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New York City
fromNewsday
1 week ago

New York carriage driver acquitted of overworking horse that collapsed

Ian McKeever was acquitted of animal cruelty regarding the treatment of the horse Ryder.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Driver of collapsed Central Park carriage horse not guilty of animal abuse, jury decides

A jury found Ian McKeever not guilty of animal abuse related to the collapse of his horse, Ryder, during a hot day in 2022.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Councillor calls man-made global warming a 'hoax'

Bert Bingham claims man-made global warming is a hoax and criticizes the manipulation of data.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Readers torn on wealth tax from the only counterbalance' to counter-productive'

Donations enable on-the-ground journalism covering critical issues in the US, ensuring access to quality journalism without paywalls.
Left-wing politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Shane Coleman on Golfgate: 'Do you remember the insanity of that story? Everyone went ballistic. Five years later, I look back and think: Mob hysteria'

Irish media has shifted away from contrarian voices, which were once prevalent.
The departure of key figures marks a change in the landscape of commentary.
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 months ago

Five things we learned from Sweden's party leader debate

Parties in Sweden are aligning on economic issues but remain divided on child benefits.
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Indo Daily: Revisited - "A dingo's got my baby" - The story that divided Australia

The disappearance of baby Azaria Chamberlain during a family holiday became a sensational case of media scrutiny and public debate in Australia.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Gorillas have a big fight ahead of them, and it's not against 100 men, expert says

The debate over whether 100 men can defeat a silverback gorilla has gained attention, sparking humor and engagement online.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Historians battle over missed' male member in The Bayeux Tapestry

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible quality journalism in addressing critical societal issues.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Only 1,370 Days to Go

Jerome Powell's leadership as Fed chairman is contentious amid economic challenges posed by Trump's policies. Concerns about inflation shape current debates.
#transgender-rights
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
SF LGBT

School board president tells emotional girl to 'wrap it up' after she recounts trans athlete experience

Emotional debate surrounds the rights of transgender athletes in locker rooms, highlighting privacy concerns for cisgender female students.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
US politics

Pete Hegseth Blasts Judge Over Military Transgender Ban Ruling: She/They Can Report to Fort Benning at 0600'

U.S. judge rules against transgender military service ban, sparking public debate.
SF LGBT
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

School board president tells emotional girl to 'wrap it up' after she recounts trans athlete experience

Emotional debate surrounds the rights of transgender athletes in locker rooms, highlighting privacy concerns for cisgender female students.
more#transgender-rights
Environment
fromFast Company
4 months ago

How Just Stop Oil harnessed emotions to ignite public concern for climate change

Just Stop Oil's campaign effectively ignited public debate on climate change, making the issue impossible to ignore despite widespread hostility.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Rachel Reeves is all about growth. So why won't she admit that Brexit is its worst enemy? | Polly Toynbee

Close observers note the ice breaking. Things are moving in the right direction, says Charles Grant of the Centre for European Reform (CER).
UK politics
#daylight-saving-time
fromBoston.com
4 months ago
US news

Why are clocks set forward in the spring? Thank wars, confusion and a hunger for sunlight.

Daylight saving time enhances evening sunlight, promoting outdoor activities and family engagement.
The practice has historical roots in wartime energy-saving measures and continues to spark debate.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Daylight Saving Time 2025: When to change the clocks and everything you need to know

Trump's administration pushes to abolish Daylight Saving Time in favor of standard time year-round.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Daylight Saving Time 2025: When to change the clocks and everything you need to know

Trump's administration pushes to abolish Daylight Saving Time in favor of standard time year-round.
more#daylight-saving-time
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Regular tests, refreshers, and age limits readers debate future of road safety

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism for informed public debate on issues like road safety and driver regulations.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Study: Immigration has not raised German crime rate DW 02/20/2025

Immigrants and refugees do not commit crimes at a higher rate; factors like urban environments inflate crime statistics.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

French Pay Final Respects to Far-Right Firebrand

Jean-Marie Le Pen, the architect of France's far-right movement, was honored at a requiem Mass, sparking debate over the respect he deserves for his controversial legacy.
France politics
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

I Know What Elon Musk Is Up To in the U.K. Unfortunately, It's Very Embarrassing for Him.

Elon Musk is increasingly engaging with far-right politics in Europe, particularly in the U.K.
His recent actions suggest a strategic campaign to influence public debates and politics in Europe.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

UK must prepare for widespread road pricing, says infrastructure tsar

Sir John Armitt emphasized that as revenue from petrol tax diminishes due to the rise of electric vehicles, a public debate on road pricing is essential to replace it, noting that more than 30 billion a year is at stake.
UK politics
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Daniel Penny's Lawyers Will Ask Judge to Throw Out Chokehold Charge

The incident involving Daniel Penny and Jordan Neely has sparked widespread discussion about self-defense and the treatment of homelessness in urban areas.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Questions on gender and sex variations too complex' for census, social services minister Amanda Rishworth says

Government officials cited complexity as a reason for removing gender and sex questions from the census.
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