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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

Menu for Trump-Xi state dinner announced featuring nod to historic ‘Toast to Peace’

The White House has announced the menu for President Donald Trump ’s formal state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping which will be attended by the official delegations as well as business leaders and government officials. Preparations for the dinner were led by first lady Melania Trump and the menu…

The Independent UK · Sep 24

‘We felt someone was watching us’: author Rozina Ali on the untold story of Islamophobia in the US

In her new book Seasons of Fury, Ali traces the impact of anti-Muslim policies in the US, from the 1967 Israel-Arab war and the ‘war on terror’ to Trump

The Guardian - US · Sep 9

‘Obviously disturbing’ if Christian Brothers’ $1 property sales deprive abuse survivors of pay, government tells court

Concerns Catholic order’s historical transfers of millions in assets were potentially inappropriate, NSW supreme court hears

The Guardian - AU · Jul 2

JD Vance claims US holds all the cards in Iran and will win ‘either way’

Vice-president appeared on Bill Maher’s show hours before more military strikes were exchanged in strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - US · Jun 27

Ray Dalio says the U.S. just had its 'Suez moment'—and history says what comes next could end an empire

A national debt, fading empire and military victory that wasn't: Has America met its Suez Crisis with the Hormuz affair?

Fortune · Jun 26

Critics say Trump’s opening of public lands to off-road vehicles is ‘reckless and nonsensical’

Move is part of broad effort to open public lands to industry and other uses, threatening wildlife and ecosystems

The Guardian - US · Jun 15

How Garry Trudeau’s Doonesbury cartoons captured America: ‘One of our nation’s greatest journalists’

A new book looks back at the work of artist and journalist Garry Trudeau and how he told the story of a country’s highs and lows through a comic strip

The Guardian - US · May 27

The Trump-Xi Summit: Facts behind the noise

Donald Trump's visit to Beijing yielded structural outcomes like new trade boards and regular leader meetings, restoring vital dialogue. However, the summit failed to significantly reduce the US trade deficit, with China's "90 Percent Model" remaining intact. A stark warning emerged regarding Taiwan, signaling potential conflict if mishandled.

The Economic Times · May 26

Did Justice Alito Lose The Majority Opinion In Hamm v. Smith?

It seems possible that the Chief Justice assigned the majority to Justice Alito, but something happened along the way, and Justices Kavanaugh and Barrett decided to DIG.

Reason · May 22