Politics / August 24, 2023 The Scariest Lie at the GOP Debate Wasn’t About Donald Trump The debate confirmed two things: that climate denial is thriving in the GOP, and that these candidates will do absolutely nothing to save the planet. John Nichols Ad Policy Mike Pence, Ron DeSantis, and Vivek Ramaswamy at the first…
Politics / August 24, 2023 The Donald Trump Look-Alike Contest At last night’s Republican primary debate, candidates struggled to assume the mantle of the one who wasn’t there. Chris Lehmann Ad Policy Republican presidential candidates Mike Pence, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Nikki Haley, Tim Scott, and Doug Burgum at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis. immediately…
World Today 12:56 pm Prigozhin, Putin, and What Next? Prigozhin, Putin, and What Next? Private military companies, war, and the dilemma of the elites. Katrina vanden Heuvel August 24, 2023 After Wagner mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash, a Wagner member stands at a memorial for him in Novosibirsk, Russia, on…
1 hour ago About sharing Glyn Razzell was found guilty of his wife’s murder at a trial in 2003 By Richard Greenaway and Sarah-Jane Bungay BBC News A man who murdered his wife has refused to reveal where her remains are. Glyn Razzell, 64, from Somerset, is serving a life sentence for the murder of…
1 hour ago About sharing Ukraine has marked Independence Day with a ‘special operation’ in Crimea Ukraine has claimed that its troops landed in occupied Crimea, as it marked its second Independence Day fighting Russian invaders. The mission’s objectives were achieved with no casualties among its troops, defence ministry spokesman Andriy Yusov wrote on Telegram….
Mary Earps: Nike will sell World Cup goalkeeper shirts after England star’s campaign Last updated on 2 minutes ago2 minutes ago.From the section Women’s World Cup England fans will be able to buy Mary Earps replica goalkeeper shirts after Nike said “limited quantities” would go on sale. The sportswear brand has faced criticism in recent…
42 minutes ago About sharing Sara Sharif suffered extensive injuries over an extended period of time, police said By Caroline Davies Pakistan correspondent in Lahore Relatives of the father of Sara Sharif, whose death in the UK sparked an international manhunt, cannot be detained in Pakistan by police for questioning on his whereabouts. The decision…
August 24, 2023 Why the Right Is Winning Its War on Unhoused People Americans’ attitude toward people sleeping on the street has become angrier, crueler, and more overtly violent. Blame a right-wing propaganda campaign. Ned Resnikoff Ad Policy Hundreds of demonstrators hold banners in Washington Square Park in New York City on May 5, 2023….
Culture / August 24, 2023 If the Left Doesn’t Channel Populist Resentment, We Know Who Will What tone-deaf liberals can’t hear in Rich Men North of Richmond. Erica Etelson Ad Policy Oliver Anthony performs in Moyock, N.C., on August 19, 2023. (Mike Caudill / Getty) The liberal commentariat is miffed. Oliver Anthony, a white down-and-out…
14 minutes ago About sharing Protesters in Seoul were arrested as they attempted to enter the Japanese embassy By Tessa Wong Asia Digital Reporter, BBC News Japan has begun its controversial discharge of treated waste water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, sparking protests in the region and retaliation from Beijing. China…