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Month: September 2026
The gospel according to Andy Beshear
Andy Beshear has a favorite song: “Universal Sound” by Tyler Childers, a country music artist with a special place in the Kentucky governor’s heart. That […]
Trump can’t trick Americans into loving him
Donald Trump has never been one for subtlety, so it follows that his taxpayer-funded “public service announcement” instructing Americans to love him would literally feature […]
End of the Green ID book: What happens if you still have one after the deadline?
South Africa is phasing out the green ID book, but what happens to those who still have one when the document is no longer recognised…See […]
UK‘s PM Burnham sets out plans to reshape public services
UK’s PM Andy Burnham is promising a major improvement to public services including social care, housing and energy…See More
S Korea demands apology over DMZ blasts as N Korea denies planting mines
South Korea calls for a formal apology from North Korea over the DMZ explosion that injured three soldiers…See More
‘Desperate’ Republicans in ‘panic mode’ as new attack line fails: report
Republicans are turning to an insult Democrats used against them two years ago as their midterm chances droop. MS NOW reported that top Republicans have […]
Republicans squirm over Trump’s ‘shockingly corrupt’ TV ads: ‘I hate it’
Senate Republicans are uneasy about a series of television ads narrated by President Donald Trump and paid for by taxpayers. The latest ad aired Sunday […]
How Chile Recovered Its Democracy
A leader operating beyond the margins of the law and even common decency can yet eventually be defeated in a free and fair election. This […]
Indonesia targets October completion for new Manpower Law
Indonesia aims to complete a new Manpower Law by October 2026, with Deputy Minister of Manpower Afriansyah Noor describing the drafting schedule as tight and […]
Sir Jackie Stewart brings his race against dementia to Japan
Two races were held at Fuji Speedway last weekend: the six-hour FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the Race Against Dementia led by champion driver […]
Bond markets aren’t buying the inflation-is-tamed fairy tale
TOKYO — Anyone betting that inflation risks are fading should look at the US Treasury market. The sharp selloff in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) suggests […]
How Language Preserves Oppression
In this post, Emilia Wilson (Cardiff University) discusses her article recently published in the Journal of Applied Philosophy Ameliorating Linguistic Anchors of Oppression on how […]
DE-CIX, CVTelecom link Brazil and Portugal with South Atlantic corridor
DE-CIX has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Cabo Verde Telecom (CVTelecom) to explore a new South Atlantic interconnection route between Lisbon, Portugal, and […]
EU to offer single-market access to candidate countries
BRUSSELS — The European Union will open its vast economy to countries waiting to join its ranks, provided they agree to stand with the bloc […]
UK’s Burnham says he’ll consider push to rejoin EU
LIVERPOOL, England — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham made clear that an attempt to rejoin the European Union could be among the options his government […]
Russian Strikes Kill At Least Three, As Attacks On Ukraine Intensify
A Russian missile and drone strike killed at least three people, including a child, in Kyiv and the surrounding region, Ukrainian authorities reported.
The Social Safety Net Fails Special-Needs Families
The cost of the long-term care of our child is a constant source of anxiety. A just society would not punish its vulnerable members for […]
Warm Season Wonders of the Galápagos Islands
A Naturalist’s Dream from January to April The remote Galápagos Islands, straddling the equator in the Pacific Ocean, are a […] The post Warm Season […]
Baptism of Houthi fire for Mecca mutual defense pact
When Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to a mutual defense pact in August, it was principally seen as a political commitment. The “Mecca alliance,” […]