President Donald Trump will gather officials from dozens of countries in Washington to hear a status report on his peace plan for Gaza, though serious stumbling blocks remain. Go to …
Administration Targets Noncitizen Voting, Despite Finding It Rare
The intensified push is part of an extraordinary all-fronts effort to insert federal law enforcement into the machinery of American elections ahead of the midterms. Go to Source Author: Glenn …
Colorado Democrats Push to Rip Up 2028 House Map for an Extra Edge
A proposed ballot measure to give Democrats more seats for the 2028 and 2030 elections signals that the nation’s gerrymandering fight is likely to persist for years. Go to Source …
Meta Begins $65 Million Election Push to Advance A.I. Agenda
Meta’s biggest election investment aims to prevent state legislation that it fears could inhibit artificial intelligence development. Its spending starts this week in Texas and Illinois. Go to Source Author: …
A troubling question as rescuers search for Tahoe skiers: Why were they out during a blizzard?
While the fate of the missing skiers remains unknown, Tuesday’s avalanche has the potential to go down as one of the worst in modern California history. Read full story Author: …
Talks break in Geneva with no end to Russia’s war or hard-line demands
After two hours of talks in Geneva on Wednesday, the head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said negotiations had been “difficult but businesslike.” Go to Source Author: Catherine Belton, …
Ousted South Korean president faces death penalty in insurrection case
The case against Yoon Suk Yeol marks a pivotal moment for South Korea’s democracy and could mark the second time a leader is sentenced to death for insurrection. Go to …
The Year of the Independent
Nearly half of Americans now refuse to identify as either Democrat or Republican. According to a recent Gallup poll, independents make up a record 45% of the electorate, compared to …
Remembering Ed Crane
Within the last six months, two friends, both pioneers and giants in the world of ideas in Washington, D.C., passed from this world. One, Ed Feulner, was the co-founder of …
Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3%
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates. Read full story Author:
‘Difficult’ Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours. Read full story Author:
Children injured by NHS can claim damages for lifetime of lost earnings, court rules
The decision from the Supreme Court, on the case of a child who sustained a brain injury at birth in 2015, could have significant cost implications for the NHS. Read …
Met making ‘initial inquiries’ into claims about Andrew protection officers
It comes after claims emerged that protection officers “turned a blind eye” during visits to Jeffrey Epstein’s island. Read full story Author:
GB medal hopes still alive after double win over US
Team GB’s slim Winter Olympics curling medal hopes are still alive after both the men’s and women’s rink edge out the United States in Cortina. Read full story Author:
Flooding may worsen as unsettled weather expected to last for at least another month
With wet and unsettled weather expected to continue flood affected areas will have to wait longer for any respite as Sarah Keith-Lucas explains. Read full story Author:
Bone cement shortage likely to lead to joint surgery delays, NHS warns
Around 1,000 operations a week rely on the product as patients are warned delays are inevitable. Read full story Author:
Uefa investigates alleged racist abuse against Real Madrid player during Benfica match
Benfica claim there is a “defamation campaign” against Gianluca Prestianni as Uefa launch an investigation into claims he racially abused Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. Read full story Author:
Driver guilty over fatal smart motorway crash
Barry O’Sullivan killed 68-year-old Pulvinder Dhillon after driving into a stationary car on the M4. Read full story Author:
Watch: Skier tells BBC of ‘panic’ as avalanche hit Italian slopes
Footage shows a queue of people, including children, covered in snow after an avalanche struck a valley in Courmayeur. Read full story Author:
Zuckerberg to testify in social media addiction trial
The billionaire Meta chief executive was questioned by lawyers over whether use of Instagram harms children. Read full story Author: