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fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Kneecap's apology to fans as Vienna concert cancelled due to 'safety concerns'

The group's September 1st performance in Vienna was cancelled due to safety concerns, amid allegations of a smear campaign against them.
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Kneecap apology to fans as Vienna concert cancelled due to 'safety concerns'

The group has faced several show cancellations, including performances at TRNSMT festival in Glasgow and the Eden Project in Cornwall, following their ban from entering Hungary for Sziget Festival.
Music
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Morning Docket: 08.08.25 - Above the Law

Tariffs implemented across various sectors are beginning to negatively impact client earnings, resulting in decreased profitability for businesses reliant on international trade and commerce.
US politics
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Mayor Adams, seeking to ramp up ground game, opens new campaign office in Brooklyn

Mayor Adams opened a campaign office in Brooklyn to strengthen support for his reelection bid.
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

It's a time to be brave:' New Bay Area theater productions get political

The play 'Prisontown' addresses critical issues like the prison industrial complex and immigration enforcement.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Here's how the Fed's Renovation budget ballooned to $2.5 billion

The Federal Reserve's renovation costs have surged to $2.5 billion due to inflation, labor shortages, and preservation challenges.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

The fight over the future of Oakland's $45 million security contract continues

The contract for guarding Oakland's public facilities is worth $45 million, sparking political complexities over vendor selection.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UK's Starmer hosts France's Macron for migration talks during state visit

Britain proposed a 'one-in, one-out' deal for asylum seekers on English Channel crossings, which France has declined to sign.
#journalism
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The US has world-class scientific talent. The rest of the world is hoping to lure that away

Quality journalism is crucial for informed public discourse during times of political and social change.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The US has world-class scientific talent. The rest of the world is hoping to lure that away

Quality journalism is crucial for informed public discourse during times of political and social change.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

For all the errors and crises, the blight on Starmer's first year is still the lack of vision | Martin Kettle

Twelve months after Labour's landslide election win, Keir Starmer's government faces political dishevelment and ineptitude, with the welfare reform bill now a meaningless shell.
UK politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Missouri Mayor Accuses Local Man of Cyberbullying' Over Online Joke, Gets Sued by Free Speech Nonprofit

Free speech must be protected, including jokes about public officials.
Legal battles may expose more scandals involving Riverview's mayor.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Civility May Be a Bridge Too Far for an Angry Society

According to Feinberg, 2023, in Social, Psychological, and Personality Science: "Incivility is both attention-grabbing and morally distasteful, and in line with work showing the primacy of morality, the negative influence moral disapproval has on interest, outweighs any positive influence gained by being attention-grabbing."
Social justice
#immigration
fromCity Limits
1 month ago
NYC politics

Primary Voter Guide: The Mayoral Candidates' Plans for Immigrant Communities

The 2024 New York City mayoral primary features multiple candidates with immigrant backgrounds, highlighting the city's rich immigrant history.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
San Francisco

Day Around The Bay: Electric Jeep Catches Fire While Charging At Google Campus, Spreads To Other Cars

20th-21st century global issues highlight immigration, environmental concerns, and human rights.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Primary Voter Guide: The Mayoral Candidates' Plans for Immigrant Communities

The 2024 New York City mayoral primary features multiple candidates with immigrant backgrounds, highlighting the city's rich immigrant history.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
San Francisco

Day Around The Bay: Electric Jeep Catches Fire While Charging At Google Campus, Spreads To Other Cars

San Francisco
fromMission Local
2 months ago

Nearly a year after S.F. homeless sweeps began, what's changed?

Mayor Daniel Lurie focuses on policing addiction and transforming responses to homelessness in San Francisco during his early administration.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket 06.03.25 - Above the Law

The recent lawsuit settlement concerning rent inflation in DC, amounting to $1 million, could provide temporary relief for tenants affected by skyrocketing housing costs.
DC food
#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Alabama House passes 'Don't Say Gay,' drag ban, and Ten Commandments bills all at once

Alabama's House passed three anti-LGBTQ+ laws, including a broader 'Don't Say Gay' law and restrictions on drag performances.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Alabama House passes 'Don't Say Gay,' drag ban, and Ten Commandments bills all at once

Alabama's House passed three anti-LGBTQ+ laws, including a broader 'Don't Say Gay' law and restrictions on drag performances.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Kristi Noem Thinks Habeas Corpus Is A Deportation Spell - Above the Law

The handling of constitutional issues by non-lawyers raises concerns about legal understanding and governance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Migration is not always a story of suffering': the Dutch museum telling the full story of global diaspora

A new museum in Rotterdam opens, focusing on migration's historical and contemporary significance amidst rising political tensions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

What does the future look like for Palestinians in Gaza?

Gaza's reconstruction faces challenges due to leadership vacuum and ongoing blockade, raising questions about future stability.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

What Would It Mean to Defend All Abortions?

Ayana reflects on her decision to have an abortion, understanding that, after careful consideration and grappling with the challenges of motherhood, she was not ready for another child.
Right-wing politics
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Majority of junior ministers have no legal powers after 100 days in office

Over half of ministers of state have no legally assigned responsibilities, indicating delays in delegation and role definition within the government.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Pulls Surgeon General Nominee After Laura Loomer Calls for Fox Alum's Head

Trump withdrew Janette Nesheiwat's Surgeon General nomination following Loomer's social media attacks.
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago

California's high-speed train to lose federal funding, Trump says

This government is not going to pay. The California High-Speed Rail project, which was projected to cost $33 billion, has ballooned to an estimated $128 billion.
SF politics
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

David Tennant Criticized J.K. Rowling's Anti-Trans Behavior

David Tennant criticized J.K. Rowling's anti-trans remarks and shared his personal motivation for supporting trans rights during a recent interview.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

FCC Boss Brendan Carr Whines About Accurate Comcast/NBC Reporting That Made Donald Trump Sad - Above the Law

Brendan Carr's FCC focus on retaliatory actions against media outlets highlights a misdirection from pressing telecom issues.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Kilmar Abrego Garcia traumatized' by threats in prison, Maryland senator says

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongly deported, faces threats in prison after being held without contact for weeks, traumatized by his experience.
Healthcare
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

A fifth of Americans are on Medicaid. Some of them have no idea

Many Americans on Medicaid are unaware their insurance is from the program due to varying state names and private insurance involvement.
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