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Trump signs action requiring proof of citizenship for voters, other measures overhauling U.S. elections
It also requires that all ballots be received by Election Day throughout the country.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:
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A look at the history of public media in the U.S. as Republicans target federal funding
President Trump voiced his support for defunding America's public broadcasters. It comes a day before the heads of PBS and NPR testify before a House subcommittee. The hearing will examine public media with calls for federal funding cuts growing louder. That funding, in part, helps support the work of PBS News. William Brangham explains how public media is funded and how we got to this point.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Graydon Carter reflects on the golden age of magazines in ‘When the Going Was Good’
Graydon Carter rose through the ranks at Time, Life, Spy, The New York Observer and Vanity Fair, becoming known for his sharp wit and keen eye for talent. Under his leadership, Vanity Fair transformed into a cultural juggernaut. Geoff Bennett spoke with Carter about his new memoir, “When the Going Was Good: An Editor's Adventures During the Last Golden Age of Magazines."
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Protecting salmon farming at the expense of the environment – another step backwards for Australia’s nature laws
After shelving plans to reform Australia’s nature laws, the prime minister wants to walk back existing protections with new legislation introduced this week.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Israel launches raids across the occupied West Bank
Israel launches raids across the occupied West Bank Israeli forces launched raids in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday night, after detaining dozens of Palestinians in the occupied territories. The raids targeted the town of Bani Na'im, east of Hebron, Al Jazeera Arabic reported. Israel has ramped up its attacks on the occupied West Bank, even as it bombards the Gaza Strip.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:New Jia Zhangke film: 20 years of footage to capture a changing China
Chinese independent director Jia Zhangke’s new film Caught by the Tides provides a unique vision of China’s rapid social transformation in the 21st century. Using a combination of documentary footage and scenes shot by Jia over the past 20 years during the making of his earlier films, Caught by the Tides follows Qiaoqiao (Zhao Tao) […] The post New Jia Zhangke film: 20 years of footage to capture a changingChina...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Indonesia’s Rupiah Falls to Lowest Level Since Asian Financial Crisis
A perfect storm of domestic and international uncertainties has pushed the currency toward the all-time low set in mid-1998.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Cuba and Venezuela Unite Against US Sanctions: “This is an Attack on Our Sovereignty”
Díaz-Canel and Yván Gil denounce US economic measures against Venezuela: ‘Imperialism seeks to suffocate us, but we will not be silenced.’ Solidarity between both nations grows stronger. Related: Cuba Rejects the Use of the Alien Enemies Act Against Venezuelan Migrants Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil spoke out on Tuesday to […]
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Trump’s endless trade threats come at a growing cost
As “liberation day” nears, evidence of harm to America’s economy builds
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Trump’s tariff pain: the growing evidence
As “liberation day” nears, American businesses suffer
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Trump’s tariff pain: the growing evidence
As “liberation day” nears, American businesses suffer
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Consumer confidence in where the economy is headed hits 12-year low
Consumer confidence dimmed further in March as the view of future conditions fell to the lowest level in more than a decade.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:EU's Šefčovič leaves Washington empty handed after 'intense' trade talks
EU trade commissioner Maroš Šefčovič left Washington on Tuesday (25 March) without a breakthrough on the bloc’s trade dispute with the United States after talks with senior trade officials in Donald Trump’s administration.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:The long, slow road to a ceasefire, with no guarantee of success
The agreement comes after days of talks with the US in Saudi Arabia.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Chinese bubble tea chain Chagee files for U.S. initial public offering
Chagee is planning to open its first U.S. store this spring in Los Angeles.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Over 120,000 Displaced and New Evacuation Orders
The escalating conflict has left thousands of civilians in increasingly precarious conditions, underscoring the urgent need for an effective humanitarian response. Related: WHO Urges Immediate Action for Medical Evacuations in Gaza Amidst Escalating Health Crisis In a concerning update on the situation in the Gaza Strip, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian […]
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Turkey: Ekrem Imamoglu is among tens of thousands of political prisoners
Protests against Turkish President Erdogan have been ongoing since the arrest of Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Human rights observers warn that the number of Turkey's political prisoners is skyrocketing.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Riyadh talks agree on Black Sea fighting lull, not full ceasefire
The White House released two statements on the result of the negotiations in Riyadh. Both White House statements highlight the Black Sea as the main topic. There was a significant difference in the delegations for these “technical level” discussions. The US delegation was led by Andrew Peek, a senior director at the White House National […] The post Riyadh talks agree on Black Sea fighting lull, not full ceasefire...
