The Choco Taco, a beloved American treat, is dead. Or is it? Fans are mourning the celebrated ice-cream and leaders are vowing to defend it. Others wonder if its disappearance is a stunt The Guardian - US · Jul 27, 2022
Donald Trump gives strongest indication he'll run for president in 2024 as Mike Pence takes aim Speaking in Washington for the first time since leaving office, former US president Donald Trump strongly hints he'll run in 2024, as Mike Pence urges Americans to look ahead rather than back. ABC News · Jul 26, 2022
Commentary: It’s time to remember the civilian survivors of the unresolved Korean War Few Americans know that the Korean War, often referred to in the United States as the “forgotten war,” never officially ended. Although the United States and North Korea stopped military battles when they signed the armistice on July 27, 1953, they never negotiated a peace agreement to formally end hostilities. Chicago Tribune · Jul 26, 2022
Democracy won’t save itself. As Americans, we must save it ourselves. We live in challenging times, where issues like climate change, terrorism, economic injustice and war threaten democracies here and across the globe. Now more than ever, Americans must reaffirm our commitment to the principles and practices of democracy. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 26, 2022
Americans are becoming more cooperative A meta-analysis of 511 social experiments conducted between 1956 and 2017 revealed a slight uptick in cooperation Salon · Jul 26, 2022
Climate disinformation leaves lasting mark as world heats Wildfires, floods and soaring temperatures have made climate change real to many Americans The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022
Pence urges Republicans to focus on future elections "I believe conservatives must focus on the future, to win back America." Axios · Jul 26, 2022
Proclaim debt amnesty throughout all the land? A biblical solution to a present-day problem Student loan debt is one of the most burdensome forms of debt in America today. According to oft-cited statistics, approximately 43 million Americans have student loan debt, cumulatively amounting to around US$1.7 trillion. The exorbitant costs of higher education in the United States, combined with the fact that educational credentials… The Conversation · Jul 26, 2022
The Biden Administration Can't Make Up Its Mind About Alcohol Do you want to brag about America’s alcohol industry, or do you want to crack down on it? Reason · Jul 26, 2022
Edinburgh boxer avoided being robbed in NYC pretending to be undercover drugs cop A former boxer turned hip hop star from Edinburgh, Stevie Creed, has opened up about how he used his Scottish dialect and background to survive the streets of New York. Edinburgh Live · Jul 26, 2022
Commentary: Don't kid yourself. Doug Mastriano can win The key to understanding the upcoming elections, and especially the confounding race for Pennsylvania governor, may be Chris Pratt and his hit streaming series, "The Terminal List." Here's how critic Rebecca Onion, writing for Slate, describes Amazon Prime's top show: "The Terminal List is a classic American fantasy about the… Tribune News Service · Jul 26, 2022
Jean Guerrero: Senate candidate Blake Masters doesn't just want to 'build the wall.' He's building a dystopia The Trump-endorsed Senate candidate Blake Masters wants you to believe he's a nationalist. This Arizonan wants you to think he's trying to "Make America Great Again." Los Angeles Times · Jul 26, 2022
What happened on 6 January 2021? Botched assault on cradle of American democracy by misguided Donald Trump supporters remembered as deeply shameful climax to his chaotic and divisive reign The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022
Ford Evos Shows Its Lifted Wagon Shape, 1.1-Meter Screen On Camera Not for America and Europe, unfortunately. Motor1 · Jul 26, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2022 The Emigrants review – gritty old-worlders make rewarding trek to American frontier Powerfully told story of 19th-century Swedish migrants takes its time, but delivers a fresh, honest take on their arduous path
Football London · Jul 26, 2022 William Saliba contract update as Arsenal talks expected amid Chelsea transfer interest William Saliba has impressed during Arsenal's pre-season tour of America
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022 The internet is comparing American norms that are unusual in Europe A viral Reddit thread discusses everyday American things that would be considered taboo in Europe
Reason · Jul 25, 2022 Should Libertarians Root for a National Divorce? Dave Smith discusses the libertarian case for and against breaking up the United States.
Daily Mirror · Jul 25, 2022 'Quiet and shy British lad' ended up facing 200 years in America's worst prison Shaun Attwood, now 53, headed up a multi-million dollar drug empire before finding himself coming face-to-face with some of America's toughest and most dangerous criminals
Daily Record · Jul 25, 2022 Elvis is from Scotland - how The King's lineage can be traced to Aberdeenshire The King's roots can be traced to a small village in Aberdeenshire from which his ancestor emigrated to America from in the 18th century.
Reason · Jul 25, 2022 Most Americans Think Government Is Corrupt, a Third Say Armed Revolution 'May Be Necessary' Soon Plus: Hawley's illiberal nationalism, Santa Monica's housing obstructionism, and more...
The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022 Athletics urged to kick on after first World Championships in United States The opening weekend last week saw 11.4 million viewers in the USA which surpassed broadcaster NBC’s coverage of all previous World Championships
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 25, 2022 Will Bunch: Break up the Secret Service and send its people to jail for the Jan. 6 cover-up Sometimes the irony of America in the 2020s is just too much. Consider the case of James Murray, the current head of the U.S. Secret Service and a 27-year veteran of the force best known for protecting presidents and their families. Earlier this month, Murray abruptly announced that he's leaving…
WEKU · Jul 25, 2022 Corporate America reckons with its role in reproductive rights A growing list of companies is offering to cover travel expenses for abortion care, if an employee lives in a state with restrictive laws. Yet corporate America still has its own issues to address.
WEKU · Jul 25, 2022 Inflation is crushing rural America and may even drive people to the cities Inflation is hitting hard in rural America and could accelerate depopulation in some parts of the country, according to the latest analysis from one expert.