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Rudy Giuliani’s team asks for prayers as ‘America’s mayor’ taken to hospital

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The Independent UK · May 4

‘My generation have deluded themselves’: ex-Vampire Weekender Rostam on pop, protest and life as an Iranian-American

Inspired in part by Zohran Mamdani’s NY mayorship, Rostam Batmanglij’s gorgeous new album fuses Americana with sounds of the Middle East. So why isn’t his mum happy?

The Guardian - UK · May 4

What to know about the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown of thousands of troops

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to shrink America’s military deployment in Germany is putting a new spotlight on the U.S. military presence in Europe

The Independent UK · May 4

'Jesus Christ is not THE son of God': Hindu Americans defend Vivek Ramaswamy as old clip resurfaces

As Vivek Ramaswamy is facing flak for an old video where he was explaining his faith vis-à-vis Christianity to an Iowa voter, the Hindu American community strongly defended Vivek's religion and questioned the unofficial religion test that he has to give every day ahead of the primary on May 5.

The Times of India · May 3

‘Christofascism’ is here: inside the slow demolition of US public health

From prescribing spiritual warfare to demonizing health experts, RFK Jr’s health empire has become a dangerous vehicle for a Christian nationalist worldview

The Guardian - US · May 3

Jensen says Nvidia now has 'zero percent' market share in China — says US export policy 'has already largely backfired'

Jensen Huang says China has become a lost market for Nvidia due to U.S. sanctions, but warns that America could lose out in a broader AI competition.

Tom’s Hardware · May 3

The supreme court trusts America not to be racist. I don’t

The Callais decision is predicated on the idea that American leaders will act justly on their own. That premise has already been proven hollow

The Guardian - US · May 3

Civilians Across the Middle East React to the Iran War: 'A Fear That Settles in Your Heart'

"Now they are hitting everything. Nowhere is safe. But don't worry, we are okay," one Iranian woman texted her American relative.

Reason · May 3

How European Libertarians Differ From American Ones [Updated]

As I saw at a recent conference, the two groups are similar in many ways. But there are a few notable differences.

Reason · May 3

Tradition, fashion and horse racing at the Kentucky Derby, in photos

The Kentucky Derby marks its 152nd running, continuing its legacy as America’s longest continuously held sporting event. Known as the “Run for the Roses” and the first leg of the Triple Crown of thoroughbred racing, the race is held each year on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs…

The Independent UK · May 2