Golden Globe highlights: Brazil on a streak, Amy Poehler's pod wins and Seth Rogen comes full-circle The Golden Globes had its share of surprises and sweet moments The Independent UK · Jan 12
Pentagon plans to review the ‘effectiveness’ of women in combat roles as Hegseth’s DEI crackdown continues Pentagon officials say review meant to ‘ensure standards are met and the United States maintains the most lethal military’ The Independent UK · Jan 6
Is PBS Shutting Down? Everything We Know and What Happens Next The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is dissolving after major federal funding cuts. Here's what it means for PBS, NPR and local stations. International Business Times UK · Jan 6
Corporation for Public Broadcasting CEO Explains Why CPB 'Faced a Profound Responsibility' to Dissolve The Corporation for Public Broadcasting CEO explains why CPB dissolved after Congress cut funding, citing a 'profound responsibility' to public media. International Business Times UK · Jan 6
Corporation for Public Broadcasting formally dissolves after federal funding cuts Board of directors vote to dissolve organization after nearly 60 years in operation after funding cuts under Trump The Guardian - US · Jan 5
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to shut down this month after Trump axes funding The organization, which funded PBS and NPR, voted to close after 58 years rather than risk ‘future political manipulation’ The Independent UK · Jan 5
'Venezuelans in US Fled Dictatorship and Need Protection,' Caucus Director Warns Trump Adelys Ferro urges Trump to protect Venezuelans in the US who fled Maduro's regime, warning 'they're not Tren de Aragua' gang members. International Business Times UK · Jan 4
Trump cuts have fueled ‘rage-giving’ to US rural public radio. Will it be enough? Across the US, federal public media cuts have galvanized many communities to donate to their local radio stations The Guardian - US · Jan 3
How a MAGA activist who reportedly admitted he had a ‘Nazi streak’ ended up with a key role in Trump’s administration Some officials are reportedly questioning Paul Ingrassia’s qualifications after he was tapped for a key role at the General Services Administration The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
Rob Reiner Reportedly Vowed to Love 'Bad Children' Months Before Alleged Murder by Son Rob Reiner reflects on his complicated relationship with father Carl Reiner and his parenting journey with son Nick months before his tragic December death. International Business Times UK · Dec 29, 2025
'And They Don't Wanna Thank Trump': US Murders Plunge 20% in Largest Annual Decline Ever Recorded America sees unprecedented 20% murder decline as TikTok erupts in political battle over whether Trump or 2023 trend deserves credit International Business Times UK · Dec 28, 2025
Google and Apple warn H-1B workers against holiday international travel over risk of being stranded abroad New requirement to check holders’ social media histories causing long processing delays, lawyers warn The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
Many Americans don't share Trump's rosy economic vision: poll Trump gives his economy top marks. Polls show people are still hurting. Axios · Dec 22, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025 Most US adults aren't making year-end charitable contributions, new AP-NORC poll finds A new AP-NORC poll finds that most Americans aren’t making end-of-year charitable giving plans, despite the many fundraising appeals made by nonprofits that rely on donation surges in the calendar’s final month to reach next year’s budget targets
Bored Panda · Dec 19, 2025 Man Cancels Wedding After Fiancée Asks For Open Relationship Inspired By Her Friends Planning a wedding can be stressful, but for most couples it’s also one of the happiest, most joyful chapters of their lives. For one man, though, it became all stress and no joy when his fiancée dropped a bombshell before the big day. After four years together, she suggested they…
International Business Times UK · Dec 18, 2025 Trump's Prime-Time Speech Slammed As 'Worst Ever' After Critics Highlight Blame Game Trump's year-end address was widely criticised for blaming others—including Joe Biden—for economic and domestic struggles, drawing record low approval ratings and fierce fact-checked scrutiny.
Cinemablend · Dec 18, 2025 Rob Reiner Touched On His Son Nick In An Interview Shortly Before His Death: 'He's In A Really Good Place’ These comments are sure to turn heads.
The Guardian - US · Dec 17, 2025 Gifts with heart: 15 thoughtful US ideas that support causes in need For often-underfunded non-profits, merch can help raise funds and visibility – here are gifts from WWF, the ACLU, NPR and more
International Business Times UK · Dec 16, 2025 Ford Cancels Electric F-150 Lightning in $19.5 Billion U-turn, Declares EVs 'Have No Path to Profit' Ford discontinues its award-winning F-150 Lightning electric truck, asserting large battery vehicles will never be profitable amid $13 billion in losses.
Bored Panda · Dec 12, 2025 50 Hilariously Spot-On Parenting Memes To Scroll Through Because You Deserve A Break Raising kids is one of the most rewarding things that you’ll ever do in life, but we’d be lying if we said that it was easy. Parenting requires constant, never-ending effort, and it’s going to challenge you in very creative ways. And every single parent we know could use a…
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 Fox News pundit Brett Cooper dances around condemnation of white nationalist Nick Fuentes ‘I don't think I need to sit here and condemn anyone either way,’ Brett Cooper said during an interview with NPR.
The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025 Son arrested after Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes is stabbed to death at California home Authorities say Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his home in Santa Monica, California, and his son was arrested on suspicion of murder
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025 Trump admin deadnames trailblazing transgender admiral on official portrait: Report Adm. Rachel Levine made history in 2021 as the nation’s highest-ranking openly transgender official
The Guardian - US · Dec 5, 2025 Trump administration moves to deny visas to factcheckers and content moderators Action detailed in a state department memo directs officials to deny visas to any applicant engaging in ‘censorship’