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Rare sighting of a 'sharktopus' leaves onlookers stunned and puzzled
Nature unveiled another mystery when an octopus was caught cruising through the waters of New Zealand — by hitching a ride on a shark.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Turkey: Who is Erdogan's popular rival Ekrem Imamoglu?
The mayor of Istanbul is President Erdogan's most serious rival and was about to be selected as an opposition candidate in presidential elections. Shortly before that could happen, Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Why have the Tate brothers returned to Romania from the US?
Self-described misogynists Andrew and Tristan Tate have returned to Romania from the United States. Do they expect to be dealt with more leniently there than they would be in the US?
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:USA maintains Level 4 Danger Alert for Haiti
Port-au-Prince, March 25 (Prensa Latina) The US State Department maintains Level 4 Danger Alert for Haiti today, recommending that its citizens avoid travel to the Caribbean nation. The post USA maintains Level 4 Danger Alert for Haiti first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:U.S. says deal reached for safe navigation in Black Sea, after talks with Ukraine, Russia
The United States said Tuesday that it had reached a tentative agreement for Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting and ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea in separate talks with both sides, but many details were unresolved, and the Kremlin made the deal conditional on lifting some Western sanctions.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Syria: Constitutional Declaration Risks Endangering Rights
Click to expand Image Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, center, prepares to sign a constitutional declaration for Syria in Damascus, on March 13, 2025. 2025 Omar Albam/AP Photo (Beirut) – Syria’s newly approved constitutional declaration, meant to govern the country’s transitional phase, concentrates power in the executive and could undermine the independence of the judiciary, Human Rights Watch said today....
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea
The two sides struck separate deals with the US after three days of talks in Saudi Arabia.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Sudan army accused of striking a Darfur market
Khartoum, Mar 25 (Prensa Latina) Sudanese civilian organizations on Tuesday accused the Army of killing and injuring hundreds of people, still uncounted, in an airstrike on a market in the country's western Darfur region. The post Sudan army accused of striking a Darfur market first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:U.S. putting 'unacceptable pressure' on Greenland with unsolicited visit, says Danish PM
The United States is exerting "unacceptable pressure" on Greenland, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Tuesday, ahead of an unsolicited visit by a high-profile U.S. delegation to the semi-autonomous Danish territory this week.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:'I was afraid for my life': At the scene of the attack on Palestinian Oscar winner
The Palestinian Oscar winner's West Bank home was attacked by Israeli settlers. Ballal's co-director says his acclaim "does not help us on the ground".
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Tren de Aragua: The Extinct Venezuelan Gang Turned Into an International Narrative Powerful Weapon
The U.S. labeled Tren de Aragua a ‘transnational criminal organization’—but evidence suggests it’s a political tool to justify sanctions & mass deportations. Full analysis. Related: President Maduro Says the FBI and the DEA Were Promoters of the Tren de Aragua Gang U.S. Labels Tren de Aragua a “Transnational Criminal Organization” Until its designation as a […]
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Climate Change Is the Backdrop to Our Lives, But It’s Missing in Movies
During the summer of 2023, Matthew Schneider-Mayerson and a team of fellow researchers binge-watched 250 of the most-rated movies from the past decade—purely for research purposes. The group was primarily keeping an eye out for one thing: Is climate change mentioned? In most cases, the answer is no. Only 13 percent of the films had […]
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Ukraine: Is US ownership of nuclear power plants realistic?
Experts in Ukraine are divided on the suggestion of making Ukrainian nuclear power plants US property. Even if the plan materialized, would the US guarantee security in return?
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:The Real Meaning Behind China’s Live-Fire Drills Near Australia and New Zealand
The evolution of PLA Navy far seas training suggests it is getting closer to operationalizing theater-level concepts designed to defeat the U.S. Navy.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:US: Trump admin downplays Yemen Signal security breach
President Trump and his White House are working to deflect criticism of a major security breach made by national security leaders as Democrats call for investigations and resignations. DW has the latest.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Mangione asks for laptop to prepare for legal case while awaiting trial in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Mangione wouldn't be able to use it to communicate with anyone outside the jail. Similar limited-laptop provisions have been made for some other defendants in the federal lockup where Mangione is being held.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source:Podcasting was once a rebel medium for diverse voices. Now it’s slowly being consumed by big media
Of the top 50 most popular Spotify podcasts in Australia today, more than half come from overseas – and primarily the United States.
Published on: March 25, 2025 | Source: