Nancy Mace wants to ban all naturalized politicians and judges, her rival, Ilhan Omar, has only one thing to say: ‘Good luck’ According to Mace, only natural-born citizens can be loyal. We Got This Covered · May 26
America turns 250. Its greatest innovation wasn't the car or the computer — it was learning to share risk The Declaration of Independence wasn't just a political document. The CEO of a global reinsurance company argues it was a blueprint for the risk-sharing infrastructure that made American ambition possible. Fortune · May 26
“We opened for bands we really hated, like Styx. People were relating to us and not them. They got a little pissed”: the stellar rise and sudden fall of The Cars, the new wave band who soundtracked America For nearly a decade in the late 70s and early 80s, The Cars were one of America’s most popular bands Louder · May 26
“We partied every night! We would have a hotel room and just give the details out to friends and girls, ‘We’ll see you there!’” The story of the song that made Judas Priest icons in America With one big single, and a little help from an Iron Maiden tour, the Brummie underdogs found their footing across the pond Metal Hammer · May 26
'Clock can’t be turned back': Iran’s 'friendship' call to Islamic nations, 'no safe haven' warning to US Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has made a statement stating that the Gulf powers will no longer "be a shield" for American military bases and the US will no longer have "a safe haven" in the region. The Times of India · May 26
Khamenei raises stakes in Iran's war vs US; says America 'no longer' has safe haven in Mideast Iran's Supreme Leader warned regional powers would no longer shield US bases, stating America would lose safe havens in the Middle East. This comes as the US military conducted "self-defense" strikes in southern Iran, despite ongoing negotiations. President Trump, meanwhile, suggested expanding the Abraham Accords to include several regional nations. The Economic Times · May 26
‘I drank the Kool-Aid’: Miserable Ohio MAGA man regrets everything, ditches hat, embarrassed about ‘all those stupid rallies I went to’ "I can't even believe I wore that hat!" We Got This Covered · May 26
America's schools face a backlash on digital devices as screens saturate classrooms Schools across the U.S. are starting to rethink the abundance of digital devices in classrooms AAP · May 26
America’s schools face a backlash on digital devices as screens saturate classrooms Schools across the U.S. are starting to rethink the abundance of digital devices in classrooms The Independent UK · May 26
‘Original intent of the law’: Trump claimed his war was on illegal immigrants – he has now ordered legal applicants to return home “He’s telling them to leave America” We Got This Covered · May 25
She got $400 million and a dream; now she's the woman who defied America's tech blockade - who is China's 'Chip Queen'? She was handed $400 million and one impossible mission — make Huawei independent from foreign chips. Years later, He Tingbo emerged as China’s powerful “Chip Queen,” leading the company through brutal US sanctions and America’s tech blockade. From building Kirin processors to driving Huawei’s AI future, her rise has become… The Economic Times · May 25
Meet Scott Remer: Fails to win a national spelling bee title, becomes America's most-sought after coach training champions like Dev Shah and Faizan Zaki Meet Scott Remer: Scott Remer, believed to be America’s only full-time elite spelling bee coach, is once again in the spotlight after reports revealed he charges families up to $180 an hour to train children for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The Yale and Cambridge graduate has coached several national… The Economic Times · May 25
The language of the American presidency doesn’t apply to Trump Trump and his allies have so undermined the US government that we need a new vocabulary to describe them The Guardian - US · May 25
Japan's Smoking Bans Make a Lot More Sense Than America's Owners of small restaurants and bars can decide whether to allow smoking, and customers can choose for themselves whether to patronize them. Reason · May 25
Fortune · May 25 The pig in the python: Baby Boomers are strangling the economy they built by refusing to move or retire From the housing market to the corner office, America is paying the price for a generation that never learned to let go.
FourFourTwo · May 25 ‘We know it’s going to be hot in the US, but we’ll be ready for it’ Jordan Pickford on how England can bust the warm weather myth There is a long-standing belief that European sides will struggle in the North American heat
The Economic Times · May 25 Memorial Day 2026: 100+ wishes, quotes, greetings and messages to share on US federal holiday with your loved ones Memorial Day wishes: Memorial Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 25. This federal holiday honors fallen American service members. Many businesses will be closed. Stock markets, banks, and postal services will shut down. Most grocery stores and popular restaurants will operate as usual. Pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens will also…
The Times of India · May 25 He charges $180 an hour and parents still queue up: Meet America’s only full-time spelling bee coach who has trained champions like Dev Shah Inside crowded convention halls, hotel conference rooms and late-night Zoom classes, one man has quietly become one of the most powerful figures in American competitive spelling. Scott Remer charges families up to $180 an hour to prepare children for the Scripps National Spelling Bee and is widely believed to be…
The Economic Times · May 25 Welcome to Trump’s America, where the visa dream is getting harder to keep alive President Trump's second term is tightening legal immigration pathways, including student visas and green card applications. New policies require many temporary visa holders to apply for permanent residency from abroad, increasing delays and uncertainty. These measures aim to enhance national security and protect American jobs, but critics warn of negative…
MyLifeXP · May 25 Why Jaishankar’s Latest US Meeting Has Everyone Talking At a time when the world is watching wars, rising tensions, and shifting alliances, one statement from India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar quietly grabbed global attention. During crucial talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New Delhi, Jaishankar called terrorism a “shared challenge” between India and the…
Salon · May 24 "The Boys" bids America a grim farewell Eric Kripke's gory superhero satire concludes that the only way to save ourselves is to kill our gods
The Times of India · May 24 Mission Unaccomplished: Trump’s Gulf gamble runs aground as Iran survives American assault Emerging US-Iran deal details spark alarm among hawkish Republicans, who expected Iranian collapse. Instead, Iran appears strategically intact, having demonstrated leverage by disrupting the Strait of Hormuz and surviving US-Israel military pressure. This outcome has exposed fractures within Trump's coalition and emboldened Tehran's negotiating stance.
International Business Times UK · May 24 Who Is Elise Stefanik? Trump's Fiercest Israel Defender in Congress Now Tipped to Lead America's Entire Spy Network Elise Stefanik's potential appointment as Director of National Intelligence has raised concerns over her pro-Israel stance, with critics questioning her ability to maintain neutrality in US intelligence priorities.
Times Pets · May 24 Are Goldfish Destroying Ecosystems? Science Says Yes Most people see goldfish as harmless little pets. They swim quietly in bowls, entertain children, and seem impossible to fear. But outside aquariums, these tiny orange fish can transform into something scientists now describe as a serious environmental threat. And the most shocking part? Many people accidentally create this problem…
Reason · May 24 The DJ Who Brought America Weird Al, Tom Lehrer, and 'Cows With Guns' After 55 years, Dr. Demento has finally retired from the airwaves.