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Who would win in a fight between 100 Brits and 100 Americans? I know how to find out | Arwa Mahdawi

In a TikTok debate about a hypothetical fight between 100 British and 100 American people, the consensus appears to favor Americans winning due to their strong winning mentality.

UK politics

fromIrish Independent

1 week ago

'Hands off Irish neutrality' - Mary Lou McDonald tells protest against triple-lock changes

"If Micheal Martin or Simon Harris really believe that they have this right, if they really are convinced by their own argument, if they want to get rid of our position as the neutral, I say to them: 'Go to the people, put the question, and she'll get your answer'."

UK news

US news

2 weeks ago

Still an open wound': damning docuseries revisits Vietnam war 50 years on

The fall of Saigon symbolizes the end of the Vietnam War and has lasting impacts on American society.

#canada

National Hockey League

fromThe Atlantic

Canada Is Taking Trump Seriously and Personally

Sports can embody national pride and identity, as seen in the historic 1972 Canada-Soviet series.

fromFast Company

Canada news

Why Canadian brands are going all-in on 'Elbows Up'

3 weeks ago

Canada news

Mike Myers on Playing Elon Musk, Politics on S.N.L.' and Why He Filmed a Campaign Ad

National Hockey League

fromThe Atlantic

Canada Is Taking Trump Seriously and Personally

Sports can embody national pride and identity, as seen in the historic 1972 Canada-Soviet series.

fromFast Company

Canada news

Why Canadian brands are going all-in on 'Elbows Up'

fromWorld History Encyclopedia

3 weeks ago

Canada news

Mike Myers on Playing Elon Musk, Politics on S.N.L.' and Why He Filmed a Campaign Ad

more#canada

#fascism

History

Why Was Fascism Obsessed With Sports?

Physical education was used by fascist regimes to shape youth into future warriors, emphasizing discipline and national unity.

fromWorld History Encyclopedia

Digital life

Tangled and Troubling Legacy Pushes Romanians Further to the Right

History

Why Was Fascism Obsessed With Sports?

Physical education was used by fascist regimes to shape youth into future warriors, emphasizing discipline and national unity.

fromwww.london-unattached.com

Digital life

Tangled and Troubling Legacy Pushes Romanians Further to the Right

How Carl and Karin Larsson's Homes Came to Define Scandinavian Style

Carl Larsson and Karin created a remarkable family home and artistic legacy at Lilla Hyttnas, influencing Sweden's national identity through their collaborative art.

English Premier League

Dear England reboot at National Theatre

Dear England offers a humorous and uplifting exploration of English football identity amidst a backdrop of socio-political events.

'Social glue': Why it's no surprise European states are toughening language requirements

Language requirements for residence and citizenship reflect rising nationalism across Europe and the U.S.

fromNew York Post

US news

National unity demands a national language - why English makes the US stronger

Europe politics

fromwww.thelocal.com

'Social glue': Why it's no surprise European states are toughening language requirements

Language requirements for residence and citizenship reflect rising nationalism across Europe and the U.S.

US news

fromNew York Post

National unity demands a national language - why English makes the US stronger

President Trump's executive order establishing English as the official language serves as a symbolic statement more than a practical change.

Canada's rallying cry 'elbows up' evokes memories of Mr. Hockey | CBC News

Mike Myers' 'elbows up' signal highlights Canadian resilience against U.S. pressures and tariffs.

Russo-Ukrainian War

fromHarvard Gazette

Finding insights in history for war in Ukraine - Harvard Gazette

Russia may seem to gain the upper hand in Ukraine, but historical context reveals challenges ahead for Putin.

The inside story of how President Trump came to name the 'Gulf of America'

Trump proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America as part of his Day 1 agenda, showcasing a unique aspect of his presidency.

Business

fromtime.com

3 months ago

The Myth of Opportunity Has Broken America

Deep pessimism in American national narrative undermines belief in the American Dream.

US news

fromBoston.com

The inside story of how President Trump came to name the 'Gulf of America'

Trump proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America as part of his Day 1 agenda, showcasing a unique aspect of his presidency.

Business

fromtime.com

3 months ago

The Myth of Opportunity Has Broken America

Deep pessimism in American national narrative undermines belief in the American Dream.

more#trump

UK politics

Can a brown Hindu be English? English people say yes. Why do so many on the right say no? | Kenan Malik

The debate over English identity highlights ongoing tensions between liberal values and persistent racist attitudes.

US Elections

fromWorld History Encyclopedia

The greatest propaganda op in history': Trump's reshaping of US culture evokes past antidemocratic regimes

Trump's proclamation of Gulf of America Day exemplifies his use of propaganda to reshape cultural narratives.

History

218 years ago

War of 1812

The War of 1812 had significant long-term impacts on national identities and Native American power.

Impressment of American sailors by the British was a key catalyst for the war.

Miscellaneous

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Dance performance addresses fraught politics around South Asian heritage

Raikhy’s performance explores the identity and significance of the Dancing Girl figurine within India’s complex heritage and nationalist narratives.

Design

fromenglish.elpais.com