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Highlights from the election platforms of perennial British joke candidate Count Binface

Highlights from the election platforms of perennial British joke candidate Count Binface

Count Binface, a comic candidate known for wearing a garbage can on his head, is making waves in a British special election

Essential California Welcomes New Host with Focus on Accountability

Essential California Welcomes New Host with Focus on Accountability

The Los Angeles Times' Essential California newsletter has introduced a new host, Jack Dolan, a seasoned journalist with nearly 30 years of experience. Dolan's career has been marked by a commitment to holding those in power accountable, regardless of their political affiliation. His approach to journalism emphasizes skepticism and thorough examination of policies and leaders shaping life in California. Dolan aims to continue this mission with Essential California, bringing stories that both inform and entertain, while maintaining a focus on accountability and transparency.

Restore Party's Challenge to Nigel Farage Highlights Right-Wing Division

Restore Party's Challenge to Nigel Farage Highlights Right-Wing Division

The Restore Party, led by Rupert Lowe, is gaining traction among right-wing voters, posing a challenge to Nigel Farage's Reform Party. In a recent by-election, Restore's presence split the right-wing vote, contributing to Reform's defeat. Farage has criticized Restore voters for dividing the radical right, while Restore has proposed an electoral pact with Reform, contingent on adopting more extreme policies. The division within the right-wing electorate reflects broader ideological differences and challenges in uniting under a single political agenda.

USA Today Journalists Demand End to Partnership with Palantir Over Ethical Concerns

USA Today Journalists Demand End to Partnership with Palantir Over Ethical Concerns

USA Today Journalists Demand End to Partnership with Palantir Over Ethical Concerns

The Guardian Editorial Calls for Rethinking A-level Education to Bridge Science and Humanities Divide

The Guardian Editorial Calls for Rethinking A-level Education to Bridge Science and Humanities Divide

The Guardian editorial highlights the ongoing divide between science and humanities in the UK education system, particularly in A-levels. The editorial suggests that the current system encourages early specialization, which limits students' exposure to a broad range of subjects. This issue is compounded by recent policy changes, such as the removal of AS assessments, which have narrowed students' options. The editorial argues for a more integrated approach to education that allows students to explore both scientific and humanities disciplines, fostering a more holistic understanding and skill set.

Michigan Voters to Decide on Restricting Corporate Political Spending in Upcoming Ballot

Michigan Voters to Decide on Restricting Corporate Political Spending in Upcoming Ballot

Michigan voters will soon decide on a ballot proposal aimed at curbing corporate political spending in state elections. The initiative, led by the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics coalition, seeks to ban companies with significant state government contracts and regulated utilities from political spending. The proposal also targets 'dark money' by expanding donor disclosure requirements for political advertising. This move comes amid growing public concern over the influence of corporate money in politics, with the coalition arguing that such spending undermines democratic processes.

Before Trump, Clinton took a decoy plane for safety. I was there

Before Trump, Clinton took a decoy plane for safety. I was there

A quarter-century before President Trump's secret flight from Turkey, Clinton staged a similar ruse for a flight to Pakistan. I had a first-hand view.

Count Binface, the man in a can with a plan, seeks Parliament seat in Britain's wackiest election

Count Binface, the man in a can with a plan, seeks Parliament seat in Britain's wackiest election

Count Binface, an intergalactic comedic candidate with a garbage can on his head, is at the center of the U.K.'s political universe

For Nigel Farage, success brings new pressures and a showdown with Count Binface

For Nigel Farage, success brings new pressures and a showdown with Count Binface

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is running in a special election where his main opponent is a man dressed like a dustbin

Federal Judge Suspends Contempt Fines for Reporter Catherine Herridge Amid Supreme Court Appeal

Federal Judge Suspends Contempt Fines for Reporter Catherine Herridge Amid Supreme Court Appeal

A federal judge has clarified that reporter Catherine Herridge is not required to pay an $800-per-day contempt fine while she appeals to the Supreme Court. Judge Christopher Cooper had initially imposed the fine after Herridge was found in civil contempt for refusing to disclose the source of her 2017 Fox News stories. These stories reported on a federal investigation into Yanping Chen, a naturalized U.S. citizen and founder of the University of Management and Technology in Virginia. The investigation focused on Chen's alleged affiliations with the Chinese military and statements made on immigration forms regarding her work in China during the 1980s. Although Chen was not charged, she sued the federal government, claiming a violation of the Privacy Act due to leaked information. Judge Cooper's recent order suspends the fines pending the outcome of Herridge's Supreme Court proceedings.

On This Day: Ferguson Unrest Put the Media in the Spotlight

On This Day: Ferguson Unrest Put the Media in the Spotlight

The Ferguson unrest in 2014 was not only a significant event in terms of civil rights and policing but also a pivotal moment for media coverage of ...