Murder arrest after University of Lancashire student's death

Author: BBC News
The body of 19-year-old Carla Georgescu was found in student accommodation on Thursday, police say. ... Read full article

Ancient Christians lived alongside followers of mysterious faith 1,500 years ago, archaeologists say

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Revealing remarkable religious diversity in the region, German archaeologists uncovered evidence of Christians and Zoroastrians coexisting in ancient Iraq. ... Read full article

Ethiopia demands Eritrea ‘immediately withdraw’ troops from its territory

Author: Al Jazeera
In recent months, Addis Ababa has accused Eritrea of supporting rebel fighters on Ethiopian soil. ... Read full article

North Korea executed teens for listening to K-pop, watching ‘Squid Game’: report

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Amnesty International documents executions and forced labor for consuming South Korean media in North Korea, revealing widespread corruption and human rights abuses. ... Read full article

Kid Rock's Rock the Country festival canceled in South Carolina after Shinedown pulls out over unity concerns

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Kid Rock's Rock the Country festival canceled in South Carolina due to unforeseen circumstances, disappointing fans after Shinedown's controversial exit. ... Read full article

France murder trial complicated by twin brothers with same DNA

Author: BBC News
Police have recovered DNA from a weapon but cannot determine which of the brothers used it. ... Read full article

Vatican announces Pope Leo will not visit U.S. this year

Author: Anthony Faiola, Michelle Boorstein, Stefano Pitrelli
Pope Leo’s decision not to visit the U.S. in 2026 reflects his desire to emphasize the importance of other parts of the Catholic world. ... Read full article

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa freed after 8 months in prison

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Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Pablo Guanipa has been released after more than eight months in prison. Guanipa announced his release in a video posted on social media on Sunday. Guanipa was detained in May. He was accused of participating in a "terrorist g… ... Read full article

Italy’s Meloni condemns anti-Olympics protesters in Milan

Author: Al Jazeera Staff, News Agencies
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni slams anti-Olympics protesters as ‘enemies of Italy and Italians’. ... Read full article

'Melania' falls steeply at the box office

Author: Jake Coyle
Hollywood is largely ceding attention to football this weekend. The survival thriller “Send Help” repeated as the weekend's No. 1 film at the box office and the Melania Trump documentary “Melania” fell sharply in its second weekend. Super Bowl weekend is typi… ... Read full article

Japan's governing party on course for landslide election win

Author: BBC News
A coalition led by current Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to clinch a decisive win, an exit poll suggests. ... Read full article

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Andrew shared confidential information with Epstein as trade envoy, files suggest

Author: BBC News
Under official guidance, trade envoys have a duty of confidentiality over sensitive, commercial, or political information. ... Read full article

Oddsmaker reveals most popular betting trends for Super Bowl, how gamblers could cash out

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DraftKings’ Johnny Avello described how Super Bowl prop bets, led by touchdown wagers, surged in popularity and are expected to keep expanding next year. ... Read full article

The single crushing problem American cattle ranchers wish Trump would fix instead

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Trump expands beef imports to cut prices, but American cattle ranchers say the real problem squeezing their profits lies elsewhere. ... Read full article

Turning Point's alternative halftime show – How to watch, what to know

Author: Anna Kaufman, Brendan Morrow
Turning Point USA is holding its own Super Bowl halftime show headlined by Kid Rock to compete with Bad Bunny's. Here's what to know. ... Read full article

Dalai Lama says he never met Jeffrey Epstein

Author: Kate Perez
The Dalai Lama, a Tibetan spiritual leader, said he never interacted Jeffrey Epstein, following what he called attempts to connect him to the late sex offender. ... Read full article

WATCH: Breezy Johnson Breaks Down in Tears During Nat'l Anthem After Capturing Team USA's First Gold Medal

Author: Dylan Gwinn
Breezy Johnson was overcome with emotion during the playing of the national anthem after winning the first gold medal for Team USA. ... Read full article

