In Powerful D.C. Ward, Democrats Move to Oust Councilman Over Crime Surge
Community members are organizing a recall effort against a Democratic councilman in Washington, D.C., blaming him for crime issues in the neighborhood.
The recall effort is being spearheaded by prominent Democratic political operatives with extensive experience in national politics. [ more ]
Which State Is the Queerest? These Are the States With the Most LGBTQ+ People
California has the highest number of LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. by population, but they make up a relatively small percentage of the state's total population.
Washington D.C. has the highest percentage of LGBTQ+ people in the U.S., making up 14.3% of the capital's population. [ more ]
Biden's five-day visit to island of Ireland to begin north of the border
Joe Biden's presidential five-day trip to the island of Ireland is set to begin north of the border.Mr Biden is expected to fly into Northern Ireland on April 11 ahead of a day of engagements in Belfast on April 12, the PA news agency understands.The US president is then due to travel south later that day and will spend the remainder of the week in the Republic of Ireland, before leaving on Saturday April 15.
Joe Biden set for mini state visit' to Britain this summer
US president Joe Biden is set to make a trip to the UK next month in what has been described as a mini state visit.It is understood the American leader will pay a visit to Britain before heading on to the Nato summit in Lithuania, with negotiations about the nature of the visit ongoing.Although it is not expected to be a full state visit which would involve a royal banquet at Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle but there are discussions about a meeting with King Charles III.
No electoral success without north of England, Sunak tells Tory conference
Rishi Sunak said there was no route to electoral success for the Conservatives without the North, as he travelled from Washington DC to Doncaster to address Tory members.The Prime Minister, introduced as arriving on the red eye to the red wall, emphasised his Government's commitment to the north of England during a speech at the Northern Research Group conference.
UK trade deal with US has not been priority' Rishi Sunak admits
A full-blown trade deal with the US has not been a priority for a while, Rishi Sunak has acknowledged ahead of talks with Joe Biden.The prospect of a transatlantic deal was viewed as one of the key potential benefits of Brexit, but Donald Trump's defeat by Joe Biden saw hopes of a deal fade.The Prime Minister said: I think that for a while now, that has not been a priority for either the US or UK.
Biden praises solidarity of NI politicians following shooting of detective
President Joe Biden has praised Northern Ireland's political leaders standing together following the attempted murder of a police detective.Police Service of Northern Ireland Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell remains in a critical but stable condition after being shot multiple times at a leisure centre in Omagh, Co Tyrone, last month.
Covid inquiry announces first witnesses to give evidence in public
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry has announced who will be the first witnesses to give evidence at next week's public hearings.Katharine Hammond, the former director of the civil contingencies secretariat in the Cabinet Office, is among those who will give testimony during the opening week of verbal evidence to the pandemic investigation.
Sunak denies fear of embarrassment behind bid to stop Covid inquiry seeing texts
Rishi Sunak has denied the Government is resisting the release of Boris Johnson's unredacted WhatsApp messages to the Covid inquiry because he fears embarrassment.The Prime Minister has been accused of a cover-up after the Cabinet Office announced a High Court challenge of inquiry chairwoman Baroness Hallett's request for the wholesale handover of his predecessor's documents from the pandemic.
UK should play leading role on global AI guidelines, Sunak to tell Biden
Rishi Sunak will tell Joe Biden next week the UK should become a global hub for developing international regulation of artificial intelligence, as the prime minister rapidly shifts his position on the emerging technology.Sunak will travel to Washington DC on 7 and 8 June for meetings with the US president, as well as members of Congress and business leaders.
Barclay insists Johnson has huge role to play' in politics amid police referral
Health Secretary Steve Barclay has insisted Boris Johnson has a huge role to play in politics and should remain an MP after the next general election.The backing comes after the former prime minister hit out at the Cabinet Office for handing over information to police relating to further potential lockdown breaches during his premiership.
DUP's Ian Paisley to vote against Northern Ireland post-Brexit plan
The senior Democratic Unionist party MP Ian Paisley has confirmed he will vote against Rishi Sunak's revised plan for post-Brexit trade arrangements in Northern Ireland, saying he expected his party colleagues to follow suit.Speaking to the News Letter newspaper, the North Antrim MP said: I am categorically voting against, and I would be surprised if my colleagues do not join me.
