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Cornell Chronicle
3 weeks ago
Education

Students in DC examine antisemitism, Islamophobia | Cornell Chronicle

Opportunity for students to observe policymakers dealing with Islamophobia and antisemitism at White House briefing
Experiential learning bridges classroom teachings with real-world experiences in Washington, D.C.
Bullets Forever
4 months ago
Education

Wizards host their third annual essay contest for high schoolers

The Washington Wizards are hosting their third annual essay contest for 12th graders in partnership with the Greater Washington Urban League.
The essay prompt asks students to write about a community leader or organization that impacted their life and advocate for them.
Scholarship money and complimentary tickets to a Wizards game are among the prizes for the 10 winners.
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Left-wing politics
LGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Pete Buttigieg leaves pro-Trump news anchor speechless with his defense of "simple fact"

Buttigieg stresses importance of highlighting positive aspects of government amidst negativity
Buttigieg criticizes GOP for focusing on political points instead of problem-solving
New York Post
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden met with chairman of Chinese energy firm Hunter did business with in 2017, ex-associate testifies

President Biden met with the chairman of a Chinese energy firm that Hunter Biden sought to create a joint venture with in 2017.
The meeting took place at the Four Seasons in Washington DC and Joe Biden attended the meeting for a short period of time.
www.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

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.
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US politics
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Nikki Haley Wins the Washington, D.C., Primary, Ending Trump's Streak

Nikki Haley won the Republican primary in Washington, D.C., securing all 19 delegates.
Small voter turnout in D.C. contrasts with larger primary participation in other states.
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

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.
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

A man set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, the police said.

Man set himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in Washington.
Investigation after self-immolation incident outside the embassy.
www.cnn.com
10 months ago
US politics

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.
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Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
4 weeks ago
NYC food

12 Great Restaurant Patios for Weekday Lunch Around DC

Experience various international cuisines in Washington, D.C. restaurants.
Enjoy outdoor dining on colorful patios showcasing different themes and ambiances.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 month ago
Film

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.
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Just in time for 2024 elections, USC opens a major public policy center in Washington

USC is opening a public policy institute in Washington, D.C. to provide students with the opportunity to study national and political issues.
The purpose of the institute is to train new generations of public leaders and advance evidence-based research to shape policy.
Media industry
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Media industry

Over Tacos and Beer, Journalists Mourn Their Lost Jobs

Journalists gather at the National Press Club for free tacos and drinks after facing layoffs
Newsrooms in Washington, D.C. have been particularly hard-hit by job cuts
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Media industry

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.
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Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

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.
Washington Post
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

D.C.'s most significant Black landmarks, according to its Black leaders

Blackness is a significant part of Washington, D.C.'s cultural identity.
Local Black leaders discuss D.C. landmarks and Black-owned businesses that are emblematic of the city's Black culture.
SFGATE
1 month ago
Design

'Habitable Art': Astonishing Modern Mansion in Washington, DC, Is Listed for $9.5M

A modern mansion in Washington, DC, could be the start of a new trend for future development.
The property features custom bronze panels, handmade clay-brick tiles, and custom windows and doors.
Dezeen
10 months ago
Design

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.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

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.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

Skyscraper architect Gene Kohn dies aged 92

Breaking news: American architect A Eugene Kohn, who co-founded Kohn Pedersen Fox, has died of cancer aged 92.Kohn's death today, following a year-long fight with cancer, was announced in a statement by his studio.Architect Kohn led one of the world's most successful studios, which is responsible for designing six of the world's 12 tallest towers, including the Shanghai World Financial Center and Hong Kong's International Commerce Centre.
The Atlantic
1 month ago
Books

The Books That Helped Me Adjust to a Big City

Reading can help people understand the history and spirit of a new city.
There are several recommended books that capture the experience of living in urban areas like New York, Tokyo, and London.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Books

Dr No by Percival Everett review something out of nothing

Percival Everett, who made his debut in 1983, was little known to UK readers before his 2001 satire Erasure, the intimate tale of an African-American writer's existential crisis, framed by a ruthless send-up of the racist publishing industry helping to fuel it.But after that success, Everett's output restless as well as prolific, riffing on literary theory, Greek tragedy, westerns largely escaped British attention.
New York Post
2 months ago
NYC real estate

A record number of office buildings will be converted into apartments in 2024 - here's how many

Developers are repurposing aging office buildings into residential units in response to the remote and hybrid work revolution.
The Washington, DC and New York metro areas are leading the way in converting offices into apartments.
SFGATE
2 months ago
SF real estate

Do You Live in One of the 10 Loneliest Cities in America?

