running gear: our top training essentials to help you conquer the cold
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:00:52 GMT

Bundle up and break a sweat with these winter running accessories, from base layers and gloves to waterproof jackets

• The best running shoes to take you from trail to road to marathon

If you’re tempted to stop running in the winter or retreat to the gym, think again. Whether it’s getting out for fresh air and daylight on crisp, blue-sky days, or blowing away the cobwebs in the dark and rain after work, running outdoors can make winter more bearable.

With a few changes to your attire and some nifty accessories, you can stay warm and dry and be safer. You won’t need all of the below – it depends on where you run, how far and what time of day you get out. Everything featured is either unisex or available in women’s and men’s versions.

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Move body and mind: five exercises to improve mental health, from twists to lunges
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:00:05 GMT

Combining ideas from therapy with physical activity can bring huge health benefits, say the therapists pioneering a holistic approach

A paradox at the heart of current thinking on health is that we’re all aware, perhaps agonisingly so, that exercise is good for us and can be especially beneficial to mental health. As the number of people presenting to their doctors with mood disorders continues to climb, more GPs are urging us to exercise more. It has even been available on the NHS as treatment for mild mental health issues since 2019. But for many people, doing more exercise remains a hard ask.

We all know we should do more exercise and arguments for its benefits hardly need repeating: improved blood pressure, better sleep, strength, mobility, confidence, mood and posture, perhaps even a better reflection when we look in the mirror.

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‘Spit not rinse’: how I tested 20 electric toothbrushes (and became a toothbrushing pro)
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:23:32 GMT

This week: what we learned testing toothbrushes, fitness kit worth the investment, and slow cookers for warming winter feasts

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When the Filter asked me to write a roundup of the best electric toothbrushes, I didn’t see any reason not to. After all, I’ve been reviewing battery-powered gadgets for more than a decade, and I have all 32 teeth and a comfortable toothpaste budget, which makes me as qualified as anybody else.

Or does it? Actually, in the absence of professional toothbrushing leagues*, how would I know if I’m an expert in the art of oral hygiene or not? Conventional (and, as it turns out, likely bogus) wisdom suggests that anyone can become an expert in anything with 10,000 hours of practice.

The best blenders to blitz like a pro, tried and tested, from Ninja to Nutribullet

14 of the best men’s boots for winter, from Chelsea to brogues to western

The best slow cookers for effortless homemade meals, tried and tested

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Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: See the Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:05:24 +0000
A hack of location data company Gravy Analytics has revealed which apps are—knowingly or not—being used to collect your information behind the scenes.
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Top 10 Best PLR(Private Label Rights) Websites | Which One You Should Join in 2022?
Sat, 26 Feb 2022 13:36:00 +0000

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Treasury makes some Russia sanctions harder for Trump to lift without explanation
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:30:23 +0000

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Tuesday briefing: What Ukraine might gain from two North Korean captives
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:48:28 GMT

In today’s newsletter: Kyiv’s interrogation footage of captured North Korean soldiers leads to questions about what it might do with the soldiers – and what the PoWs might do for them

Good morning. In a grinding war where significant changes at the front are hard to discern, a video released by Ukraine on Sunday is a rare point of focus: it featured two North Korean soldiers, answering questions from their Ukrainian captors, and weighing the circumstances of their presence in a conflict thousands of miles from home.

The video is, perhaps, not militarily significant. But it is a unique insight into one of the more extraordinary aspects of a conflict that has drawn in actors from all over the world, and is a crucible in which every participant is learning how modern wars are fought.

Economy | Rachel Reeves will remain as chancellor until the next general election, Keir Starmer has insisted, as he warned the Treasury would be “ruthless” over public spending cuts to help meet the government’s fiscal rules.

Gaza | Joe Biden has said his administration is on the brink of sealing a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that could pause the war after more than 14 months of fighting. Biden administration officials have said they believe the deal may be concluded before Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.

US politics | Donald Trump would have been convicted of crimes over his failed attempt to cling to power in 2020 if he had not won the presidential election in 2024, according to the special counsel who investigated him. Jack Smith’s report detailing his team’s findings about Trump’s efforts to subvert democracy was released early on Tuesday.

UK news | A man accused of driving a young mother to suicide through domestic violence has been found guilty of assault and prolonged controlling behaviour but cleared of her manslaughter. Ryan Wellings, 30, was blamed from “beyond the grave” for the death of his partner, Kiena Dawes. Read more about the case.

‘Forever chemicals’ | The cost of cleaning up toxic forever chemical pollution could reach more than £1.6tn across the UK and Europe over a 20-year period, an annual bill of £84bn, research has found. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are used in everything from cosmetics to nonstick pans but are almost indestructible without human intervention.

[It is] unclear if North Korea will even claim the two captured soldiers as their own, given Moscow and Pyongyang’s refusal to officially admit that North Korean forces have been deployed to Russia. At the same time, Russia could claim them as their own and hand them over to North Korea after they are traded with Ukrainian PoWs.

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U.K.’s Starmer visits Ukraine to pledge support amid Russian air raid
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:50:09 +0000
While air raid sirens during visits by foreign leaders have sounded before, it is rare for air defenses to actually have to fight off attacking drones.
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Biden's Cyber Ambassador Urges Trump Not to Cede Ground to Russia and China in Global Tech Fight
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000
Nathaniel Fick, the ambassador for cyberspace and digital policy, has led US tech diplomacy amid a rising tide of pressure from authoritarian regimes. Will the Trump administration undo that work?
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Biden strengthens US cyber defenses against Russia and China threats
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:30:06 GMT

Outgoing president signs executive order to tackle US vulnerabilities after attacks that have cost country billions

The Biden administration is making a final push to fortify America’s cyber defenses against mounting threats from China and Russia, issuing a sweeping cybersecurity executive order just days before leaving office that aims to tackle vulnerabilities from outer space to consumer electronics.

The wide-ranging directive is likely to be the administration’s last big policy push before handing the keys over to Donald Trump, who heads to the White House next week and inherits a new world of cyber attacks that have cost the nation billions of dollars and punctured government offices.

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A Deal Too Late: Israel Agrees to the Ceasefire It Rejected Months Ago, Thousands More Died
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:59:06 +0000

Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal on almost entirely the same terms as a proposal that fell apart in the summer.

The post A Deal Too Late: Israel Agrees to the Ceasefire It Rejected Months Ago, Thousands More Died appeared first on The Intercept.

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Trump Decried This Law as a Deep State Spy Weapon. His Nominees Sure Seem to Love It.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:43:14 +0000

In their confirmation hearings, John Ratcliffe, Pam Bondi, and Tulsi Gabbard gave government mass surveillance two thumbs up.

The post Trump Decried This Law as a Deep State Spy Weapon. His Nominees Sure Seem to Love It. appeared first on The Intercept.

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Afghans evacuated by US in chaos of withdrawal are languishing in foreign camps, documents reveal
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:05:54 GMT

Exclusive: records show evacuees with pending applications to enter US ‘forced to remain in limbo’ in at least 36 countries, some in ‘untenable conditions’

Afghan citizens who fled the country with American assistance after the US’s chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan remain stranded in third countries, new documents shared exclusively with the Guardian suggest, some at prison-like facilities and many with no clarity about their prospects for resettlement.

US officials won’t say exactly how many Afghans remain at such sites, where they were taken after the withdrawal that involved hundreds of thousands fleeing for their lives during the Taliban’s lightning takeover in 2021. Some advocates estimate that “hundreds” remain stranded in temporary facilities in up to three dozen countries.

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Biden insists US is ‘winning’ on world stage – what would losing look like?
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:19:50 GMT

The president defended his record on Ukraine, Gaza and Afghanistan but foreign policy successes have been few

On paper, few US presidents could boast the foreign policy bona fides of Joe Biden, a veteran statesman with nearly a half-century of experience before he even stepped into office.

But as his term comes to an end, critics have said that the president will leave a legacy of cautious and underpowered diplomacy, as even allies have conceded that the administration is still grasping for a cornerstone foreign policy success.

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At Davos, Trump will face a less friendly brand of billionaire – but their dominance is waning | Larry Elliott
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:59:18 GMT

These high priests of globalisation are facing the fact that Trump’s tariffs are part of a global shift to protectionism

Hollywood would struggle to come up with a better plot. On Monday, as Donald Trump returns to the White House, the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual talk fest kicks off in Davos. The arch protectionist v the spiritual home of globalisation. The man who says “tariff” is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary” being sworn in for a second term just as the high priests of free trade assemble 5,000ft up in the Swiss Alps.

The Davos elite have a love-hate relationship with Trump: they despise him, but when he showed up at the WEF as president he was the hottest ticket in town. This year, the billionaires will have to make do with a video link appearance, but even from the other side of the Atlantic, Trump will dominate events. That’s not surprising. Most of the WEF attenders have grown up believing that trade barriers should be torn down, not erected. As such, they see Trump’s support for protectionism as a dangerous heresy.

Larry Elliott is a Guardian columnist

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UK economy could be especially at risk from Trump’s tariff war, says minister
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:00:36 GMT

Trade secretary says UK’s ‘globally oriented’ economy means it is vulnerable – but it is better positioned than China and EU

• Pressure eases on Reeves as UK economy grows by 0.1%
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The UK government is worried a “tariff war” between the US and other countries could lead to higher inflation and unemployment, the trade secretary has said.

Jonathan Reynolds, the business and trade secretary, warned the UK was particularly vulnerable to the impact of US tariffs because it was a “very globally oriented economy” reliant on international trade and investment.

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Fall in UK trade with EU should spur rewrite of post-Brexit rules, says IPPR
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:06 GMT

Thinktank’s report details decline in trading position and also calls for new strategy as Trump takes power in US

A slump in trade with the EU should spur ministers to negotiate a fundamental rewrite of post-Brexit rules to more closely align the UK with Brussels, a leading left-of-centre thinktank has said.

Donald Trump’s arrival in the White House next week should also encourage the government to get on the front foot in trade agreement talks with the US to support the growth of UK exports, said the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

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SCOTUS Won’t Hear the Real Reason Porn Age-Verification Laws Are Spreading
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:54:28 +0000

Conservatives have been caught admitting that age-verification laws are pretext to shut down pornography entirely.

The post SCOTUS Won’t Hear the Real Reason Porn Age-Verification Laws Are Spreading appeared first on The Intercept.

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Does This Trump Crypto Appointee Even Have Crypto Experience? Yes, With a Trump-Themed Meme Coin.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

And, when he ran for Congress, trust fund kid Bo Hines got half a million in support from FTX crypto fraudsters.

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Canada’s provincial leaders in disarray over response to Trump tariff threats
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:16:39 GMT

Responses range from conciliation to retaliation, including cutting off electricity and halting the purchase of US liquor

Canada’s provincial premiers are sharply divided on how to prepare for US trade tariffs, less than a week before Donald Trump takes office with a threat to dramatically reshape the relationship between the two countries.

Canadian officials have sought to defuse the crisis with personal appeals to the president-elect, multimillion-dollar advertising sprees and targeted threats, but the country remains gripped by uncertainty over how Trump’s tariffs might take effect. On Monday, Bloomberg reported that the incoming US administration is weighing hiking tariffs by 2%-5% a month to avoid spiking inflation.

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White House to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:17:51 +0000
Less than a week before leaving the White House, President Joe Biden is lifting the state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba.
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Live updates: Senate continues to hold confirmation hearings for key Trump Cabinet spots
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:56:40 +0000
The Senate is holding more confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead of his return to office on Monday.
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At least 70 Palestinians killed in Gaza airstrikes as Israeli cabinet delays meeting to agree ceasefire – live
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:41:50 GMT

Final sign-off for ceasefire deal delayed after Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of ‘reneging’ on parts of agreement

• The devastating impact of 15 months of war on Gaza
• How Trump loomed over Gaza ceasefire negotiations
• Relatives of hostages welcome ceasefire
• Palestinians express joy over ceasefire deal

Key mediator Qatar said that 33 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza would be released in the first stage of a ceasefire deal aimed at ending the war in the Palestinian territory.

Israel earlier said it would release about 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in the first stage of a Gaza truce agreement, Israeli and Palestinian sources reported Tuesday.

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Biden and Trump jockey for credit in Israel-Hamas hostage deal
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:30:35 +0000

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UK must rejoin EU customs union, says Lib Dem Davey
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:16:25 GMT
Sir Ed also called for Donald Trump to be given a state visit to the UK, but only if he delivered support for Ukraine.
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Ukraine hawk removed from House intelligence role, reportedly at Trump’s request
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:15:33 +0000

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Exclusive: Cannabis groups combine to push for federal reforms under Trump
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:09:00 GMT
U.S. Cannabis Roundtable is forming with backing from Cresco Labs, Trulieve, Green Thumb Industries, Verano and Curaleaf.
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Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing highlights Republicans’ servility to Trump | Moira Donegan
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:07:50 GMT

Defense secretary nominee is incompetent and seems to have no redeeming qualities – but his appointment looks assured

In some ways, the secretary of Defense nomination of Pete Hegseth was always meant as a domination exercise, a way of making Senate Republicans humiliate themselves for Donald Trump’s approval.

Hegseth has white supremacist tattoos and what is reportedly a pretty severe drinking problem: one friend told the New Yorker’s Jane Mayer that they once saw him order three gin and tonics at a breakfast meeting. In 2017, a woman went to the emergency room – and then the police – after what she said was a rape by Hegseth; he later paid a settlement and had her sign an nondisclosure agreement. (Hegseth claims the encounter, which took place while he was married to his second wife and had just had a child with the woman who would become his third, was consensual and denies all wrongdoing.) He wrote a book, The War on Warriors, which seems to consist mainly of his gripes about the presence of women in combat roles and his objections to the fact that American service members are required by abide by the Geneva conventions.

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‘Life-or-death consequences’: families fear rollback of school vaccine requirements under RFK Jr
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:52 GMT

With vaccine sceptic as Trump pick to lead US health policy, parents and advocates anticipate devastating changes

A political battle over school-based Covid protocols in early 2021 quickly turned personal for one Colorado family, whose son’s cystic fibrosis – a life-threatening genetic disease affecting the lungs and other vital organs – made him susceptible to complications from the virus.

Kate Gould said the classroom became a dangerous place for her son after hardline conservatives took over the Douglas county school board and the district removed masking requirements.

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The Money Money Money Issue
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
WIRED sent reporters far and wide to find out who controls the world's wealth. What did they find? Men. From Trump, Musk, and Putin to the CEOs, crypto schmoes, and solar bros, meet the patriarchy controlling the purse strings.
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The First Bitcoin President? Tracing Trump’s Crypto Connections
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Crypto execs funneled millions in donations to swing this election, and now their man is in charge. Here’s how Donald Trump’s “crypto cabinet” could shape the next four years.
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Kash Patel has vowed retribution. As FBI director, he could do it.
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:36 +0000
While some Republicans have hailed the pick, Donald Trump’s choice of Kash Patel to lead the FBI has raised alarm among many national security veterans.
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How Much of the Government Can Donald Trump Dismantle?
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
His war on the “deep state” ties into a long debate about the power of bureaucrats to thwart the President’s agenda.
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How Much Are Donald Trump’s Truth Social Shares Worth?
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
The incoming president of the United States is also a social media mogul. We’re keeping a running tally of his stake in Truth Social—and how his fortunes change with its ups and downs.
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Donald Trump reportedly weighing up TikTok ban delay
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:46:05 GMT

President-elect ‘has warm spot’ for platform and wants political solution to ‘preserve app but protect data’

Donald Trump is considering suspending a TikTok ban in the US with an executive order when he enters the White House on 20 January, according to a report.

The president-elect is exploring an executive order that would postpone enforcement of a sale-or-ban law due to come into force on 19 January, said the Washington Post. The report added, however, that Trump’s legal grounds for suspending a law passed by Congress are questionable.

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Expulsión ‘exprés’: Cómo Trump podría ejecutar deportaciones masivas
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:00:17 +0000
Trump dijo que quiere deportar a todas las personas que viven ilegalmente en Estados Unidos, aunque no estableció un número específico. ¿Quiénes están en riesgo?
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Deportation at ‘light speed’: How Trump’s crackdown could unfold
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:00:21 +0000
Trump has said he would like to deport everyone living illegally in the United States, though he has not set a specific numerical target. Who is most at risk?
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‘I came down here to die’: the untold story of the first JFK assassination attempt
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:11:04 GMT

In a fascinating new book, the forgotten tale of Richard Pavlick, who tried to kill JFK in 1960, is brought to light

“Everybody’s got the right / To their dreams,” goes the lyric in Stephen Sondheim’s musical Assassins, sung by a chorus line made up of men and women who have tried, with or without success, to kill the president of the United States.

The infamous group includes John Wilkes Booth, Charles J Guiteau and John Hinckley Jr. An updated version might add Thomas Crooks and Ryan Routh for allegedly trying to assassinate Donald Trump last year. But there is no place for Richard Pavlick, the would-be killer of John F Kennedy you probably never heard of.

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This Gaza ceasefire deal is a fragile thing, beset by strongman egos. But it is our best hope yet | Simon Tisdall
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:00:11 GMT

Netanyahu, with Trump waiting in the wings, has no interest in lasting peace. From these beginnings must come political change – and a reckoning

At last! The yearned-for Israel-Hamas ceasefire-for-hostages deal is finally happening. It is welcome. Like thin ice covering deep waters, it is scarily fragile, prone to crack under the slightest pressure. And it is desperately, lethally overdue. Tens of thousands of Palestinians, and many Israelis, have died since last May, when the US president, Joe Biden, first set out the parameters of this agreement. Civilians are still being killed in Israeli airstrikes that have actually intensified since the two sides grudgingly initialled the deal in Qatar.

Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere are naturally relieved that these merciless Israeli bombardments will soon stop. But celebrations are tempered by fears about the future, and by deep grief and anger over the still terrifying present and immediate past. According to Gaza health ministry figures, more than 46,000 people have died there since the 7 October 2023 Hamas terrorist attacks killed over 1,200 people. The true Palestinian death toll may be even higher.

Simon Tisdall is the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator

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Roll up, roll up! The Trump inauguration may be the least great show on Earth | Emma Brockes
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:00:04 GMT

Despite a few more recognisable names (er, Kid Rock) due to appear than last time, this will not be the cultural event of the year

In the quaintly upsetting era of George W Bush’s presidency, there was something people liked to pompously call the “cultural opposition”. This was made up of figures in popular culture pushing back against Bush, and 20 years later it may be imagined their spiritual heirs are limbering up for equivalent duties. The first formal opportunity falls next week with Donald Trump’s inauguration and, just as leaders in the tech and business worlds have failed spectacularly to rally against him, so a sense prevails that among certain artists and influencers there has been a gentle softening of spines too.

This is a general observation and also one located in the figure of Carrie Underwood, the country star scheduled to sing the national anthem in Trump’s honour on Monday. Underwood, a 41-year-old who came to prominence via the fourth season of American Idol, may seem a slim figure on whom to hang observations about the waning of cultural opposition towards Trump. There persists a feeling, however, that in 2016, no singer-songwriter of Underwood’s prominence would have offered her services to the Trump administration. Back then, when Trump’s election struck many in the US and around the world with the force of an out-of-body experience, the best the inauguration committee could come up with was another talent-show graduate and holder of the unfortunate mantle “former child star”, Jackie Evancho.

Emma Brockes is a Guardian columnist

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Biden or Trump – who should claim credit for the Gaza ceasefire deal?
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:32:05 GMT

Joe Biden said his team negotiated the deal, but Donald Trump said it was agreed only because he is the incoming US president

The question yelled at Joe Biden by a reporter was unapologetically blunt: “Who do you think deserves credit for this Mr. President: you or [Donald] Trump?”

Biden had just finished announcing what he presented as his signature foreign policy achievement – a ceasefire-for-hostages deal between Israel and Hamas to halt the bloody war in Gaza that has left 46,000 Palestinians and 1,700 Israelis dead. He wasn’t in the mood for that debate.

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50,000 Scientists Urge Congress to Protect Research from Trump
2025-01-16T05:23:20+00:00

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Hamas and Israel have agreed Gaza ceasefire deal, Qatari PM says
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 04:41:44 GMT

Deal to pause 15-month war expected to be officially accepted by Israel after cabinet meeting

• Israel-Gaza war – live updates

Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire deal, pausing the war in Gaza and designed to broker an end to the brutal 15-month conflict, the mediator Qatar has said. The agreement is set to be officially accepted by Israel after a cabinet meeting on Thursday.

The announcement on Wednesday night from Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, was made after weeks of negotiations in the Qatari capital, Doha. There were intensified efforts in recent days to hammer out the final details after increased pressure on Israel to reach a deal from the US president-elect, Donald Trump, which Sheikh Mohammed acknowledged in a media conference.

