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Michigan’s El-Sayed is following the Mamdani playbook. It’s working

2026 MIDTERMS IN FOCUS: Democratic campaigns like El-Sayed’s are embracing charisma, bravado and some ‘really cool’ strategies — and aren’t afraid to jump into the lion’s den of conservative media, strategists on both sides of the aisle tell John Bowden

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Pyrograzing turns ordinary livestock into fire prevention heroes, so why isn’t it used on public lands more often?

In grasslands across the American West, four-legged fire prevention crews are busy at work, helping keep wildfire risk under control. These cattle, goats and sheep stomp down tall grasses as they munch their way through plants that could otherwise burn, lowering the risk of catastrophic fires in the process.

The Conversation · Sep 2

US-India partnership can help reshape global auto supply chains, says Sergio Gor

The United States views India as a vital partner for global automotive supply chains. This relationship now extends beyond component trade to technology and investment. Both nations are co-designing the future of mobility together, enhancing sophistication. American and Indian industries will adapt and diversify sourcing during disruptions. India's capital and…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Why we need to start treating Trump’s America like Russia

IN FOCUS: Expansionist desires, aggressive military actions, and the consolidation of power in its internal affairs used to attack political enemies, Keir Giles explains how, while writing his new book, he came to realise the two countries are becoming exceedingly hard to tell apart

The Independent UK · Sep 2

America's story intertwined with its military history, but a military-civilian disconnect persists

The story of the U.S. is intertwined with its military history, from its creation in 1776 to the expansion of its physical borders to its role in the global political and economic order

The Independent UK · Sep 2

In-form Coco Gauff serves notice with assured start to US Open title pursuit

American sees off Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 as her rebuilt serve and newfound calm pass an encouraging first test at Flushing Meadows

The Guardian - US · Sep 2

She arrived in America with limited English and started as a hotel housekeeper; decades later she became a Hard Rock Hotel president

Allie Evangelista arrived in the United States from Brazil with limited English, one suitcase and $3,000, beginning a career in hospitality with a housekeeping job at a Homewood Suites by Hilton in Orlando, Florida. She had studied hospitality and tourism in Brazil and had previously participated in a Disney exchange…

The Times of India · Sep 2

Trump birthright curbs may prompt US passport checks on parents

The US State Department has proposed requiring parents seeking passports for children born in America to provide proof of their citizenship or immigration status. The draft guidance seeks to implement President Donald Trump’s latest order targeting “birth tourism” and could limit citizenship for children in specific circumstances, despite ongoing legal…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

SuperPACs are funneling millions of dollars into pro-AI candidates, with Trump saying communities that reject data centers will end up ‘backwards and poor’

AI is being backed by millions of dollars worth of PAC funding, and the future of American data centers could be decided by the midterm elections.

TechRadar · Sep 1

The Oscar statuette is Hollywood's ultimate recognition, full of lore, mysteries and rules

The Oscar statuette is a piece of American culture

The Independent UK · Sep 1