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UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Visitor backlash after zoo closes farm over unnamed disease risk

The Independent emphasizes the significance of accessible journalism during pivotal times and the importance of biosecurity in public facilities.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Massive sinkhole sparks utter panic' as homes evacuated in Surrey

The Independent focuses on various critical issues and highlights the importance of accessible journalism amidst significant events like the Godstone sinkhole incident.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Beatrix Potter 50p coin being sold for 25,000 due to tiny error

Journalism is vital for informed public discourse during critical times, and donations enable reporting without paywalls.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Visitor backlash after zoo closes farm over unnamed disease risk

The Independent emphasizes the significance of accessible journalism during pivotal times and the importance of biosecurity in public facilities.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Massive sinkhole sparks utter panic' as homes evacuated in Surrey

The Independent focuses on various critical issues and highlights the importance of accessible journalism amidst significant events like the Godstone sinkhole incident.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Beatrix Potter 50p coin being sold for 25,000 due to tiny error

Journalism is vital for informed public discourse during critical times, and donations enable reporting without paywalls.
#politics
US Elections
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

An Oscar-Week "Real Time" Took On Foreign Policy

Bill Maher's show shifted focus from Oscars to pressing foreign policy issues and U.S.-Canada relations.
Guests expressed concerns over U.S. global influence amidst changing political dynamics.
Washington DC
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months ago

House GOP Jams Senate Democrats, DC Budget; Trump Buys a Tesla; and Skinny-Dipping in Rock Creek Park Is Not a Great Idea - Washingtonian

Dim Wizard's music reflects the complexities of pursuing a rock career and hints at struggles within the industry.
Government shutdown concerns escalate as funding deadlines approach, showcasing political tensions between parties.
US Elections
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

An Oscar-Week "Real Time" Took On Foreign Policy

Bill Maher's show shifted focus from Oscars to pressing foreign policy issues and U.S.-Canada relations.
Guests expressed concerns over U.S. global influence amidst changing political dynamics.
Washington DC
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months ago

House GOP Jams Senate Democrats, DC Budget; Trump Buys a Tesla; and Skinny-Dipping in Rock Creek Park Is Not a Great Idea - Washingtonian

Dim Wizard's music reflects the complexities of pursuing a rock career and hints at struggles within the industry.
Government shutdown concerns escalate as funding deadlines approach, showcasing political tensions between parties.
#quiz
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

What Trump administration move puzzled scientists? Find out in the quiz

Quiz covers diverse topics including alchemy and nudity bans.
Reader submissions are welcomed for bonus questions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

What Trump administration move puzzled scientists? Find out in the quiz

Quiz covers diverse topics including alchemy and nudity bans.
Reader submissions are welcomed for bonus questions.
#comedy
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

On the Agenda: What's happening in France this week

The National Assembly debates a law on end-of-life care, including bills on assisted dying and palliative care, reflecting evolving attitudes towards dignity in death.
France politics
fromChicago Tribune
1 year ago

Afternoon Briefing: City Council takes up Gaza cease-fire resolution

Mayor Brandon Johnson's decisive tiebreaking vote led to the Chicago City Council passing a resolution for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza, marking Chicago as the largest U.S. city to do so.
Chicago
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The pain, the tears, it's all there': how Putin's war has left Ukraine haunted by its past

Mariia Sinhayevska draws parallels between past and present wars, emphasizing the emotional impact and fear she now endures in the midst of renewed conflict.
#news-quiz
US news
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Think You're Smarter Than a Slate Writer and Editor? Find Out With This Week's News Quiz.

Citigroup mistakenly credited a customer's account with $81 trillion, highlighting severe financial oversight.
Slate offers a weekly news quiz for readers to test their knowledge on various current events.
Games
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Think You're Smarter Than a Slate Staff Writer? Find Out With This Week's News Quiz.

The weekly quiz tests knowledge on various news topics, including the recent firing of Yosemite's locksmith.
US news
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Think You're Smarter Than a What Next Producer? Find Out With This Week's News Quiz.

Weekly news quiz tests knowledge on diverse topics
Compete against average contestants and a Slatester
US news
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Think You're Smarter Than a Slate Writer and Editor? Find Out With This Week's News Quiz.

Citigroup mistakenly credited a customer's account with $81 trillion, highlighting severe financial oversight.
Slate offers a weekly news quiz for readers to test their knowledge on various current events.
Games
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Think You're Smarter Than a Slate Staff Writer? Find Out With This Week's News Quiz.

The weekly quiz tests knowledge on various news topics, including the recent firing of Yosemite's locksmith.
US news
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Think You're Smarter Than a What Next Producer? Find Out With This Week's News Quiz.

Weekly news quiz tests knowledge on diverse topics
Compete against average contestants and a Slatester
#humor
#pop-culture
Games
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Too Old to Ace This Year-End Quiz? Ask a Kid for Help.

Engaging with kids can enhance understanding and enjoyment of current events, as demonstrated by The New York Times year-end trivia challenge.
Games
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Too Old to Ace This Year-End Quiz? Ask a Kid for Help.

