The world order is shifting from U.S.-dominated to multipolar — with China, Europe and the Global South rising. Analysis:
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A new world order isn’t coming, it’s already here − and this is what it looks like
China’s recent shows of strength and solidarity with Russia and North Korea have prompted speculation of a global changing of the guard.
Rupert Murdoch’s last act: locking in the succession of his son Lachlan as heir and ensuring Fox and News Corp stay true to his hard-right vision. It’s a loss for public interest journalism, writes two media scholars / via our sister site @theconversationau:
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Murdoch resolves succession drama – a win for Lachlan; a loss for public interest journalism
After a lengthy and bitter dispute, the future of the media empire after Rupert Murdoch’s death has been resolved – and son Lachlan is to take ...
“Political assassinations come in waves…political assassinations create a process of escalation that encourages others on the extreme political spectrum to feel the need to retaliate.” An expert on extremism looks at where we are and what can be done to de-escalate:
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‘This will not end here’: A scholar explains why Charlie Kirk’s killing could embolden political violence
Kirk’s killing reflects a broader political impasse in the US, where a significant percentage of the population supports political violence of so...
“This will not end here.” After the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a political violence expert warns that such attacks come in waves — and the U.S. may already be in one.
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‘This will not end here’: A scholar explains why Charlie Kirk’s killing could embolden political violence
Kirk’s killing reflects a broader political impasse in the US, where a significant percentage of the population supports political violence of so...
High, drowsy or wired — drugged driving is fueling deadly crashes. It’s a growing hazard, and laws arne’t keeping up.
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Drugged driving – including under the influence of cannabis and prescription drugs – is quietly becoming one of the most dangerous road hazards
Driving under the influence of drugs is just as deadly as alcohol impairment, but regulations lag far behind.
With record viewership among young men, “South Park” is roasting Trump week after week. Satire won’t win elections on its own, but a media professor say the show’s mockery could help Democrats reach voters they’ve lost.
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How ‘South Park’ could help Democrats win back the young voters the party lost to Trump
A cartoon built on skewering the powerful and self-righteous isn’t taking its foot off the pedal.
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Giorgio Armani blurred the line between film and fashion, outfitting Hollywood stars in 200+ movies and turning on-screen style into a global brand, accessible to millions.
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How Giorgio Armani mastered the art of outfitting Hollywood stars to sell clothes to the masses
The Italian designer dressed actors and actresses in items from his more affordable lines, ensuring audiences could go on to imitate the style of t...
The U.S. has more people over 62 than under 18, and they have a hard time finding work. The Trump administration is moving to eliminate the only federal jobs program for low-income older adults, cutting off a key source of training and income for tens of thousands.
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A federal program helps older people get jobs, but the Trump administration wants to get rid of it
The Senior Community Service Employment Program helps older Americans balance their checkbooks, enjoy better health and engage more with their own...
ICYMI: A federal judge has blocked the DOJ’s attempt to subpoena health records of transgender youth. The sweeping subpoenas raise big questions about HIPAA, patient privacy and what health providers can legally disclose. An expert on privacy protections explains what’s at stake:
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Federal subpoenas for transgender care records raise medical privacy concerns and put providers in a legal bind – a health law expert explains what’s at stake
The government has provided little information about its allegations or about the criminal charges it is seeking to pursue against transgender care...
The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk has shocked U.S. politics. Here’s a quick refresher on how the activist built Turning Point USA and reshaped the young conservative movement:
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Who was Charlie Kirk? The activist who turned campus politics into national influence
Charlie Kirk and his organization connected students and the GOP in new and effective ways. But the slain conservative spread misinformation and th...