Marco Rubio is promoting troubling ideas about ‘western civilization’ In a recent visit to Greece, the secretary of state suggested that Europe must rediscover the values of conquest and expansion The Guardian - US · Oct 12
British households would be £5,000 richer if we were more innovative. Let’s unleash our talents We have a deep reservoir of assets, but struggle to turn small companies into global success stories. Innovation needs to be at the heart of government policy, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Meet US collector John Reznikoff, who owns $1m worth of hair from Lincoln, Monroe John Reznikoff has built one of the world's strangest historical collections: hair from some of the most famous people in history. The Connecticut-based collector and authenticator holds the Guinness World Records title for the largest collection of hair from historical figures. When he received the record in 2001, his collection… The Times of India · Oct 8
Kennedy Center Honors awards moved to new venue amid Trump’s onslaught Ceremony will not be hosted at its traditional home for the first time since awards began in 1978 The Guardian - US · Oct 2
Dan Rather has followed the news wherever he goes, in a career that highlights 75 years of evolving journalism In television news, there are two roles in front of the camera: reporter and anchor. The Conversation · Oct 1
Trump's America.gov AI Says His Name Is in Epstein Files Before It Suddenly Stops Talking Politics Trump's newly launched America.gov chatbot initially gave answers contradicting several of his claims, including on the 2020 election and climate change, before refusing political questions. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
Trump has gotten rid of many of the checks and balances that could stop him from demolishing the Kennedy Center Who gets to decide the future of the living memorial to former President John F. Kennedy, and who holds those decision-makers to account? The Conversation · Sep 25
Rockefeller Foundation President: America is losing its global standing. Here's how to fix it One-third of the world sees America as a threat. Here’s how we can win back their trust. Fortune · Sep 25
Trump & Mamdani Agree to Talk $21B Queens Housing — But Clash Over TPS and Press Bans Trump and Mamdani agreed to advance a $21B Queens housing plan at Gracie Mansion, but clashed over Haitian TPS and press bans. Here's what's confirmed. Latin Times · Sep 22
Trump spotted looking at ‘Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED’ poster as his pouting over name change grows President Donald Trump has been caught up in a long-running legal battle to rename the performing arts venue after himself since late last year, culminating with its board voting to close it down for repairs earlier this week The Independent UK · Sep 17
Quote of the day by former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy: ‘There comes a time in life when you walk away from all the drama…’ – a reminder to choose peace over negativity Jacqueline Kennedy, known for her role as First Lady, shared her insights on navigating life's obstacles. She emphasized the importance of distancing oneself from negativity while cherishing supportive connections as key to true happiness. Her experiences, marked by significant personal trials and unwavering dedication to public service, enhanced her wisdom. The Economic Times · Sep 17
Forklift incident sparks fears Trump could demolish Kennedy Center after closure Congresswoman leading legal battle against Trump’s takeover demands emergency court hearing The Independent UK · Sep 16
Close the Center Plus: Embryos on ice, Venezuela's collapse, Talarico's lead, and more... Reason · Sep 16
How Jon Ossoff won the algorithm – and garnered Obama comparisons ahead of 2028 Pictures of Georgia Democrat looking into middle distance proliferate – and social media skills have boosted his profile The Guardian - US · Sep 16
The Guardian - US · Sep 11 ‘I’m on the ticket’: Trump implores Republicans to vote in November at unusual midterm convention The president demonised Democrats in an attempt to wangle votes in midterms despite backlash over Iran war
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Martha Stewart reveals she gave JFK Jr chilling warning days before plane crash While talking about Ryan Murphy’s ‘Love Story’ series, Stewart spoke about her conversation with the late president’s son just four days before the plane crash that killed him, his wife and sister-in-law
We Got This Covered · Sep 8 JFK grandson’s buddies reportedly trying to set him up with currently single AOC: ‘She can do way better than me!’ Are we looking at a political power couple to rival Bill and Hillary?
The Guardian - US · Sep 8 ‘I suggested maybe a lighter touch’: William Shatner on Star Trek at 60 The actor and others involved with the phenomenon speak about the legacy and progressivism of a much-loved science fiction TV series as it reaches an important milestone
Reason · Sep 7 Robert Anderson's Cold War How Eisenhower’s treasury secretary became a Cold War fixer, an intelligence go-between, and a man no one wanted to discuss.
The Independent UK · Sep 5 Part of the Kennedy Center’s ceiling collapses – sparking calls to allow Trump’s renovations ‘President Trump has been right: America’s cultural center needs to close, renovate, and be restored—now,’ the Kennedy Center said in a statement
Evening Standard · Sep 1 Love Story star speaks of ‘anxiety’ had she understood show’s success in advance The actress said she ‘broke out in hives’ when she heard the show’s first cuts were coming together.
International Business Times UK · Aug 30 'Unsafe, Decrepit Structure': DOJ Claims Kennedy Center Could Be Demolished Over Trump Legal Battle The Kennedy Center's future is uncertain as a legal dispute over recognising President Trump threatens renovation funding, potentially leading to the venue's deterioration and eventual demolition
International Business Times UK · Aug 28 Trump Ranks Every President—and Somehow Declares Himself the Greatest of Them All Trump has ranked America's presidents and placed himself above Washington, Lincoln and FDR, while leaving Reagan, Kennedy, Eisenhower and 8 others off his list.
The Times of India · Aug 26 Quote of the day by John F. Kennedy: "Change is the law of life. And those who ..." Two nations, or two people, can face the same shifting circumstances around them and respond in completely different ways. One keeps orienting entirely around what has already happened, treating old grievances, old habits, and familiar arrangements as the fixed points everything else must be measured against. The other accepts that…
The Guardian - US · Aug 25 Trump administration threatens to demolish Kennedy Center if $250m renovation not done US president’s lawyers in court filing say Washington arts complex must undergo repairs or risk demolition