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The Invisible War - film review

Kirby Dick's Oscar-nominated documentary about power and accountability claims America's military has provided a safe haven for rapists for years

Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2022

America's $30 Trillion National Debt Should Be a Wake Up Call

But Washington just keeps hitting the snooze button.

Reason · Feb 2, 2022

Biden says burn pits killed his son. More than 261,000 vets are sick. So why isn’t the US doing anything?

Vast open-air pits where trash burned around the clock were simply part of life on deployment for troops in America’s post-9/11 wars. Now, thousands are sick and dying because of the toxic exposure and feel abandoned by the country that they fought for, writes Rachel Sharp

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

San Francisco apologizes for racism against Chinese Americans

Dennis Casey Wu, a student at Lowell High School in San Francisco, did not know much about his city’s history of racism against Chinese Americans.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 2, 2022

Super Bowl 2022 isn’t just about sports – it’s the battle between red and blue America

From the place they play, to the team owners, the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals represent two divergent parts of the country, writes Eric Garcia

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

When greed has no bounds

Fans of period drama series, especially shows such as Downton Abbey, will be delighted to learn that show's creator Julian Fellowes is returning to the world of high society and bringing us a brand new series called The Gilded Age. The new show is said to be an American version…

Bangkok Post · Feb 1, 2022

Ted Cruz mocked for trolling tweet promoting Candace Owens for Supreme Court

‘Am I really trending because America wants me to be the next Supreme Court justice? What an honor!’ Owens tweets

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2022

History is a journey we all must take together

Black History Month arrives with American history under assault all around the country.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 1, 2022

Riverdance cast boasts first Black female dancer

Morgan Bullock is part of a sisterhood of women who have recently shattered barriers on American stages. Riverdance arrives at the Rosemont Theatre in June.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 1, 2022

Prince Harry is 'laying low' and 'doesn't want to cause any more upset', claims expert

Royal expert Katie Nicholl says Prince Harry has a habit of "lashing out" at the establishment and then going quiet afterwards so could be pausing and reflecting at the moment

Daily Mirror · Feb 1, 2022