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‘It is for every fan who has ever followed us’: Bournemouth’s European debut caps journey from the brink

Club legend Steve Fletcher reflects on the wild rise over two decades to playing Real Sociedad in the Europa League

The Guardian - UK

How Scotland can bask in the glow of the spirit of Enlightenment

JUST over 200 years ago, if you were to climb to the top of Arthur’s Seat and look out over Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens, you’d be…

The National (Scotland)

US Pacific Northwest leaders join India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations in Seattle

Top political leaders from across the US Pacific Northwest extended greetings to India on its 80th Independence Day, with governors, US lawmakers and local authorities joining celebrations organised by the consulate general of India in Seattle.

The Times of India

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Quote of the day by Martha Nussbaum: 'Knowledge is no guarantee of good behavior, but ignorance is a virtual guarantee of bad behavior' and how our education system forgot the second half

Martha Nussbaum emphasizes that possessing technical skills isn't synonymous with ethical conduct. She points out that ignorance, whether intentional or overlooked, can lead to detrimental choices. Today's educational systems may churn out proficient employees but often lack the essential elements of critical thinking and empathy. The humanities, she argues, play…

The Times of India

House passes defense bill with Trump’s $1T spending request and Department of War rename

The legislation marks a significant departure from the typically bipartisan nature of the annual National Defense Authorization Act

The Independent UK

'We're so close to the streamers inventing television': Disney+ is reportedly thinking about a fully free tier supported by adverts

How many ads would you be prepared to put up with if it meant you could access some Disney+ content for free?

TechRadar

Trump’s Penrose stairs in Iran: Why ‘finishing the job’ is so hard

US President Trump's Iran strategy faces persistent challenges and limited strategic gains. Iran retains leverage through its ability to disrupt the Strait of Hormuz. Military strikes have not fundamentally altered Iranian behavior or political calculations. Escalation carries significant risks of wider retaliation and economic pressure. The current situation suggests a…

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How a tiny Caribbean island made American independence possible

The American Revolution is often told as a heroic story of 13 colonies rising up against a mighty empire and, with some help from France, winning their independence.

The Conversation

Trump’s ‘Department of War’ may soon become official. What would that mean?

In US statecraft and warcraft, the president and Pete Hegseth are now saying previously quiet parts out loud

The Guardian - US

Republicans Push to Enshrine 'Department of War' Name in Defense Bill; Rebrand Could Cost Up to $125 Million

Rep. Adam Smith of Washington, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, called the proposal "one of the dumbest things that has been done by this administration"

Latin Times

Pentagon Name Change Officially Moves to Congress, Leaving Taxpayers on the Hook for a Bill That Could Top $125 Million

The administration began rebranding the department in September and Hegseth has been using ‘Secretary of War’ since.

The Mary Sue

Did Trump Really Promise 'No New Wars'? Backlash Erupts as President Now Denies Historic 2024 Campaign Quotes

President Trump faces criticism for denying his 'no new wars' pledge amid military actions in Iran, sparking backlash from supporters and political figures.

International Business Times UK

"People are not happy": Lebanon vote has House Democrats at each others' throats

"This resolution does nothing to advance a solution," one House Democrat fumed.

Axios

House GOP pushes to make Trump’s ‘Department of War’ name change permanent

Democratic Rep. Adam Smith calls it ‘one of the dumbest things that has been done by this administration’

The Independent UK

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Fiscal 2027 NDAA approved by House Armed Services Committee

The House Armed Services Committee approved its fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act late Thursday after a series of politically charged debates about the Iran war, Pentagon acquisition rules, defense spending and vestiges of the Confederacy in the military. After contending with about 900 amendments over the course of 14…

The Economic Times

On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key events

On This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-Day invasion preparations in 1944, Operation Blue Star in 1984, the beginning of the AIDS epidemic in 1981 and Robert F. Kennedy's assassination in 1968. It also marks…

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Adam Smith: “How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature, which interest him in the fortune of others, and render their...” Learn why true happiness grows when you care about others — the timeless wisdom that proves human kindness is stronger than selfishness

Quote of the Day by Adam Smith: This is one of the most powerful openings in the history of economics and philosophy. It perfectly highlights a side of Adam Smith that people often forget. While everyone remembers him for the "invisible hand" and self-interest in The Wealth of Nations, this…

Kiplinger

'Incentives Matter': 6 Valuable Lessons From Economics About Work and Retirement

While critics complain that economists are always at odds, there are plenty of areas of agreement that contain valuable lessons for our working lives and more.

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International Business Times UK

Navy Warns Operation Epic Fury Funding Impact Could Halt Training and Recruit Programs by July

The US Navy warns Congress that 'Operation Epic Fury' is straining defence budgets, potentially affecting training and readiness by July without extra funding. Lawmakers debate naval expansion amid rising costs.

The Guardian - UK

‘We can stitch together our past’: the AI-generated time-travellers vlogging from history

The content creators behind channels like Chloe VS History are using AI tools to ‘bring history to life in a really visceral way’

The Guardian - US

‘Closing the chapter’ on Fema: Trump panel seeks to weaken disaster response amid climate crisis

Council’s plan will leave Federal Emergency Management Agency ill-equipped to respond to extreme weather events, experts say

The Independent UK

US intelligence memo says Trump’s extended Iran war has done little to slow the nuclear capabilities in the country

Ensuring that Iran cannot build a nuclear weapon was one of the key objectives laid out by Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the beginning of the war

We Got This Covered

‘You’re missing the point’: According to Trump’s Department of War, just the possibility of thought is justification enough for an entire war

The point is, there is no justifiable reason for any of this.

The Independent UK

The moments when Hegseth lost his nerve during Congress questions on the Iran war

The war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon numbers presented to the House Armed Services Committee during the contentious hearing

Euronews

US lawmakers clash with Hegseth on Iran war and $25 billion price tag

The war has cost $25 billion so far (€21 billion), according to Pentagon figures presented to the House Armed Services Committee.

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