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John Dickerson exits CBS News for The Free Press

In a stunning career move, esteemed journalist John Dickerson leaves CBS News after eight years to join The Free Press, founded by former New York Times writer Bari Weiss. The political commentator's exit marks another high-profile departure from mainstre

IFS demolishes Lib Dem £2.5bn tax cut pledge

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey confronts mounting criticism after the Institute for Fiscal Studies dismantles his party's flagship £2.5bn tax cut proposal, revealing significant funding gaps and questioning economic credibility ahead of crucial elec

Modern Witch Hunts: Understanding Moral Panics

An exploration of how contemporary society creates modern witch hunts, examining the psychology behind moral panics and their impact on public discourse and individual lives.

UK diverted Ukraine research funds to Brexit work

Exclusive investigation uncovers how Whitehall redirected vital medical and environmental research funding away from Ukraine support programmes to bolster post-Brexit policy development.

IFS warns Reeves against rushed tax reforms

The Institute for Fiscal Studies cautions Chancellor Rachel Reeves against implementing 'half-baked' revenue-raising measures that could harm the economy and undermine business confidence.

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: Language as Cultural Liberation

Nobel Prize-nominated author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o discusses how rejecting colonial languages became an act of cultural survival and political defiance in this compelling Guardian podcast analysis.

IFS: Government has 'no credible' economic plan

The Institute for Fiscal Studies has launched a scathing critique of both Conservative and Labour economic policies, warning of 'unacknowledged trade-offs' and challenging Liz Kendall's welfare reform ambitions.

British Advertising's Diversity Obsession Exposed

An incisive analysis revealing how modern British advertising has become dominated by diversity dogma that bears little resemblance to actual UK demographics and alienates mainstream audiences.

Anthropology Pioneer Adrian Mayer Dies at 101

Celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Professor Adrian Mayer, whose groundbreaking fieldwork in India reshaped anthropology and illuminated complex social structures.

CBS News staff backlash over Bari Weiss hiring

CBS News encounters significant internal criticism following the controversial hiring of journalist Bari Weiss, with staff expressing concerns over political impartiality and editorial direction.

PNG considers social media age restrictions

Papua New Guinea considers imposing age restrictions on social media platforms, sparking fierce debate between child protection advocates and free speech campaigners.

Ex-ESPN host reveals abuse after Charlie Kirk attack

Ex-ESPN broadcaster Sam Ponder breaks her silence on the torrent of hate she received after conservative commentator Charlie Kirk targeted her, exposing what she calls the true crisis facing modern America.

Australia sues TikTok, Instagram over youth mental health

Australia launches landmark legal battle against TikTok and Instagram, accusing them of deliberately addicting children to their platforms while demanding billions in compensation for the mental health damage caused.

MSNBC criticised for hiring convicted Trump allies

MSNBC faces mounting criticism for employing former Trump officials Michael Cohen and James Comey as legal analysts, despite both having been found guilty of serious offences. The controversial hiring decisions have sparked accusations of blatant hypocris

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