Can Britain’s Labour Party teach Kamala Harris how to win? – POLITICO
On the surface, unexpected U.S. presidential candidate Kamala Harris and newly elected U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer may appear to have little in common. He’s a buttoned-down technocrat, more famous for his caution and quiet ruthlessness than for his rhetorical skills. Harris, meanwhile, is becoming known for a energetic campaign style mixing high politics and […]
Commentary: UK far-right riots show online propagandists know how to work their audience
FINDING THE LOST Fact-checking is not useless, but it doesn’t resolve the central problem. Better to identify the silos, and work with their members. We could water down the messaging being sent out to the people causing unrest on the streets with other, better sources. We might even block some of the networks that deliver […]
How to invest $100,000 when stocks are at all-time highs
As stock markets press against all-time highs driven by the potential of artificial intelligence, the question of how to invest $100,000 has become more urgent than ever. To shed light on this, CNBC Pro asked two seasoned investment professionals — Richard Flax, chief investment officer at digital wealth manager Moneyfarm , and Robert Matthews, deputy […]
How to watch like a pro – POLITICO
2 a.m.: Labour strategists hope to unseat the Tory Avon and Somerset police commissioner and make gains in Tory North East Lincolnshire, where Labour ex-MP Melanie Onn is standing in the general. Lib Dems are talking down the odds of taking Portsmouth despite only needing four gains. Hart is a three-way fight between Tories, Lib Dems and a veteran community group. […]
How to maximise your May Bank holidays – without paying a premium
Book it: Red Savannah (01242 787800; redsavannah.com) offers a week in a Grand Luxury Villa at Sugar Beach from £5,750 per person, based on two people sharing, including international flights and airport transfers. Five affordable family holiday ideas This year, the May half term for England and Wales begins on Friday May 24 and ends on […]
Netanyahu says Israel will decide how to respond to Iran’s attack
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday his country would be the one to decide whether and how to respond to Iran’s major air assault earlier this week, brushing off calls for restraint from close allies. Israel has vowed to respond to Iran’s unprecedented attack without saying when or how, leaving the […]
New Atheism Finally Learns How to Destroy Christi…
This piece was adapted from Russell Moore’s newsletter. Subscribe here. One of the most notorious atheists has had a “come to Jesus” moment. He’s also figured out, at long last, a way to undermine the Christian religion he loathes. And, unlike his previous efforts, this one could actually work. Richard Dawkins, the author of The […]
Paying your dues in the UK: How to save money on taxes
Schemes such as the Married Couple’s Allowance and pension tax relief could help UK taxpayers save money. ADVERTISEMENT While taxes may be an inevitable, if somewhat tedious part of our lives, nobody wants to be paying more than necessary. Although the UK has relatively lower tax than several European countries, with the cost of living […]
Liz Truss is offering lessons on how to be popular – POLITICO
PM Sunak, Hill notes, “entered Downing Street after one of the weakest prime ministers in modern history” when he succeeded Truss, and “didn’t really have a mandate for any kind of ideological program or policy program” beyond sorting out the crisis that erupted under her short leadership. “Into that void, the various factions are stepping […]
Nothing Beats ’90s Supermodel Beauty. How to Update 5 Iconic Looks for 2024.
BACK IN THE 1990s, when fashion magazines were the size of phone books, the covers routinely featured four impossibly beautiful women who grew so famous, people around the world referred to them by their first names: Cindy, Naomi, Christy and Linda. With their larger-than-life fame (and big hair to match) this pioneering foursome transformed the […]