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Texas’ First Black Woman Poet Laureate Spreads Poems of Praise

In tough times, Amanda Johnston is creating a community of gratitude with contributions from poets all across the state.

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‘Profiting from misery’: how TikTok makes money from child begging livestreams

Exploitation fears as people in extreme poverty perform stunts and beg for virtual gifts

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A note of thanks to Simon Tisdall

In his last Observer column, he outlined an interesting proposition for the UK – a unified Europe rejuvenated by the new world era of Donald Trump

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Keir Starmer orders UK economic reset amid Donald Trump’s tariff mayhem

PM ready to ditch ‘old assumptions’ and is debating possible changes to fiscal rules to boost growth

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‘It was filthy, horrible work’: actors Paul and Stephen McGann reveal how their great uncle survived the Titanic

New podcast series will show what coal-trimmers had to endure as they powered the ill-fated ship in 1912

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‘It’s About Censorship, Erasure, and Control’: the GOP’s Push for Parental Rights

It’s part of a new right-wing project to control public schools.

Texas Observer

Carlton Carl, 1945-2025

Carlton was a patriot, feminist, Democrat, journalist, bibliophile, philanthropist, entrepreneur, art enthusiast, history buff, and more. He was a staunch supporter of his family and community, of organizations including the Observer, and of the town of Martindale.

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What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in March

Authors and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

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Texas’ AI-Powered Surveillance Arsenal Has Ballooned. Proposed Laws Provide Few Guardrails.

Operation Lone Star has turbocharged DPS’ surveillance capabilities. Lawmakers say they want to prevent Texas from becoming a police state but have filed only modest legislation to regulate use of AI.

Texas Observer

Gatsby by Jane Crowther; The Gatsby Gambit by Claire Anderson-Wheeler – Jay’s eternal hold

Two enjoyable debut novels put fresh meat on Fitzgerald’s deathless classic – one a modern-day retelling in which Gatsby becomes a female influencer, another a pacy murder mystery in the vein of Agatha Christie

The Guardian - UK

Is it safe? Is it spying? Disquiet over NHS ‘magic eye’ surveillance camera in mental health units

Campaign calls for investigation into the use of Oxevison amid concerns over care and its effect on patients

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer urged to get tough with Trump as US tariff threat looms

PM told to be as robust as Canada with the US president as the UK stages last-ditch talks to strike trade deal

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Britain has been paying a high price for Uncle Sam’s craziness. It’s time to turn to Europe

In his final column, the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator says America under Trump is not the first time it has caused trouble for allies

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Gold leaf and Gatsby: Brussels lays claim to birth of art deco with year of celebrations

Throughout 2025, the Belgian capital is marking 100 years of the movement with events, exhibitions and film screenings

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‘My target is those who have looted my banks’: Bangladesh’s bank governor chases vanished assets

Despite attempts to discredit him, the central bank governor is determined to trace the guilty with the UK’s help

Texas Observer

Congressman Denounces ICE Response About Prosecutor Operating Racist X Account

In response to the Observer’s reporting, U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey demanded answers he has yet to fully receive—while ICE refuses to clarify the prosecutor’s current job status.

The Guardian - UK

Michael Ratcliffe obituary

Literary editor and chief book reviewer of the Times who later joined the Observer as its theatre critic

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A Climate of Truth by Mike Berners-Lee review – a white-hot takedown of environmental policy

The climate professor is justified in identifying the thinktanks, fossil fuel companies and politicians responsible for exacerbating the climate crisis but his list of remedies is underpowered

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Prosecutors told to do more to strip ‘revenge porn’ abusers of victim images

New CPS guidance aims to boost use of deprivation orders after Observer revealed systemic failings

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There’s No Time Like the Present by Paul B Rainey review – a funny, unpredictable and wild comic

Three characters stuck in the past are given access to the future in the former Observer/Faber prize winner’s mordant and misanthropic sci-fi graphic novel

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Women seeking asylum in UK allege sexual abuse in mixed-sex hotels

Claims of sexual violence made against other asylum seekers and staff include case of a 14-year-old who was allegedly raped

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Universality by Natasha Brown review – a fabulous fable about the politics of storytelling

A terrific second novel from the British author of Assembly examines what it means to be truthful – and who really benefits when facts come to light

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‘I’ve been getting 100 messages a day’: Church of Scientology accused of intimidating UK critics

Campaigners face online attacks, claims of criminality and complaints to employers. The Church says it’s the victim

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Ye of little faith? The tax loophole that turns old pubs into places of worship

A complex corporate network is enabling big landlords to avoid business rates by claiming religious exemption – and costing cash-strapped councils millions

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A new MP for Runcorn? Bring on Reform, say disillusioned voters

As the town prepares for a byelection after Labour’s Mike Amesbury quits, locals say it is time for a change

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