D-day 80th anniversary comes at time of conflict and growing carelessness As grim memory of world war fades, many people are anxious amid rise of nationalist, country-first rhetoric The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2024
How D-Day commemorations became the stage for diplomacy and geopolitics To mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, French President Emmanuel Macron will preside over an international ceremony on Omaha Beach on June 6. Every 10-year anniversary of D-Day has become a not-to-be-missed event for many heads of state. These commemorations have not always had a political and diplomatic… France 24 · Jun 4, 2024
Remembering Pulitzer prize-winning photographer Ron Edmonds for his quick reactions the day Ronald Reagan got shot Ron Edmond's has died aged 77. He was the Associated Press White House photographer for 28 years Digital Camera World · Jun 4, 2024
Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer Ron Edmonds dies. His images of Reagan shooting are indelible Pulitzer Prize-winning Associated Press photographer Ron Edmonds has died The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2024
What do Mother Teresa, Al Capone, Elvis and Jesus have in common? Trump has compared himself to all of them Mother Teresa joins a long list of historical figures that the former president has improbably claimed kinship with, writes Joe Sommerlad The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2024
‘Born in the USA’ turns 40 − and still remains one of Bruce Springsteen’s most misunderstood songs Elton John, Adele and R.E.M. did it. So did Rihanna and the Rolling Stones. If Donald Trump tried to use her music, Taylor Swift would likely do it, too. The Conversation · May 31, 2024
The Invisible Doctrine by George Monbiot and Peter Hutchison review – neoliberalism’s ascent An incisive analysis of how the controversial ideology has permeated modern life The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2024
What is Project 2025 and what is Trump’s involvement? Former US president has tried to distance himself from conservative guide for a second term. Here’s what it is about and his links to it The Guardian - US · May 26, 2024
From first impressions to tactical voting: how the UK election will be won or lost Barring miracles or disasters on the campaign trail, a change of government appears to be just weeks away The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2024
Rangers led the way in the D-Day landings 80 years ago Among the 150,000 soldiers who landed on and fought across the hostile beaches of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944, were 1,000 members of a new, specially trained unit – the U.S. Army Rangers. The Conversation · May 21, 2024
Pete McCloskey's life reminds us how politics long in the past live on in the present McCloskey's story has both deep roots and burgeoning relevance. He died this month at 96 and had long been out of the limelight, but the issues he had been willing to champion are as salient as ever. WEKU · May 18, 2024
Biden and Trump are ready to rumble at June debate. But it’s hardly a risk-free endeavor for either man Biden needs to show vigor, Trump needs to bring his coalition together The Independent UK · May 16, 2024
A battle between appearance and reality Trump is an expert at selling an appearance and Biden can’t sell reality Salon · May 16, 2024
The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024 Redone, hidden, burnt: seven famous subjects and the portraits they hated Mining tycoon Gina Rinehart has asked the National Gallery of Australia to remove her portrait, painted by Vincent Namatjira. Others have gone much further
Axios · May 13, 2024 A history of U.S. presidents drawing red lines with Israel Former Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush also threatened to withhold aid to Israel.
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2024 The Road to Freedom by Joseph E Stiglitz review – a vision of progressive capitalism seems too little, too late The Nobel-winning US economist’s championing of government intervention to nullify neoliberal excesses is ardently expressed but unconvincing
The Guardian - US · May 12, 2024 The Never Trump Republicans who can’t bring themselves to back Biden Mike Pence, Chris Christie and Paul Ryan refuse to vote for the president despite calling Trump unfit – and their harshest critics are fellow Republicans
Marie Claire · May 10, 2024 Princess Diana Didn’t Just Dance with John Travolta During That Famous Night at the White House—She Danced with Tom Selleck, Too “I gotta say, she seemed to be having the time of her life,” Selleck said of their turn on the dance floor in 1985.
Tom’s Guide · May 8, 2024 How to watch 'Secrets and Spies: The Nuclear Game' online from anywhere How close was the world to nuclear destruction during the Cold War? Too close is the answer – here's how to watch "Secrets and Spies: The Nuclear Game" from anywhere.
Kiplinger · May 8, 2024 How Will the 2024 Election Affect Your Retirement? Investors should expect volatility but also try not to overreact to news. To prepare, focus now on tax minimization, protecting your portfolio and more.
Top News · May 8, 2024 Tom Selleck Dances With Princess Diana At White House Event Tom Selleck reminisces about dancing with Princess Diana at a White House state dinner in 1985, sharing light-hearted moments with the royal couple and oth...
The Hindu · May 7, 2024 A dignified peaceful passing is everyone’s right Modern society has become death-illiterate
The Guardian - US · May 4, 2024 The Wolves of K Street review: how lobbying swallowed Washington Brody and Luke Mullins offer an exhaustive, telling, mesmerising chronicle of the biggest business in US politics
The Guardian - US · Apr 26, 2024 ‘A lot would have to go wrong for Biden to lose’: can Allan Lichtman predict the 2024 election? The professor on his famous 13 ‘keys’ to the White House, a method for predicting election results that’s been right nine times out of 10