Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for free The stories that matter on money and politics in the race for the White House When it comes to Donald Trump’s neofascism, ethnonationalism, and the threat he poses to democracy, it is crucial for US voters to form an opinion on the matter before it’s too late. … Read more
A student is working on completing her college applications as the deadlines for fall 2025 admissions approach. The applications for California’s two public university systems, the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU), are now open, offering students a choice of 32 campuses. In addition to these options, there are over a hundred … Read more
Painter is an upcoming action film that will feature Alan Ritchson and Amber Midthunder in the lead roles. The project is being developed by Infrared with the potential to kickstart a new franchise. In a statement, Infrared president Drew Simon described Painter as a seminal action hero film, comparing Midthunder’s character to this generation’s Sarah … Read more
The soaring global popularity of TikTok has resulted in the co-founder of its parent company, ByteDance, becoming China’s wealthiest individual. As per a rich list compiled by the Hurun Research Institute, Zhang Yiming now holds a fortune of $49.3 billion (£38 billion) – a 43% increase from 2023. The 41-year-old stepped down from his leadership … Read more
Germany’s ongoing perpetual crisis has had a significant impact on its entire economy and, due to its large size, on the entire European region. The current state of Germany is a result of various problems, from bureaucratic red tape hindering businesses to a lack of demand recovery affecting the growth of its key industries. However, … Read more
The call has come from the local councilor Mike Cordingley, who represents residents near the Lostock Circle junction near the Trafford Center. The Lostock and Barton ward councilor was contacted by people living in the 1950s-built flats on Moss Vale Crescent, a stone’s throw from the roundabout, after they were fined for parking on the … Read more
“ (Reuters) – Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico will visit China from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5 to meet its leaders and foster closer bilateral and economic ties, his government said on Tuesday, as Slovakia aims to build alliances outside its European Union and NATO partners. Fico will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister … Read more
The New York Times recently published a guest column by an English teacher advocating for high school students to take on less in order to achieve better results. However, responses from students at three schools on October 10 highlighted the prevalent issue of stress and overscheduling. While the intention behind the call to reduce expectations … Read more
Harriet Walter has had a long and successful career in acting, with notable roles in both theatre and television. She has recently written a book titled She Speaks!, in which she gives a voice to 30 of Shakespeare’s female characters through spiky Shakespearean verse. The book creates new monologues and secret lives for these women, … Read more
Some Apple AirPods wireless headphones can now be used as hearing aids with a new software update released on Monday. This move has been praised by experts, even though it may only benefit a small portion of the millions of Americans with hearing loss. An estimated 30 million people, which is 1 in 8 Americans … Read more