Gold and disaster as Breezy Johnson triumphs and Lindsey Vonn crashes

Author: Barry Svrluga
The medal for Johnson hung heavy on her neck after she watched her legendary teammate being taken away on a helicopter after a violent crash. ... Read full article

UK PM’s top aide quits over Mandelson’s links to Epstein

Author: Al Jazeera
New evidence about Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein has recently come to light. ... Read full article

Who won Puppy Bowl 2026? Highlights from adorable competition before Super Bowl

Author: Gabe Zaldivar, Jon Hoefling
The Puppy Bowl on Animal Plant lived up to its billing as the cutest show before Super Bowl 60. Here is who won with highlights. ... Read full article

A Kid Rock concert should be out of place on a Christian channel. Here’s why it’s not.

Author: Leah Payne
Leah Payne: Those familiar with TBN and its history shouldn’t see it as a surprise ... Read full article

Musk jumps back into political fray with big midterm donations

Author: Julia Mueller, Julia Shapero
Billionaire Elon Musk is back in the political fray, giving Republicans a boost in the run up to the 2026 midterm elections.  The Tesla CEO had injected hundreds of millions into the 2024 election but announced plans last spring to step back from political sp… ... Read full article

Trump blasts Olympian over comments about representing US

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American Olympian Hunter Hess' comments about representing the U.S. at the Milan Cortina Olympics sparked a stern comment from President Donald Trump. ... Read full article

Investigation continues into missing Nancy Guthrie

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The investigation into the apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, continues. Authorities believe she was taken last weekend. Savannah Guthrie addressed potential kidnappers in a social media video, stating the fami… ... Read full article

What is MAHA? What to know about Mike Tyson Super Bowl ad

Author: Kathryn Palmer
Tyson opens the video recounting how his 25-year-old sister died after a heart attack due to obesity, in an ad linked to the MAHA movement. ... Read full article

Trump rips Olympic skier over remarks about representing US

Author: Sophia Vento
President Trump ripped Hunter Hess on Sunday after the U.S. skier spoke out against the political climate in his home country at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan earlier this week. “U.S. Olympic Skier, Hunter Hess, a real Loser, says he doesn’t represent his… ... Read full article

Thai PM Anutin’s party takes early lead in general election race

Author: Al Jazeera
With 30 percent of polling stations reporting results, Anutin’s Bhumjaithai Party has a commanding lead. ... Read full article

Morgan McSweeney: Who is Sir Keir Starmer's ex-chief of staff?

Author: BBC News
McSweeney, long considered instrumental to the rise of the PM, derived his power and influence from his track record as a political strategist. ... Read full article

Minnesota DHS whistleblower details 'smear campaign' after reporting fraud concerns to state

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Minnesota DHS whistleblower alleges Gov. Tim Walz knew about massive $9 billion fraud scheme since 2019, calling his public denials "absolutely false." ... Read full article

Iran ready for nuclear-focused talks, rejects US military build-up

Author: Maziar Motamedi
One month after thousands of protesters were killed across Iran, authorities maintain that US and Israel are to blame. ... Read full article

UK PM’s chief of staff resigns over Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador despite Epstein links

Author: Caitlin Danaher, James Frater
The chief of staff to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on Sunday over the scandal around Peter Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the US, despite his links to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full article

Inside the FBI's investigation of Jeffrey Epstein

Author: Michael R. Sisak, David B. Caruso, Larry Neumeister
The FBI pored over Jeffrey Epstein’s bank records and emails. It searched his homes. It spent years interviewing his victims and examining his connections to some of the world’s most influential people. But while investigators collected ample proof that Epste… ... Read full article

NBC Announcer Caught on Hot Mic Dismissing Olympics’ Big Air Finals as 'So Boring'

Author: Simon Kent
NBC broadcaster and former professional snowboarder Todd Richards was caught on a hot mic dismissing the “boring” men’s Winter Olympics snowboarding big air finals Saturday. ... Read full article

FCC Investigating 'The View' for Violating Equal Time Rules for Political Candidates

