The Monteagle Letter: A Tip-Off That Saved Parliament from Destruction
The gunpowder plotter Guy Fawkes being arrested while trying to blow up the Houses of Parliament. More than six centuries after Edward III first enshrined the crime of treason in…
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President Biden warns of dire consequences for Social Security and Medicare under Republican control
President Biden attends a rally in Hallandale Beach, Fla., to support gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist and Senate hopeful Val Demings. Biden called out the state’s Republican leaders in his speech….
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Putin Leaves Door Open for More Mobilization in Ukraine
Vladimir Putin will not end decree that has led to call-up of thousands. Vladimir Putin appears to have allowed for future waves of mobilisation after declining to end a decree…
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Bolsonaro Finally Breaks His Silence After Election Defeat
Bolsonaro also alluded to claims that the election had not been fair. Brazil’s far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, has broken his almost two-day silence over his defeat in Sunday’s election –…
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The Sharpest Drop in Worker Productivity on Record
An office building on Third Avenue in New York. In the first half of the year, worker productivity dropped by the sharpest rate on record going back to 1947. Employers…
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Covid19 Inquiry to Examine Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp Messages
The Covid-19 public inquiry plans to scour some of Boris Johnson’s WhatsApp messages as it seeks to identify any. “plainly wrongful decision-making and significant errors of judgment” by central government…
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Tropical Storm Nalgae Leaves Dozens Dead, 170000 in Evacuation Centers
Weather tracker: Tropical Storm Nalgae swept through the Philippines on Saturday, bringing sustained winds of 60mph. Heavy rain caused the most damage, with significant flooding and landslides. Dozens of people…
Read More »Liz Truss’s Exacting Food Demands Rival Those of Rock Stars
Sushi was acceptable, but never packaged sandwiches As long as mayonnaise did not feature, bagels were a staple Truss’s own espresso machine went with her when she changed departments. Liz…
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Devastation in Itaewon After 153 Die in Crowd Crush
People in shock on the streets of Itaewon. The president has promised a thorough inquiry into the disaster. There was deep silence yesterday around the site where, the night before,…
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Zina Alfa Remembers Being Discriminated Against for Her Hair
Just Stop Oi l activists b l ocked four busy roads across London in their l atest protest. Oil protesters are dragged off busy roads by angry drivers. Angry motorists…
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