PoliticsSpencer Pratt urges Ohio voters to organize and defeat political opponents in upcoming elections while campaigning for Vivek Ramaswamy. He warns of “communist” agendas and discusses the threat posed by “RINO” Republicans.
PoliticsSpencer Pratt urges Ohio voters to organize and defeat political opponents in upcoming elections while campaigning for Vivek Ramaswamy. He warns of “communist” agendas and discusses the threat posed by “RINO” Republicans.
OtherRural New Zealand is seeing a growing divide over carbon credits and sheep farms.
TechPresident Donald Trump said Saturday that he plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint an AI czar as pressure grows for safeguards on artificial intelligence. In a Truth Social post, he again called concerns about AI a hoax while acknowledging risks and saying existing criminal and civil justice tools could be used against wrongdoing.
WorldThe programme examines the pressure on Germany’s Friedrich Merz after a local election defeat and a wave of warnings across Europe about new threats from Russia. Emmanuel Macron, Donald Tusk and senior intelligence officials have spoken about Russia’s hybrid warfare against the West, including sabotage and cyber-security threats.
PoliticsGermany’s mainstream parties suffered major setbacks in two pivotal state elections. The far-right AfD won in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, while the Left Party led in Berlin. The results point to growing frustration with the political center and raise fresh questions about Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government and whether Germany is entering a more polarized political era.
EconomyCalifornia Attorney General Rob Bonta announced an antitrust settlement with Paramount Skydance that he says will protect jobs. The agreement clears the way for Paramount to take over Warner Bros. Discovery, but Bonta said it should not be viewed as a “blessing” for the merger.
WorldThirty people have been indicted in the plot to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moise. He was killed early on July 7, 2021, after a group raided his private home in Port-au-Prince.
EconomyCoinDesk’s Public Keys examines whether bitcoin could become legal tender in the United States and why the crypto industry is moving ahead without the CLARITY Act. Strike CEO Jack Mallers discusses his departure from Twenty One Capital, bitcoin as “the most American money,” and Strike Private, while Austin Campbell analyzes the bill’s Senate setback and the GENIUS Act’s regulatory impact.
CultureThe directors and stars of DreamWorks Animation’s new film Forgotten Island discuss how best friends stay connected and preserve their memories when life takes them to a crossroads.
PoliticsPrime Minister Mark Carney expressed support for the Jewish community and condemned all forms of violence and hate after Sunday’s shooting near a synagogue in Belleville, Ontario. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre had urged Carney to offer prayers and support for the injured constable and the community.
PoliticsBerlin’s municipal election brought a historic win for the far-left Die Linke party, led by 45-year-old Elif Eralp, the daughter of Turkish political exiles. The discussion examines whether she can deliver on promises to freeze rents and nationalize private real-estate companies, as affordable housing becomes a major urban issue worldwide.
TechThe Vergecast goes hands-on with the new Googlebooks, Chromebook-like laptops built by Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer, and Asus. They run Googlebook OS with deep Android phone and Gemini integration, plus a built-in Glowbar.
CultureParamount Skydance’s $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is set to proceed after the company reached a settlement with a group of state attorneys general. The deal’s details and its potential impact on the future of the film industry are under discussion.
WorldA Vermont jury convicted a man of attempted murder for shooting and wounding three Palestinian students as they walked along a Burlington street on Nov. 25, 2023.
PoliticsCNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing the Trump administration after their journalists were barred from special White House access. The three organizations filed a First Amendment lawsuit seeking to have their access restored.
SocietyPodcast host Ben Ferguson examines a Massachusetts home-visit program for new parents and a Portland sports bar’s decision to remove women wearing shirts marked “XX-XY.”
PoliticsThree news organizations are suing the White House after President Trump barred them from reporting inside. The program also reports that an ICE officer shot a Venezuelan man in Austin, Texas, and that Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s son, died at 27.
EconomyOil fell below $100 a barrel as strong flows through the Strait of Hormuz and diplomacy surrounding the U.S.-Iran war cooled the recent rally. Brent dropped as much as 4.2%, while West Texas Intermediate futures fell more than 5% to trade near $95.
PoliticsCNN, Politico and MS NOW say they will sue the Trump administration after being barred from the White House. Major US television networks then said they would suspend pooled White House coverage of Trump, raising questions over whether a president can exclude news outlets he dislikes.
EconomyParamount Skydance has settled lawsuits with 12 states, removing a barrier to its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The agreement limits Paramount’s market power, while the combined studios promise to release 30 films annually.
OtherThe FAA says airspace in parts of the Northeast will be closed for at least 30 minutes after an equipment outage forced flights to pause.
CultureA new documentary follows British rock group Pulp’s return, combining footage from its 2025 London concerts with archival material tracing the rise of lead singer Jarvis Cocker and the band he formed in 1978.
PoliticsTrump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over what he called unfavorable coverage and “constant fake news,” prompting lawsuits from the outlets. Vice President JD Vance defended the move Monday, saying they retain the ability to report and exercise free speech but will no longer have offices inside the White House.
OtherFlights at New York’s major airports were disrupted after a technical problem at an air traffic control facility in Philadelphia. Ground stops were imposed at John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty International airports.