Trump’s campaign of repression echoes the red scare. But now the government has bigger ambitions and more powerful tools There are many parallels between the first McCarthy era, roughly 1946 to 1956, and Trump’s campaign of political repression, his own updated McCarthyism. Both regimes crafted a monster of quasi-facts and ...
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‘It ain’t the same’: inside the bitter battle to free Ben & Jerry’s‘It ain’t the same’: inside the bitter battle to free Ben & Jerry’s
Ben Cohen says his ice-cream company has been silenced by corporate ownership – and a boycott of Magnum brands could force a sale Ben & Jerry’s ice-cream in the tub is still great, but the brand’s newest chocolate-covered ice-cream bar on a stick? “It ain’t the same,” Ben Cohen, the ...
Can We Kick It?: new doc is timely take on Black history, pay-to-play and future of US soccerCan We Kick It?: new doc is timely take on Black history, pay-to-play and future of US soccer
Akbar Majeed’s new feature tells the story of the sport through a Black lens and asks hard questions about the barriers facing the game’s breakthrough Akbar Majeed takes a deep breath as he considers the legacy of the 2026 World Cup and, in particular, the effect of the US team’s ...
Inside the New York court where children face deportation without access to attorneysInside the New York court where children face deportation without access to attorneys
About 20,000 unaccompanied minors will lose legal representation if the federal government ends a longstanding contract on Friday, kicking current problems into overdrive across US Inside an immigration court in lower Manhattan, the faces of migrant children – some as young as three – have been beamed on to a ...
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Gaza deal reached; Iran targets US bases in KuwaitMiddle East crisis live: Trump claims Gaza deal reached; Iran targets US bases in Kuwait
Response from Hamas and Israeli officials suggest Gaza deal still faces obstacles; Tehran launches drone strikes at Kuwait in retaliation for recent US attacks Trump claims agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas in Gaza but support uncertain Saudi Arabia prepares sea and possible land offensive against Houthis More now on ...
Could AI take your job? Some workers in China already know the answerCould AI take your job? Some workers in China already know the answer
Across the country, workers are fearful about the impact of AI on their livelihoods in an increasingly fragile labour market On the tree-lined streets of Wuhan, where cars jostle for space with mopeds and cargo trucks, the malfunctioning of a new type of vehicle has recently been causing chaos on ...
If you spend hours on your feet, compression socks will save you pain. Here are five pairs doctors recommendIf you spend hours on your feet, compression socks will save you pain. Here are five pairs doctors recommend
Compression socks provide relief during long flights, hours on your feet or after surgery. Doctors say the best pairs are from Bombas, Physix and Sockwell Six small upgrades to relax your tight neck and achy back Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better ...
‘It’s a peptide wild west’: how RFK Jr is clearing way for a market of untested drugs‘It’s a peptide wild west’: how RFK Jr is clearing way for a market of untested drugs
A century ago, compounding pharmacies helped people get bespoke drugs. Now these less-regulated businesses are fueling the peptide boom Robert F Kennedy Jr is sitting stiffly in Joe Rogan’s podcast studio, inside the influencer’s enormous Texas mansion. Atypically for Rogan’s guests, Kennedy still cloaks himself in the trappings of authority; ...
Middle East crisis live: Jordan says it foiled Iranian missile attack as US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran after pauseMiddle East crisis live: Jordan says it foiled Iranian missile attack as US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran after pause
Jordanian military says it intercepted five missiles targeting the kingdom after US military says it hit dozens of Revolutionary Guard targets on Thursday US launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-long pause, amid fears the war is widening A liquefied natural gas tanker controlled by QatarEnergy exited the strait of ...
US hits dozens of targets in Iran overnight threatening peace effortsUS hits dozens of targets in Iran overnight threatening peace efforts
Central command says strikes were aimed at diminishing Iranian military while mediators insist talks ongoing Middle East crisis – live updates The US military has struck dozens of targets in Iran overnight in retaliation for Tehran’s attack on American forces in Jordan on Wednesday, sparking a further Iranian response and ...