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Biden bids farewell with dark warning for America – the oligarchs are coming | David Smith
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:02:22 GMT

The president did not air grievances or dwell on the past, but sounded an alarm call about the future under Trump

There was a sting in the tail. Joe Biden’s farewell address had not seemed like a must-watch for most politics-weary Americans. Those who did dutifully tune in might have been expecting the president to deliver a yawn-inducing first draft of his White House memoir.

But after more than half a century in elected office, the 82-year-old great-grandfather had one last surprise. The primetime speech did not mention Donald Trump by name. Instead it will be remembered for its dark, ominous warning about something wider and deeper of which Trump is a symptom.

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President Joe Biden Warns of Big Tech and Social Media Manipulation in Final Address: ‘The Truth is Smothered by Lies Told For Power and For Profit’
2025-01-16T02:45:05+00:00

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Biden hails agreement as both he and Trump claim credit
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 02:44:26 GMT
The US president says "many months of intensive diplomacy" led to the deal as he outlines the next steps.
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Biden touts accomplishments, warns of ‘oligarchy’ in farewell address
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:38:41 +0000
President Joe Biden will give a farewell address to the nation, ahead of his term ending and President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.
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Joe Biden warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ in farewell address
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:32:08 GMT

President sounds alarm about growing power of ultra-wealthy before handing presidency back to Trump

Joe Biden’s final address to the nation struck an ominous tone after warning of the growing power of America’s ultra-wealthy, and cautioning that an emerging oligarchy threatens the foundations of US democracy.

The Wednesday prime-time Oval Office speech came as Biden prepares to hand the presidency back to Donald Trump, who he defeated in 2020 only to see return to power after Biden’s own dramatic exit from politics last summer.

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A ceasefire deal is here. For Gaza, the Middle East and the world, the future remains unknown
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:53:20 GMT

The sacrifice has been so great, the misery so complete, that few can claim with certainty that this was all worthwhile

There may be no winners in war, but history suggests combatants are often eager to convince the world otherwise.

The ending of the 15-month conflict in Gaza may prove an exception. The sacrifice has been so great, the misery so complete, and the ultimate future for Gaza so uncertain that few can claim with certainty that this was all worthwhile, or likely to benefit Israel’s security in the long term. The damage to Israel’s reputation may last decades.

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John Ratcliffe, Trump’s CIA pick, pledges not to politicize spy agency
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:42:43 +0000

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Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts are among those performing at Trump inauguration events
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:32:10 +0000

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Trump’s threat to place conditions on fire aid outrages Democrats
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:26:44 +0000
Withholding natural disaster aid to force policy changes is unusual and would mark a major escalation in Republicans’ feuds with blue states.
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Rubio details what Trump’s ‘America First’ foreign policy will entail
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:26:41 +0000
Sen. Marco Rubio, Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, is widely expected to win Senate confirmation to the post.
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AG pick Bondi says no ‘enemies list,’ won’t rule out probes of Trump foes
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:23:07 +0000
Pam Bondi, Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, sidestepped questions during her confirmation hearing about his threats to prosecute adversaries.
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The Senate confirmation hearing for Brooke Rollins, Trump’s pick to serve as agriculture secretary, is scheduled...
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:08:36 +0000

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How the Blazes in L.A. Got Swept into the Culture War
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:02:21 +0000
“Nobody’s defending Gavin Newsom,” the staff writer Jay Caspian Kang says. “I think he’s probably in a lot of trouble. And I do think that this might have tanked his Presidential ambitions.”
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Ministers pledge record £410m to support UK nuclear fusion energy
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:01:53 GMT

Ed Miliband says funding pledge means Britain within ‘grasping distance’ of ‘secure, clean, unlimited energy’

The UK government has promised a record £410m investment in nuclear fusion which could help construct a world-leading fusion power project on the site of an old coal plant in Nottinghamshire.

Ministers hope the funding, which will be made available for the coming financial year, will support the rapid development of the UK fusion energy sector and deliver “a future powered by limitless clean energy”.

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In Greenland, a cold shoulder for Trump, but curiosity about U.S. ties
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:01:35 +0000

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The old-school senator working to confirm Trump’s unorthodox DOJ picks
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:50:51 +0000

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From snowy cities to Mexican border - Trump deportations loom
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:50:37 GMT
'Do it the right way' Texas border residents tell migrants, while Chicago neighbourhoods prepare for raids.
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House GOP members slam Martin O’Malley over telework contract
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:19:13 +0000
Days after Trump was elected, O’Malley signed an agreement extending telework in the Social Security Administration through 2029.
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Trump considers executive order hoping to ‘save TikTok’ from ban or sale in U.S. law
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:00:06 +0000

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke Wednesday with President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:54:35 +0000

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White House Budget Office Nominee Tries to Whitewash Trump’s First Term
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:28:38 +0000

During his Senate confirmation hearing, Russell Vought downplayed Trump’s moves to strip protections from civil service employees.

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4 takeaways from Pam Bondi’s confirmation hearing
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:13:05 +0000
She walked a very fine line on election denial and Trump prosecuting his enemies.
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Who is Steve Witkoff, the Trump envoy who played a role in ceasefire talks?
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:10:28 +0000

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Democrats seem relieved to consider Rubio for Trump’s Cabinet
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:35:43 +0000

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Americast
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:05:00 GMT
Could Donald Trump intervene to block the app’s ban?
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Qatar’s prime minister credits Biden and Trump for helping secure ceasefire
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:54:25 +0000

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Zuckerberg urges Trump to stop the EU from fining US tech companies
2025-01-15T19:35:27+00:00

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Biden says he’s handing Trump ‘a real opportunity’ for a better Middle East
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:31:41 +0000

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Trump claims credit for ceasefire agreement
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:20:31 +0000

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Trump’s pick for transportation secretary receives warm reception
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:19:43 +0000

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The Guardian view on a ceasefire in Gaza: far too late, but desperately needed | Editorial
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:14:04 GMT

As officials report that a deal has been agreed, a precarious pause in hostilities and the release of hostages could only be welcomed

Hope has rarely felt so fragile, or so inadequate. A moment long sought and prayed for will nonetheless be met with fear and apprehension as well as joy by Palestinians in the wasteland that is Gaza and among the traumatised families of Israeli hostages.

After more than 15 months of war, which has left tens of thousands dead and almost 2 million struggling to survive, the US and Qatar announced that a ceasefire and hostage-release deal has been reached. The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said there were still “unresolved clauses”, though his cabinet was expected to vote on it on Thursday morning. They should back it. The broad outlines of this agreement have long been clear. The cost of the delay is unbearable. Since it was first mooted, thousands more Palestinians and an unknown number of Israeli hostages taken in the Hamas raids of 7 October 2023 have been killed. Last week, research in the Lancet medical journal suggested that the death toll recorded by Gazan health officials was 40% too low, with an estimated 64,260 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces by last June.

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Foreign policy vs. Trump’s foreign business entanglements
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:08:06 +0000

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Donald Trump has tapped many ultra-wealthy people to serve in his administration, which makes his Secretary...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:54:42 +0000

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Budget pick Russell Vought says Trump can use controversial impoundment authority
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:41:48 +0000

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Trump encourages Vivek Ramaswamy to seek Ohio’s open Senate seat
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:20:53 +0000

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Trump moves the needle on a Gaza ceasefire
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:13:49 +0000
For months, Israel’s Prime Minister made a ceasefire deal seem impossible. Trump’s imminent return changed that.
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Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for attorney general, has repeatedly stressed today that she aims...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:48:16 +0000

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Pam Bondi spent a lot of time defending Donald Trump in media interviews before he won...
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Confronted with controversial Trump remarks, Bondi says she’s ‘not familiar’
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:09:06 +0000

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Rubio insists Trump won’t steamroll the State Department
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:07:43 +0000

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Sean P. Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for transportation secretary, told Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Massachusetts)...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:05:40 +0000

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Why ‘Beating China’ in AI Brings Its Own Risks
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:01:20 +0000
The US is increasingly intent on winning the AI race with China. Experts say this ignores the benefits of collaboration—and the danger of unintended consequences.
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Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, would not commit during her confirmation hearing...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:01:53 +0000

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Will Donald Trump unleash Wall Street?
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:38:26 +0000
Bankers have plenty of reason to be hopeful
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Wright was at Mar-A-Lago event where Trump asked for $1 billion
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:34:13 +0000

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During his confirmation hearing, Sean P. Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump’s transportation pick, said the nation needs...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:25:15 +0000

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Rubio offers defense of NATO, despite Trump’s past criticism
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:24:46 +0000

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Safety advocates fear Tesla will face less accountability for car crashes under Trump
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Rubio leans into Trump’s ‘America First’ vision
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:08:29 +0000

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Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration roles
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:07:41 +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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Pam Bondi, Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, was pressed to explain her remarks in a...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:57:02 +0000

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Pam Bondi, who helped Donald Trump challenge the results of the 2020 election, told Sen. Dick...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:37:06 +0000

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Pam Bondi declined to say whether she would advise President-elect Donald Trump to pardon Jan. 6...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:37:30 +0000

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UK stalls Chagos Islands deal until Trump administration can ‘consider detail’
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:24:50 GMT

Future of Diego Garcia military base should be considered before handover to Mauritius signed off, No 10 says

• UK politics live – latest updates

The UK government will not sign off a deal to hand back the Chagos Islands to Mauritius until Donald Trump’s administration has had a chance to consider the future of the joint military base, Downing Street has confirmed.

Allies of the US president-elect have been critical of the deal because of the implications for the strategically important Diego Garcia base, with concerns that it could bolster Chinese interests in the Indian Ocean.

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Pam Bondi is Donald Trump’s second choice for attorney general, following former congressman Matt Gaetz’s decision...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:18:02 +0000

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At Wednesday’s confirmation hearing, Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, will face two...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:14:21 +0000

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Trump’s Transportation Department pick says focus will be big projects
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:09:10 +0000

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Analysis: Trump moves the needle on a Gaza ceasefire
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:56:26 +0000

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The SEC Is Suing Elon Musk. It’s All in the Timing
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 03:03:07 +0000
Less than a week before Donald Trump takes office, the SEC has filed a complaint against his most prominent benefactor.
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Biden to remove Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:49:09 GMT

Deal negotiated through Catholic church will involve ‘gradual’ release of 553 political prisoners, says Havana

The Biden administration has notified Congress that it will remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism in a deal the country’s communist government said would involve the “gradual” release of 553 political prisoners.

The deal, which administration officials said was negotiated through the Catholic church, was announced on Tuesday, just five days before Biden exits the White House and Donald Trump is inaugurated as the country’s 47th president.

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Maker of weight-loss drugs to ask Trump to pause price negotiations: Report
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:26:17 +0000
The next 15 drugs up for negotiation will be released soon and may include a GLP-1.
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Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal and hostage release in ‘final stages,’ Qatar says
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:08:51 +0000
A deal to halt the 15-month war and release hostages is “on the brink” of being finalized, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said. President Joe Biden and Donald Trump also signaled optimism.
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Biden proposes front-of-pack food labels in his final days in office
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:58:52 +0000
The Biden administration's proposal is a last-ditch effort to put its stamp on the nation's food policy before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
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Congress Considers Putting Ken Paxton in Charge of Choosing Who to Deport
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:07:02 +0000

The Laken Riley Act authorizes state attorneys general to sue federal authorities to force deportations and block visas.

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The Pressure Campaign to Get Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 03:30:59 +0000
Supporters of Donald Trump’s nominee have intimidated potential witnesses and suppressed the F.B.I. background check of the former Fox News host in the run-up to his Senate hearing.
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Iran is vulnerable to a Trumpian all-out economic assault
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 19:32:36 +0000
Oil prices are already at a five-month high
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What Imperialist Game Is Donald Trump Playing with Greenland?
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
The President-elect’s brand of America First isolationism has always sat awkwardly with his Napoleonic tendencies.
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Rich Men Rule the World
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
The holders of the vast majority of the world’s wealth? Men. So many men—from Trump and Musk and Putin to every CEO, crypto schmo, and solar bro in between.
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Boulter suffers another early Grand Slam exit
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:56:21 GMT
Katie Boulter's hopes of making a deep run at a major for the first time are ended by Russia's Veronika Kudermetova at the Australian Open.
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Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv forces attempt to shoot down drone as Starmer visits Ukraine to sign ‘100-year deal’
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:46:14 GMT

Gunfire erupts near presidential palace before Starmer and Zelenskyy are due to hold press conference

Starmer hails ‘closer than ever’ partnership with Ukraine on visit

City officials say there have been no casualties after the reported Russian drone attack on Kyiv, but say a car was damaged by falling debris in one of the districts.

As we have previously mentioned, Starmer is in Kyiv to sign a so-called “100-year partnership” treaty between Britain and Ukraine (see more details of what is in the agreement here). The UK, one of Ukraine’s biggest military supporters, has committed £12.8bn in military and civilian aid to Kyiv over the war and has trained tens of thousands of Ukrainian troops. Starmer is to announce another £40m for Ukraine’s postwar economic recovery.

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Indians lured to Russia are dying on the front lines in Ukraine
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:32:20 +0000
The forced recruitment of Indians into the Russian army has been a point of tension between New Delhi and Moscow, even as the countries have expanded ties.
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Cold cereal and a blanket on the floor: How South Korea is holding a president
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:16:57 +0000
Yoon Suk Yeol this week became South Korea’s first sitting president to be detained. The Seoul Detention Center is a far cry from his official residence.
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Drone above site of Starmer-Zelenskyy meeting in Kyiv draws anti-aircraft fire
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:57:26 GMT

Aircraft – possibly a Russian decoy – seen above presidential palace where UK PM is meeting Ukrainian president

• Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates

Anti-aircraft fire has erupted in Kyiv as Keir Starmer held talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the UK prime minister’s first official trip to Ukraine since taking office.

The presidential palace, where the two leaders are due to hold a press conference on Thursday, echoed with loud booms as Ukrainian air defences tried to shoot down a drone.

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Poland hails breakthrough with Ukraine over second world war Volhynia atrocity
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:51:09 GMT

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Tusk reach agreement on massacre of up to 100,000 Poles by Ukrainian nationalists

• Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates

Poland has hailed a breakthrough in a painful historical dispute with Ukraine, after it said its neighbour had agreed to allow exhumations of Polish citizens massacred by Ukrainian nationalists in the second world war.

Warsaw is one of Ukraine’s strongest supporters in the EU, offering military and diplomatic support, but for years ties have been strained over a historical atrocity – the massacre of as many as 100,000 Poles by Ukrainian nationalists between 1943 and 1945.

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A New Jam-Packed Biden Executive Order Tackles Cybersecurity, AI, and More
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:30:00 +0000
US president Joe Biden just issued a 40-page executive order that aims to bolster federal cybersecurity protections, directs government use of AI—and takes a swipe at Microsoft’s dominance.
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‘Their human resources are unlimited’: Russia’s advances signal bleak spring for Ukrainians
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 04:00:01 GMT

If Moscow’s forces manage to take all of Donetsk oblast it would be a symbolic moment for Putin – and Kyiv

In an underground command post in eastern Ukraine, a Ukrainian soldier peered at a map. Russian positions were marked in red. A year ago enemy troops were at least 35 miles (60km) away from the administrative border between Donetsk oblast and the neighbouring Dnipropetrovsk region. Now they were on the doorstep: a mere 5 miles away.

“The situation is pretty bad,” Valerii – call-sign “Oves” – admitted, sitting in front of a bank of screens showing live footage from the battlefield. Reconnaissance drones zoomed in on Russian positions under a snowy tree-line. “If a mouse moves, we can see it,” he said. His brigade, the 110th, spent a year and a half defending the eastern city of Avdiivka. It fell in February 2024 after a long and brutal siege.

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CIA director nominee defends decision to declassify unverified Russian claims
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:59:34 +0000

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South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol arrested and questioned for hours
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:56:26 GMT

Impeached president questioned over martial law declaration last month after standoff at his residence

• Explainer: After the arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol, what happens next?

South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was arrested and questioned for hours over his ill-fated declaration of martial law last month, handing himself in after an early-morning standoff outside his official residence in Seoul.

His detention on Wednesday makes him the first sitting president in the country’s history to be arrested.

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‘A trash can for the US’: anger in Mexico and Canada over toxic waste shipments
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:00:10 GMT

Exclusive: US companies are increasingly shipping toxic waste to other countries, where some argue it poses a risk

• Leer en español en Quinto Elemento Lab

US companies ship more than 1m tons of hazardous waste to other countries each year, raising questions over possible impacts on health and the environment, an investigation by the Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab has found.

Exports of toxic waste, most of which is shipped to Mexico and Canada, have climbed 17% since 2018, US records show. And while sending it away for recycling and disposal is legal, some experts are concerned that more and more of America’s most dangerous discards are leaving the country.

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South Korea’s President Yoon has been detained. Here’s what to know.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:39 +0000
President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has already been impeached, became South Korea’s first sitting leader to be detained after weeks of openly defying authorities.
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Wednesday briefing: What a Gaza ceasefire might look like
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:03:15 GMT

In today’s newsletter: With reports of a breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations, a look at what the detail includes – and what its obstacles are

Good morning. After months of false starts, Israel and Hamas are close to agreeing a ceasefire that would involve the release of hostages and a major influx of aid into Gaza. Last night, both sides appeared to have accepted the outlines of a deal, with Reuters reporting that once Israel delivers maps showing how its forces will withdraw from Gaza, Hamas will give its response.

“It’s closer than it’s ever been before,” US secretary of state Antony Blinken said yesterday. “But, right now, as we sit here, we await final word from Hamas on its acceptance, and until we get that word, we’ll remain on the brink.”

Economy | UK inflation unexpectedly fell in December, handing some breathing space to the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, after a week of turbulence in financial markets. Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed the consumer prices index eased to 2.5%, below a reading of 2.6% in November.

UK politics | Tulip Siddiq has resigned as a Treasury minister after accepting the furore over her close ties to her aunt, the ousted prime minister of Bangladesh now accused of corruption, had become a distraction. An investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing but said a lack of records meant that it was not possible “to obtain comprehensive comfort” over properties linked to Sheikh Hasina.

South Korea | South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested and is being questioned over his ill-fated declaration of martial law last month, anti-corruption investigators said on Wednesday, bringing to an end an early-morning standoff outside his official residence in Seoul.

Health | Doctors are proposing a “radical overhaul” of how obesity is diagnosed worldwide amid concerns that a reliance on body mass index may be causing millions of people to be misdiagnosed. Relying only on BMI is “ineffective” because it is not a direct measure of fat and does not provide information about a person’s health, a report by the Lancet commission said.

Comedy | The comedian and actor Tony Slattery has died aged 65 after a heart attack, his partner has announced. Slattery was known for his improvisations on the popular comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, as well as his appearances on Just a Minute and Have I Got News for You.

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South Korea’s impeached president detained over martial law gambit
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:39:24 +0000
Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing insurrection charges after his effort to impose martial law last month, becomes the first South Korean president to be detained while in office.
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Exiled, shot, impeached, jailed: A history of South Korean presidents
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:30:29 +0000
Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is the latest in a long line of leaders to have their political careers marred by scandal or meet an otherwise unfortunate end.
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Ban on Chinese connected-car software is almost ready
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:09:56 +0000
There are some exemptions, but the rule would block imports from MY2027.
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NATO launches new naval operation in Baltic Sea after severing of cables
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:09:40 +0000
The Baltic Sea operation in the region bordering Russia comes as European fears of sabotage mount after a string of disruptions to underwater cables.
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Yoon Suk Yeol impeachment: trial of suspended South Korean president begins
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:04:59 GMT

First of five hearings into martial law declaration lasts only minutes, while Yoon Suk Yeol remains holed up inside his presidential compound

The first hearing in the impeachment trial of South Korea’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, ended after just a few minutes on Tuesday as Yoon failed to appear at the constitutional court.

The court’s justices have about five months to decide whether to strip Yoon of his presidential duties over his short-lived declaration of martial law on 3 December or return him to office.

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Searching for Justice and the Missing in the New Syria
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0000

The prisons are open, the secret files are unlocked. Now Syrians are trying to figure out how to hold war criminals accountable.

The post Searching for Justice and the Missing in the New Syria appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 124 Score: 19.29 source: theintercept.com age: 6 days
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The Trump DOJ Loved Leaking, as Long as It Was to Rupert Murdoch’s Newspapers
Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Trump administration spied on reporters to catch leakers. At the same time, it was leaking to right-wing media.

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The Inauguration of Trump’s Oligarchy
Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Certain business titans have made Mar-a-Lago a scene of such flagrant self-abnegation, ring-kissing, and genuflection that it would embarrass a medieval Pope.
Match ID: 126 Score: 17.86 source: www.newyorker.com age: 4 days
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Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in Gaza
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:11:39 +0000

A year in Palestine, living in fear of not just genocide — but AIDS. 

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Emma Raducanu sets up Swiatek test but Boulter crashes out in three sets
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:01:18 GMT

• Raducanu fought off sore back during her 6-3, 7-5 victory
• Kudermetova catches Boulter cold in 7-6(3), 2-6, 6-2 win

Slowed down by a sore back, swirling wind and a supremely talented ball-striker who robbed her of rhythm, all Emma Raducanu could do was fight with all the energy, intelligence and conviction she could rouse as her presence at the Australian Open hung in the balance. Across two testing, uncomfortable hours, Raducanu scrapped, counterpunched and chased down every last ball, her significant efforts yielding a brilliant win as Raducanu out-hustled Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-5 to reach round three at Melbourne Park.

“I thought I played really well in some big moments in that match,” said Raducanu. “I thought it was going to be a really challenging one, playing Amanda. She’s obviously a good friend of mine, so it’s never easy. I feel like that adds another dimension to the match, but yeah, I’m happy I stuck with her in the second set and came through and found a way.”

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The killing of Fiona Holm: why was the life and death of this much-loved mother so overlooked?
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:05 GMT

More than 170,000 people go missing in the UK each year – and Holm was one of them. She was adored by her family, who say she was let down again and again by the state, the police and the media

Fiona Holm loved people. “She’d be talking to everyone,” her daughter Savannah says, laughing about what would happen when her mum came on to the ward where she gets her sickle cell treatment. “I’ll tell her, ‘Can you sit down next to me?’ And she’ll be like, ‘All right, I’m just going to go speak to my mate.’ And I’m like, ‘Who is your mate? You don’t know no one in here!’ She’d be asking everyone, ‘Are you OK, are you warm? Your eyes are really yellow – have you been taking your medicine?’”

There’s a pause. Savannah is clearly wishing she could have her mum back on the ward with her. She is supposed to go to the hospital every three months for her treatment. But since Fiona went missing a year and a half ago, she’s barely been able to muster up the energy to go. Her health is suffering.

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UK infrastructure isn’t climate-crisis ready | Letters
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:02:24 GMT

The UK’s road, rail and other vital networks are threatened by global warming, warns Dr Janet Young

Your article sets out the stark picture we’re dealing with (Hottest year on record sent planet past 1.5C of heating for first time in 2024, 10 January). Climate change is causing more extreme weather, and if we don’t speed up our global transition to clean energy, it will only get worse.

Making societies more resilient is mentioned, briefly. This is a topic that should be given much more prominence. Despite warnings from the Climate Change Committee and the United Nations, rising temperatures, and more extreme weather events all over the world, we have yet to take decisive action to adapt the UK’s infrastructure.

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Energy nominee Chris Wright vows to unleash fossil fuel production
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:52:47 +0000

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NASA Celebrates Edwin Hubble’s Discovery of a New Universe
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:15:05 +0000
For humans, the most important star in the universe is our Sun. The second-most important star is nestled inside the Andromeda galaxy. Don’t go looking for it — the flickering star is 2.2 million light-years away, and is 1/100,000th the brightness of the faintest star visible to the human eye. Yet, a century ago, its […]
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Roman Space Telescope’s Wide Field Instrument
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:10:13 +0000
The Wide-Field Instrument (WFI), the primary instrument aboard NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, is a 300-megapixel visible and infrared camera that will allow scientists to perform revolutionary astrophysics surveys.   This specialized camera detects faint light across the cosmos and will be used to study a wide range of astrophysics topics including the expansion and […]
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She Lost Her Dad to Trump’s Killing Spree. Now She Wants Biden to Clear His Name.
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Alfred Bourgeois’s daughter is convinced of his innocence. In the four years since his execution, she has waged a sometimes-lonely battle to prove it.

The post She Lost Her Dad to Trump’s Killing Spree. Now She Wants Biden to Clear His Name. appeared first on The Intercept.

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What the End of Meta’s Fact-Checking Program Means for the Future of Free Speech
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Meta’s decision to stop fact-checking or moderating content on its platforms signals fealty to Donald Trump.
Match ID: 135 Score: 14.29 source: www.newyorker.com age: 5 days
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A Tale of Two Justice Systems: Only Trump Gets Convicted of 34 Felonies and Receives No Punishment
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 01:20:37 +0000

Public defenders and legal professionals said they never see the leniency offered to Trump given to other defendants.

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Match ID: 136 Score: 14.29 source: theintercept.com age: 5 days
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My Ban From X Is About One Simple Thing: Elon Musk Controlling the Flow of Information
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:26:14 +0000

Whether it’s banning articles on X or killing fact checks on Meta, the only constant is that it benefits the powerful.

The post My Ban From X Is About One Simple Thing: Elon Musk Controlling the Flow of Information appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 137 Score: 12.86 source: theintercept.com age: 7 days
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Sanctions are sinking Russia’s flagship gas project
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:09:08 +0000
Whether that lasts is up to Donald Trump
Match ID: 138 Score: 11.43 source: www.economist.com age: 70 days
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Leaked Meta Rules: Users Are Free to Post “Mexican Immigrants Are Trash!” or “Trans People Are Immoral”
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:45:48 +0000

Under Meta’s relaxed hate speech rules, users can now post “I’m a proud racist” or “Black people are more violent than whites.”

The post Leaked Meta Rules: Users Are Free to Post “Mexican Immigrants Are Trash!” or “Trans People Are Immoral” appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 139 Score: 10.71 source: theintercept.com age: 6 days
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How the US TikTok Ban Would Actually Work
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:46:27 +0000
The fate of TikTok now rests in the hands of the US Supreme Court. If a law banning the social video app this month is upheld, it won’t disappear from your phone—but it will get messy fast.
Match ID: 140 Score: 10.71 source: www.wired.com age: 6 days
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ADL Chief Invokes Pager Attack as Inspiration for Taking on Internet Trolls
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:20:38 +0000

In a speech to Israel’s parliament, Jonathan Greenblatt admits the ADL’s battle against antisemitism is losing — but blows it on what to do.

The post ADL Chief Invokes Pager Attack as Inspiration for Taking on Internet Trolls appeared first on The Intercept.

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The TikTok Ban Is Also About Hiding Pro-Palestinian Content. Republicans Said So Themselves.
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:51:59 +0000

Conservatives have been hyperfixated on TikTok content that’s sympathetic with Gaza — and accused the company of algorithmic bias against Israel.

The post The TikTok Ban Is Also About Hiding Pro-Palestinian Content. Republicans Said So Themselves. appeared first on The Intercept.

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NASA Small Business Funding Enables Aircraft Inspection by Drone
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 15:50:52 +0000
A small business called Near Earth Autonomy developed a time-saving solution using drones for pre-flight checks of commercial airliners through a NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and a partnership with The Boeing Company. Before commercial airliners are deemed safe to fly before each trip, a pre-flight inspection must be completed. This process can […]
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One Environmental Journalist Thinks That the U.S. Needs More Mining
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000
Mining for rare-earth metals has severe environmental consequences. Speaking with Elizabeth Kolbert, the journalist Vince Beiser says that the U.S. needs more of it.
Match ID: 144 Score: 8.57 source: www.newyorker.com age: 5 days
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To Ban TikTok, Supreme Court Would Rank “National Security” Before First Amendment
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:30:00 +0000

Critics worry that a sweeping ban based on predictions rather than more concrete proof of TikTok’s security risks sets a precedent in line with repressive regimes.

The post To Ban TikTok, Supreme Court Would Rank “National Security” Before First Amendment appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 145 Score: 7.14 source: theintercept.com age: 7 days
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The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2024
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:30:00 +0000
From Elon Musk and Donald Trump to state-sponsored hackers and crypto scammers, this was the year the online agents of chaos gained ground.
Match ID: 146 Score: 6.43 source: www.wired.com age: 17 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump, 2.86 russia

How much oil can Trump pump?
Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:44:21 +0000
The president-elect wants to be the ultimate energy baron
Match ID: 147 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 37 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump, 2.14 energy

Trump wastes no time in reigniting trade wars
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:24:15 +0000
Canada and Mexico look likely to suffer
Match ID: 148 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 50 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump, 2.14 trump

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: 149 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 63 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump, 2.14 trump

The return of Trumponomics excites markets but frightens the world
Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:44:16 +0000
It may bring stronger growth, higher inflation and a global trade war
Match ID: 150 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 70 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump, 2.14 trump

Why investors’ “Trump trade” might be flawed
Sun, 03 Nov 2024 10:37:43 +0000
Markets are betting Trump 2.0 would boost the dollar. It could fall instead
Match ID: 151 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 74 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump, 2.14 trump

Donald Trump’s trade hawk is plotting behind bars
Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:48:56 +0000
Peter Navarro’s dark vision of the global economy could shape Trump 2
Match ID: 152 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 218 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump, 2.14 trump

US Treasury Department Sanctions Chinese Company Over Cyberattacks
2025-01-07T12:00:42Z

From the Washington Post:

The sanctions target Beijing Integrity Technology Group, which U.S. officials say employed workers responsible for the Flax Typhoon attacks which compromised devices including routers and internet-enabled cameras to infiltrate government and industrial targets in the United States, Taiwan, Europe and elsewhere.

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How vulnerable is Israel to sanctions?
Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:56:50 +0000
So far, measures have had little effect. That could change
Match ID: 154 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 154 days
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Would America dare to bring down a Chinese bank?
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:26:59 +0000
Janet Yellen promises sanctions for those supporting Vladimir Putin’s war
Match ID: 155 Score: 5.00 source: www.economist.com age: 280 days
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Will Elon Musk dominate President Trump’s economic policy?
Thu, 02 Jan 2025 09:49:34 +0000
He will face challenges from both America firsters and conservative mainstreamers
Match ID: 156 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 14 days
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What investors expect from President Trump
Wed, 01 Jan 2025 15:25:47 +0000
Shareholders are over the moon; bondholders are readying the whip hand
Match ID: 157 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 14 days
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Trump asks Supreme Court to pause TikTok ban
Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:32:00 GMT

Match ID: 158 Score: 3.57 source: www.marketwatch.com age: 19 days
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Stephen Miran is Trump's pick to lead Council of Economic Advisers
Sun, 22 Dec 2024 11:48:07 EST
Miran has called for a sweeping overhaul of the Fed to ensure greater political control over the central bank, including giving the president the power to fire board members at will.
Match ID: 159 Score: 3.57 source: www.politico.com age: 24 days
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The Federal Reserve takes on Trump—and stubborn inflation
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:12:20 +0000
Time for Jerome Powell to enter the octagon
Match ID: 160 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 35 days
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Biden: Trump’s tax and tariffs plans are a ‘major mistake’
Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:20:21 EST
Five weeks after the election, the president took his sharpest swing at Trump’s policy plans.
Match ID: 161 Score: 3.57 source: www.politico.com age: 36 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: 162 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 45 days
qualifiers: 3.57 trump

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
Match ID: 163 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 49 days
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Trump voters feel very differently about things now that he’s won, our new poll shows
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:47:39 EST
A pair of POLITICO|Morning Consult polls, one conducted in the final days of the election and the other conducted after Trump won, show how public opinion has changed.
Match ID: 164 Score: 3.57 source: www.politico.com age: 49 days
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How Trump, Starmer and Macron can avoid a debt crunch
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:25:06 +0000
With deficits soaring, their finance ministers will have to be smart
Match ID: 165 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 52 days
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What Scott Bessent’s appointment means for the Trump administration
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:56:21 +0000
The president-elect’s nominee for treasury secretary faces a gruelling job
Match ID: 166 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 54 days
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What Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders get wrong about credit cards
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:05:10 +0000
Forget interest rates. Rewards are the real problem
Match ID: 167 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 56 days
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Donald Trump’s gas war is about to begin
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:52:57 +0000
It could annoy some of his most loyal supporters
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Why crypto mania is reaching new heights
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:49:32 +0000
Are bitcoin bros right to be so thrilled by Donald Trump’s victory?
Match ID: 169 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 64 days
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America’s strengthening dollar will rattle the rest of the world
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 15:53:02 +0000
Donald Trump’s policies could send the greenback soaring
Match ID: 170 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 66 days
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What betting markets got right and wrong about Trump’s victory
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:50:03 +0000
They might have simply been lucky, or biased
Match ID: 171 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 70 days
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Donald Trump would leave Asia with only bad options
Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:16:07 +0000
The continent’s policymakers are too relaxed about the risks
Match ID: 172 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 77 days
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Trump’s trillion-dollar tax cuts are spiralling out of control
Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:59:12 +0000
His zany promises would blow up the deficit
Match ID: 173 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 91 days
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An American sovereign-wealth fund is a risky idea
Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:04:28 +0000
Donald Trump’s latest proposal has worryingly broad support
Match ID: 174 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 126 days
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Gary Gensler is the most controversial man in American finance
Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:18:55 +0000
Donald Trump is just the latest to take a swing. In an interview with The Economist, the SEC chair defends his record
Match ID: 175 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 168 days
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Donald Trump wants a weaker dollar. What are his options?
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:41:16 +0000
All come with their own drawbacks
Match ID: 176 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 175 days
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Trumponomics would not be as bad as most expect
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:35:08 +0000
Opposition would come from all angles
Match ID: 177 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 189 days
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Is America approaching peak tip?
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 10:05:29 +0000
The country’s gratuity madness may soon calm, so long as Donald Trump does not get his way
Match ID: 178 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 210 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: 179 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 246 days
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Why a stronger dollar is dangerous
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:00:59 +0000
It sets the stage for a nasty new Trump-China clash, among other things
Match ID: 180 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 267 days
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Even without war in the Gulf, pricier petrol is here to stay
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:59:46 +0000
Expensive oil could put Donald Trump in the White House
Match ID: 181 Score: 3.57 source: www.economist.com age: 273 days
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Europe’s economy is under attack from all sides
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 20:00:46 +0000
First Putin, now Xi. Next Trump?
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The Worst Hacks of 2024
Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:30:00 +0000
From Chinese cyberspies breaching US telecoms to ruthless ransomware gangs disrupting health care for millions of people, 2024 saw some of the worst hacks, breaches, and data leaks ever.
Match ID: 183 Score: 2.86 source: www.wired.com age: 21 days
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2024: NASA Armstrong Prepares for Future Innovative Research Efforts
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:01:00 +0000
NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is preparing today for tomorrow’s mission. Supersonic flight, next generation aircraft, advanced air mobility, climate changes, human exploration of space, and the next innovation are just some of the topics our researchers, engineers, and mission support teams focused on in 2024. NASA Armstrong began 2024 with the […]
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The ART of training
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:38:00 +0100

For the first group of ESA’s Astronaut Reserve, two intensive months of Astronaut Reserve Training (ART) have come to a close. During this initial training phase, members of the ESA Astronaut Reserve Sara García Alonso  from Spain,  Andrea Patassa  from Italy,  Arnaud Prost  from France,  Amelie Schoenenwald  from Germany, and  Aleš Svoboda  from Czechia were introduced to essential skills required for future space exploration and scientific research.

Match ID: 185 Score: 2.86 source: www.esa.int age: 27 days
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Ukraine is winning the economic war against Russia
Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:51:43 +0000
Whether that lasts depends on its ability to overcome acute shortages of power, men and money
Match ID: 186 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 28 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

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: 187 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 45 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

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: 188 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 58 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?
Match ID: 189 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 140 days
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Vladimir Putin spends big—and sends Russia’s economy soaring
Sun, 11 Aug 2024 15:58:18 +0000
How long can the party last?
Match ID: 190 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 157 days
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How Vladimir Putin created a housing bubble
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:39:56 +0000
Prices have risen by 172% in Russia’s biggest cities over the past three years
Match ID: 191 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 177 days
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European banks are making heady profits in Russia
Thu, 06 Jun 2024 09:56:28 +0000
But for how much longer?
Match ID: 192 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 224 days
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Russia’s gas business will never recover from the war in Ukraine
Thu, 02 May 2024 10:04:48 +0000
Hopes of a Chinese rescue look increasingly vain
Match ID: 193 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 259 days
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Frozen Russian assets will soon pay for Ukraine’s war
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:54:20 +0000
And America now hopes to convince others to make better use of the stash
Match ID: 194 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 273 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

Ukrainian drone strikes are hurting Russia’s oil industry
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:51:54 +0000
The world’s third-largest producer is now an importer of petrol
Match ID: 195 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 280 days
qualifiers: 2.86 russia

How China, Russia and Iran are forging closer ties
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:52:43 +0000
Assessing the economic threat posed by the anti-Western axis
Match ID: 196 Score: 2.86 source: www.economist.com age: 303 days
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Europe faces an unusual problem: ultra-cheap energy
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:53:05 +0000
The continent is failing to adapt to a renewables boom
Match ID: 197 Score: 2.14 source: www.economist.com age: 210 days
qualifiers: 2.14 energy

Fusion Sparks an Energy Revolution
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +0000
After hitting a power-output milestone, fusion technology is ready to graduate from small-scale lab experiment to full-sized power plant.
Match ID: 198 Score: 2.14 source: www.wired.com age: 210 days
qualifiers: 2.14 energy

Global Emissions Could Peak Sooner Than You Think
Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000
Global deployment of solar and wind power, plus a surge in EV sales, means emissions from fossil-fuel-derived energy will finally hit the downward slope.
Match ID: 199 Score: 2.14 source: www.wired.com age: 365 days
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U.S. stock futures and bond yields drop on reports Putin has updated nuclear doctrine
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:55:00 GMT

Match ID: 200 Score: 1.43 source: www.marketwatch.com age: 58 days
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How Xi Jinping plans to overtake America
Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:31:35 +0000
Digital twins, nuclear fusion and the small matter of fixing China’s economy
Match ID: 201 Score: 1.43 source: www.economist.com age: 290 days
qualifiers: 1.43 nuclear

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How It Started, How It’s Going: Johnson Space Center Edition
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:38:01 +0000
If you ask Johnson Space Center employees why they work for NASA, many will tell you it was always their dream. For others, landing a job at NASA was an unexpected stop on their career path. Here is a look at where five Johnson team members worked before NASA and how they are helping to […]
Match ID: 0 Score: 10.00 source: www.nasa.gov age: 0 days
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Does This Trump Crypto Appointee Even Have Crypto Experience? Yes, With a Trump-Themed Meme Coin.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

And, when he ran for Congress, trust fund kid Bo Hines got half a million in support from FTX crypto fraudsters.

The post Does This Trump Crypto Appointee Even Have Crypto Experience? Yes, With a Trump-Themed Meme Coin. appeared first on The Intercept.

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Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in Gaza
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:11:39 +0000

A year in Palestine, living in fear of not just genocide — but AIDS. 

The post Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.

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Searching for Justice and the Missing in the New Syria
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0000

The prisons are open, the secret files are unlocked. Now Syrians are trying to figure out how to hold war criminals accountable.

The post Searching for Justice and the Missing in the New Syria appeared first on The Intercept.

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qualifiers: 4.29 school

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Cyclone Dikeledi kills three in Madagascar, and Mayotte is hit again
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:02:30 GMT

Tropical storm batters eastern parts of Africa, including French territory still recovering from Cyclone Chido

Over the weekend, eastern parts of Africa were threatened by Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi. What started as a slight tropical disturbance between Indonesia and Australia on 2 January progressed westwards while developing into a depression over the week that followed.

The depression strengthened into a moderate tropical storm with heavy downpours and gusty winds exceeding 39mph (63km/h) across central parts of the Indian Ocean. At this time, the system was named Dikeledi. It continued westwards and deepened into a tropical cyclone on the evening of 10 January as maximum sustained wind speeds hit 74mph – the equivalent of becoming a category 1 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean.

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Match ID: 0 Score: 55.71 source: www.theguardian.com age: 3 days
qualifiers: 30.00 india, 25.71 indonesia

Biden's Cyber Ambassador Urges Trump Not to Cede Ground to Russia and China in Global Tech Fight
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000
Nathaniel Fick, the ambassador for cyberspace and digital policy, has led US tech diplomacy amid a rising tide of pressure from authoritarian regimes. Will the Trump administration undo that work?
Match ID: 1 Score: 40.00 source: www.wired.com age: 0 days
qualifiers: 40.00 china

Masayoshi Son Bet Billions on the iPhone—3 Years Before It Existed
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
How SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son convinced Steve Jobs to make the deal of the century.
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Donald Trump reportedly weighing up TikTok ban delay
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:46:05 GMT

President-elect ‘has warm spot’ for platform and wants political solution to ‘preserve app but protect data’

Donald Trump is considering suspending a TikTok ban in the US with an executive order when he enters the White House on 20 January, according to a report.

The president-elect is exploring an executive order that would postpone enforcement of a sale-or-ban law due to come into force on 19 January, said the Washington Post. The report added, however, that Trump’s legal grounds for suspending a law passed by Congress are questionable.

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Match ID: 3 Score: 40.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
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Biden strengthens US cyber defenses against Russia and China threats
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:30:06 GMT

Outgoing president signs executive order to tackle US vulnerabilities after attacks that have cost country billions

The Biden administration is making a final push to fortify America’s cyber defenses against mounting threats from China and Russia, issuing a sweeping cybersecurity executive order just days before leaving office that aims to tackle vulnerabilities from outer space to consumer electronics.

The wide-ranging directive is likely to be the administration’s last big policy push before handing the keys over to Donald Trump, who heads to the White House next week and inherits a new world of cyber attacks that have cost the nation billions of dollars and punctured government offices.

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A New Jam-Packed Biden Executive Order Tackles Cybersecurity, AI, and More
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:30:00 +0000
US president Joe Biden just issued a 40-page executive order that aims to bolster federal cybersecurity protections, directs government use of AI—and takes a swipe at Microsoft’s dominance.
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UK economy could be especially at risk from Trump’s tariff war, says minister
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:00:36 GMT

Trade secretary says UK’s ‘globally oriented’ economy means it is vulnerable – but it is better positioned than China and EU

• Pressure eases on Reeves as UK economy grows by 0.1%
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The UK government is worried a “tariff war” between the US and other countries could lead to higher inflation and unemployment, the trade secretary has said.

Jonathan Reynolds, the business and trade secretary, warned the UK was particularly vulnerable to the impact of US tariffs because it was a “very globally oriented economy” reliant on international trade and investment.

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See You Again, the hit reality TV series in China helping to destigmatise divorce
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:15:49 GMT

The show, which sends couples contemplating divorce away on a weeks-long roadtrip, has struck a chord and ignited debate on relationship norms

The premise of See You Again, a Chinese online reality television series that sends three married couples contemplating divorce away on an 18-day roadtrip, is designed to contrive an emotional spectacle. It is still raw viewing when it delivers.

The show’s key dynamics are universal: power games, family dramas, division of assets; the empty loss as love devolves into hate. In one scene, the husband breaks down sobbing while behind the steering wheel, during a heated discussion with his wife about custody of their son and daughter.

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No 10 accused of having ‘revolving door’ after new Treasury minister embroiled in China row
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:16:55 GMT

Emma Reynolds, who replaces Tulip Siddiq, pressed government over foreign influence rules while at lobbyist

No 10 has been accused of having a “revolving door” after it refused to say whether the new Treasury minister Emma Reynolds would recuse herself from policy on China after she lobbied the government on the issue.

Reynolds, who worked as managing director for TheCityUK, a lobby group for banks and other financial services companies, had previously pressed the government to make China exempt from the strictest tier of rules on registration of foreign influence.

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‘My Chinese Spy’ Memes Show Americans Aren’t Sold on the TikTok Ban
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:58:39 +0000
With a TikTok shutdown all but inevitable, users are dedicating their final days on the app to fictional agents of the Chinese government.
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"Three Gorges Dam In Space": China Reveals Plans To Build Giant Power Station In Earth's Orbit
2025-01-15T17:23:13+00:00

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Why ‘Beating China’ in AI Brings Its Own Risks
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:01:20 +0000
The US is increasingly intent on winning the AI race with China. Experts say this ignores the benefits of collaboration—and the danger of unintended consequences.
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Rubio says China is ‘most potent and dangerous near-peer adversary’
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:41:09 +0000

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Meta takes us a step closer to Star Trek’s universal translator
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:00:10 +0000
The computer science behind translating speech from 100 source languages.
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Wednesday briefing: What a Gaza ceasefire might look like
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:03:15 GMT

In today’s newsletter: With reports of a breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations, a look at what the detail includes – and what its obstacles are

Good morning. After months of false starts, Israel and Hamas are close to agreeing a ceasefire that would involve the release of hostages and a major influx of aid into Gaza. Last night, both sides appeared to have accepted the outlines of a deal, with Reuters reporting that once Israel delivers maps showing how its forces will withdraw from Gaza, Hamas will give its response.

“It’s closer than it’s ever been before,” US secretary of state Antony Blinken said yesterday. “But, right now, as we sit here, we await final word from Hamas on its acceptance, and until we get that word, we’ll remain on the brink.”

Economy | UK inflation unexpectedly fell in December, handing some breathing space to the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, after a week of turbulence in financial markets. Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed the consumer prices index eased to 2.5%, below a reading of 2.6% in November.

UK politics | Tulip Siddiq has resigned as a Treasury minister after accepting the furore over her close ties to her aunt, the ousted prime minister of Bangladesh now accused of corruption, had become a distraction. An investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing but said a lack of records meant that it was not possible “to obtain comprehensive comfort” over properties linked to Sheikh Hasina.

South Korea | South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested and is being questioned over his ill-fated declaration of martial law last month, anti-corruption investigators said on Wednesday, bringing to an end an early-morning standoff outside his official residence in Seoul.

Health | Doctors are proposing a “radical overhaul” of how obesity is diagnosed worldwide amid concerns that a reliance on body mass index may be causing millions of people to be misdiagnosed. Relying only on BMI is “ineffective” because it is not a direct measure of fat and does not provide information about a person’s health, a report by the Lancet commission said.

Comedy | The comedian and actor Tony Slattery has died aged 65 after a heart attack, his partner has announced. Slattery was known for his improvisations on the popular comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, as well as his appearances on Just a Minute and Have I Got News for You.

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FBI forces Chinese malware to delete itself from thousands of US computers
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:51:59 +0000
Self-delete commands sent from commandeered server to malware on infected PCs.
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More than half a million ‘TikTok refugees’ flock to China’s RedNote as ban looms
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:30:04 GMT

RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu, rockets to top of US app stores, along with ByteDance’s Lemon8

New users have piled in to the Chinese social media app RedNote just days before a proposed US ban on the popular social media app TikTok, as the lesser-known company rushes to capitalize on the sudden influx while walking a delicate line of moderating English-language content.

In a live chat dubbed “TikTok Refugees” on RedNote on Monday, more than 50,000 US and Chinese users joined the room. Veteran Chinese users, with some sense of bewilderment, welcomed their American counterparts and swapped notes with them on topics such as food and youth unemployment. Occasionally, however, the Americans veered into riskier territory.

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Chinese officials reportedly discuss sale of TikTok in US to Elon Musk
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:10:03 GMT

Tech company rejects as ‘pure fiction’ a report that a deal could take place if it fails to avoid an impending ban

Chinese officials have reportedly held preliminary talks about a potential option to sell TikTok’s operations in the US to the billionaire Elon Musk, should the short-video app be unable to avoid an impending ban. Another option is that Musk acts as a broker in a deal to sell the app.

Beijing officials prefer that TikTok remains under the control of its Chinese parent, Bytedance, but have discussed other options including a sale to Musk, Bloomberg reported. The Financial Times reported on the same day that the officials had discussed the preliminary possibility of Musk functioning as a go-between for Bytedance and any potential buyer that would prevent the app from being shut down.

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Ban on Chinese connected-car software is almost ready
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:09:56 +0000
There are some exemptions, but the rule would block imports from MY2027.
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With a TikTok Ban Looming, Users Flee to Chinese App ‘RedNote’
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:03:45 +0000
Some say they joined Xiaohongshu, which translates to “little red book,” to spite the US government after a ban on TikTok became more likely.
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Indians lured to Russia are dying on the front lines in Ukraine
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:32:20 +0000
The forced recruitment of Indians into the Russian army has been a point of tension between New Delhi and Moscow, even as the countries have expanded ties.
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Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan recovering after being stabbed by intruder at his home
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:05:51 GMT

Knife lodged in spine of actor during 2am attack at Mumbai property he shares with Kareena Kapoor and their two children

Saif Ali Khan, one of Bollywood’s most popular actors, is recovering in hospital after a knife became lodged in his spine during an attack by an intruder in his Mumbai home.

Medical officials said Khan sustained six stab wounds in the attack, which took place during a 2am altercation with an intruder who had entered the family home he shares with his wife, the Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor, and their two children.

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Quarterlife by Devika Rege review – an ambitious debut of the new India
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:30:02 GMT

This acutely portrayed reckoning with contemporary Indian sociopolitics traces the faultlines of caste, class and religion

Devika Rege’s debut is not a definitive state-of-the-nation novel. Nor can it be characterised as the next “great Indian novel”, although it holds greatness within its pages. This chorus of the collective contains a multitude of ideologies and perspectives.

It is 2014, and the Bharat party – a thinly veiled version of the Hindu nationalist party, the BJP – is newly in power. It was a choice between “the weak governance” of the preceding ruling party, synonymous with decades of corruption, “and fascism”, and India has voted in favour of the rightwing party promising to clean the Ganga river, holy to the Hindu majority.

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Why global stars like Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are hitting India
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:55:10 GMT
Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are set to start their tours to sell-out crowds in the country.
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Yorkshire put private ownership plans on hold as focus turns to Hundred auction
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:16:27 GMT

• Colin Graves announced demutualisation plans last year
• Club hoping to secure Indian partner in Hundred sale

Yorkshire have put on hold controversial plans to take the 162‑year‑old ­members’ club into private ownership.

In announcing his intention to demutualise the county last year the chair, Colin Graves, claimed that without “swift and decisive action” Yorkshire “will be fighting for its ­survival”, but the Guardian has learned that the process has been paused without the club securing the additional external investment it had been seeking.

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50 Years Ago: Preparing the Final Saturn Rocket for Flight
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:20:11 +0000
With the historic first international space docking mission only six months away, preparations on the ground for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) intensified. At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida, workers in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) stacked the rocket for the mission, the final Saturn rocket assembled for flight. In the nearby Manned […]
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UK stalls Chagos Islands deal until Trump administration can ‘consider detail’
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:24:50 GMT

Future of Diego Garcia military base should be considered before handover to Mauritius signed off, No 10 says

• UK politics live – latest updates

The UK government will not sign off a deal to hand back the Chagos Islands to Mauritius until Donald Trump’s administration has had a chance to consider the future of the joint military base, Downing Street has confirmed.

Allies of the US president-elect have been critical of the deal because of the implications for the strategically important Diego Garcia base, with concerns that it could bolster Chinese interests in the Indian Ocean.

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Congress Considers Putting Ken Paxton in Charge of Choosing Who to Deport
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:07:02 +0000

The Laken Riley Act authorizes state attorneys general to sue federal authorities to force deportations and block visas.

The post Congress Considers Putting Ken Paxton in Charge of Choosing Who to Deport appeared first on The Intercept.

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New US Rule Aims to Block China’s Access to AI Chips and Models by Restricting the World
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:06:09 +0000
The US government has announced a radical plan to control exports of cutting-edge AI technology to most nations.
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Cold cereal and a blanket on the floor: How South Korea is holding a president
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:16:57 +0000
Yoon Suk Yeol this week became South Korea’s first sitting president to be detained. The Seoul Detention Center is a far cry from his official residence.
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South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol arrested and questioned for hours
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:56:26 GMT

Impeached president questioned over martial law declaration last month after standoff at his residence

• Explainer: After the arrest of Yoon Suk Yeol, what happens next?

South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was arrested and questioned for hours over his ill-fated declaration of martial law last month, handing himself in after an early-morning standoff outside his official residence in Seoul.

His detention on Wednesday makes him the first sitting president in the country’s history to be arrested.

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‘A trash can for the US’: anger in Mexico and Canada over toxic waste shipments
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:00:10 GMT

Exclusive: US companies are increasingly shipping toxic waste to other countries, where some argue it poses a risk

• Leer en español en Quinto Elemento Lab

US companies ship more than 1m tons of hazardous waste to other countries each year, raising questions over possible impacts on health and the environment, an investigation by the Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab has found.

Exports of toxic waste, most of which is shipped to Mexico and Canada, have climbed 17% since 2018, US records show. And while sending it away for recycling and disposal is legal, some experts are concerned that more and more of America’s most dangerous discards are leaving the country.

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South Korea’s President Yoon has been detained. Here’s what to know.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:39 +0000
President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has already been impeached, became South Korea’s first sitting leader to be detained after weeks of openly defying authorities.
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South Korea’s impeached president detained over martial law gambit
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:39:24 +0000
Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing insurrection charges after his effort to impose martial law last month, becomes the first South Korean president to be detained while in office.
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Exiled, shot, impeached, jailed: A history of South Korean presidents
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:30:29 +0000
Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is the latest in a long line of leaders to have their political careers marred by scandal or meet an otherwise unfortunate end.
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From the archive: ‘A deranged pyroscape’: how fires across the world have grown weirder – podcast
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:11 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 2022: Despite the rise of headline-grabbing megafires, fewer fires are burning worldwide now than at any time since antiquity. But this isn’t good news – in banishing fire from sight, we have made its dangers stranger and less predictable. By Daniel Immerwahr

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Tuesday briefing: What Ukraine might gain from two North Korean captives
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:48:28 GMT

In today’s newsletter: Kyiv’s interrogation footage of captured North Korean soldiers leads to questions about what it might do with the soldiers – and what the PoWs might do for them

Good morning. In a grinding war where significant changes at the front are hard to discern, a video released by Ukraine on Sunday is a rare point of focus: it featured two North Korean soldiers, answering questions from their Ukrainian captors, and weighing the circumstances of their presence in a conflict thousands of miles from home.

The video is, perhaps, not militarily significant. But it is a unique insight into one of the more extraordinary aspects of a conflict that has drawn in actors from all over the world, and is a crucible in which every participant is learning how modern wars are fought.

Economy | Rachel Reeves will remain as chancellor until the next general election, Keir Starmer has insisted, as he warned the Treasury would be “ruthless” over public spending cuts to help meet the government’s fiscal rules.

Gaza | Joe Biden has said his administration is on the brink of sealing a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that could pause the war after more than 14 months of fighting. Biden administration officials have said they believe the deal may be concluded before Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.

US politics | Donald Trump would have been convicted of crimes over his failed attempt to cling to power in 2020 if he had not won the presidential election in 2024, according to the special counsel who investigated him. Jack Smith’s report detailing his team’s findings about Trump’s efforts to subvert democracy was released early on Tuesday.

UK news | A man accused of driving a young mother to suicide through domestic violence has been found guilty of assault and prolonged controlling behaviour but cleared of her manslaughter. Ryan Wellings, 30, was blamed from “beyond the grave” for the death of his partner, Kiena Dawes. Read more about the case.

‘Forever chemicals’ | The cost of cleaning up toxic forever chemical pollution could reach more than £1.6tn across the UK and Europe over a 20-year period, an annual bill of £84bn, research has found. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are used in everything from cosmetics to nonstick pans but are almost indestructible without human intervention.

[It is] unclear if North Korea will even claim the two captured soldiers as their own, given Moscow and Pyongyang’s refusal to officially admit that North Korean forces have been deployed to Russia. At the same time, Russia could claim them as their own and hand them over to North Korea after they are traded with Ukrainian PoWs.

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Yoon Suk Yeol impeachment: trial of suspended South Korean president begins
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:04:59 GMT

First of five hearings into martial law declaration lasts only minutes, while Yoon Suk Yeol remains holed up inside his presidential compound

The first hearing in the impeachment trial of South Korea’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, ended after just a few minutes on Tuesday as Yoon failed to appear at the constitutional court.

The court’s justices have about five months to decide whether to strip Yoon of his presidential duties over his short-lived declaration of martial law on 3 December or return him to office.

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Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in Gaza
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:11:39 +0000

A year in Palestine, living in fear of not just genocide — but AIDS. 

The post Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.

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Friday Squid Blogging: Cotton-and-Squid-Bone Sponge
2025-01-10T22:06:47Z

News:

A sponge made of cotton and squid bone that has absorbed about 99.9% of microplastics in water samples in China could provide an elusive answer to ubiquitous microplastic pollution in water across the globe, a new report suggests.

[…]

The study tested the material in an irrigation ditch, a lake, seawater and a pond, where it removed up to 99.9% of plastic. It addressed 95%-98% of plastic after five cycles, which the authors say is remarkable reusability.

The sponge is made from chitin extracted from squid bone and cotton cellulose, materials that are often used to address pollution. Cost, secondary pollution and technological complexities have stymied many other filtration systems, but large-scale production of the new material is possible because it is cheap, and raw materials are easy to obtain, the authors say...

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Nvidia supplier Taiwan Semi reports profit surge. AI capacity is ‘very tight,’ CEO says.
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:22:00 GMT
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. on Thursday reported a stronger-than-expected profit and said artificial intelligence demand will help offset a typically weak period for smartphone sales.
Match ID: 40 Score: 20.00 source: www.marketwatch.com age: 0 days
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Marco Rubio, during his confirmation hearing for secretary of state, mentioned support for Taiwan’s “porcupine strategy”...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:26:34 +0000

Match ID: 41 Score: 20.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
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Leaked Meta Rules: Users Are Free to Post “Mexican Immigrants Are Trash!” or “Trans People Are Immoral”
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:45:48 +0000

Under Meta’s relaxed hate speech rules, users can now post “I’m a proud racist” or “Black people are more violent than whites.”

The post Leaked Meta Rules: Users Are Free to Post “Mexican Immigrants Are Trash!” or “Trans People Are Immoral” appeared first on The Intercept.

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The TikTok Ban Is Also About Hiding Pro-Palestinian Content. Republicans Said So Themselves.
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:51:59 +0000

Conservatives have been hyperfixated on TikTok content that’s sympathetic with Gaza — and accused the company of algorithmic bias against Israel.

The post The TikTok Ban Is Also About Hiding Pro-Palestinian Content. Republicans Said So Themselves. appeared first on The Intercept.

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2024: NASA Armstrong Prepares for Future Innovative Research Efforts
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:01:00 +0000
NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is preparing today for tomorrow’s mission. Supersonic flight, next generation aircraft, advanced air mobility, climate changes, human exploration of space, and the next innovation are just some of the topics our researchers, engineers, and mission support teams focused on in 2024. NASA Armstrong began 2024 with the […]
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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.
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My Ban From X Is About One Simple Thing: Elon Musk Controlling the Flow of Information
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:26:14 +0000

Whether it’s banning articles on X or killing fact checks on Meta, the only constant is that it benefits the powerful.

The post My Ban From X Is About One Simple Thing: Elon Musk Controlling the Flow of Information appeared first on The Intercept.

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To Ban TikTok, Supreme Court Would Rank “National Security” Before First Amendment
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:30:00 +0000

Critics worry that a sweeping ban based on predictions rather than more concrete proof of TikTok’s security risks sets a precedent in line with repressive regimes.

The post To Ban TikTok, Supreme Court Would Rank “National Security” Before First Amendment appeared first on The Intercept.

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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
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The resignation of Tulip Siddiq – podcast
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:54 GMT

Political correspondent Kiran Stacey traces the allegations of corruption against Labour MP Tulip Siddiq that caused her to resign from her ministerial role in Keir Starmer’s government

On Tuesday afternoon, Labour’s Tulip Siddiq resigned from her post as City minister.

It was the culmination of weeks and weeks of stories about Siddiq’s finances and family ties. For, as political correspondent Kiran Stacey explains, Siddiq comes from a truly extraordinary political family: her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, was the prime minister of Bangladesh for 15 years.

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Videos reveal new incidents of deadly brutality by Bangladesh police
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:00:00 GMT

Exclusive: ‘Grotesque’ footage shows previously undocumented incidents on day PM Sheikh Hasina fled country

Bangladeshi police killed or injured at least 20 unarmed protesters in two previously undocumented incidents during the demonstrations that engulfed the country last year, according to newly examined video footage.

The International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP), a rights group that documents alleged abuses, has analysed video footage of two incidents in Dhaka on 5 August – the day that Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled the country – and found evidence that officers deliberately targeted peaceful civilians.

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Bangladesh files criminal case against UK minister Tulip Siddiq
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:05:00 GMT

MP accused of misusing her position to gain influence and illegally acquire land with her aunt Sheikh Hasina

• UK politics live – latest updates

Authorities in Bangladesh have filed a criminal case against the UK Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, accusing her of misusing her position as an MP to gain influence and illegally acquire land with her aunt the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Siddiq has faced mounting calls to resign over her links to Hasina, who was toppled in August after mass protests across Bangladesh and is facing charges of corruption and crimes against humanity.

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Searching for Justice and the Missing in the New Syria
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0000

The prisons are open, the secret files are unlocked. Now Syrians are trying to figure out how to hold war criminals accountable.

The post Searching for Justice and the Missing in the New Syria appeared first on The Intercept.

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US Treasury Department Sanctions Chinese Company Over Cyberattacks
2025-01-07T12:00:42Z

From the Washington Post:

The sanctions target Beijing Integrity Technology Group, which U.S. officials say employed workers responsible for the Flax Typhoon attacks which compromised devices including routers and internet-enabled cameras to infiltrate government and industrial targets in the United States, Taiwan, Europe and elsewhere.

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The 'new China' in Thailand: ‘if you want hope, you have to leave’ – video
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:47:17 GMT

After 30 years of relentless growth and capitalism, a new trend has emerged in China. The search for a simpler, calmer life is leading some Chinese people to seek a life abroad. The trend is so popular that it’s gained its own internet buzzword: the 'run philosophy'.

Chiang mai, in northern Thailand is the country’s second biggest city. It’s a tourist hotspot popular with backpackers but has recently become an unlikely second home for thousands of Chinese people seeking alternative lifestyles.

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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
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Apple May Owe You $20 in a Siri Privacy Lawsuit Settlement
Sat, 04 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000
Plus: The FBI discovers a historic trove of homemade explosives, new details emerge in China’s hack of the US Treasury Department, and more.
Match ID: 57 Score: 5.71 source: www.wired.com age: 12 days
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US Treasury Department Admits It Got Hacked by China
Tue, 31 Dec 2024 03:29:57 +0000
Treasury says hackers accessed “certain unclassified documents” in a “major” breach, but experts believe the attack’s impacts could prove to be more significant as new details emerge.
Match ID: 58 Score: 5.71 source: www.wired.com age: 16 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: 59 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 17 days
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The Worst Hacks of 2024
Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:30:00 +0000
From Chinese cyberspies breaching US telecoms to ruthless ransomware gangs disrupting health care for millions of people, 2024 saw some of the worst hacks, breaches, and data leaks ever.
Match ID: 60 Score: 5.71 source: www.wired.com age: 21 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: 61 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 35 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: 62 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 42 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: 63 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 45 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: 64 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 45 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: 65 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 56 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: 66 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 58 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: 67 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 63 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
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Japanese atomic bomb survivors
Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:05:00 GMT

Match ID: 69 Score: 5.71 source: www.marketwatch.com age: 97 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
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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: 72 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 113 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
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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
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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: 75 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 133 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: 76 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 140 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: 77 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 154 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: 78 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 163 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
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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
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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
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Japan’s strength produces a weak yen
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:17:13 +0000
Currency meddling will prove futile
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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What would get China’s consumers spending?
Thu, 09 May 2024 09:57:49 +0000
Clues from a grocer in a fourth-tier city
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What Xi Jinping gets wrong about China’s economy
Thu, 09 May 2024 09:57:57 +0000
Despite his protestations, the country does have an overcapacity problem
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Japan will struggle to rescue its plummeting currency
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:00:14 +0000
Expensive government intervention looks likely to provide only brief respite
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Why a stronger dollar is dangerous
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:00:59 +0000
It sets the stage for a nasty new Trump-China clash, among other things
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Can the IMF solve the poor world’s debt crisis?
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:05:21 +0000
The fund will freeze out China if that is what it takes to offer relief
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China’s better economic growth hides reasons to worry
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:33:05 +0000
The country’s leaders are too complacent about deflation
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What China’s central bank and Costco shoppers have in common
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:02:17 +0000
Hint: it is not a fondness for cryptocurrencies
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China’s state is eating the private property market
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:50:47 +0000
Pity those soon to buy a home
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How Xi Jinping plans to overtake America
Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:31:35 +0000
Digital twins, nuclear fusion and the small matter of fixing China’s economy
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China’s banks have a bad-debt problem
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:12:05 +0000
As is becoming increasingly obvious
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Japan ends the world’s greatest monetary-policy experiment
Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:12:06 +0000
For the first time in 17 years, officials raise interest rates
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How China, Russia and Iran are forging closer ties
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:52:43 +0000
Assessing the economic threat posed by the anti-Western axis
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China’s economic bright spots provide a warning
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:55:00 +0000
What a visit to an optimistic port reveals
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China is churning out solar panels—and upsetting sand markets
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:37:33 +0000
The hunt for grains with a silica concentration of more than 99.9%
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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
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NASA, Notre Dame Connect Students to Inspire STEM Careers
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:09:24 +0000
High school students in Indiana are contributing to NASA’s groundbreaking research to develop quieter, more fuel-efficient aircraft engines. Their learning experience is a collaboration between aircraft noise researchers from NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland and educators from the University of Notre Dame’s Turbomachinery Laboratory. The collaboration aims to encourage students’ interest in science, technology, […]
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India is undergoing an astonishing stockmarket revolution
Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:12:08 +0000
Small investors, rejoice—and beware
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Can markets reduce pollution in India?
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:55:05 +0000
An experiment in Gujarat yields impressive results
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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
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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
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Foreign investors are rejecting Indian stocks
Thu, 30 May 2024 10:05:08 +0000
A roaring economy is not enough to entice them
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Hedge funds make billions as India’s options market goes ballistic
Thu, 02 May 2024 10:14:54 +0000
The country’s retail investors are doing less well
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How fast is India’s economy really growing?
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:00:46 +0000
Statisticians take the country’s figures with a pinch of salt
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How to build a global currency
Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:55:08 +0000
India is the latest country to try. Painful reforms are required
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How India could become an Asian tiger
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 14:11:52 +0000
The world’s most selective bureaucracy is struggling to make it happen
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Will services make the world rich?
Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:51:25 +0000
American fried chicken can now be served from the Philippines
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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
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‘Women are the best to women’: has Iceland found the antidote to toxic ‘girlboss’ feminism?
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:00:06 GMT

Fifty years ago, Icelandic women went on strike, kickstarting a gender revolution. Today, the concept of ‘konur eru konum bestar’ is everywhere – including the female-led coalition government

Walking in steady procession, mittened hand in mittened hand, we descend in our swimsuits into the icy cold North Atlantic Ocean, singing. Usually the women sing an Icelandic song as they enter the waves, but this Saturday, for my benefit, they have chosen to sing You Are My Sunshine first. It’s 11am but the sun is only just rising, the ocean waves lapping and the sky shades of pink and purple. The big black rock in the middle of Reykjavík’s Skarfaklettur beach is dusted in snow. The water is apparently around zero degrees. When we are about waist high, my thighs go numb and the chain of hands breaks up. For a second I feel alone as I start to lose my breath and the others disappear into the water. But then Guðrún Tinna Thorlacius, known as Tinna, arrives to ask if I am OK. She looks at me with such sincerity and care that I cannot help but feel held. We breathe in for a count of three and out for another six, until I am ready to descend to my chest.

Members of the multigenerational ocean dipping group, Glaðari Þú (Happier You), meet several times a week at different spots around the Icelandic capital. I am here because it encapsulates a uniquely Icelandic idea – konur eru konum bestar (women are the best to women) – that has gained popularity in recent years as a guiding principle for how women should treat one another.

The phrase, created by women, is a contemporary inversion of an old saying – konur eru konum verstar (women are the worst to women). The idea is that rather than imitating the patriarchy by behaving in ways that make life worse for other women, they instead choose to uplift and support one another. It feels especially resonant in an age of polarisation and social media-fuelled comparison, where feminism, toxicity and exclusion have a tendency to get mixed up – to the extent that some interpretations of feminism can feel regressive. Could konur eru konum bestar be the Icelandic antidote to toxic “girlboss” culture?

Including Tinna, who co-runs the ocean-dipping sessions, there are 19 of us in today’s group. I attend with Þorgerður Jóhannsdóttir and Helga Gunnarsdóttir, who are ocean-dipping addicts. For four years they have been doing this three or four times a week. This year, they both turn 70. While the group is theoretically unisex, they mostly attract women, with their fun, playful sessions aimed at seeking the natural high that comes with plunging into the cold ocean. The meeting starts with a warmup and group meditation, huddled together in a circle on the beach, and ends with dancing and singing. The middle bit, when we go into the ocean, is short but unforgettable. Some women put their heads underwater, others do a few press-ups afterwards. When we emerge back on to the beach, our movements seem freer, inhibitions lighter and the mood brighter. “We have two boyfriends,” says Tinna, as she starts up the post-dip music: first playing Harry Belafonte’s Jump in the Line, then Via Con Me by Paolo Conte, both of which the group dances to in sync. As I try to copy their moves, the words “It’s wonderful, it’s wonderful, it’s wonderful / Good luck my baby!” being belted out with gleeful abandon around me, it is impossible not to feel communal joy.

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Wake-up call: six ways to change your attitude to insomnia
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:00:03 GMT

Waking up at night is natural and even beneficial, so we should embrace insomnia and learn to enjoy it

Sleep: we know it feels good, we know it’s necessary. But the deluge of guidance, whether from well-meaning sleep scientists or bio-hackers on TikTok, has made falling asleep more fraught than ever. We are now instructed to sleep for seven to eight hours in an undisturbed stretch, with perfectly proportioned REM and Non-REM sleep. We are encouraged to track, count and monitor to achieve perfect sleep. We are told that failing to sleep well raises our risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, obesity, depression and death. Little wonder so many of us (37% according to the Sleep Charity) are struggling to sleep. And little wonder that today’s anxiety-fuelled sleep industry is worth a staggering $585bn.

For anyone suffering from less-than-perfect slumber, being constantly reminded that sleep is our superpower has done little more than amplify our sleep anxiety. I was one of these. So when a series of bereavements sent my mild insomnia into overdrive, I took the advice of a sleep scientist who suggested I treat it as a luxurious gift of extra time. Viewed like this, my sleepless nights became a chance to metaphorically travel through new lands, and no longer a “condition” that threatened to kill me.

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An arty stay in cider land: a brush with the Somerset countryside
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:00:02 GMT

A cosy cabin offers not just a place to stay but a chance to learn from local artists and discover the gentle, rolling landscape and its farm produce

Frost tints the landscape silver as we set up our easels in the watery morning sunlight. On the horizon is Burrow Hill, a gentle surge in the pancake-flat Somerset scene. Local artist Frances Watts talks me through how to mix colour palettes and then, with her help, I attempt to capture some of the wintry magic in oils.

I’d come to Kingsbury Episcopi, 20 minutes west of Yeovil, to stay in the new Craftsman’s Cabin, set in its own meadow on the edge of the Somerset Levels and Moors. Built by hand, the interior brims with work by artists from the area – some of Frances’ paintings hang on the walls. Those who stay can arrange an outdoor painting session, connecting more deeply with the pretty countryside and taking a keepsake home.

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UK rail firms urged to issue ‘yellow card’ warnings instead of penalty
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:04 GMT

People should not be punished for honest mistakes, says watchdog, amid concern at fare evasion measures

Train firms have been urged by the rail passenger watchdog to give a “yellow card” to people travelling without the correct ticket rather than rush to fines or prosecution.

Transport Focus said a new system was needed to ensure that passengers who had made an honest mistake were not punished unfairly, amid growing concern at measures being taken to tackle fare evasion.

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Archaeologists uncover Roman ‘service station’ during roadworks in Gloucester
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:02 GMT

The mutatio, on Ermin Street linking Silchester and Gloucester, would have provided a place for travellers to rest or change horses

At Gloucester services on the M5, travellers are resting and refuelling, taking a break from the demands of the road.

Just a few miles east, scores of archaeologists are completing a two-year project that has unearthed a forerunner of the site, a 2,000-year-old Roman take on the service station.

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Sunbury-on-Thames sees biggest house price rise in UK in 2024
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:01:54 GMT

Surrey town saw 12.5% increase in asking prices last year with rest of UK rising just 1.4%, according to Rightmove

It’s very name conjures images of warmth, and now Sunbury-on-Thames has been named as a property hotspot. According to listings website Rightmove, the Surrey town recorded the biggest rise in asking prices in Great Britain last year, registering a 12.5% leap in the average, from £527,005 to £592,976.

The town has long been popular with commuters, as it takes less than an hour to travel into London Waterloo station, and is close to the recently expanded Shepperton Studios, which now claims to be the second biggest film studio in the world.

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Travel around the world — and the Beltway — with D.C.’s best hand pies
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:00:32 +0000
Pastry-wrapped comfort food from Kenya, Turkey, Cuba and more.
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The Bunny Museum, a quirky monument to an L.A. love story, lost in fire
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:00:33 +0000
Candace Frazee and Steve Lubanski compiled the Bunny Museum’s Guinness World Record collection of memorabilia for decades. They could only save about 20 pieces.
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NASA’s Webb Reveals Intricate Layers of Interstellar Dust, Gas
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:15:00 +0000
Once upon a time, the core of a massive star collapsed, creating a shockwave that blasted outward, ripping the star apart as it went. When the shockwave reached the star’s surface, it punched through, generating a brief, intense pulse of X-rays and ultraviolet light that traveled outward into the surrounding space. About 350 years later, […]
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Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in Gaza
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:11:39 +0000

A year in Palestine, living in fear of not just genocide — but AIDS. 

The post Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.

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Inside the Black Box of Predictive Travel Surveillance
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Behind the scenes, companies and governments are feeding a trove of data about international travelers into opaque AI tools that aim to predict who’s safe—and who’s a threat.
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She Lost Her Dad to Trump’s Killing Spree. Now She Wants Biden to Clear His Name.
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Alfred Bourgeois’s daughter is convinced of his innocence. In the four years since his execution, she has waged a sometimes-lonely battle to prove it.

The post She Lost Her Dad to Trump’s Killing Spree. Now She Wants Biden to Clear His Name. appeared first on The Intercept.

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LA Budgeted Money For Cop Jobs While Cutting Fire Department Positions. Now the City Is Burning.
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

“The consistent defunding of other city programs in order to give the LAPD billions a year has consequences,” said a local activist.

The post LA Budgeted Money For Cop Jobs While Cutting Fire Department Positions. Now the City Is Burning. appeared first on The Intercept.

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Future of space travel: Could robots really replace human astronauts?
Tue, 31 Dec 2024 01:46:51 GMT
Advances in technology raise questions about the need to send people to space - and the risks and cost
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The Paper Passport Is Dying
Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:30:00 +0000
Smartphones and face recognition are being combined to create new digital travel documents. The paper passport’s days are numbered—despite new privacy risks.
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Inside Syria’s ‘horror city': Sednaya and a country reborn – video
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:48:20 GMT

A new Syria is emerging from the shadow of the brutal Assad regime. The Guardian’s Bethan McKernan and Ayman Abu Ramouz meet people celebrating their hard-won freedom, but also those grappling with a traumatic past. The pair travel to the notorious Sednaya prison, where they meet a former prisoner who was liberated by his family just days before

• Resistance was not a choice’: how Syria’s unlikely rebel alliance took Aleppo

• 'The Syrian regime hit us with chemical weapons: only now can we speak out' – video

• Syria’s disappeared: one woman’s search for her missing father

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Guardian Traveller newsletter: Sign up for our free holidays email
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:21:58 GMT

From biking adventures to city breaks, get inspiration for your next break – whether in the UK or further afield – with twice-weekly emails from the Guardian’s travel editors. You’ll also receive handpicked offers from Guardian Holidays.

From biking adventures to city breaks, get inspiration for your next break – whether in the UK or further afield – with twice-weekly emails from the Guardian’s travel editors.

You’ll also receive handpicked offers from Guardian Holidays.

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Congress Considers Putting Ken Paxton in Charge of Choosing Who to Deport
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:07:02 +0000

The Laken Riley Act authorizes state attorneys general to sue federal authorities to force deportations and block visas.

The post Congress Considers Putting Ken Paxton in Charge of Choosing Who to Deport appeared first on The Intercept.

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Does This Trump Crypto Appointee Even Have Crypto Experience? Yes, With a Trump-Themed Meme Coin.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

And, when he ran for Congress, trust fund kid Bo Hines got half a million in support from FTX crypto fraudsters.

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Trump Decried This Law as a Deep State Spy Weapon. His Nominees Sure Seem to Love It.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:43:14 +0000

In their confirmation hearings, John Ratcliffe, Pam Bondi, and Tulsi Gabbard gave government mass surveillance two thumbs up.

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A Deal Too Late: Israel Agrees to the Ceasefire It Rejected Months Ago, Thousands More Died
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:59:06 +0000

Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire deal on almost entirely the same terms as a proposal that fell apart in the summer.

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White House Budget Office Nominee Tries to Whitewash Trump’s First Term
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:28:38 +0000

During his Senate confirmation hearing, Russell Vought downplayed Trump’s moves to strip protections from civil service employees.

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Biden bids farewell with dark warning for America – the oligarchs are coming | David Smith
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:02:22 GMT

The president did not air grievances or dwell on the past, but sounded an alarm call about the future under Trump

There was a sting in the tail. Joe Biden’s farewell address had not seemed like a must-watch for most politics-weary Americans. Those who did dutifully tune in might have been expecting the president to deliver a yawn-inducing first draft of his White House memoir.

But after more than half a century in elected office, the 82-year-old great-grandfather had one last surprise. The primetime speech did not mention Donald Trump by name. Instead it will be remembered for its dark, ominous warning about something wider and deeper of which Trump is a symptom.

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Joe Biden warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ in farewell address
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:32:08 GMT

President sounds alarm about growing power of ultra-wealthy before handing presidency back to Trump

Joe Biden’s final address to the nation struck an ominous tone after warning of the growing power of America’s ultra-wealthy, and cautioning that an emerging oligarchy threatens the foundations of US democracy.

The Wednesday prime-time Oval Office speech came as Biden prepares to hand the presidency back to Donald Trump, who he defeated in 2020 only to see return to power after Biden’s own dramatic exit from politics last summer.

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Trump’s threat to place conditions on fire aid outrages Democrats
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:26:44 +0000
Withholding natural disaster aid to force policy changes is unusual and would mark a major escalation in Republicans’ feuds with blue states.
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SCOTUS Won’t Hear the Real Reason Porn Age-Verification Laws Are Spreading
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:54:28 +0000

Conservatives have been caught admitting that age-verification laws are pretext to shut down pornography entirely.

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UK politics live: Badenoch admits Tory Brexit mistakes, saying party had ‘no plan for growth outside EU’
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:45:03 GMT

Opposition leader expected to turn fire on predecessors in speech in which she will try to break with the past

Here are more lines from the “Rebuilding Trust” speech that Kemi Badenoch will deliver later. (See 9.36am.) They came from the extracts sent out by CCHQ in advance. I’ve included some analysis.

Badenoch will argue that politicians of all parties have failed to tell the public the truth about what is happening in the UK. She will say:

Politicians across all parties have not told the truth about this and instead keep prescribing solutions that are actually making things worse.

This problem is broader than one party, one leader, or one period of government. Generations of leaders and entire ranks of senior managers have been trying and failing for a long time. Many have not been honest with the public about the challenges we face. And others have not even been honest with themselves.

She will claim that, unlike Keir Starmer, she is willing to admit her party’s mistakes.

The public will never trust politicians unless we can accept our mistakes.

Labour are making a lot of mistakes. But the difference between me and Keir Starmer is that he doesn’t believe he’s ever made a mistake.

She will identify at least three mistakes made by the last Conservative government. (See 9.36am.)

She will stress that the Conservative party is under “new leadership”.

She will claim that she is committed to telling the truth.

For the next four years and beyond we are going to be telling the British people the truth, even when it’s difficult to hear.

The truth about the mistakes we made

She will say Britain is “getting poorer”.

She will claim that Labour does not have proper plans for what it wants to do.

Labour are having even worse problems than we did, because they announced policy without a plan.

Policies without a plan are not policies … they’re just announcements.

She will criticise Rachel Reeves for being bounced into agreeing policies favoured by Treasury officials that they have been trying to sell to ministers for years.

That’s why Rachel Reeves announced mad and bad ideas on snatching winter fuel and taxing family farms.

Those options were presented to us, time and time again by officials, and we rejected them time and time again because they would hurt so many people for so little benefit.

She will condemn Labour’s plans to reduce some of the freedoms enjoyed by academy schools.

The schools bill going through parliament now has one or two bits on safeguarding that may be good … the rest of it is worse than garbage. It is pure vandalism. The new Labour government will not fix any of the problems we have faced for decades. Because they wasted their time in opposition.

It is right that Mike Amesbury has taken responsibility for his unacceptable actions. He was rightly suspended by the Labour party following the announcement of the police investigation. We cannot comment further whilst legal proceedings are still ongoing.

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The Trump DOJ Loved Leaking, as Long as It Was to Rupert Murdoch’s Newspapers
Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Trump administration spied on reporters to catch leakers. At the same time, it was leaking to right-wing media.

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Ex-Tory candidate accused of sending unsolicited image of his ‘private parts’
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:23:42 GMT

Jaymey McIvor, Reform UK’s first Essex councillor, was suspended from Conservatives last year amid claims

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A Reform UK councillor has been accused of being expelled from the Conservative party last year over allegations he sent an unsolicited picture of his “private parts”.