Several Tory MPs may join DUP in voting against Brexit Stormont brake'
Rishi Sunak faces a reckoning from hardline Brexiters on his backbenches who are prepared to follow the Democratic Unionist party in voting against a key element of his Windsor framework that overhauls the Northern Ireland protocol.Anger is rising among those in the European Research Group at ministers using a vote on a statutory instrument to implement the Stormont brake on Wednesday, as a proxy for MPs to have their say on the whole deal.
Sunak accused of bottling' US baseball pitch by senior Tory
Rishi Sunak has been accused of bottling his chance to throw the first pitch at a baseball match on his visit to Washington DC for talks with Joe Biden.The prime minister was said to have been lined up for the US sports ritual at match between the Washington Nationals and the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night.
Rachel Reeves aligns Labour with Biden on economy in securonomics' speech
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves branded Labour's economic approach securonomics in a speech aligning its policy with US President Joe Biden's administration.In a talk at the Peterson Institute in Washington DC, she also suggested the current Brexit deal would be reviewed under a Labour government by 2025.
Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's Joe Biden-inspired economic strategy
Labour is seeking inspiration from Joe Biden's plan to tackle inflation and create jobs, shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said.The US president's vast package of subsidies and tax breaks for industry has been dubbed "Bidenomics".Unveiling her version in a speech during a US trip, Ms Reeves pledged to rebuild Britain's "industrial foundations" if Labour wins power.
BBC urges staff to delete TikTok from company mobile phones
The BBC has urged its staff to delete the Chinese-own social media app TikTok from corporate mobile phones.Guidance to BBC staff circulated on Sunday said: We don't recommend installing TikTok on a BBC corporate device unless there is a justified business reason.If you do not need TikTok for business reasons, TikTok should be deleted.
Sunak talks up free trade on his way to Washington DC to meet Biden
Rishi Sunak has pledged to make a robust defence of free trade on his visit to Washington DC, while indicating he will dodge any disagreement over Joe Biden's mass programme of green subsidies, labelled protectionist by some UK ministers.Speaking to reporters on his plane to the US on Tuesday, the prime minister also hinted that the UK's strength in areas such as offshore wind made it an ideal partner in the Biden administration's attempts to collaborate economically in the face of China.
Russia-Ukraine war live: IMF and Ukraine agree $15bn funding deal; US rejects China's impartiality claim
Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature On that note: Xi Jinping has just left Moscow following his two-day summit with Vladimir Putin, AFP reports, citing Russian media.On Tuesday, White House national security council spokesperson John Kirby said the US does not see China as capable of being an impartial mediator between Moscow and Kyiv over the war in Ukraine.
Third US government-organized convoy reaches Port Sudan
The US State Department on Monday announced that a third US-government organized convoy had arrived in Port Sudan, the latest overland evacuation of US citizens and others amid the crisis in Sudan.The more aggressive effort by the US government to assist those who had been in the capital city of Khartoum came after intense criticism from some Americans who said they felt abandoned by the US government and left to navigate the complicated and dangerous situation on their own.
Irish premier apologises for ill-judged' remark about interns in Washington DC
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Irish premier Leo Varadkar has apologised after making an ill-judged remark during a speech in Washington DC in what is being seen as an apparent reference to the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal.
Leo Varadkar to thank Joe Biden for support on Brexit at White House
Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Leo Varadkar is expected thank Joe Biden for his administration's support on Brexit during a meeting with the US president on St Patrick's Day.
Varadkar hails resilient' Irish economy in speech to US business group
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Irish premier Leo Varadkar has hailed the resilient Irish economy to a US business organisation in Washington DC.The Taoiseach also told a gathering of the US Chamber of Commerce that Ireland has to work harder to shape the EU's economic agenda post-Brexit.
Leo Varadkar's US visit to focus on diaspora and Good Friday anniversary
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Irish premier Leo Varadkar has begun his visit to Washington DC as part of the St Patrick's Day festivities, with events lined up to focus on the Irish diaspora and the Good Friday Agreement.
Lateral Link has promoted several members of their team for their exceptional skills and contributions.
