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There is good reason why Meghan Markle is so bad at being ‘good’
1 day, 17 hours ago

There is good reason why Meghan Markle is so bad at being ‘good’

The Independent  

Once more, the Sussexes are damned if they do, damned if they don’t. A Californian reality-docu Netflix series, in which the princess assures viewers “I have always loved taking something pretty ordinary and elevating it”, and includes sunlit cutaways of a So-Cal-styled Meghan meandering through an idyllic kitchen garden basket-in-hand, is hardly timely fare for the disaster-stricken American state. The …

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Just For One Day, Old Vic review: Live Aid musical mixes nostalgia with backslapping
11 months ago

Just For One Day, Old Vic review: Live Aid musical mixes nostalgia with backslapping

The Independent  

We can be heroes,” sing the cast of jukebox musical Just For One Day in its opening David Bowie number. Perhaps that’s because Just For One Day comes endorsed by Geldof himself: the theatre’s decked with posters for The Band Aid Charitable Trust, which is still supporting organisations across Africa. The second covers Geldof’s attempts to unite stars including Bob …

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KC Singh | Iran-Saudi-China accord a wake-up call for India?
1 year, 10 months ago

KC Singh | Iran-Saudi-China accord a wake-up call for India?

Deccan Chronicle  

A “joint trilateral statement” issued by China, Saudi Arabia and Iran at the end of last week took the world by surprise. Saudi Arabia and Iran, who lead the Sunni and Shia factions of Islam respectively, had been at loggerheads ever since the 2011 Arab Spring, which had rattled autocratic regimes across the Islamic world. The joint statement on Friday …

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The State of the Union will showcase the state of the Biden-McCarthy relationship
1 year, 11 months ago

The State of the Union will showcase the state of the Biden-McCarthy relationship

NPR  

The State of the Union will showcase the state of the Biden-McCarthy relationship Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP When President Biden delivers his State of the Union 2023 address Tuesday evening, he'll have a new person peering over his left shoulder: Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Patrick …

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A look at Biden and McCarthy's relationship ahead of the State of the Union address
1 year, 11 months ago

A look at Biden and McCarthy's relationship ahead of the State of the Union address

NPR  

A look at Biden and McCarthy's relationship ahead of the State of the Union address When President Biden gives his State of the Union address, new House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will be seated above his shoulder, on the dais. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: When President Biden delivers his State of the Union address next week, he'll have a new person peering …

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Why does Biden want to hire 100,000 more police officers?
2 years, 5 months ago

Why does Biden want to hire 100,000 more police officers?

The Independent  

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McAuliffe’s backslapping political brand put to test in 2021
3 years, 2 months ago

McAuliffe’s backslapping political brand put to test in 2021

Associated Press  

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Terry McAuliffe is a blur of handshakes, hugs, backslaps and smiles as he glides through the friendly crowd at Gethsemane Baptist Church seeking help from above. One of his favorite quips: “I got as much energy today as the day I was born!” Jake Rubenstein, who served as McAuliffe’s personal assistant during his 2013 campaign and …

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McAuliffe’s backslapping political brand put to test in 2021
3 years, 2 months ago

McAuliffe’s backslapping political brand put to test in 2021

Associated Press  

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Terry McAuliffe is a blur of handshakes, hugs, backslaps and smiles as he glides through the friendly crowd at Gethsemane Baptist Church seeking help from above. “Uhhh, it’ll be last minute,” he says not-so-confidently as McAuliffe moves to shake another hand. Such high-touch bravado worked for McAuliffe in 2013, when he became the only Virginia candidate …

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No 10 denies rift between Boris Johnson and Sunak as PM stays away from jobs announcement
4 years, 3 months ago

No 10 denies rift between Boris Johnson and Sunak as PM stays away from jobs announcement

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Downing Street has denied any rift between Boris Johnson and Rishi …

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The resurrection of ‘new atheism’
5 years, 8 months ago

The resurrection of ‘new atheism’

Al Jazeera  

As white supremacy reigns supreme in the US, a new book seeks to bring back to the fore one of its ideological branches. The book boasts an introduction by British comedian Stephen Fry, three essays and the transcript of the 2007 recorded discussion among four proponents of the so-called “new atheism” – Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, and Christopher …

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The burden of a 40-year career: Some of Joe Biden’s record doesn’t age well
5 years, 9 months ago

The burden of a 40-year career: Some of Joe Biden’s record doesn’t age well

LA Times  

Joe Biden is carrying a 20th century voting record into a 21st century political dogfight. “He has just gotten too many big issues wrong over the years.” But most Democratic voters put their top priority on beating President Trump, and Biden allies say he is the best equipped to win. “I don’t think it says who he is today,” Kleeb …

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