Jaymey McIvor had been due to stand as a Tory parliamentary candidate in July but was suspended before the election. Sources say he was expelled after an investigation into the allegations.

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Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing highlights Republicans’ servility to Trump | Moira Donegan
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:07:50 GMT

Defense secretary nominee is incompetent and seems to have no redeeming qualities – but his appointment looks assured

In some ways, the secretary of Defense nomination of Pete Hegseth was always meant as a domination exercise, a way of making Senate Republicans humiliate themselves for Donald Trump’s approval.

Hegseth has white supremacist tattoos and what is reportedly a pretty severe drinking problem: one friend told the New Yorker’s Jane Mayer that they once saw him order three gin and tonics at a breakfast meeting. In 2017, a woman went to the emergency room – and then the police – after what she said was a rape by Hegseth; he later paid a settlement and had her sign an nondisclosure agreement. (Hegseth claims the encounter, which took place while he was married to his second wife and had just had a child with the woman who would become his third, was consensual and denies all wrongdoing.) He wrote a book, The War on Warriors, which seems to consist mainly of his gripes about the presence of women in combat roles and his objections to the fact that American service members are required by abide by the Geneva conventions.

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As Biden exits the stage, Democrats are uncharacteristically quiet
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:22:15 +0000
After three years of touting their historic record together, congressional Democrats have fallen silent on Joe Biden’s legacy in his final days in office.
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The Guardian view on Germany’s snap election: playing for the highest of stakes | Editorial
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:13:04 GMT

February’s election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential since the second world war

In the German city of Karlsruhe, a police investigation has just been launched into the distribution of 30,000 flyers designed to resemble deportation plane tickets, many of which were placed in the letterboxes of immigrants. Organised by the far-right Alternative für Deutschland party (AfD), the stunt recalled a similar malicious exercise by the neo-Nazi National Democratic party (NPD) in 2013. The difference is that while the NPD – now renamed the Homeland – is a fringe movement that has never crossed the 5% threshold of votes necessary to enter the Bundestag, the AfD is now running second in polls, at about 21%.

The booming popularity of a xenophobic party officially suspected of anti-constitutional extremism is just the starkest signal of how much is at stake in next month’s snap election in Germany. A national poll in Europe’s largest economy will always be of deep continental significance. But as campaigning begins in earnest, there are grounds beyond the issue of immigration for judging this to be one of the country’s most consequential contests since the second world war.

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Kash Patel has vowed retribution. As FBI director, he could do it.
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:36 +0000
While some Republicans have hailed the pick, Donald Trump’s choice of Kash Patel to lead the FBI has raised alarm among many national security veterans.
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Democrats seem relieved to consider Rubio for Trump’s Cabinet
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:35:43 +0000

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Pam Bondi has remained largely composed in the face of some tough questions from Senate Democrats...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:06:15 +0000

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During Marco Rubio’s hearing for secretary of state, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (New Hampshire), the top Democrat...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:39:00 +0000

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Secret Phone Surveillance Tech Was Likely Deployed at 2024 DNC
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:21:46 +0000
Data WIRED collected during the 2024 Democratic National Convention strongly suggests the use of a cell-site simulator, a controversial spy device that intercepts sensitive data from every phone in its range.
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The First Bitcoin President? Tracing Trump’s Crypto Connections
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Crypto execs funneled millions in donations to swing this election, and now their man is in charge. Here’s how Donald Trump’s “crypto cabinet” could shape the next four years.
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Donald Trump reportedly weighing up TikTok ban delay
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:46:05 GMT

President-elect ‘has warm spot’ for platform and wants political solution to ‘preserve app but protect data’

Donald Trump is considering suspending a TikTok ban in the US with an executive order when he enters the White House on 20 January, according to a report.

The president-elect is exploring an executive order that would postpone enforcement of a sale-or-ban law due to come into force on 19 January, said the Washington Post. The report added, however, that Trump’s legal grounds for suspending a law passed by Congress are questionable.

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Roll up, roll up! The Trump inauguration may be the least great show on Earth | Emma Brockes
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:00:04 GMT

Despite a few more recognisable names (er, Kid Rock) due to appear than last time, this will not be the cultural event of the year

In the quaintly upsetting era of George W Bush’s presidency, there was something people liked to pompously call the “cultural opposition”. This was made up of figures in popular culture pushing back against Bush, and 20 years later it may be imagined their spiritual heirs are limbering up for equivalent duties. The first formal opportunity falls next week with Donald Trump’s inauguration and, just as leaders in the tech and business worlds have failed spectacularly to rally against him, so a sense prevails that among certain artists and influencers there has been a gentle softening of spines too.

This is a general observation and also one located in the figure of Carrie Underwood, the country star scheduled to sing the national anthem in Trump’s honour on Monday. Underwood, a 41-year-old who came to prominence via the fourth season of American Idol, may seem a slim figure on whom to hang observations about the waning of cultural opposition towards Trump. There persists a feeling, however, that in 2016, no singer-songwriter of Underwood’s prominence would have offered her services to the Trump administration. Back then, when Trump’s election struck many in the US and around the world with the force of an out-of-body experience, the best the inauguration committee could come up with was another talent-show graduate and holder of the unfortunate mantle “former child star”, Jackie Evancho.

Emma Brockes is a Guardian columnist

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Sydney train disruptions to cease for now after rail unions ordered to halt industrial action until next week
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:23:37 GMT

Fair Work Commission puts interim pause on approval for industrial action after second day of delays for commuters

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New South Wales trains will return to normal scheduling for now after the Fair Work Commission placed an interim pause on its approval for rail unions to undertake industrial action amid a long-running pay dispute with the state government.

The decision came after the NSW premier, Chris Minns, announced on Thursday – after commuters faced havoc for a second day – that the government had made an urgent application to the commission to end the union’s protected industrial actions and move to an arbitrated decision.

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Wong calls for Dutton and Bandt to tone down language over Gaza conflict – as it happened
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:25:19 GMT

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Sharma ‘wouldn’t assume’ ceasefire agreement will lead to permanent ceasefire

Senator and former ambassador to Israel David Sharma has been speaking to Sunrise this morning, also reacting to news of a ceasefire deal.

It will importantly lead to the release of [the] hostages, including women, young children and the elderly and sick who have been held in terrible conditions for 15 months, and it will allow more humanitarian assistance to get to the Gazan population which has been suffering through this conflict as well.

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How the Blazes in L.A. Got Swept into the Culture War
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:02:21 +0000
“Nobody’s defending Gavin Newsom,” the staff writer Jay Caspian Kang says. “I think he’s probably in a lot of trouble. And I do think that this might have tanked his Presidential ambitions.”
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4 takeaways from Pam Bondi’s confirmation hearing
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:13:05 +0000
She walked a very fine line on election denial and Trump prosecuting his enemies.
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Pam Bondi, who helped Donald Trump challenge the results of the 2020 election, told Sen. Dick...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:37:06 +0000

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Tuesday briefing: What Ukraine might gain from two North Korean captives
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:48:28 GMT

In today’s newsletter: Kyiv’s interrogation footage of captured North Korean soldiers leads to questions about what it might do with the soldiers – and what the PoWs might do for them

Good morning. In a grinding war where significant changes at the front are hard to discern, a video released by Ukraine on Sunday is a rare point of focus: it featured two North Korean soldiers, answering questions from their Ukrainian captors, and weighing the circumstances of their presence in a conflict thousands of miles from home.

The video is, perhaps, not militarily significant. But it is a unique insight into one of the more extraordinary aspects of a conflict that has drawn in actors from all over the world, and is a crucible in which every participant is learning how modern wars are fought.

Economy | Rachel Reeves will remain as chancellor until the next general election, Keir Starmer has insisted, as he warned the Treasury would be “ruthless” over public spending cuts to help meet the government’s fiscal rules.

Gaza | Joe Biden has said his administration is on the brink of sealing a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that could pause the war after more than 14 months of fighting. Biden administration officials have said they believe the deal may be concluded before Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.

US politics | Donald Trump would have been convicted of crimes over his failed attempt to cling to power in 2020 if he had not won the presidential election in 2024, according to the special counsel who investigated him. Jack Smith’s report detailing his team’s findings about Trump’s efforts to subvert democracy was released early on Tuesday.

UK news | A man accused of driving a young mother to suicide through domestic violence has been found guilty of assault and prolonged controlling behaviour but cleared of her manslaughter. Ryan Wellings, 30, was blamed from “beyond the grave” for the death of his partner, Kiena Dawes. Read more about the case.

‘Forever chemicals’ | The cost of cleaning up toxic forever chemical pollution could reach more than £1.6tn across the UK and Europe over a 20-year period, an annual bill of £84bn, research has found. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are used in everything from cosmetics to nonstick pans but are almost indestructible without human intervention.

[It is] unclear if North Korea will even claim the two captured soldiers as their own, given Moscow and Pyongyang’s refusal to officially admit that North Korean forces have been deployed to Russia. At the same time, Russia could claim them as their own and hand them over to North Korea after they are traded with Ukrainian PoWs.

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‘Life-or-death consequences’: families fear rollback of school vaccine requirements under RFK Jr
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:52 GMT

With vaccine sceptic as Trump pick to lead US health policy, parents and advocates anticipate devastating changes

A political battle over school-based Covid protocols in early 2021 quickly turned personal for one Colorado family, whose son’s cystic fibrosis – a life-threatening genetic disease affecting the lungs and other vital organs – made him susceptible to complications from the virus.

Kate Gould said the classroom became a dangerous place for her son after hardline conservatives took over the Douglas county school board and the district removed masking requirements.

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A New Jam-Packed Biden Executive Order Tackles Cybersecurity, AI, and More
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:30:00 +0000
US president Joe Biden just issued a 40-page executive order that aims to bolster federal cybersecurity protections, directs government use of AI—and takes a swipe at Microsoft’s dominance.
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Kemi Badenoch to criticise Theresa May and Boris Johnson ‘mistakes’
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:16:49 GMT

Tory leader to condemn predecessors’ Brexit, climate and migration failings amid rising popularity of Reform UK

Kemi Badenoch will attack the Conservative party’s record under Boris Johnson and Theresa May on Brexit, the economy, net zero and immigration in a speech aimed at “rebuilding trust”.

The Tory leader, who is competing with the sharp rise in popularity of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, will “acknowledge the Conservative party made mistakes” under her predecessors.

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Can Labour fix the broken NHS? – Politics Weekly UK
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:01 GMT

With A&E departments at breaking point and the NHS on its knees, what is the government doing to repair the health service? Will it be enough? John Harris hears from an emergency medicine doctor about the dire situation on the ground, and speaks to our political correspondent Kiran Stacey about Labour’s plans to put things right

Click here to vote for Politics Weekly UK in the people’s choice category of the iNHouse political podcast awards.

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The resignation of Tulip Siddiq – podcast
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:54 GMT

Political correspondent Kiran Stacey traces the allegations of corruption against Labour MP Tulip Siddiq that caused her to resign from her ministerial role in Keir Starmer’s government

On Tuesday afternoon, Labour’s Tulip Siddiq resigned from her post as City minister.

It was the culmination of weeks and weeks of stories about Siddiq’s finances and family ties. For, as political correspondent Kiran Stacey explains, Siddiq comes from a truly extraordinary political family: her aunt, Sheikh Hasina, was the prime minister of Bangladesh for 15 years.

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Trump considers executive order hoping to ‘save TikTok’ from ban or sale in U.S. law
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:00:06 +0000

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Sen. Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) asked Pam Bondi during the Senate Judiciary Committee if she commits...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:43:20 +0000

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Vought sets up constitutional clash over spending
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:22:16 +0000

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UK stalls Chagos Islands deal until Trump administration can ‘consider detail’
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:24:50 GMT

Future of Diego Garcia military base should be considered before handover to Mauritius signed off, No 10 says

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The UK government will not sign off a deal to hand back the Chagos Islands to Mauritius until Donald Trump’s administration has had a chance to consider the future of the joint military base, Downing Street has confirmed.

Allies of the US president-elect have been critical of the deal because of the implications for the strategically important Diego Garcia base, with concerns that it could bolster Chinese interests in the Indian Ocean.

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Hi, I’m Abigail Hauslohner, and I cover national security with a focus on Congress. The confirmation...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:28:19 +0000

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Pam Bondi is Donald Trump’s second choice for attorney general, following former congressman Matt Gaetz’s decision...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:18:02 +0000

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A Tale of Two Justice Systems: Only Trump Gets Convicted of 34 Felonies and Receives No Punishment
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 01:20:37 +0000

Public defenders and legal professionals said they never see the leniency offered to Trump given to other defendants.

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The TikTok Ban Is Also About Hiding Pro-Palestinian Content. Republicans Said So Themselves.
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:51:59 +0000

Conservatives have been hyperfixated on TikTok content that’s sympathetic with Gaza — and accused the company of algorithmic bias against Israel.

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Searching for Justice and the Missing in the New Syria
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:30:00 +0000

The prisons are open, the secret files are unlocked. Now Syrians are trying to figure out how to hold war criminals accountable.

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The lineup for today’s Senate confirmation hearings
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:56:40 +0000

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Live updates: Senate continues to hold confirmation hearings for key Trump Cabinet spots
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:56:40 +0000
The Senate is holding more confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks ahead of his return to office on Monday.
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Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv forces attempt to shoot down drone as Starmer visits Ukraine to sign ‘100-year deal’
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:46:14 GMT

Gunfire erupts near presidential palace before Starmer and Zelenskyy are due to hold press conference

Starmer hails ‘closer than ever’ partnership with Ukraine on visit

City officials say there have been no casualties after the reported Russian drone attack on Kyiv, but say a car was damaged by falling debris in one of the districts.

As we have previously mentioned, Starmer is in Kyiv to sign a so-called “100-year partnership” treaty between Britain and Ukraine (see more details of what is in the agreement here). The UK, one of Ukraine’s biggest military supporters, has committed £12.8bn in military and civilian aid to Kyiv over the war and has trained tens of thousands of Ukrainian troops. Starmer is to announce another £40m for Ukraine’s postwar economic recovery.

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Biden issues order to strengthen federal cyber defenses
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:45:24 +0000

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Most Canadians don’t recognize Mark Carney, the Liberal party favourite to replace Trudeau
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:30:50 GMT

‘Rock star central banker’ Carney, expert on economic risks of climate change, unknown by 76% of voters

Mark Carney, the “rock star central banker” who navigated a string of financial crises and became a leading global voice on the economic risks of climate change, has rapidly emerged as a favourite in the race to lead Canada’s Liberal party.

But the steepest challenge for Carney, a fixture at international summits and company boardrooms, may be getting ordinary Canadian voters – even those within his own party – to recognize him.

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Biden's Cyber Ambassador Urges Trump Not to Cede Ground to Russia and China in Global Tech Fight
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:30:00 +0000
Nathaniel Fick, the ambassador for cyberspace and digital policy, has led US tech diplomacy amid a rising tide of pressure from authoritarian regimes. Will the Trump administration undo that work?
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Biden and Trump jockey for credit in Israel-Hamas hostage deal
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:30:35 +0000

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Ukraine hawk removed from House intelligence role, reportedly at Trump’s request
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:15:33 +0000

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The New Western Gold Rush
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Series like “Yellowstone” and “Landman” use classic tropes to depict modern-day concerns, while “American Primeval” frankly reassesses the past. What do these shows say about our country’s present, and its future?
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Biden warns of the rise of a new American ‘oligarchy’
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:21 +0000

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Drone above site of Starmer-Zelenskyy meeting in Kyiv draws anti-aircraft fire
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:57:26 GMT

Aircraft – possibly a Russian decoy – seen above presidential palace where UK PM is meeting Ukrainian president

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Anti-aircraft fire has erupted in Kyiv as Keir Starmer held talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the UK prime minister’s first official trip to Ukraine since taking office.

The presidential palace, where the two leaders are due to hold a press conference on Thursday, echoed with loud booms as Ukrainian air defences tried to shoot down a drone.

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Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury pleads guilty to assault
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:39:31 GMT

MP for Runcorn and Helsby faces sentence over incident in Cheshire in October last year

The MP for Runcorn and Helsby, Mike Amesbury, has pleaded guilty to assault.

Appearing at Chester magistrates court, Amesbury, who was suspended by the Labour party after an investigation, admitted the single charge of section 39 assault in relation to an incident after a night out in his constituency.

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Farage criticised for claim workers’ rights bill could spell end of pub banter
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:36:55 GMT

Unions accuse Reform leader of being ‘on the side of bad bosses, zero-hours contracts and fire and rehire’

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Labour and trade unions have criticised an attack by Nigel Farage on a proposed law aimed at protecting workers from sexual harassment – which the Reform UK leader claimed could lead to the end of pub banter.

Farage is among those who have criticised the clause in the employment bill that gives workers protection from third-party harassment. It says employers must take “reasonable steps”, for example to protect bartenders from harassment by customers.

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At Davos, Trump will face a less friendly brand of billionaire – but their dominance is waning | Larry Elliott
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:59:18 GMT

These high priests of globalisation are facing the fact that Trump’s tariffs are part of a global shift to protectionism

Hollywood would struggle to come up with a better plot. On Monday, as Donald Trump returns to the White House, the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual talk fest kicks off in Davos. The arch protectionist v the spiritual home of globalisation. The man who says “tariff” is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary” being sworn in for a second term just as the high priests of free trade assemble 5,000ft up in the Swiss Alps.

The Davos elite have a love-hate relationship with Trump: they despise him, but when he showed up at the WEF as president he was the hottest ticket in town. This year, the billionaires will have to make do with a video link appearance, but even from the other side of the Atlantic, Trump will dominate events. That’s not surprising. Most of the WEF attenders have grown up believing that trade barriers should be torn down, not erected. As such, they see Trump’s support for protectionism as a dangerous heresy.

Larry Elliott is a Guardian columnist

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Reeves clings to green shoots of recovery as UK economy flatlines
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:39:30 GMT

After a tough start to the year, the chancellor’s desire to ‘kickstart growth’ is unlikely to happen quickly

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• Pressure eases on Reeves as UK economy grows by 0.1%
• Reeves summons regulator chiefs to push growth agenda

A return to economic growth, better-than-expected inflation figures, and breathing room in the bond markets. After a difficult start to the year for Rachel Reeves, there are at last a handful of positives to cling on to.

For the chancellor, however, she will know talking up a few green shoots of economic recovery would be a dangerous game. The broad story from the economy is it continues to be flat, having eked out modest growth in November after two small monthly falls in output.

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‘I came down here to die’: the untold story of the first JFK assassination attempt
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:11:04 GMT

In a fascinating new book, the forgotten tale of Richard Pavlick, who tried to kill JFK in 1960, is brought to light

“Everybody’s got the right / To their dreams,” goes the lyric in Stephen Sondheim’s musical Assassins, sung by a chorus line made up of men and women who have tried, with or without success, to kill the president of the United States.

The infamous group includes John Wilkes Booth, Charles J Guiteau and John Hinckley Jr. An updated version might add Thomas Crooks and Ryan Routh for allegedly trying to assassinate Donald Trump last year. But there is no place for Richard Pavlick, the would-be killer of John F Kennedy you probably never heard of.

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UK economy could be especially at risk from Trump’s tariff war, says minister
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:00:36 GMT

Trade secretary says UK’s ‘globally oriented’ economy means it is vulnerable – but it is better positioned than China and EU

• Pressure eases on Reeves as UK economy grows by 0.1%
• Business live – latest updates

The UK government is worried a “tariff war” between the US and other countries could lead to higher inflation and unemployment, the trade secretary has said.

Jonathan Reynolds, the business and trade secretary, warned the UK was particularly vulnerable to the impact of US tariffs because it was a “very globally oriented economy” reliant on international trade and investment.

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This Gaza ceasefire deal is a fragile thing, beset by strongman egos. But it is our best hope yet | Simon Tisdall
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 09:00:11 GMT

Netanyahu, with Trump waiting in the wings, has no interest in lasting peace. From these beginnings must come political change – and a reckoning

At last! The yearned-for Israel-Hamas ceasefire-for-hostages deal is finally happening. It is welcome. Like thin ice covering deep waters, it is scarily fragile, prone to crack under the slightest pressure. And it is desperately, lethally overdue. Tens of thousands of Palestinians, and many Israelis, have died since last May, when the US president, Joe Biden, first set out the parameters of this agreement. Civilians are still being killed in Israeli airstrikes that have actually intensified since the two sides grudgingly initialled the deal in Qatar.

Palestinians in Gaza and elsewhere are naturally relieved that these merciless Israeli bombardments will soon stop. But celebrations are tempered by fears about the future, and by deep grief and anger over the still terrifying present and immediate past. According to Gaza health ministry figures, more than 46,000 people have died there since the 7 October 2023 Hamas terrorist attacks killed over 1,200 people. The true Palestinian death toll may be even higher.