Washington, DC is the loneliest city in America for the second year in a row.
Nearly half of the households in the city are made up of just one person.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
2 months ago
Digital life

DC Cameras Snap 124,906 Traffic Infractions in One Month

There are a total of 314 camera locations as of December 2023.
There are 186 cameras installed since October, with 46 tracking speed and the rest catching cars parked in bus lanes.
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Lateral Link Announces 2024 Promotions

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.
Washington Post
3 months ago
LA Kings

U.K. a cappella group King's Singers returns to D.C. with message of unity

The King's Singers, a British a cappella group, consider Washington D.C. as a home away from home during their travels.
The group blends holiday classics and contemporary songs to create a program that appeals to the American audience.
Advocate.com
3 months ago
NYC LGBT

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.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

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.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
3 months ago
Chicago

29 Places in the DC-Area That Closed This Year

Several local eateries in Washington, D.C. are closing down
The closures include popular spots in U Street, H Street, and other neighborhoods
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

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.
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams migrant trip to DC to include Biden admin holiday party but no WH meeting

Mayor Eric Adams will not have a sit-down meeting with President Biden during his visit to Washington DC.
Adams' only contact with the White House during his visit is an invitation to a holiday party for local officials.
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams will again travel to DC for meetings on worsening migrant crisis

Mayor Eric Adams will travel to Washington DC to discuss additional federal aid for NYC and other cities impacted by the migrant crisis.
Adams' previous trip to DC was cut short due to an FBI raid on his chief fundraiser's home.
Washington Post
3 months ago
NYC drinking

The D.C. area's 11 most festive bars to visit during the holidays

There are holiday-themed bars in Washington, D.C. that offer a festive atmosphere and strong drinks.
Some of these bars require reservations, so it's best to plan in advance.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
3 months ago
NYC drinking

Where to Find Festive Holiday Cheer at Bars Around DC - Washingtonian

DC bars with festive holiday installations and drinks
Bars in DC offering seasonal cocktails and decorations for the holidays
www.vice.com
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
Patently-O
9 months ago
Intellectual property law

Proposing Locations for Southeast Regional Office

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).
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Biden intends to visit N Ireland to mark anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

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 Joe Biden said he intends to visit Northern Ireland after being invited to mark the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.The US president was formally invited by Rishi Sunak as the pair met for talks in San Diego, California.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

White House officials visit Belfast ahead of potential Biden trip

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 White House officials have visited Belfast in advance of a potential trip by President Joe Biden next month.It is understood officials and members of the Secret Service arrived in Northern Ireland last weekend to scope possible venues for a presidential visit.
Deep House London
9 months ago
London music

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.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

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.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

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.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

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.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Europe politics

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.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

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.
Social Media Explorer
9 months ago
Online marketing

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.
Social Media Explorer
9 months ago
Online marketing

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.
Social Media Explorer
9 months ago
Online marketing

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.
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
UK politics

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.
BBC News
10 months ago
UK politics

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.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

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.
Fatherly
10 months ago
Fathers

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.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Writing

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?
Hogs Haven
10 months ago
Washington Redskins

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.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

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.
english.elpais.com
1 year ago
Books

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.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Gordon was the real deal. He had a vision for Hibs'

By Tom English BBC Scotland


Last updated on .From the section Hibernian
One evening last year, in the dog days of the Shaun Maloney season, the phone rang and the voice at the other end of the line introduced himself as 'Ron Gordon of Hibs'.You tend to brace yourself in situations like that.You think of all the criticism you directed at his team's performances, and his decision-making at the top of the club, and prepare for a volley.
Therumpus
11 months ago
Writing

National Poetry Month Day 28: Tarik Dobbs

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.
www.theguardian.com
11 months ago
London

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.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

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.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Europe news

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.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

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.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Marketing

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.
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
Tech industry

Why Google's Partnership With Fastly Is More Important To Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

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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.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

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.
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1 year ago
UK news

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.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

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.
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1 year ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 382 of the invasion

Bakhmut has become a killing zone that is probably highly challenging for Russia's Wagner mercenary forces trying to continue their assault westward, the UK Ministry of Defence has said.It said that over the past four days, Wagner group forces had taken control of most of eastern Bakhmut, while Ukrainian forces held its west and had demolished key bridges over the Bakhmutka river, which now marks the frontline.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

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.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

BBC boss Tim Davie will not resign over Gary Lineker row but admits difficult day'

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email BBC director-general Tim Davie has apologised to audiences for the disruption to the corporation's sports programming schedule, but said he will not resign.In an interview with BBC News, following Gary Lineker being asked to step back from hosting Match of the Day, the BBC boss admitted boycotts had made for a difficult day.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Duke of Edinburgh tells Ukrainians Britain can be home for as long they need

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 new Duke of Edinburgh told Ukrainian refugees he hoped they could make Scotland their home for as long as they felt they needed as he attended a reception marking one year since the Scottish capital welcomed the first Ukrainians to the city.
SXSW
1 year ago
Music

Talib Kweli, CIFIKA, & More: 2023 SXSW Music Weekly Roundup

T-minus 18 days until the first day of the 2023 SXSW Music Festival and we have a fresh drop of new Showcasing Artists that will be taking the stage!Dive into this Thursday's Roundup with over 100 artists.Joining the lineup party, we have reputable MC/rapper who earned his accolades in the late 90s working with Mos Def and partnering with Hi-Tek in Black Star Talib Kweli; boundary-pushing electronic artist that filters humanism through the celestial and futuristic CIFIKA; English-born, indie rock singer/songwriter Bartees Strange; legendary guitarist and founding member of The Doors Robby Krieger; Texas' own Hannah Jadagu with her debut album Apeture coming out in May; and many more.
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