The promotions include Managing Principal Jon Kahn in New York, Senior Principal Amy Savage in Washington, D.C., and Senior Principal Lauren Smith in Washington, D.C. [ more ]
"The Tortured Poets Department": Where To Celebrate Taylor Swift's New Album Around DC
Taylor Swift fans in DC can participate in various themed events like cookie decorating, trivia nights, and album release parties to celebrate the launch of 'The Tortured Poets Department.' [ more ]
This New Website Maps Nearly 300 Black History Sites in DC - Washingtonian
A new interactive map created by the DC Office of Planning highlights lesser-known Black history sites in Washington, DC.
The map builds off the city's African American Heritage Trail guide and includes 100 additional sites that have been discovered since its creation in 2001. [ more ]
Fox & Friends Fumes at Biden Admin for Not Joining Dems at March for Israel: The President Should Have Been There'
Fox & Friends criticized President Biden for not speaking at the March for Israel in Washington D.C.
The show questioned why Vice President Harris or anyone from the administration did not attend either.
Despite acknowledging the administration's support for Israel, Fox & Friends believed it was a missed opportunity for the president to address the pro-Israel crowd. [ more ]
The DC Black History Film Festival Returns This Weekend - Washingtonian
The DC Black History Film Festival will feature 15 films that present alternative stories of Black history.
The festival will focus on the history of Washington, DC on the first day and showcase Black history stories from around the world on the second day. [ more ]
When journalists are persecuted, we all suffer | Margaret Sullivan
Jodie Ginsberg remembers an important lesson from her decade as a Reuters foreign correspondent and bureau chief: there simply is no substitute for being at the scene.The first and most important source is what journalists see in front of them their ability to give a firsthand, eyewitness account, says Ginsberg, now the president of Committee to Protect Journalists, the non-profit advocacy organization based in New York City.
Adjaye Associates begins transformation of historic DC power plant
Architecture studio Adjaye Associates has broken ground on its project converting the West Heating Plant and Coal Yard in Washington DC into luxury residences and a private park.Sited on a slip of land between three waterways in the Georgetown neighbourhood in northwestern Washington DC, the project comprises the conversion of a 1940s federal building into luxury residences for international hotel group Four Seasons.
Faceted panels wrap Line Hotel and Serif building in San Francisco
Cladding made of glass-fibre-reinforced concrete wraps the exterior of a sculptural, mixed-used building that was designed by US firm Handel Architects for a crowded, triangular site.The 12-storey building houses The Line Hotel and a residential portion called Serif, along with commercial space on the ground level.
When Mario Vargas Llosa punched Gabriel Garcia Marquez
That book will be a bunch of lies, Mario Vargas Llosa told EL PAIS a few weeks ago, when asked about the imminent publication of Los genios (The Geniuses), by Peruvian writer Jaime Bayly.This past Wednesday, March 22, in the aristocratic Wellington Hotel in Madrid, Bayly corroborated this remark.Yes, it's full of lies like every novel but [there are] no capricious or whimsical lies only credible ones.
Mayor Adams admits DC migrant crisis meeting was fruitless: 'Help is not on its way'
Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Washington, DC to seek federal aid for handling the migrant crisis, but left without optimism that help is on the way.
Adams expressed frustration that New York City will have to navigate the challenge on its own, as the federal government has not provided significant resources or assistance. [ more ]
Cops Are Giving People Free Car Tracking Devices to Combat Thefts
The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. distributed free AirTags and Tile Trackers to some residents to combat rising rates of carjacking.
Washington, D.C. has seen a surge in vehicle thefts and carjackings, with 866 instances of carjacking and 637 involving a firearm.
Thefts have been concentrated in the east half of the city, with 144 arrests made and 65 percent of arrestees under the age of 18. [ more ]
The USPTO began establishing satellite offices a decade ago to expand beyond the traditional Alexandria (Washington DC) headquarters.We now have offices in Detroit, Dallas, Denver, and San Jose.Last year, Congress voted to further expand the decentralization by at least one more.The Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2022 (UAIA) mandates creation of a Southeast Regional Office (SERO).
Indo Warehouse Announces Brooklyn Mirage Showcase and Unveils North America Tour | News | Deep House London
Indo Warehouse selling out showcases in LA and at New York's Festival Of Love, the ethnic and world music experience is heading out on a tour of North America.Starting in Montreal Bazart on July 7th, the tour heads to DC, Portland, San Fran, Brooklyn, Seattle, and Vancouver.Indo Warehouse has introduced its unique world and ethnic sound and experience to the world this year with its first event of the year at Avant Gardner's Great Hall.
