Trump’s Kennedy Center … from Crooks & Liars Karoli Kuns
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Jim Acosta Reports From The Vandalism Of The Kennedy Center … from Crooks & Liars Ed Scarce
Trump is like one of those horrible puppy owners who rub their dog’s nose in their poop when they make a mistake in the house,…
Mike’s Blog Round-Up … from Crooks & Liars Tengrain
Above, on this playlist, Frank Zappa performs some of his hits. It is also Zappa’s birthday today and thus the end of Zappadan. Expected Miracles!…
Why Starmer’s decision to cancel media briefings is bad for democracy … from the Independent David Maddox
The plan to end lobby journalist briefings is not just a technical issue but one being made by a government that wants to avoid scrutiny,…
Trump’s return brought stiff headwinds for clean energy. So why are advocates optimistic in 2026? … from the Independent Jennifer McDermott
Dozens of energy developers, experts and politicians say there were some highs amid a lot of lows in a roller coaster year for clean energy…
Prince William brings his son to the same homeless shelter he first visited with Princess Diana … from the Independent Via AP news wire
Prince William and his son, Prince George, have helped make Christmas lunch at a homeless shelter Read More
19 new Jewish settlements in West Bank approved in latest threat to Palestinian state … from the Independent Melanie Lidman
The U.S.-brokered peace plan calls for a possible ‘pathway’ to a Palestinian state — something the settlements are aimed at preventing Read More
Waymo suspends service in San Francisco after driverless cars cause traffic jams during blackout … from the Independent Isabel Keane
It was not immediately clear when Waymo’s service would be restored in San Francisco Read More
Wild mother polar bear adopts cub in rare video: ‘It gives you a lot of hope’ … from the Independent Julia Musto
More than two-third of polar bears are predicted to be extinct by the year 2050 Read More
US tech enabled China’s surveillance empire. Now Tibetan refugees are paying the price … from the Independent Aniruddha Ghosal and Dake Kang
Nepal is just one of at least 150 countries to which Chinese companies are supplying surveillance technology Read More
The West Bank brewery battling Israeli blocks to export rare Palestinian beer to the UK … from the Independent Alex Croft
Taybeh Brewery, which exports to the UK and beyond, has seen sales plummet by 70 per cent since 7 October. Its staff tell The Independent…
10 hard-rocking Christmas songs, from AC/DC to Christopher Lee … from the Independent Kevin E G Perry
If you’re sick of hearing the same old festive cheese at this time of year, allow Kevin E G Perry to suggest an alternative playlist…
Aston Villa v Manchester United live: Unai Emery’s title chasers aim to keep pressure on league leaders … from the Independent Chris Wilson
Aston Villa have won six games in a row to put pressure on table-toppers Arsenal Read More