The Latest Breaking News from America

A collection of links to some of my previous writings on these topics, which remain relevant today.

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The justices find that a president has immunity for ‘official acts’ but is not immune for ‘unofficial acts’ — and refer the matter back to a trial judge

Wallen’s country songs about ice cold beers, Southern charm, and lovesick regrets routinely top the US charts. His inoffensive subjects, however, belie a career marked, or perhaps buoyed, by a string of controversies. As he prepares to make his BST debut, Annabel Nugent chronicles his ascent

Jim Farley says country is ‘in love with these monster vehicles’ but big cars are not sustainable in the age of EV

Released on June 30, 1993, Fugazi's In On The Killtaker may have been the Washington DC quartet's best-selling record, but it emerged at a time when the alt. rock 'revolution' was proving to be a "headache" for Ian MacKaye and co.

Cyclists such as sprint world champion Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor were early stars of the sport in the US. But many felt compelled to move abroad

President Joe Biden did not take questions after speaking on the Supreme Court ruling, despite questions swirling after his debate performance

Plus: The editors reflect on the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.