Dorries, Sharma, and Johnson's father Stanley dropped from former PM's honours list'
Nadine Dorries, Stanley Johnson and Alok Sharma have been dropped from Boris Johnson's resignation honours list, it has emerged.The two MPs have been dropped from the former prime minister's list, which could be published as soon as Friday, to avoid potentially damaging by-elections.And Mr Johnson's father Stanley - who was expected to be handed a knighthood - has been dropped from the list because it would have looked terrible, a source claimed.
Two Tory MPs cut from Johnson's honours list to avoid by-elections report
Boris Johnson's resignation honours list could be published as soon as Friday, according to reports that also suggest two Tory MPs have been struck from it to avoid potentially damaging by-elections.An opposition party urged Rishi Sunak to put the list through the shredder following reports the Prime Minister has accepted his predecessor's recommendations for peerages.
Rishi Sunak marks US military ties by laying wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier
Rishi Sunak has laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in recognition of the military ties between the UK and US.On a clear, bright morning the day after the 79th anniversary of D-Day the Prime Minister was accompanied by Major General Trevor J Bredenkamp, commander of the Washington military district, UK defence attache Rear Admiral Tim Woods and ambassador Dame Karen Pierce.
US Government set for court challenge over Duke of Sussex's drug use
The US Government is set to be challenged in court over its decision not to disclose the reasoning behind admitting the Duke of Sussex into the country, despite his admissions of illegal drug use.Harry's reference to taking cocaine, marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms in his memoir Spare prompted a conservative Washington DC think tank to question why he was allowed into the US in 2020.
James Corden hails surreal day' ahead of last episode of The Late Late Show
James Corden said it had been a surreal day ahead of the airing of his final episode as host of The Late Late Show.The British comedian was joined by Tom Cruise and Adele for an hour-long primetime special ahead of the main show on US network CBS.The special opened with Corden on the roof of the CBS studios in Los Angeles singing an ode to the city, the show and its various segments, while flanked by disco dancers.
Ralph Fiennes to play Macbeth in tour of converted warehouses
Ralph Fiennes will star in a touring production of Macbeth that will see warehouses across the UK and US transformed into theatres.The 60-year-old actor will appear alongside Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma playing Lady Macbeth across locations in Liverpool, Edinburgh, London and Washington DC.Directed by Simon Godwin with set design by Frankie Bradshaw and an adaptation by Emily Burns, the production is described as breaking free from the confines of traditional theatres.
Tucker Carlson's First 'Show' On Twitter Has Been Seen 35 Million Times - Social Media Explorer
WASHINGTON DC, MARCH 29, Fox News' Tucker Carlson talks about 'Populism and the Right" during ... [+] Getty Images Former Fox News talk show host Tucker Carlson reached an audience that any cable news network executive would kill for - as his debut 10-minute video captioned "Ep.1" of the brand new "Tucker on Twitter" was seen more than 35 million times by Wednesday morning.
AOC Parody Account Removed From Twitter - Likely Just The First Of Many To Come - Social Media Explorer
WASHINGTON DC, DECEMBER 7, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez prepares to address a crowd during a rally ... [+] Getty Images The parody Twitter account of New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez, which had attracted tens-of-thousands of new followers as well as Elon Musk's attention was shut down on Friday.
This Fake Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Twitter Account Is Quite Hilarious - Social Media Explorer
WASHINGTON DC, JULY 20, U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D - NY) spoke at a news conference ... [+] Getty Images Parody is the ultimate compliment if imitation is flattery.A series of tweets by a parody account of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez The (or AOC, as she's known) has struck a chord with thousands of tweets and millions views.
Get Off The Road, Texas! Map Shows The Worst Drivers In The U.S.
Do you ever drive into a state and just know you're about to encounter some wacky driving?Do you feel like drivers from one state are categorically worse than another?Well, wonder no more: Forbes Advisor just compiled a map to see which states have the most dangerous drivers.Although bad drivers all being from a certain state is a funny enough anecdote, the map comes at a time when roadway deaths are climbing.
Ten things we learned from the UK NatCon conference
The National Conservatism conference, a loosely Tory party-allied gathering run by a rightwing US thinktank, has spent the past three days hearing from a range of politicians, academics and writers in Westminster.Here are 10 things we have learned so far. 1. NatCon has made a splash in Tory circles The last time the roving conference was in London, in 2019, the extent of its Conservative speakers was perennial backbencher Daniel Kawczynski.
