The Debate / November 20, 2023 Should America Keep Celebrating Thanksgiving? Sean Sherman argues that we need to decolonize Thanksgiving, while Chase Iron Eyes calls for replacing Thanksgiving with a “Truthsgiving.” Ad Policy The statue of Chief Massasoit, leader of the Wampanoag tribe, towers above people marching during the National Day of Mourning, on Thanksgiving…
Politics Today 5:00 am Abortion Wins Elections for Democrats. What Should Advocates Demand in Return? Abortion Wins Elections for Democrats. What Should Advocates Demand in Return? How can this popularity translate into political power for a movement that is not accustomed to making bold demands of its political leaders? Amy Littlefield November 20, 2023 Voters…
Society Today 5:00 am It’s Time for American Healthcare Workers to Stand in Solidarity with Gaza It’s Time for American Healthcare Workers to Stand in Solidarity with Gaza The American Medical Association and American Public Health Association have tried to quash dissent in their ranks—but a younger generation of healthcare professionals sees calling for ceasefire…
Economy / November 20, 2023 “Made in America” Never Meant More Ethical Garment workers in the US are paid far below minimum wage. New legislation, if implemented successfully, would change that. Derek Guy Ad Policy “MADE IN USA” clothing labels sit in a pile at the 5 Thread facility in Los Angeles. (Meg Roussos /…
3 minutes ago Comments About sharing The PM says taxes can only be cut when inflation is under control and “that promise has now been met” By Becky Morton & Henry Zeffman Political reporter and chief political correspondent Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the government is now able to cut taxes, after the pace…
Singer Suki Waterhouse announces she is having a baby with the Batman actor after revealing her baby bump.
52 minutes ago About sharing By Chris Mason Political editor, BBC News A big focus of the Autumn Statement on Wednesday will be economic growth. The reason for that is simple: there isn’t any, or at least there isn’t very much. The Autumn Statement is Westminster’s term for what amounts to a mini-budget. The Budget…
1 hour ago About sharing By Michelle Roberts Digital health editor US researchers say they may have discovered why some people get a headache after just one small glass of red wine, even though they are fine drinking other types of alcohol. The University of California team say it is due to a compound in…
29 minutes ago About sharing Shakira: “I need to move past the stress and emotional toll of the last several years” By Helen Bushby Entertainment reporter Colombian pop star Shakira has reached a deal with Spanish prosecutors to settle a tax fraud case, just as her trial was about to begin. The Hips Don’t Lie…
30 minutes ago About sharing OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman was fired as chief executive on Friday By Annabelle Liang & Zoe Kleinman Business reporter & technology editor Sam Altman is joining Microsoft, the tech-giant has announced, ending speculation he might return to OpenAI just 48 hours after his chaotic ousting. Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella…