Politics

Donald Trump is hardly what most people would call an “environmentalist” or “naturalist.” Nevertheless, he has for years peppered his conversations and public addresses with observations about various animals; probing his top advisers over how badgers “work;” wringing his hands …

What happened The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., voted Wednesday to approve a resolution opposing the use of in vitro fertilization. Unexpectedly, the delegates at the annual conference also narrowly rejected a proposal to enshrine …

What happened The remains of 64 Mayans believed to have been ritually sacrificed in the ancient Mexican city Chichén Itzá between 500 and 1000 A.D. were local boys, mostly age 3 to 6 and many of them closely related, researchers …

‘Covid taught us a lot for future pandemics. Attacking Fauci doesn’t make us safer.’ Dr. Ashish K. Jha at USA Today  While “baseless attacks on Dr. [Anthony] Fauci may be comforting to some, it doesn’t get to the heart of …

Rishi Sunak’s closest parliamentary aide placed a £100 bet on a July election just three days before the date of the snap poll was announced. The gamble is “likely to be highly embarrassing” for the PM, who has been “accused …

Richard Linklater is known for films “that play with the passage of time”, such as his award-winning “Boyhood”, which was shot over more than a decade, said Robbie Collin in The Daily Telegraph. “But he also does a nice line …

With three weeks until polling day, most of the UK’s major political parties have outlined their priorities for the next five years. Here’s an overview of each party’s key manifesto commitments should they win the election on 4 July. Labour …

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the BBC has been showing Mark Radice’s superb three-part documentary D-Day: The Unheard Tapes, said Barbara Ellen in The Observer. In a technique previously employed for 2022’s “Aids: The Unheard Tapes”, it features …

Viggo Mortensen doesn’t just star in this “sinewy, sombre, handsomely crafted” western. He is also its director, its writer and the composer of its score, said Peter Bradshaw in The Guardian. “With almost anyone else”, the result might be a …

When Will Smith jumped onto the stage at the 2022 Oscars and slapped presenter Chris Rock in the face, “it looked as if his career could well be over”, said Matthew Bond in The Mail on Sunday. “Since the incident, …

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What happened Leaders from the G7 group of wealthy democracies arrived in Southern Italy on Thursday for a three-day summit focused on artificial intelligence, migration, countering China’s rise and aiding Ukraine’s fight against an increasingly bellicose Russia. The leaders have …

“An Englishman’s home is his castle”, according to the old saying, reflecting the cultural importance of the home as a symbol of independence and security. For the majority of Britons, that still means owning the property they live in. “If …

When Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” arrived in Edinburgh last weekend, fans went so wild that seismological equipment picked up tremors almost four miles away. The British Geological Survey estimated that the audience reaction at Murrayfield Stadium had an effect …

“Confrontational, distressing and, bluntly, off-putting.” is how Laura Freeman in The Times described the first room of the new Zanele Muholi exhibition at Tate Modern. From blood and scars to threesomes and strap-on dildos, the subjects of the South African …

A moment of reckoning in France: President Emmanuel Macron dissolved his country’s parliament and called for snap elections after French far-right groups made significant gains in the European Union elections, said the BBC. “I have heard your message,” the president …

This summer’s theater crowd pleasers include musicalized adaptations of the iconic movies “Back to the Future” and “Mrs. Doubtfire” plus Kristin Chenoweth’s return to the musical stage. Summer will be a warm one; the stage lights will be running even …

This week’s question: A California man is suing Madonna for subjecting him to “pornography without warning,” claiming he was left traumatized by suggestive onstage dancing at one of the Queen of Pop’s recent concerts. If Madonna were to rewrite one of …

The battle for global supremacy between the United States and China comes down to one sector: Semiconductor chips. That contest is “entering a new phase,” Bloomberg said, as the American government pumps $100 billion into subsidies for tech firms and …

‘People hate traffic. They also hate this great idea to clear it.’ Megan McArdle at The Washington Post  New York City recently paused its congestion pricing program, and if it “can’t be done in Manhattan, it seems safe to say …

What happened Haiti’s transitional council finished appointing an interim government Tuesday as the Caribbean nation grapples with violent gangs that filled the power vacuum left by the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Prime Minister Garry Conille (pictured above), appointed …

With poll after poll predicting a Labour landslide, inequality rising and trust in politics at a record low, commentators believe that long-term decline in voter turnout may peak at the general election. With just a month to go, 20% of …

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What happened Hunter Biden was convicted Tuesday on three felony counts stemming from his purchase of a handgun while addicted to crack cocaine. Jurors in Delaware found President Joe Biden’s son guilty of lying about his drug use to buy …

What happened A Florida law that bans transgender health care for minors and restricts treatment for adults is “unconstitutional,” U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle ruled Tuesday. Who said what The 2023 law, championed and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) …

When cash is tight, shoppers readily ditch luxury investments, foreign holidays and premium foods – but make-up and skincare are items they seem to refuse to skimp on.  That’s according to the “lipstick index”, a theory that posits “purchases of …

The scandal behind the British Museum’s missing artefacts had all the makings of a dazzling podcast. A tale of priceless treasures, eccentric antiquities dealers and slippery curators, it felt akin to a “detective story from the golden age of crime”, …

It’s colloquially referred to as “a tradition unlike any other”, a moniker coined by CBS Sports broadcaster Jim Nantz, heralding a four-day invitational, extended annually to around 100 professional and amateur golfers, whose dreams can either be realised or crushed, …

The spotlight has returned to intermittent fasting after its pioneer, the TV presenter Michael Mosley, died while on holiday in Greece. The approach of fasting to cut calories “got the nation talking” and “spawned fasting recipes, calorie-restricted menus and even …

It’s that time of year. The period from late spring to early fall — unofficially known as wedding season — can be jam-packed with nuptial-related obligations. While we all want to be there for the people we love on their …

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There is a problematic scarcity looming for one of the world’s key elements, as recent reports indicate that copper is facing a pending shortage. While this may not sound consequential to the average person, experts have expressed significant concerns. Copper …

What happened Apple unveiled upcoming software changes at its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, including the ability to schedule text messages, send texts via satellite when necessary, and record and transcribe calls from the phone app. Most notably, Apple is …

On July 4, the United Kingdom will hold its first general election since 2019. All 650 seats in the House of Commons are up for grabs, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives, who have been in power for 14 years, …

’70 years after Brown, integrating US schools remains a challenge’ Patti Waldmeir at the Financial Times Many towns “tried really hard at integration,” but “large racial achievement gaps persist, students of color still face implicit bias and the burden of bussing still falls mostly …