Special relationship becomes personal as Sunak and Biden bond in San Diego
It is common for British and American leaders to try to show the special relationship between their two countries extends to them personally.When Rishi Sunak landed in San Diego for a flash visit to see Joe Biden, the world's media were spared any such attempts verging on the grandiose.There was some light banter from Biden about Sunak's home in California and carefully coordinated invites between the two leaders for future visits.
A case of heartbreak? I prescribe Tracey Emin's neons and Paula Rego's dancers
Last Thursday night I gave a talk at the Hirshhorn in Washington DC.I always stick around afterwards so I can chat to people about their work, their favourite artists or their routes into art.On this occasion, one woman her eyes glassy looked at me and said: which artist can I look at to soften heartbreak?
National Poetry Month Day 28: Tarik Dobbs Not an Exit I was seventeen interning at a natural gas line, I smelled Like shit, frankly, I washed myself in sanded Paper, that textured soap - it looked Like dotted rosacea.While I stared at my palm, I F-350'd Someone's sedan in the parking lot.They never called To claim the cash I offered to help and I still worried.
The 5 O'Clock Club: When Snyder's gone, are you going to FedEx Field to watch games again?
The 5 o'clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn't much being published.Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below.It's been a long time since we've done a 5 O'Clock Club pos t, but I'm hoping to be fairly consistent with them between now and training camp.
Kenneth Branagh to direct and star in King Lear in London and New York
Kenneth Branagh is to star as King Lear in a production that he will also direct in London and New York.The play will run for 50 performances at Wyndham's theatre in the West End from October and then transfer to the Shed's Griffin theatre in the US in autumn 2024.It is produced by the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company (KBTC) which presented a season of seven plays at the Garrick theatre in London from 2015-16 including John Osborne's The Entertainer with Branagh in the lead role.
Photo: Arsenal set to face old foe in MLS All Star game
Once the Premier League season is out of the way and players have had their annual holiday, attention will turn to pre-season matters, and Arsenal will be facing an old foe during their tour of the United Stars.The Gunners announced on their Twitter account that they would be playing MLS All-Stars in Washington DC on July 19.
Why Google's Partnership With Fastly Is More Important To Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL)
400tmax On March 15, 2023 Google (NASDAQ:NASDAQ: GOOG) ( GOOGL) partnered with Fastly ( FSLY) on a product that is likely more critical to Google's future than Fastly.Let me explain.Online ads were the Wild West for a while.You could visit an e-commerce website, put an item in your shopping cart, leave the site, and then see ads for that item for weeks show up in any app or browser you used.
Commemoration of Good Friday Agreement must properly recognise role of women'
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails There can be no commemoration of the Good Friday Agreement without properly recognising the role of women, the Irish premier has said.Speakers at an event honouring women's involvement in Northern Ireland's peace process praised the work of Mo Mowlam, who served as the secretary of state for Northern Ireland at the time that the Good Friday Agreement was signed, and Hillary Clinton, who was present at the talk at Georgetown University in Washington DC.
Varadkar urges Irish banks to raise savings rates after ECB interest rate hike
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The Taoiseach has called on Irish banks to increase savings rates in response to the latest interest rate hike across the eurozone.Leo Varadkar said the 0.5% rise announced by the European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday was not unexpected, but acknowledged it was unwelcome for mortgage holders in Ireland.
Irish and British governments must work together on illegal migration Varadkar
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Ireland must work with the UK to crack down on illegal migration into both countries, the Taoiseach has said.Leo Varadkar said there had been an increase in people using the Irish land border to enter both Ireland and the UK irregularly.
Latest Meta jobs losses in Ireland will be relatively small', Taoiseach says
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The latest round of job cuts by tech giant Meta will result in a relatively small number of redundancies at its Irish operations, the Taoiseach has said.Leo Varadkar expressed sympathy with those set to lose their jobs but he insisted that the longer-term outlook for the tech sector in Ireland remained positive.
Joe Biden teases Rishi Sunak about his home in California
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Joe Biden joked about Rishi Sunak's home in California in an awkward reminder of the issue which damaged the prime minister's No 10 aspirations.The president teased his counterpart during a press conference in San Diego as they announced of a new submarine pact between the US, UK and Australia.