Engaging with kids can enhance understanding and enjoyment of current events, as demonstrated by The New York Times year-end trivia challenge.
#community-engagement
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
UK news

Mary Regan: 'The way we consume politics has changed, but I still remember first headline to whet my appetite in 1989'

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
UK news

Mary Regan: 'The way we consume politics has changed, but I still remember first headline to whet my appetite in 1989'

#late-night-comedy
fromDecider
1 month ago

Why isn't 'The View' on today? When the show will be back with live episodes

The View is on a brief spring hiatus, airing re-runs from recent episodes instead of new ones, due to a short break from live shows.
Podcast
#political-campaigns
France politics
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Inside France: Why everything is now about 2027

France's 2027 presidential election race has begun with politicians actively positioning themselves.
Impractical campaign ideas are emerging as candidates vie for attention.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

The top 10 Bay Area stories of 2024 and what they mean for 2025

Kamala Harris's presidential run highlights the complexities and challenges of a rapid campaign in response to sudden political shifts.
France politics
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Inside France: Why everything is now about 2027

France's 2027 presidential election race has begun with politicians actively positioning themselves.
Impractical campaign ideas are emerging as candidates vie for attention.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

The top 10 Bay Area stories of 2024 and what they mean for 2025

Kamala Harris's presidential run highlights the complexities and challenges of a rapid campaign in response to sudden political shifts.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Biden Disbarment, TX May End ABA Oversight, Ethics Of Zealous Advocacy, $100M Judicial Election, 3 New EO Threats, Fed Misconduct Survey, Jobs, & More - Above the Law

The balance between zealous legal advocacy and ethical accountability is increasingly debated in legal practices.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

'Saturday Night Live' enters the Signal chat

SNL's latest episode humorously addresses the Signal scandal, portraying military leaks as shared mishaps in a group chat with high schoolers.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is the News Cycle Making You Anxious, Angry, and Stressed?

A significant majority of Americans report stress linked to current events, with national and economic concerns leading the way.
Creating a personal sanctuary and leaning on friendships can help mitigate stress.
Channeling stress into positive actions can turn anxiety into constructive energy.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is the News Cycle Making You Anxious, Angry, and Stressed?

A significant majority of Americans report stress linked to current events, with national and economic concerns leading the way.
Creating a personal sanctuary and leaning on friendships can help mitigate stress.
Channeling stress into positive actions can turn anxiety into constructive energy.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Barry Blitt's "Left to Their Own Devices"

Barry Blitt's cover art for the April 7, 2025 issue evokes the pervasive anxiety dominating today's news landscape, echoing the dread of Kubrick's 'Dr. Strangelove.'
US politics
US politics
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Bill Maher Debated Swing States and Sex Work

Bill Maher showcased the absurdity of political discussions while addressing serious issues, particularly through humor and candid exchanges with guests.
#social-commentary
NYC music
fromVulture
2 months ago

Will the Revolution Start at a Jesse Welles Concert?

Fans at the Bowery Ballroom balanced current events with music, finding joy in Jesse Welles' socially conscious performances amid a climate of stress.
NYC music
fromVulture
2 months ago

Will the Revolution Start at a Jesse Welles Concert?

Fans at the Bowery Ballroom balanced current events with music, finding joy in Jesse Welles' socially conscious performances amid a climate of stress.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Huge wins for Coventry and Portsmouth - weekly football quiz

The quiz tests your knowledge of recent football events, challenging how well you've kept up with the latest happenings in the sport.
English Premier League
US politics
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

What is a republic? And is ours all right? - Harvard Gazette

Enrollment in the Harvard course 'What is a Republic?' has surged, reflecting heightened interest in the concept of republican governance.
#wildfire
fromSacramento Bee
4 months ago
Los Angeles

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 10

A wildfire was reported in Los Angeles County, now burning on private land with no information yet on its containment or cause.
LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago

Ann Rostow: Mudville at MSNBC - San Francisco Bay Times

The author reflects on their news consumption changes and questions the significance of Meghan Markle's brand evolution amid their personal media shift.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Zero Day is a political thriller without a political position or even point

The Netflix series 'Zero Day' struggles to create a coherent narrative while attempting to reflect current U.S. political dynamics.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

POP QUIZ PDX: Movies Made In Oregon, Creative Trump Expletives, and Who Would You Like to FIRE?

Trivia quiz focuses on local topics and current culture.
Participants test their knowledge on Hollywood sequels and political humor.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Someone Needs To Come Get These Junior Associates - Above the Law

Rookie lawyers showing resistance to assigned tasks may reflect a troubling trend in legal professionalism and workplace culture.
fromComputerworld
3 months ago

BBC: Chatbots distort the facts about news

More than half of the answers (51%) provided by generative AI tools during the BBC test were incorrect, revealing their struggles with current events.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Berkeley is full of important stories. Share yours.

We're seeking short first-person anecdotes and stories that convey what it's like to walk in the shoes of Berkeleyans from various backgrounds.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Access Is Tight Around Kamala Harris's Los Angeles Home

In the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, a heavy security presence was noted at the Brentwood checkpoint, even though the fires had not reached this affluent area.
Los Angeles
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

The new Miss America prepared for the competition by studying a binder with 150 political and current event topics

"They can ask you literally anything, so you have to be prepared for it," Stockard said, emphasizing the necessity of being well-versed in current events for the Miss America interview.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

2024 in photos: NPR station photographers share memorable moments

NPR's member and affiliate station photographers document a wide array of significant events, portraying our ever-evolving world through compelling imagery, from political protests to celestial wonders.
US news
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