Simon Tisdall is the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator

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Quarterlife by Devika Rege review – an ambitious debut of the new India
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:30:02 GMT

This acutely portrayed reckoning with contemporary Indian sociopolitics traces the faultlines of caste, class and religion

Devika Rege’s debut is not a definitive state-of-the-nation novel. Nor can it be characterised as the next “great Indian novel”, although it holds greatness within its pages. This chorus of the collective contains a multitude of ideologies and perspectives.

It is 2014, and the Bharat party – a thinly veiled version of the Hindu nationalist party, the BJP – is newly in power. It was a choice between “the weak governance” of the preceding ruling party, synonymous with decades of corruption, “and fascism”, and India has voted in favour of the rightwing party promising to clean the Ganga river, holy to the Hindu majority.

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Pressure eases on Rachel Reeves as UK economy grows by 0.1% in November
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:03:09 GMT

Growth weaker than City forecasts but government says it’s a ‘step in the right direction’

• Business live – latest updates
• Reeves summons regulators to push growth
• Reeves clings to green shoots of recovery

The UK economy grew by 0.1% in November, reversing a 0.1% drop in the previous month, and easing some of the pressure on embattled chancellor Rachel Reeves.

The rise in activity was weaker than forecast, with Reeves acknowledging it would take time to revive the UK economy.

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A 100% tax on Brits buying homes in Spain sounds satisfying – but it won’t solve our housing crisis | María Ramírez
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:00:03 GMT

Making visitors pay more may bolster Treasury revenues, but it’s no match for building more houses

Last October, tens of thousands of people marched through Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and other big Spanish cities demanding affordable housing. Protesters jingled keys to make noise, held signs denouncing “speculators”, and threatened a “rent strike” while calling for action from national and local politicians. They had good reason to be angry.

Housing has become the most pressing concern for Spaniards, according to a December survey by the national polling centre, ranking higher than unemployment and migration. Look at the statistics and it’s clear why. The cost of renting in cities rose by around 30% between 2015 and 2022, forcing young workers to move to the outskirts of Madrid and Barcelona or settle for tiny, often barely habitable flats. In popular tourist regions like Valencia, Alicante and Málaga, rents have surged by 40%. For workers in the Balearic Islands, a commute by plane every day from Mallorca could be less costly than paying rent on Ibiza.

María Ramírez is a journalist and deputy managing editor of elDiario.es, a news outlet in Spain

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Biden or Trump – who should claim credit for the Gaza ceasefire deal?
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:32:05 GMT

Joe Biden said his team negotiated the deal, but Donald Trump said it was agreed only because he is the incoming US president

The question yelled at Joe Biden by a reporter was unapologetically blunt: “Who do you think deserves credit for this Mr. President: you or [Donald] Trump?”

Biden had just finished announcing what he presented as his signature foreign policy achievement – a ceasefire-for-hostages deal between Israel and Hamas to halt the bloody war in Gaza that has left 46,000 Palestinians and 1,700 Israelis dead. He wasn’t in the mood for that debate.

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Liz Truss is long gone from Downing Street – but zombie economics lives on | Aditya Chakrabortty
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 06:00:01 GMT

Labour’s panicked reaction to turbulence is to promise ‘ruthless’ cuts. It has learned the wrong lessons from Britain’s shortest-lived PM

Britain’s centre of power is stalked by a zombie. Across Westminster, the mere mention of her name summons up a grim past, but she remains ever present: blond bob, eyes that never move and a grin slightly aslant so it expresses not mirth, but faint menace. When least expected, she can bark a laugh that sends shivers up a cabinet minister’s spine. And whenever her shadow looms in SW1, the dread murmur starts: she used to be prime minister, you know.

Liz Truss’s stint at the top of politics ended years ago. Perhaps close confidants and trained medics are yet to break the news, but for her, power is a fading memory, a shrinking image in the rear-view. As the voters of South West Norfolk ensured last July, she is now an ex-politician. Yet in British political culture, she is the great undead. No other prime minister since the Brexit vote so haunts current debates. It’s not just because she never belts up, never stops chuntering about how the Guardian and the BBC must be “fixed”, or siccing her lawyers on Keir Starmer. It’s also because her few days of mayhem at No 10 remains the pre-eminent cautionary tale of our times.

Aditya Chakrabortty is a Guardian columnist

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UK rail firms urged to issue ‘yellow card’ warnings instead of penalty
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:04 GMT

People should not be punished for honest mistakes, says watchdog, amid concern at fare evasion measures

Train firms have been urged by the rail passenger watchdog to give a “yellow card” to people travelling without the correct ticket rather than rush to fines or prosecution.

Transport Focus said a new system was needed to ensure that passengers who had made an honest mistake were not punished unfairly, amid growing concern at measures being taken to tackle fare evasion.

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Fall in UK trade with EU should spur rewrite of post-Brexit rules, says IPPR
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:06 GMT

Thinktank’s report details decline in trading position and also calls for new strategy as Trump takes power in US

A slump in trade with the EU should spur ministers to negotiate a fundamental rewrite of post-Brexit rules to more closely align the UK with Brussels, a leading left-of-centre thinktank has said.

Donald Trump’s arrival in the White House next week should also encourage the government to get on the front foot in trade agreement talks with the US to support the growth of UK exports, said the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

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Biden touts accomplishments, warns of ‘oligarchy’ in farewell address
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:38:41 +0000
President Joe Biden will give a farewell address to the nation, ahead of his term ending and President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.
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As he neared the end of his address, Biden expressed his gratitude for several people, including...
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Biden recommends policy ‘safeguards’ for the future
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Biden offers dark warning about ‘oligarchy’ forming in the country
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Biden calls Inflation Reduction Act ‘most significant’ climate law in the history of the world
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 01:25:43 +0000

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President Joe Biden has begun delivering his farewell address from the Oval Office. He’s sitting at...
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Biden doubles down on taking credit for Gaza deal
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Pentagon inspector general faults Austin for hospitalization secrecy
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:57:52 +0000
The investigation details exasperation among key aides to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as he refused to disclose the extent of his medical crisis last year.
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A ceasefire deal is here. For Gaza, the Middle East and the world, the future remains unknown
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:53:20 GMT

The sacrifice has been so great, the misery so complete, that few can claim with certainty that this was all worthwhile

There may be no winners in war, but history suggests combatants are often eager to convince the world otherwise.

The ending of the 15-month conflict in Gaza may prove an exception. The sacrifice has been so great, the misery so complete, and the ultimate future for Gaza so uncertain that few can claim with certainty that this was all worthwhile, or likely to benefit Israel’s security in the long term. The damage to Israel’s reputation may last decades.

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John Ratcliffe, Trump’s CIA pick, pledges not to politicize spy agency
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:42:43 +0000

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Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts are among those performing at Trump inauguration events
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:32:10 +0000

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Rubio details what Trump’s ‘America First’ foreign policy will entail
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:26:41 +0000
Sen. Marco Rubio, Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, is widely expected to win Senate confirmation to the post.
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AG pick Bondi says no ‘enemies list,’ won’t rule out probes of Trump foes
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:23:07 +0000
Pam Bondi, Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, sidestepped questions during her confirmation hearing about his threats to prosecute adversaries.
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The Senate confirmation hearing for Brooke Rollins, Trump’s pick to serve as agriculture secretary, is scheduled...
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‘Absolute pandemonium’: stories of ‘corridor care’ from the NHS in England
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:01:54 GMT

Patients tell of their anger and embarrassment, while healthcare professionals say they are ‘heartbroken’

John, 42, said he was “quite angry” after spending about 24 hours in a hospital corridor in south-west England, having arrived in A&E on Monday afternoon with chest pain. “It was very clear that the hospital was running beyond capacity.”

At the time of writing, he had moved to a different hospital in the area and was waiting for an angiogram on Wednesday. Messaging from his corridor hospital bed he said: “It’s narrow, cramped and there is zero patient privacy.”

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Ministers pledge record £410m to support UK nuclear fusion energy
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:01:53 GMT

Ed Miliband says funding pledge means Britain within ‘grasping distance’ of ‘secure, clean, unlimited energy’

The UK government has promised a record £410m investment in nuclear fusion which could help construct a world-leading fusion power project on the site of an old coal plant in Nottinghamshire.

Ministers hope the funding, which will be made available for the coming financial year, will support the rapid development of the UK fusion energy sector and deliver “a future powered by limitless clean energy”.

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In Greenland, a cold shoulder for Trump, but curiosity about U.S. ties
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:01:35 +0000

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Hospital patients dying undiscovered in corridors, report on NHS reveals
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:01:54 GMT

Royal College of Nursing says people ‘routinely coming to harm’ with vital equipment not available and staff too busy

Patients are dying in hospital corridors and going undiscovered for hours, while others who suffer heart attacks cannot be given CPR because of overcrowding in walkways, a bombshell report on the state of the NHS has revealed.

So many patients are being cared for in hospital corridors across the UK that in some cases pregnant women are having miscarriages outside wards while other patients are unable to call for help because they have no call bell and are subjected to “animal-like conditions”, said the Royal College of Nursing.

Patients have died on trolleys and chairs in corridors and waiting rooms in settings where “all the fundamentals of care have broken down”.

One nurse had seen “cardiac arrests in the corridor with no crash bell, crash trolley, oxygen, defibrillator … straddling a patient doing CPR while everyone watches on”.

Patients are being given drugs, intravenous infusions and, in one case, a blood transfusion in corridors which are cold, noisy and too cramped to allow them to have loved ones present.

One nurse had to tell a patient he was dying as other patients were wheeled past and orders were shouted across the unit. They said: “How is it fair to tell someone they are dying in a corridor?”

Lack of space means patients also being treated in storerooms, car parks, offices and even toilets.

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The old-school senator working to confirm Trump’s unorthodox DOJ picks
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:50:51 +0000

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Jill Biden still hopes for a good ending
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House GOP members slam Martin O’Malley over telework contract
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 23:19:13 +0000
Days after Trump was elected, O’Malley signed an agreement extending telework in the Social Security Administration through 2029.
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Karine Jean-Pierre delivers final White House press briefing
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:22:00 +0000

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Supreme Court seems likely to allow Texas law requiring age verification to access porn
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:16:48 +0000
The justices appeared skeptical of a challenge to the law brought by an adult-content industry group, producers of pornographic material and a porn actress.
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Analysis: 4 takeaways from Pam Bondi’s confirmation hearing
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:57:32 +0000

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Former Bernie Sanders campaign manager launches DNC chair bid
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:30:30 +0000

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Bondi’s first hearing: Lots of Kash Patel, calls for independence
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Rubio outlines robust U.S. global presence if he becomes chief U.S. diplomat
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:00:36 +0000

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Sen. Alex Padilla (D-California), who had a testy exchange with Pam Bondi during her confirmation hearing...
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Rubio warns of Chinese presence near Panama Canal but doesn’t endorse takeover
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Microsoft Is Ending Support for Windows 10 Office Apps in October
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:29:07 +0000
As the push toward Windows 11 continues, Microsoft confirms that Windows 10 users will lose support for apps including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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One recurring theme of Pam Bondi’s confirmation hearing: Senators have a lot of concerns about Kash...
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Pam Bondi earlier in the hearing declined to explicitly pledge not to prosecute journalists. In response...
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Trump’s pick for transportation secretary receives warm reception
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No 10 accused of having ‘revolving door’ after new Treasury minister embroiled in China row
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:16:55 GMT

Emma Reynolds, who replaces Tulip Siddiq, pressed government over foreign influence rules while at lobbyist

No 10 has been accused of having a “revolving door” after it refused to say whether the new Treasury minister Emma Reynolds would recuse herself from policy on China after she lobbied the government on the issue.

Reynolds, who worked as managing director for TheCityUK, a lobby group for banks and other financial services companies, had previously pressed the government to make China exempt from the strictest tier of rules on registration of foreign influence.

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Bondi slams Biden’s death row commutations as ‘abhorrent’
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Foreign policy vs. Trump’s foreign business entanglements
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Donald Trump has tapped many ultra-wealthy people to serve in his administration, which makes his Secretary...
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Schiff, Bondi have tense exchange over Bondi’s refusal to answer yes or no questions
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Budget pick Russell Vought says Trump can use controversial impoundment authority
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:41:48 +0000

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Pam Bondi once again used her confirmation hearing to offer an impassioned advertisement for President-elect Donald...
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Rubio warns Turkey’s Erdogan to back off Kurds in Syria, praises Assad’s fall
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:37:07 +0000

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During her confirmation hearing, Pam Bondi has repeatedly avoided committing to specific actions as attorney general....
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Trump encourages Vivek Ramaswamy to seek Ohio’s open Senate seat
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In response to a question from Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), during his confirmation hearing, Sean P....
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UK infrastructure isn’t climate-crisis ready | Letters
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:02:24 GMT

The UK’s road, rail and other vital networks are threatened by global warming, warns Dr Janet Young

Your article sets out the stark picture we’re dealing with (Hottest year on record sent planet past 1.5C of heating for first time in 2024, 10 January). Climate change is causing more extreme weather, and if we don’t speed up our global transition to clean energy, it will only get worse.

Making societies more resilient is mentioned, briefly. This is a topic that should be given much more prominence. Despite warnings from the Climate Change Committee and the United Nations, rising temperatures, and more extreme weather events all over the world, we have yet to take decisive action to adapt the UK’s infrastructure.

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Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for attorney general, has repeatedly stressed today that she aims...
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Yorkshire put private ownership plans on hold as focus turns to Hundred auction
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:16:27 GMT

• Colin Graves announced demutualisation plans last year
• Club hoping to secure Indian partner in Hundred sale

Yorkshire have put on hold controversial plans to take the 162‑year‑old ­members’ club into private ownership.

In announcing his intention to demutualise the county last year the chair, Colin Graves, claimed that without “swift and decisive action” Yorkshire “will be fighting for its ­survival”, but the Guardian has learned that the process has been paused without the club securing the additional external investment it had been seeking.

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Pam Bondi spent a lot of time defending Donald Trump in media interviews before he won...
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Wright challenged on comments doubting wildfire link to climate change
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Confronted with controversial Trump remarks, Bondi says she’s ‘not familiar’
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Rubio insists Trump won’t steamroll the State Department
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Sean P. Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for transportation secretary, told Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Massachusetts)...
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Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, would not commit during her confirmation hearing...
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CIA director nominee defends decision to declassify unverified Russian claims
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Marco Rubio, speaking at his confirmation hearing for secretary of state, said that for years “no...
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Bondi doesn’t explicitly commit to enforcing TikTok ban
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Bondi faces numerous questions about Kash Patel
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Ratcliffe backs electronic surveillance powers
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Rubio says China is ‘most potent and dangerous near-peer adversary’
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Wright was at Mar-A-Lago event where Trump asked for $1 billion
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The Bondi hearing so far
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Rubio says war in Ukraine ‘has to end’
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Marco Rubio, during his confirmation hearing for secretary of state, mentioned support for Taiwan’s “porcupine strategy”...
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During his confirmation hearing, Sean P. Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump’s transportation pick, said the nation needs...
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Rubio offers defense of NATO, despite Trump’s past criticism
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Rubio leans into Trump’s ‘America First’ vision
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Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration roles
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:07:41 +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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Bondi: The FBI director ‘would fall under me’
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:05:48 +0000

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The questions Pete Hegseth wouldn’t answer
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:02:52 +0000
Hegseth awkwardly skirted giving firm answers on topics related to his personal baggage and what he would do as defense secretary.
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Nominee for CIA says ‘it’s absolutely essential’ to be apolitical
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:59:22 +0000

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Pam Bondi, Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, was pressed to explain her remarks in a...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:57:02 +0000

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Energy nominee Chris Wright vows to unleash fossil fuel production
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:52:47 +0000

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Pam Bondi backs Kash Patel as FBI director
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:46:56 +0000

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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) defended Pam Bondi from charges that she is too close to...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:40:44 +0000

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Secretary of State-designate Marco Rubio is delivering his opening statement in front of the friendly audience...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:39:38 +0000

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Pam Bondi declined to say whether she would advise President-elect Donald Trump to pardon Jan. 6...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:37:30 +0000

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Hi, I’m John Hudson, a diplomacy reporter for The Washington Post covering the confirmation hearing for...
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“It’s a bit surreal to be on this side of the room. But you all look...
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Sen. Cotton takes CIA to task in opening statement at Ratcliffe hearing
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:32:56 +0000

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Bondi vows end to partisanship, pledges ‘one tier of justice for all’
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:31:43 +0000

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Treasury makes some Russia sanctions harder for Trump to lift without explanation
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:30:23 +0000

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At Wednesday’s confirmation hearing, Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, will face two...
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:14:21 +0000

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‘I need to know that you would tell the president no,’ Durbin tells Bondi
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:12:39 +0000

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Trump’s Transportation Department pick says focus will be big projects
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:09:10 +0000

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Six days on a small boat in rough seas: my terrifying, death-defying escape from the Taliban
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:00:15 GMT

In an instant, Sam Pordale went from a world of privilege to becoming a refugee in imminent danger. He talks about how he lost everything and began to rebuild his life

On 15 August 2021, 21-year-old Sam Pordale and his father found themselves part of a huge, panicked crowd of people all trying to get to Kabul airport and away from the Taliban militants who, just hours earlier, had taken control of Afghanistan’s capital city.

Between the crowd and the entrance to the airport, Pordale could see a Taliban checkpoint, where heavily armed men were holding lists in their hands and checking people’s documents. Pordale, whose father had until that morning held a high-ranking position in the democratic government, knew that their chances of getting to the airport and on to an evacuation flight were blown.

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Wednesday briefing: What a Gaza ceasefire might look like
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:03:15 GMT

In today’s newsletter: With reports of a breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations, a look at what the detail includes – and what its obstacles are

Good morning. After months of false starts, Israel and Hamas are close to agreeing a ceasefire that would involve the release of hostages and a major influx of aid into Gaza. Last night, both sides appeared to have accepted the outlines of a deal, with Reuters reporting that once Israel delivers maps showing how its forces will withdraw from Gaza, Hamas will give its response.

“It’s closer than it’s ever been before,” US secretary of state Antony Blinken said yesterday. “But, right now, as we sit here, we await final word from Hamas on its acceptance, and until we get that word, we’ll remain on the brink.”

Economy | UK inflation unexpectedly fell in December, handing some breathing space to the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, after a week of turbulence in financial markets. Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed the consumer prices index eased to 2.5%, below a reading of 2.6% in November.

UK politics | Tulip Siddiq has resigned as a Treasury minister after accepting the furore over her close ties to her aunt, the ousted prime minister of Bangladesh now accused of corruption, had become a distraction. An investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing but said a lack of records meant that it was not possible “to obtain comprehensive comfort” over properties linked to Sheikh Hasina.

South Korea | South Korea’s impeached president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested and is being questioned over his ill-fated declaration of martial law last month, anti-corruption investigators said on Wednesday, bringing to an end an early-morning standoff outside his official residence in Seoul.

Health | Doctors are proposing a “radical overhaul” of how obesity is diagnosed worldwide amid concerns that a reliance on body mass index may be causing millions of people to be misdiagnosed. Relying only on BMI is “ineffective” because it is not a direct measure of fat and does not provide information about a person’s health, a report by the Lancet commission said.

Comedy | The comedian and actor Tony Slattery has died aged 65 after a heart attack, his partner has announced. Slattery was known for his improvisations on the popular comedy show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, as well as his appearances on Just a Minute and Have I Got News for You.

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Halt illegal imports of conflict minerals from DRC, campaigners urge EU
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:10 GMT

Law to stop armed groups profiting from trade in gold, tin, tungsten and tantalum is being breached, rights groups say

The European Union has been urged to clamp down on illegal imports of conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after evidence was found that current regulations had been breached.

The advocacy group Global Witness (GW) said there remained a “high risk” of the EU’s mineral imports being used to fund militias and state repression in several countries.

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Far-Right Extremists Are LARPing as Emergency Workers in Los Angeles
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:33:15 +0000
White supremacists and MAGA livestreamers are using the wildfires to solicit donations, juice social media engagement, and recruit new followers.
Match ID: 155 Score: 30.00 source: www.wired.com age: 1 day
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Bangladesh files criminal case against UK minister Tulip Siddiq
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:05:00 GMT

MP accused of misusing her position to gain influence and illegally acquire land with her aunt Sheikh Hasina

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Authorities in Bangladesh have filed a criminal case against the UK Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq, accusing her of misusing her position as an MP to gain influence and illegally acquire land with her aunt the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Siddiq has faced mounting calls to resign over her links to Hasina, who was toppled in August after mass protests across Bangladesh and is facing charges of corruption and crimes against humanity.

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A Spymaster Sheikh Controls a $1.5 Trillion Fortune. He Wants to Use It to Dominate AI
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Tahnoun bin Zayed al Nahyan—the UAE’s chess-obsessed, jiujitsu-loving intelligence chief—controls vast sums of sovereign wealth. America’s AI giants are scrambling for a piece of it.
Match ID: 157 Score: 30.00 source: www.wired.com age: 2 days
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The Pressure Campaign to Get Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 03:30:59 +0000
Supporters of Donald Trump’s nominee have intimidated potential witnesses and suppressed the F.B.I. background check of the former Fox News host in the run-up to his Senate hearing.
Match ID: 158 Score: 30.00 source: www.newyorker.com age: 2 days
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My Ban From X Is About One Simple Thing: Elon Musk Controlling the Flow of Information
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:26:14 +0000

Whether it’s banning articles on X or killing fact checks on Meta, the only constant is that it benefits the powerful.

The post My Ban From X Is About One Simple Thing: Elon Musk Controlling the Flow of Information appeared first on The Intercept.

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How we're getting ripped off by hidden inflation – video
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:59:18 GMT

Why are your favourite products getting smaller but costing the same? From toilet paper rolls to snacks, shrinkflation is the sneaky tactic is affecting many things we buy.

In this video, Neelam Tailor looks into how companies hide shrinkflation and what you can do about it.

After a holiday season where festive treats like Cadbury’s Christmas selection boxes shrank while prices stayed the same, shrinkflation continues to impact shoppers in 2025. Start the year informed and learn how to spot these subtle changes to protect your budget.

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New weather system to strike eastern Australia, with Sydney on ‘southern cusp’ of storms
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:57:08 GMT

Eastern NSW, particularly northern rivers, and Gold Coast at high risk for severe thunderstorms and winds on Thursday, BoM forecasts

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Persistent rain and strong winds will sweep across New South Wales into the weekend, the Bureau of Meteorology predicts, with Sydney on the “southern cusp” of the stormy weather.

Angus Hines, a senior meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, said Sydney’s weather could shift from storms to a “dreary” mix of wind, rain and cloud. It would be “persistently windy” and “quite chilly”, he said.

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Accused Queensland torturer allegedly poisoned one-year-old and posted videos seeking donations
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:15:27 GMT

Police allege woman, 34, filmed girl in ‘immense distress’ and used videos to ‘entice monetary donations and online followers’

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A 34-year-old Queensland woman has been arrested and charged after allegedly poisoning a one-year-old girl and posting videos of her in what police describe as “immense distress and pain” to solicit donations and build an online following.

Police laid charges, including torture, against the Sunshine Coast woman on Thursday, on the back of what they said were extensive investigations after concerns were raised by medical staff from a hospital in Brisbane’s south.

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Mistaken identity probe as house sitter, 27, killed in Melbourne fire
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 04:00:48 GMT

Two arsonists wanted over death of woman who died in suspicious fire in Truganina in city’s west

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A tragic case of mistaken identity could be behind a deadly arson attack that claimed the life of a young woman who was house sitting for her brother while he was on his honeymoon.

The 27-year-old was trapped inside a three-storey townhouse at Dover Street in Truganina in Melbourne’s west as it went up in flames about 2.30am on Thursday.

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VistaPrint Coupon: Exclusive $20 Off $100+
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:53:00 +0000
From personalized gifts to business essentials, WIRED can help you save with our selection of VistaPrint promo codes.
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To Ban TikTok, Supreme Court Would Rank “National Security” Before First Amendment
Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:30:00 +0000

Critics worry that a sweeping ban based on predictions rather than more concrete proof of TikTok’s security risks sets a precedent in line with repressive regimes.

The post To Ban TikTok, Supreme Court Would Rank “National Security” Before First Amendment appeared first on The Intercept.

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Representative Ro Khanna on Elon Musk and the Tech Oligarchy
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000
Representing Silicon Valley in Congress, Khanna knows tech moguls—and knows how dangerous they are. “Some of them,” he tells David Remnick, “think they’re Nietzsche’s Superman.”
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Leaked Meta Rules: Users Are Free to Post “Mexican Immigrants Are Trash!” or “Trans People Are Immoral”
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:45:48 +0000

Under Meta’s relaxed hate speech rules, users can now post “I’m a proud racist” or “Black people are more violent than whites.”

The post Leaked Meta Rules: Users Are Free to Post “Mexican Immigrants Are Trash!” or “Trans People Are Immoral” appeared first on The Intercept.

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TikTok SCOTUS Battle
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

As the TikTok ban goes up before the Supreme Court on Friday, TikTok creator Pearlmania500, Shawn Musgrave, and Jessica Washington discuss what’s at stake.

The post TikTok SCOTUS Battle appeared first on The Intercept.

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Badenoch criticises Tory handling of Brexit
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:35:20 GMT
In her first major speech of 2025, Badenoch acknowledges the Conservatives "made mistakes".
Match ID: 169 Score: 15.00 source: www.bbc.com age: 0 days
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Biden strengthens US cyber defenses against Russia and China threats
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:30:06 GMT

Outgoing president signs executive order to tackle US vulnerabilities after attacks that have cost country billions

The Biden administration is making a final push to fortify America’s cyber defenses against mounting threats from China and Russia, issuing a sweeping cybersecurity executive order just days before leaving office that aims to tackle vulnerabilities from outer space to consumer electronics.

The wide-ranging directive is likely to be the administration’s last big policy push before handing the keys over to Donald Trump, who heads to the White House next week and inherits a new world of cyber attacks that have cost the nation billions of dollars and punctured government offices.

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Our science predictions for 2025 – podcast
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:02 GMT

Last year was full of unexpected science news, from a new strain of Mpox emerging in the DRC, to artificial intelligence dominating the Nobel prizes and two astronauts getting ‘stuck’ in space. So what will this year bring? Ian Sample and science correspondent Hannah Devlin discuss the big stories likely to hit the headlines and share their predictions for 2025

Clips: France 24, Super Data Science podcast, R. Digital

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Texas defends requiring ID for porn to SCOTUS: “We’ve done this forever”
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 19:38:09 +0000
SCOTUS likely to find Texas' age-gating of porn unconstitutional, expert says.
Match ID: 172 Score: 15.00 source: arstechnica.com age: 0 days
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Firm developing a fully reusable rocket raises a quarter of a billion dollars
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:54:46 +0000
"It’s a very different conversation with investors than it was five years ago."
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From the archive: ‘A deranged pyroscape’: how fires across the world have grown weirder – podcast
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:11 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 2022: Despite the rise of headline-grabbing megafires, fewer fires are burning worldwide now than at any time since antiquity. But this isn’t good news – in banishing fire from sight, we have made its dangers stranger and less predictable. By Daniel Immerwahr

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Match ID: 174 Score: 15.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
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After CEO exit, Sonos gets rid of its chief product officer, too
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:37:06 +0000
Sonos won't replace Maxime Bouvat-Merlin in "redundant" role.
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Government Sites Across the U.S. Are Awash in Hardcore Porn
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Intercept found dozens of government websites exploited by spammers to redirect to porn. Here’s how this hack happened.

The post Government Sites Across the U.S. Are Awash in Hardcore Porn appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 176 Score: 15.00 source: theintercept.com age: 2 days
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Yoon Suk Yeol impeachment: trial of suspended South Korean president begins
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:04:59 GMT

First of five hearings into martial law declaration lasts only minutes, while Yoon Suk Yeol remains holed up inside his presidential compound

The first hearing in the impeachment trial of South Korea’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, ended after just a few minutes on Tuesday as Yoon failed to appear at the constitutional court.

The court’s justices have about five months to decide whether to strip Yoon of his presidential duties over his short-lived declaration of martial law on 3 December or return him to office.

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What the End of Meta’s Fact-Checking Program Means for the Future of Free Speech
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000
Meta’s decision to stop fact-checking or moderating content on its platforms signals fealty to Donald Trump.
Match ID: 178 Score: 14.29 source: www.newyorker.com age: 5 days
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Everyone’s Making Millions But the Super Bowl Haltime Show Wants to Hire New Orleans Locals for $12 an Hour
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:41:34 +0000

A job listing for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show offers $12 per hour — part of a long pattern of host-city residents getting the short shrift.

The post Everyone’s Making Millions But the Super Bowl Haltime Show Wants to Hire New Orleans Locals for $12 an Hour appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 179 Score: 14.29 source: theintercept.com age: 5 days
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Rumble Among 15 Targets of Texas Attorney General’s Child Privacy Probe
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 21:02:36 +0000
Texas has become a leading enforcer of internet rules. Its latest probe includes some platforms that privacy experts describe as unusual suspects.
Match ID: 180 Score: 12.86 source: www.wired.com age: 6 days
qualifiers: 12.86 politics

How the US TikTok Ban Would Actually Work
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:46:27 +0000
The fate of TikTok now rests in the hands of the US Supreme Court. If a law banning the social video app this month is upheld, it won’t disappear from your phone—but it will get messy fast.
Match ID: 181 Score: 12.86 source: www.wired.com age: 6 days
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50,000 Scientists Urge Congress to Protect Research from Trump
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Match ID: 182 Score: 10.00 source: www.reddit.com age: 0 days
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Biden to remove Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 22:49:09 GMT

Deal negotiated through Catholic church will involve ‘gradual’ release of 553 political prisoners, says Havana

The Biden administration has notified Congress that it will remove Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism in a deal the country’s communist government said would involve the “gradual” release of 553 political prisoners.

The deal, which administration officials said was negotiated through the Catholic church, was announced on Tuesday, just five days before Biden exits the White House and Donald Trump is inaugurated as the country’s 47th president.

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Match ID: 183 Score: 10.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 1 day
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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.
Match ID: 184 Score: 10.00 source: www.wired.com age: 360 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics, 3.57 election, 2.14 elections

She Lost Her Dad to Trump’s Killing Spree. Now She Wants Biden to Clear His Name.
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Alfred Bourgeois’s daughter is convinced of his innocence. In the four years since his execution, she has waged a sometimes-lonely battle to prove it.

The post She Lost Her Dad to Trump’s Killing Spree. Now She Wants Biden to Clear His Name. appeared first on The Intercept.

Match ID: 185 Score: 8.57 source: theintercept.com age: 5 days
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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.
Match ID: 186 Score: 8.57 source: hbswk.hbs.edu age: 80 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics, 4.29 democrat

How to trade an election
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:10:12 +0000
It is becoming harder for investors to ignore politics
Match ID: 187 Score: 7.86 source: www.economist.com age: 301 days
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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: 188 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 63 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
Match ID: 189 Score: 5.71 source: www.economist.com age: 175 days
qualifiers: 3.57 election, 2.14 elections

Californians Say X Blocked Them From Viewing Amber Alert About Missing 14-Year-Old
Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:36:03 +0000
Many people reported they hit a screen preventing them from seeing the alert unless they signed in.
Match ID: 190 Score: 4.29 source: www.wired.com age: 12 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

Hong Kong’s property slump may be terminal
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:05:20 +0000
Demographics and geopolitics will make a recovery harder
Match ID: 191 Score: 4.29 source: www.economist.com age: 49 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

Betting markets are useful when politics is chaotic
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:36:12 +0000
Why, then, are they largely outlawed in America?
Match ID: 192 Score: 4.29 source: www.economist.com age: 189 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

How American politics has infected investing
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:41:46 +0000
Beware: taking a stand can be expensive
Match ID: 193 Score: 4.29 source: www.economist.com age: 269 days
qualifiers: 4.29 politics

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.
Match ID: 194 Score: 4.29 source: www.wired.com age: 358 days
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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.
Match ID: 195 Score: 4.29 source: www.wired.com age: 370 days
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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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Biden: Trump’s tax and tariffs plans are a ‘major mistake’
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Why everyone wants to lend to weak companies
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America’s glorious economy should help Kamala Harris
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Voters are starting to notice the good news just in time for the election
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When will Americans see those interest-rate cuts?
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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.

Match ID: 202 Score: 3.57 source: techncruncher.blogspot.com age: 1060 days
qualifiers: 3.57 election

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Match ID: 203 Score: 3.57 source: www.theguardian.com age: 3058 days
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What Wartime Service Taught These Historic Leaders
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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.
Match ID: 204 Score: 2.14 source: hbswk.hbs.edu age: 69 days
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NASA Kicks off Testing Campaign for Remotely Piloted Cargo Flights
Tue, 07 Jan 2025 17:21:00 +0000
NASA recently began a series of flight tests with partners to answer an important aviation question: What will it take to integrate remotely piloted or autonomous planes carrying large packages and cargo safely into the U.S. airspace? Researchers tested new technologies in Hollister, California, that are helping to investigate what tools and capabilities are needed […]
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UK farmland being contaminated by ‘forever chemicals’ linked to cancers, report finds
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:00:51 GMT

Levels of PFAS chemicals found in sludge destined for British land would not be considered safe for allotments

• Where are the UK’s ‘forever chemical’ hotspots?
• Industry using ‘tobacco playbook’ to fend off ‘forever chemicals’ regulation
• The Guardian view: the UK can’t ignore the risks from PFAS

Sewage sludge spread on farmland is contaminating soils, water and potentially the food chain with “forever chemicals”, and whistleblowers from the Environment Agency say the systems in place to prevent such pollution are “not fit for purpose”.

Watershed Investigations and the Guardian obtained samples of treated sewage sludge destined to be spread on land from five different catchments, and found levels of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) forever chemicals that would not be considered safe on allotments, as well as levels of flame-retardant chemicals described by experts as “exceptionally high”.

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How we're getting ripped off by hidden inflation – video
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:59:18 GMT

Why are your favourite products getting smaller but costing the same? From toilet paper rolls to snacks, shrinkflation is the sneaky tactic is affecting many things we buy.

In this video, Neelam Tailor looks into how companies hide shrinkflation and what you can do about it.

After a holiday season where festive treats like Cadbury’s Christmas selection boxes shrank while prices stayed the same, shrinkflation continues to impact shoppers in 2025. Start the year informed and learn how to spot these subtle changes to protect your budget.

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Match ID: 1 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
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‘I can’t lose hope’: families await news of trapped miners in South Africa
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:01 GMT

Police operation to stamp out illegal mining by blocking food supplies has turned to tragedy as relatives wait for loved ones to be rescued

Almost three days into a South African government operation in which 78 bodies and 218 miners had been pulled out of an illegal goldmine, Zinzi Tom still had no news of her brother, Ayanda.

“I’m not coping, but I need to be strong. I need to put my feelings aside, I will deal with them after,” said Tom, 31, who has become a de-facto leader for relatives of the trapped miners. “I can’t lose hope. It’s something that I just can’t do.”

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Match ID: 2 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 0 days
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Nathalie Dupree, Southern cooking queen who mentored women, dies at 85
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:54:03 +0000
Nathalie Dupree’s TV shows and cookbooks helped spark a nationwide interest in modern Southern cuisine.
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Taco Bell’s new chicken nuggets sounded good. Then we tried them.
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:00:35 +0000
Who has the best fast-food chicken nuggets? We tested Taco Bell’s new nuggets against those from McDonald’s, KFC, Chick-fil-A, Burger King and Wendy’s.
Match ID: 4 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
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Cooking chat: Can you help me love canned tuna when my brain thinks ‘cat food’?
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:00:02 +0000
Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.
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Travel around the world — and the Beltway — with D.C.’s best hand pies
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:00:32 +0000
Pastry-wrapped comfort food from Kenya, Turkey, Cuba and more.
Match ID: 6 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
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Dining chat: Are branches of famous restaurants as good as the original?
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:00:56 +0000
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
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60 bodies pulled from illegal mine in South Africa; many more trapped
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:14:36 +0000
Hundreds are still trapped at the Stilfontein gold mine, a rights group said. Authorities tried to flush out the miners by depriving them of food and water.
Match ID: 8 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
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This date nut bread lightens up an old-school coffee shop favorite
Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:00:42 +0000
Recreate a nostalgic favorite in a healthier way, with no added sugar.
Match ID: 9 Score: 30.00 source: www.washingtonpost.com age: 0 days
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Biden proposes front-of-pack food labels in his final days in office
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:58:52 +0000
The Biden administration's proposal is a last-ditch effort to put its stamp on the nation's food policy before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
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Dried apples and dumplings star in this hearty Pennsylvania Dutch stew
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:46:57 +0000
The frugal farmhouse dish with German roots can go savory or sweet.
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More than half a million ‘TikTok refugees’ flock to China’s RedNote as ban looms
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 19:30:04 GMT

RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu, rockets to top of US app stores, along with ByteDance’s Lemon8

New users have piled in to the Chinese social media app RedNote just days before a proposed US ban on the popular social media app TikTok, as the lesser-known company rushes to capitalize on the sudden influx while walking a delicate line of moderating English-language content.

In a live chat dubbed “TikTok Refugees” on RedNote on Monday, more than 50,000 US and Chinese users joined the room. Veteran Chinese users, with some sense of bewilderment, welcomed their American counterparts and swapped notes with them on topics such as food and youth unemployment. Occasionally, however, the Americans veered into riskier territory.

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18 Best Coffee Subscriptions to Keep You Wired (2025)
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:33:00 +0000
These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist.
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Bodies recovered from illegal goldmine in South Africa where many feared dead
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:31:28 GMT

Thirty-six bodies brought to surface amid claims 109 are dead and between 400 and 800 people still alive and trapped

Thirty-six bodies have been brought out of an illegal goldmine in South Africa and 82 people have been taken out alive since Monday, after police blocked supplies of food, water and medicine to the workers underground in October in an attempt to force them out.

On Thursday, a letter brought up to the surface claimed there were 109 dead bodies underground. A video circulated by the NGO Mining Affected Communities United in Action (Macua) appeared to show more than 50 wrapped bodies laid out in a tunnel.

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South Africa launches operation at illegal gold mine amid fears many dead
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:27:36 GMT

Phone video shared by mining NGO appears to show dozens of wrapped bodies in underground tunnel

The South African government has launched a mission to bring to the surface potentially hundreds of people in an illegal mine who last year had supplies of food, water and medicine blocked by police in an attempt to force them out.

The government agreed to the attempt on Friday after the sister of one of those underground initiated a court case in response to letters from miners brought to the surface on Thursday.

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‘Spit not rinse’: how I tested 20 electric toothbrushes (and became a toothbrushing pro)
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 12:23:32 GMT

This week: what we learned testing toothbrushes, fitness kit worth the investment, and slow cookers for warming winter feasts

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When the Filter asked me to write a roundup of the best electric toothbrushes, I didn’t see any reason not to. After all, I’ve been reviewing battery-powered gadgets for more than a decade, and I have all 32 teeth and a comfortable toothpaste budget, which makes me as qualified as anybody else.

Or does it? Actually, in the absence of professional toothbrushing leagues*, how would I know if I’m an expert in the art of oral hygiene or not? Conventional (and, as it turns out, likely bogus) wisdom suggests that anyone can become an expert in anything with 10,000 hours of practice.

The best blenders to blitz like a pro, tried and tested, from Ninja to Nutribullet

14 of the best men’s boots for winter, from Chelsea to brogues to western

The best slow cookers for effortless homemade meals, tried and tested

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Match ID: 16 Score: 30.00 source: www.theguardian.com age: 2 days
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Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in Gaza
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:11:39 +0000

A year in Palestine, living in fear of not just genocide — but AIDS. 

The post Queer, HIV-Positive, and Running Out of Medication in Gaza appeared first on The Intercept.

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Leftover Roast Chicken Soup
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000
If you have roast or rotisserie chicken for a meal and end up with leftovers, this chicken soup is for you.
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The food filter: who makes the best crunchy peanut butter?
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 10:00:10 GMT

From Whole Earth and Meridian to supermarket staples, which is the best crunchy peanut butter, and how much do you really need to spend on it?

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I came late to the peanut butter party, and my mum remains convinced that it’s extremely unhealthy stuff, which, to be fair to her, is probably true of the sugary versions of my childhood. In the past few years, however, peanut butter has gone back to its health-food roots. It is now championed for its protein and monounsaturated fat content, as brands stripped of their sweeteners and emulsifiers have occupied the premium end of the market. Given that these new-wave natural peanut butters tend to contain nothing but peanuts – give or take the odd pinch of salt – the difference between supermarket own-label and luxury jars tends to be slight. The biggest variations are largely in the sourcing and quality of the peanuts themselves.

This means that peanut butter is a handy thing to have in the cupboard at all times. Personally, I prefer a loose, crunchy consistency; for all the claims about sustainable palm oil, there’s simply no need for it in peanut butter, which, like tahini, separates naturally over time and is just as easily stirred back together. To slow the separation, simply beat the oil back in, then store the jar upside down in the fridge – assuming it lasts that long.

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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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