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channel4.comworld6 days ago
Louise Haigh Proposes Raising Capital Gains Tax Rates and Easing Fiscal Rules
Louise Haigh called for capital gains tax rates to rise toward income tax levels and for the National Wealth Fund to borrow outside fiscal rules. Her essay in the Renewal journal also urged removal of the Treasury growth mandate.
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washingtonmonthly.comworld19 days agoUpdated
Reform UK Sets Out Plan to Prioritise British Nationals in Social Housing Allocations
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage outlined the plan in a Sunday Substack essay. Foreign nationals would have three months to secure private rentals or face deportation.
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The Independentpolitics19 days agoUpdated
Reform UK Proposes Removing Foreign Nationals From Social Housing With Three-Month Grace Period
Nigel Farage outlined the policy in his first Substack essay, published Sunday, which also calls for repealing the Equality Act.
nypost.comworld25 days ago
Jenny Mollen Deletes Caption Calling 12-Year-Old Son Her 'Most Toxic Boyfriend' After Backlash Over Bed Photos
The actress posted a Substack essay Monday responding to criticism of images showing her in bed with her 12-year-old son. She also addressed a caption that drew accusations of inappropriate behavior.
New York Postpolitics29 days ago
U.S. Attorney Launches Election Fraud Investigations and Voter Roll Audit in California
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said his office is pursuing multiple federal election fraud cases with the FBI and working with the Justice Department on a statewide voter roll audit.
citizen.co.zapolitics30 days ago
Book with Essays from Both Leavers and Remainers Set for Brexit Referendum Anniversary
The Brexit Effect collects essays from 41 figures on both sides of the 2016 vote. The Independent begins serialising the volume on June 4.
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Washington Examinerpolitics32 days ago
Trump Demands Dismissal of NY Cases After Cohen Claims Prosecutorial Pressure in Substack Essay
President Trump posted on Truth Social early Tuesday calling for dismissal of the Manhattan and New York Attorney General cases. He cited Michael Cohen’s earlier Substack essay stating prosecutors coerced his testimony.
riotimesonline.compolitics36 days ago
Blair Urges Labour to Reset Tax, Regulation and Energy Policies to Boost Growth
The current prime minister said recent growth figures and falling NHS waiting lists vindicate decisions made since taking office. Former prime minister Tony Blair argued in a 5,600-word essay that the government lacks a coherent plan.
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BBC Newspolitics38 days ago
Tony Blair Urges Labour to Agree on Growth Plan Before Leadership Change
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair published a 5,600-word essay criticizing the Starmer government for lacking a clear policy agenda. He warned against forcing out Keir Starmer without first agreeing on a new direction.
politics38 days ago
The Atlantic Recommends Seven Books for New College Graduates
The Atlantic published a list of seven books intended for readers finishing college. The selections focus on writing, mindfulness, poetry, essays, and classic fiction.
thedispatch.comfinance40 days ago
Essay Examines Decline in Risk-Taking Among Canadians
An opinion piece published on ZeroHedge argues that practical limits and social changes have reduced opportunities for adventure. It cites historical Canadian figures and references a 2021 book on safety culture. The article suggests adventure remains possible through curiosity a…
The Guardianscience41 days ago
Author Describes Shift From Body Positivity to Body Neutrality
Jasper Peach writes that body neutrality helped reduce personal shame tied to body size. The essay contrasts earlier experiences with current approaches to language about bodies.
theconversation.comworld42 days ago
Writer Describes Shift From Craft Beer to Miller Lite
A personal essay recounts one individual's transition from craft beer to Miller Lite, citing taste, cost, and next-day effects. The piece frames the change as a practical preference rather than a broader trend.
slate.comworld42 days ago
Woman Describes 21-Year Estrangement From Father and Uncertainty About Telling Children
A personal essay details a woman's account of not seeing her father since receiving an email from him 21 years ago. She describes ongoing questions about when and how to explain the absence to her children.
New York Postbusiness43 days ago
Former CNN Anchor Criticizes Ex-Boss in Essay on Media Leadership
A former CNN anchor published an essay Thursday criticizing his former boss at the network. The piece also addressed the end of a late-night program and its implications for journalism.
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Essay Examines Immune System Role in Preventing Alzheimer's Disease
A recent essay discusses connections between the immune system and brain health. It explores how these interactions might help prevent neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
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finance46 days ago
Essay Examines Optimization and Resulting Systemic Fragility
A blog post argues that efforts to optimize economic and social systems have created fragility. The piece links optimization to debt expansion, concentrated power, and eventual public anger.
finance47 days ago
Personal Essay Describes Postpartum Burnout and Trip to India
A writer recounts experiencing burnout after childbirth and how travel to India prompted changes in daily routines and parenting approach. The account focuses on shifts in views about community support and family structure.
thedispatch.comworld49 days ago
Essay Examines Whether Modern Writers Could Produce Jane Austen Stories
A May 16, 2026 article on thedispatch.com asks whether contemporary authors can replicate Jane Austen's appeal. The piece argues that any successful adaptation must convey her moral framework.
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Random House to Publish New 'Godfather' Novel Focused on Connie Corleone, Written by Adriana Trigiani
The authorized book, the third approved by Mario Puzo's estate and the first by a woman, centers on Connie Corleone and is set for fall 2027 release. Paramount Pictures holds the film rights to the novel. The Puzo estate sought out Trigiani after her Substack essay on the Corleon…
washingtonpost.comworld52 days ago
North Carolina Republican Rep. Responds to Fourth Grader's Essay Urging Electric Vehicle Tax Rebate
A fourth grader mailed a school assignment advocating for a $5,000 federal tax rebate on new electric vehicle purchases to a Republican representative from North Carolina. The representative replied by agreeing on the value of innovation in the auto industry while arguing against…
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foxnews.compolitics53 days ago
Lawsuit Against University of Washington Social Work School Over Student Essay Can Proceed
A federal judge ruled that a student's First Amendment and breach of contract claims against the University of Washington Tacoma can go to a jury. The student alleged that a professor initiated a professional standards review after disagreeing with the student's views on women's…
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AI Used in Fact-Checking Process on Facebook Posts About Masks and Wildfires
A guest essay describes how Meta employed AI to link fact-checks to articles and videos in 2020 and 2021. City Journal’s John Tierney and journalist John Stossel had their content labeled with warnings after Facebook connected it to earlier fact-checks by Science Feedback. The es…
jta.orgpolitics58 days ago
Masha Gessen Wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Opinion Writing
The New York Times writer received the award on Monday for a collection of essays, most of which critique President Donald Trump. Gessen, who identifies as nonbinary and uses the pronoun Gessen or X on official documents, has a long history of writing on authoritarianism, gender…
ai-cio.comscience69 days ago
Former MIT President Reif Discusses US-China Innovation Competition in NPR Interview
NPR journalist Rob Schmitz interviewed L. Rafael Reif, former MIT president, on April 25, 2026. The discussion focused on Reif's essay in Foreign Affairs titled 'America Is Losing the Innovation Race: Why the Future of Science Might Be Chinese.' The interview, part of NPR's Scien…
consequenceofsound.networld70 days agoUpdated
Jake Reiner Describes Parents' Deaths in Essay
Jake Reiner, the elder son of director Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner, shared his grief in a Substack essay four months after their stabbing deaths in Los Angeles. He detailed the emotional toll of losing both parents and the involvement of his brother Nick, who faces murder charg…
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2025 Essay Examines Risks of Emphasizing Short Wars in Military Strategy
A 2025 essay discusses how military strategists' focus on short wars leads to overreliance on initial battle plans. These plans may fail to adapt to real-world conditions, resulting in negative outcomes. The analysis highlights potential consequences for military planning and exe…
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Essay Examines Limitations of Military Power in Resolving Conflicts
A 2025 essay by @LawDavF discusses the expectation that military power leads to quick conflict resolutions. The author states that such outcomes occur infrequently in practice. The piece appears in @ForeignAffairs and addresses broader implications for international relations.
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Essay in The Lancet Advocates AI Support for Mammograms in Cancer and Heart Disease Detection
Eric Topol published an essay in The Lancet reviewing evidence for using three different AI systems to support every mammogram. The systems aim to enhance breast cancer detection, prevention, and assessment of heart disease risk. Topol notes the absence of widespread implementati…
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techcentral.co.zaworld86 days ago
CIA Programs in 1960s Congo Shaped Politics for Decades, According to 2014 Analysis
A 2014 essay by Stephen Weissman examines U.S. Central Intelligence Agency activities in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the 1960s. The analysis details political interventions and paramilitary operations amid Cold War tensions. These actions influenced Congolese governan…
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Foreign Affairs Republishes 2014 Essay on U.S. Covert Action History in Congo
Foreign Affairs has republished a 2014 essay by Stephen Weissman examining the history of U.S. covert operations in Congo. The essay details CIA interventions and their long-term effects on the region. It provides historical context for U.S. foreign policy in Africa during the Co…
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Amy Zegart Advocates Treating Education Reform as National Security Priority in 2024 Essay
Amy Zegart wrote in a 2024 essay published by Foreign Affairs that the United States should address education reform to sustain its technological edge. She argues this approach is necessary to counter global competition in technology and innovation. The essay highlights the role…
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news.ycombinator.comtechnology90 days ago
Ursula K. Le Guin's Blog Adapted into New Podcast Series
Ursula K. Le Guin's blog, started in 2010 when she was 81, is being released as a podcast titled In Your Spare Time. The podcast will include all posts from the blog, which ran until 2017, such as essays, poems, and other content. The first episode is set to release on April 8 on…