Author: Elizabeth Weibel
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating ABC's "The View" regarding the FCC's recently issued guidance for broadcast stations to comply with equal time for political candidates, according to a recent report. ... Read full article

PM Sanae Takaichi’s party set for majority in Japan parliamentary elections

Author: Al Jazeera
Combined with coalition partner Ishin, Takaichi’s bloc could win up to 366 of 465 seats in the lower house. ... Read full article

Whispering death: Army’s new M1E3 Abrams tank is a hybrid-drive silent killer

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's 'Arsenal of Freedom Tour' showcases the new, hybrid M1E3 Abrams tank, five years ahead of schedule because of a wartime pace. ... Read full article

Video: Lindsey Vonn Crashes out of Winter Olympics, Evacuated by Helicopter to Hospital

Author: Simon Kent
U.S. ski star Lindsey Vonn crashed out of the Olympic downhill skiing Sunday event after seeking to compete in Italy with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament. ... Read full article

Who is favored to win the Super Bowl? Odds and spread for Patriots vs. Seahawks

Author: Tom Viera
Super Bowl 2026 is here, and we've got your betting guidance covered with the latest odds, point spread and prop bets for Patriots vs. Seahawks. ... Read full article

Bad Bunny created a cultural phenomenon. Can he spark a political one?

Author: Alec Hernandez, Ali Bianco
The Puerto Rican superstar’s music has brought Latinos together. Democrats are jealous. ... Read full article

McSweeney Resigns as Starmer's Chief of Staff over Epstein Scandal

Author: Kurt Zindulka
Prime Minister Starmer's most senior aide, Morgan McSweeney, has resigned over the appointment of Jeffrey Epstein-linked Lord Peter Mandelson. ... Read full article

Hakeem Jeffries: SAVE Act Another Attempt by Trump, GOP to 'Steal' Elections

Author: Pam Key
Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union," House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) claimed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act is another attempt by Republicans and President Donald Trump to steal elections. | Clips ... Read full article

US speed skater Casey Dawson set to compete in 5,000m at Winter Olympics

Author: Josh Peter
American speed skater Casey Dawson, who won a bronze medal at the 2018 Games, will compete in the 5,000m at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Sunday, Feb.8. ... Read full article

How reconstruction became Israel’s new weapon of ‘silent transfer’ in Gaza

Author: Mohammad Mansour
Experts warn promise of reconstruction turns right to shelter into political extortion and alleged demographic change. ... Read full article

Shop every Super Bowl commercial in real time with USA TODAY Shopping

Author: Kasey Caminiti, Dylan Reffe, Trisha Easto, Jessica Moore
See something you love during a Super Bowl commercial? Shop the best deals, products and celebrity collabs from Super Bowl ads in real time. ... Read full article

'Full House' star Dave Coulier urges Americans not to ignore warning signs after cancer battle

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Dave Coulier entered complete remission after battling two cancers in 18 months. The "Full House" star credits early detection with saving his life. ... Read full article

LIVE: Liverpool vs Manchester City – Premier League

Author: Patrick Keddie, Rohan Sharma
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the match as Liverpool host City for a crunch game at Anfield. ... Read full article

Vladimir Alexeyev: Three suspects in shooting of Russian general named

Author: BBC News
The suspects include the alleged gunman, Lyubomir Korba, whom Russia says fled to the UAE after the attack. ... Read full article

Analysis | What went wrong for Ilia Malinin and why everyone needs to chill out

Author: Robert Samuels
The “Quadg0d” struggled in his first Olympic skate, but his best events are still to come, and there’s no reason to panic. ... Read full article

Why Trump doesn't want home prices to fall

Author: Josh Boak
The White House is trying to show it's lowering the cost of living, but President Donald Trump has said he doesn't want to see the price of homes come down. He wants to keep values high. That's something in the interest of existing homeowners and they're a ke… ... Read full article

American Breezy Johnson wins gold in women's downhill at Winter Olympics

Author: Payton Titus
Breezy Johnson collected her first career Olympic medal, taking gold in the women's downhill at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. ... Read full article

Iran’s top diplomat strikes a hard line on US talks, saying Tehran’s power comes from saying ‘no’

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Trump NBC interview to air before Super Bowl. Time, how to watch

Author: Melina Khan
An interview with President Donald Trump will air before the Super Bowl. Here's when and how to watch it. ... Read full article

GOP leaders fret as Trump sits out the party’s nastiest primary battles — with Senate control on the line

Author: Manu Raju, Sarah Ferris
Top Senate Republicans are ratcheting up pressure on President Donald Trump to pick a side in the party’s nastiest primary battles before it’s too late, with anxiety spiking as the midterm cycle threatens to turn sour for the GOP. ... Read full article

Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic dream ends in violent downhill crash

Author: Barry Svrluga
Various broadcasts captured audio of Vonn crying, “Oh my God!” as a buoyant crowd grew essentially silent. ... Read full article

Puppy Bowl lineup: Everything to know about Team Fluff vs. Team Ruff in 2026

Author: Nick Brinkerhoff
Here's a look at the starting lineups for each team in the 2026 Puppy Bowl as they compete for the Lombarky trophy. ... Read full article

Lindsey Vonn crashes in the final, bringing Olympic downhill fairy tale to an end

Author: Dana O’Neil, Ben Church
Lindsey Vonn crashed in her run on Sunday, bringing her Olympic downhill dream to an end after coming into the Games with a “completely ruptured” ACL. ... Read full article

Killers without a cause: The rise in nihilistic violent extremism

Author: Peter Whoriskey
Amid a burst of high-profile targeted violence, authorities have identified a new source of terror. ... Read full article

They tried to buy a luxury yacht and ended up with a mold-covered wreck. Now it’s their floating home

Author: Tamara Hardingham-Gill
Janis and Blaine Carmena bought a neglected 76-foot yacht and turned it into their floating home, rebuilding the vessel, launching a YouTube channel and rediscovering life on the water. ... Read full article

Epstein tried to cozy up to Russian officials, including Putin, documents show

Author: Isabelle Khurshudyan, Zahra Ullah, Austin Culpepper
Jeffrey Epstein had a message he wanted to get to Russian President Vladimir Putin. ... Read full article

Trump wants to run the economy hot, as midterm elections approach

Author: David J. Lynch
The administration predicts an economic boom that will lift Republicans in November’s congressional elections, driven by big tax refunds and investment incentives. ... Read full article

Guest column | My shoulder pain was relentless. I found the answer in my mouth.

Author: Asha Dore
I spent more than a decade getting X-rays, CT scans and other treatments for chronic shoulder pain before I found relief in the last place I would have guessed. ... Read full article

Drake Maye and the Patriots take on Sam Darnold and the Seahawks in Super Bowl 60

Author: Rob Maaddi
It’s almost time to crown an NFL champion. After two weeks of hype and anticipation, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off in Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium. Will Drake Maye and the Patriots capture their seventh Lombardi Trophy? Or wil… ... Read full article

WATCH: Media Roasted for Claiming JD Vance Was Booed at Olympics

Author: Amy Furr
The establishment media claimed VP JD Vance was booed during the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Milan, but video clips appear to have destroyed that narrative. ... Read full article

The generosity of the Seattle Seahawks’ late owner gives fans and foes reason to cheer

Author: Keith Reed
Keith Reed: Late owner Paul Allen's commitment to philanthropy endures ... Read full article

Kamala Harris’ rebooted online ‘Headquarters’ is not the answer for Democrats

Author: Kaivan Shroff
Kaivan Shroff: The launch felt like another splashy consultant-serving, donor-driven project that sidesteps the real work the left needs to do to win back younger voters. ... Read full article

Senators far apart on DHS deal as talks stall with deadline looming

Author: Al Weaver
Pessimism is increasing across the Capitol that lawmakers will reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as they point fingers over the lack of talks and float canceling the upcoming recess. Senators return to Washington on Monday facing … ... Read full article

‘Playing with fire’: Taiwan defense spending battle rattles China hawks

Author: Filip Timotija
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s aim to push through a $40 billion defense spending plan is mired in a stalemate as the opposition parties demand compromises, drawing fire from China hawks in the Senate who fear a looming invasion by Beijing. President Trum… ... Read full article

Legal challenges hinder Trump’s education agenda

Author: Lexi Lonas Cochran
The courts have proven to be a big roadblock in the Trump administration’s education plans.   President Trump’s efforts against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) on school grounds, his push to remove “gender ideology” from education and his moves against … ... Read full article

Moderate Republican willing to break with party is set to lead ICE hearing

Author: Kadia Goba
Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-New York) faces the challenge of leading the questioning of top immigration officials at the peril of angering the White House. ... Read full article

Her actions led to the deaths of 3 football players. She called them friends.

Author: Jasmine Golden
Alcohol and speeding were the primary factors in the crash that killed Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson, Anthony Lytton Jr. and Isaiah Hazel in July 2024. ... Read full article

Hamas leader rejects disarmament while Israeli occupation of Gaza continues

Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Meshaal describes discussion around Hamas handing over weapons as continuation of a policy to neutralise resistance. ... Read full article

Hope and scepticism as Yemen’s Saudi-backed gov’t announces a new cabinet

Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Saudi-backed government announces new 35-member cabinet as it is set to govern a divided nation racked by years of war. ... Read full article

Gaza's Rafah crossing reopens, allowing limited travel as Palestinians claim delays and mistreatment

Author: Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened Sunday, allowing limited Palestinian travel after a two-day closure, according to Egyptian state media. The crossing opened last week for the first time since 2024, a key part of a U.S.-backed ceasefir… ... Read full article

Lindsey Vonn crashes early in Olympic downhill, taken off the mountain in a helicopter

Author: Andrew Dampf, Pat Graham
Lindsey Vonn's pursuit of a second Olympic downhill gold medal is over. The 41-year-old American, skiing with a badly injured left knee, crashed early in Sunday's race in Italy. She was taken off the course by helicopter after receiving medical attention. Von… ... Read full article

2026 Winter Olympics: Lindsey Vonn looks to shock the world in the women’s downhill on Day 2

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Follow for live updates on the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games. We’ll have highlights, the latest medal results, record updates and more. ... Read full article

How US fried chicken craze is transforming British takeaways

Author: BBC News
An internet craze for American-style chicken has come to the UK, but what does it mean for traditional chippies? ... Read full article

Reports of immigration agents in disguise stoke fears in Minnesota

Author: Jake Offenhartz
Legal observers and officials say they have received a growing number of reports of federal agents impersonating construction workers, delivery drivers and in some cases anti-ICE activists in Minnesota. Not all of those incidents have been verified during the… ... Read full article

'Cut Him!" Fans Demand Removal of Team USA Skiers with 'Mixed Emotions' Over Representing America

Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Freestyle skiers for Team USA were slammed for their criticism of ICE, and expressing that they don't represent ICE while wearing the flag. ... Read full article

Nancy Guthrie search nears second week: What we know so far

Author: Sarah Davis
The search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother will hit the one-week mark on Sunday.  In a new video posted to Savannah Guthrie’s Instagram account on Saturday, the “Today” show anchor addressed her mother’s captors.  “We received your message, and we understand,” … ... Read full article

‘Have I Got News For You’ comedians react to Trump’s racist post about the Obamas | CNN Politics

Author: Caroline Baxendale
Host Roy Wood Jr. talks to the “Have I Got News For You” panel about President Trump’s now-deleted racist post on Truth Social that depicted former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes. ... Read full article

My car was stolen. Here are six important things I learned

Author: BBC News
Keyless thefts are on the rise and car crime is increasingly organised and high-tech. ... Read full article

Dozens of flood warnings in England after days of non-stop rain

Author: BBC News
Rain has fallen in south-west England and south Wales every day of 2026 so far, the Met Office says. ... Read full article

Savannah Guthrie and family say ‘we will pay’ in new video, plea for return of mother

Author: Alina Kim
Savannah Guthrie and her family plead for their mother’s return in a new video, saying “we will pay.” Authorities have not identified any suspects. MS NOW’s Alex Tabet reports. ... Read full article

Washington Post publisher Will Lewis stepping down after mass layoffs

Author: False
Will Lewis, the CEO and publisher of The Washington Post, has stepped down amid mass layoffs that impacted a third of its newsroom. “The Weekend: Primetime” reports. ... Read full article

Swansea woman wrapped in wedding dress in body-in-suitcase murder

Author: BBC News
When the body of an unknown woman is found in a suitcase, forensics step in to solve the mystery. ... Read full article

Exclusive: On the Bus to TPUSA with Country Star Lee Brice: He's 'No Right Wing Devil Because He's Red Letter Jesus Raised'

Author: Jon Kahn
As I waited aboard the tour bus, I couldn’t help but think it looked more like a moving recording studio than a bus, wood paneling and sparse fixtures | Entertainment ... Read full article

At Winter Olympics, protest over cost and ICE ends in clash with police

Author: Anthony Faiola, Stefano Pitrelli
After left-wing groups rallied against the cost and environmental impact of the Winter Games in Italy, some protesters set off fireworks and hurled bottles. ... Read full article

Vance gets a chilly Winter Olympics reception in Milan, with booing and jeering

Author: Clarissa-Jan Lim
The moment highlighted the growing unpopularity of the Trump administration on the world stage, especially in Europe. ... Read full article

A MAGA push to erase a Dem House seat is triggering accusations of fraud and violence in Utah

Author: Samuel Benson
Assault allegations, potential fraud and a roster of Trumpworld supporters are rocking the Beehive State. ... Read full article

The best photos of the 2026 Winter Olympics

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With the lighting of not one, but two Olympic cauldrons on Friday, the Winter Games have officially begun in northern Italy. ... Read full article

‘It Always Feels Bleak’: Retail Traders Reel After Crypto’s Trump-Fueled Rise and Fall

Author: Charlie Wells, Olga Kharif, Muyao Shen
Trump’s crypto rally evaporated. Now traders are searching for a new market saviour. ... Read full article

The powerful, personal politics of America’s Olympic ‘Blade Angels’

Author: Hannah Holland
Hannah Holland: In a sport still largely defined by traditional, narrow ideas of femininity and grace, Alysa Liu and Amber Glenn are not stereotypical figure skaters. ... Read full article

Trump’s obsession with the Obamas prompts another sickening racist eruption

Author: Charles F. Coleman Jr.
Charles F. Coleman Jr.: Our outrage should be as clear as his bigotry ... Read full article

MAGA is screaming foul over Bad Bunny’s halftime show. Here’s why the NFL doesn’t seem to care.

Author: Julio Ricardo Varela
Julio Ricardo Varela: It's no secret why the NFL hitched its wagon to Bad Bunny ... Read full article

Trump’s obsession with renaming buildings after himself is about more than ego

Author: Zeeshan Aleem
Cultural omnipresence is a strongman tactic. ... Read full article

High-Stakes Thai Vote Tests Appetite for Political Reform

Author: Randy Thanthong-Knight, Patpicha Tanakasempipat
Thailand’s major political parties staged final rallies ahead of an election that pits the status quo against sweeping political and economic reform. ... Read full article

President Trump Readies Rule to Make American Workers’ Retirement Great Again

Author: The Council for a Safe & Secure Retirement (Sponsored)
Once again, President Trump is blowing up the status quo, giving American workers the fair shot they deserve. ... Read full article

The Epstein scandal is taking down Europe’s political class. In the US, they’re getting a pass.

Author: Daniel Lippman
As Europe moves to address its shame, it’s highlighting the comparative lack of accountability in the U.S. ... Read full article

‘It’s pissing people off’: Centrist Democrats are livid with AIPAC after primary fiasco

Author: Elena Schneider
AIPAC spent $2 million attacking moderate-leaning Tom Malinowski in a House special election — and may have handed the race to progressive Analilia Mejia. ... Read full article