On February 11th, RealClear will host its third annual Samizdat Prize Gala at The Breakers in beautiful Palm Beach, Florida. The Samizdat Prize is an annual award given to journalists, …
Christians Can Keep Faith in Vaccines
The Trump administration just had the opportunity to dramatically curtail childhood vaccinations – and it didn’t. Today’s CDC announcement reorganizing the immunization schedule moves some vaccines to optional categories but …
Daughter of taxi driver killed in Bolton crash ‘in shock’
Humayra Ali says her first thought was the fear her father must have felt before he died in Bolton. Read full story Author:
Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell
Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed’s independence and “has no place” in the US. Read full story Author:
Former Tory Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defects to Reform UK
Zahawi is the latest former Conservative MP to join Nigel Farage’s party, as a Tory source claims he had approached Kemi Badenoch seeking a nomination for the Lords. Read full …
Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first-ever patient
Nicki’s eye had collapsed in on itself, but a new gel injection method has saved her vision. Read full story Author:
Ofcom investigates Elon Musk’s X over Grok AI sexual deepfakes
The watchdog said it had received reports of the platform’s Grok AI chatbot creating undressed images of people. Read full story Author:
Instagram denies breach after many receive emails asking to reset password
The social media platform has said there was “no breach of its systems” but questions remain. Read full story Author:
Hailee Steinfeld’s bump and Jessie Buckley’s blue dress – Golden Globes red carpet photos
Ariana Grande, Hailee Steinfeld and Paul Mescal were among the stars pictured ahead of the ceremony. Read full story Author:
Trump shouldn’t be fooled by Venezuela prisoner release pledge, says jailed politician’s son
Ramón Guanipa’s father was accused of treason for challenging the disputed 2024 presidential election result. Read full story Author:
Guantanamo detainee paid ‘substantial’ compensation by UK to settle torture complicity case
Detained without trial in 2006, Zubaydah is one of 15 people who remain at the US military prison. Read full story Author:
Referee and student among hundreds killed in Iran protests
More than 500 people have been killed during anti-government protests, a US-based human rights group says. Read full story Author:
Vets under increasing pressure to make money for corporate owners, BBC told
Questions have been raised about whether the pet-care market is giving customers value for money. Read full story Author:
Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanche
Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l’Hortell, a mountain in Andorra. Read full story Author:
What we know about the crackdown
The BBC’s diplomatic correspondent, Caroline Hawley, looks into the latest events unfolding in Iran. Long Synopsis Read full story Author:
Why are there protests in Iran and what has Trump said about US action?
Hundreds of people are believed to have been killed, as days of large demonstrations threaten the regime. Here’s what you need to know. Read full story Author:
Trump faces extraordinary moment in spat with Fed chair
Jerome Powell’s public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump’s presidency. Read full story Author:
Watch: Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor, Adolescence and other highlights from the Golden Globes
One Battle After Another and Adolescence swept the Golden Globes as Hollywood’s awards season kicks off. Read full story Author:
Are You Dead?: The viral Chinese app for young people living alone
A new bleak-sounding app has been downloaded in droves by many youth who live by themselves – and fear dying alone. Read full story Author:
Why the NHS still wastes billions on patients who don’t need to be in hospital
The delayed discharge challenge throws up deeper questions about the care system, co-ordination – and whether some patients are over-treated Read full story Author: