Politics

The federal occupation of Minnesota has, in many ways, been a war of dueling cameras, with observers documenting Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions and masked government agents filming content for the White House to share. Beyond the government’s appetite for …

As Hollywood gears up for the March 15 Academy Awards ceremony, the film world continues to turn with February releases. Whether these five features will be part of next year’s Oscar conversation is anyone’s guess, but audiences reeling from a …

‘Send Help’ Directed by Sam Raimi (R) ★★★ “The most purely enjoyable Sam Raimi film in years,” Send Help is a horror-comedy that has “the potential to be timeless,” said Alison Foreman in IndieWire. A “rigorously committed” Rachel McAdams stars …

‘Want to make a difference? Donate your kidney.’ German Lopez at The New York Times “You should consider donating your kidney,” says German Lopez. In a “time that feels increasingly chaotic and out of control, helping people, directly and materially, …

The value of the U.S. dollar has been on a steady decline, but one person who doesn’t seem worried is President Donald Trump. On the contrary, Trump has been lauding the dollar’s fall as a positive thing for the U.S. …

What happened Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Monday that President Donald Trump ordered her to Atlanta last week for a controversial FBI raid to seize 2020 ballots and voter information from Fulton County. She also acknowledged, in a …

What happened The Justice Department has reportedly demoted conservative activist Ed Martin from his role as President Donald Trump’s “weaponization czar,” leading a working group to investigate and punish alleged cases of prosecutorial overreach against Trump and his allies. Martin …

What happened President Donald Trump said over the weekend he did not plan to completely tear down the Kennedy Center, but needed to close it down for two years for renovations so extensive that the steel structure will be “fully …

The deaths of six British people who had gone on holiday to Cape Verde have sparked a “bombshell legal move” against the TUI tourism group, said The Sun. UK law firm Irwin Mitchell says it has launched High Court proceedings …

The next seven days are “make or break” for avoiding conflict between Iran and the US, said Sky News international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn. “Fingers are on the trigger and one misstep could lead to repercussions which will be felt …

It may be time to hit the road in pursuit of scientific research. Millions of animals are struck by vehicles every year and killed as a result. These accidents have even pushed some species to extinction. While roadkill is never …

For those of a certain age it’s likely that your introduction to the work of Franco Zeffirelli was his adaptation of “Romeo and Juliet”, in my case watched on a rainy day in school when the dreamy scenes of Italy …

In Northern Ireland, where the Irish language is a proxy battleground between Unionists and Nationalists, dual-language signs have become a “key point of contention at Stormont”, said the BBC. In October, Belfast City Council approved a draft policy to promote …

Located around Yokohama train station, there is an “especially unique watering hole”, specifically designed for customers who are contemplating quitting their jobs, said Japan Today. At Tenshoku Sodan Bar, the bartenders are all trained counsellors, who offer impartial advice which …

At times, the simplest tasks, such as responding to emails, scheduling appointments and paying bills, can pile up. Then you suddenly have one tedious mountain of a to-do list. Tackling such monotonous tasks may seem unappealing, but a viral TikTok …

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has been an outspoken critic of the Trump administration, and now he has found his latest target: Newsom has filed a civil rights complaint against Dr. Mehmet Oz, the head of the Centers for Medicare …

How many people has Trump pardoned? A year into his second term, President Trump has issued more than 1,700 acts of clemency—both pardons that fully erase federal convictions and commutations that lessen sentences. In his entire first term, he issued …

“When I first saw the photograph of Liam Conejo Ramos,” said Ka Vang in The Minnesota Star Tribune, “my breath caught.” The 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy, detained last week by federal immigration agents on his way home from school in suburban …

“So: Was it worth it?” asked Judson Berger in National Review. The long saga of President Trump’s fixation with owning Greenland appeared to end last week with a merciful whimper. In a rambling address to the World Economic Forum in …

Vilnius has exactly what you want in a major European city — preserved historic quarters, a vibrant food scene and spirited arts community — with the bonus of manageable crowds and a focus on sustainability. Explore the city’s heart Gediminas …

American presidents going back to Dwight Eisenhower have tried to dislodge the Communist regime in Cuba. None succeeded. President Donald Trump thinks he may have found the pathway by cutting off Havana’s access to oil. The U.S. president on Thursday …

Seeing our loved ones age is not always easy, and now there is the added threat of ever-increasing financial scams that they may fall victim to. While fraudsters can and do target people of any age, seniors tend to be …

‘How the world fell in love with climbing’ Josh Noble at the Financial Times That “climbing has piqued the interest of the world’s largest subscription streaming service is a sign of how big the pursuit has become,” says Josh Noble. …

What happened Millions of files on Jeffrey Epstein released over the weekend show he maintained cordial relationships with numerous wealthy and powerful people — including Elon Musk and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick — between his 2008-09 jail term for soliciting …

What happened Christian Menefee on Saturday won a special election for an open House seat in the Houston-area 18th Congressional District, whittling down the chamber’s already thin Republican majority. In a second Texas runoff election, Democrat Taylor Rehmet scored an …

What happened Several artists broke new ground at Sunday’s 68th annual Grammy Awards, including Bad Bunny, whose “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” became the first all-Spanish-language record to win album of the year, and Kendrick Lamar, who broke Jay-Z’s record for …

Peter Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are coming under renewed pressure to testify before US Congress over their links to Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson resigned his membership of the Labour party last night to avoid causing any “further embarrassment”. On Friday, newly …

Moltbook, a site where AI bots can post and interact with each other, has “become the most discussed phenomenon in silicon circles since the debut of ChatGPT” . With a potential 1.4 million AI users, humans are only allowed to …

Scientists are putting the pedal to the metal to develop new antibiotics. Metal-based drugs can open a new world of medicine, especially as antimicrobial resistance is growing. Researchers have also found a way to create and test these metal compounds …

Poisoned apples may sound like the stuff of fairytales, but one of Europe’s favourite fruit might warrant a real-life health warning as environmental groups raise the alarm over toxic pesticide residues. Pesticide Action Network (Pan) Europe, a coalition of NGOs, …