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US courts will start publishing how often the government uses spyware
US courts will begin publishing how often judges approve government wiretaps conducted using spyware or hacking tools, improving public visibility into a surveillance practice that has operated without clear nationwide figures. The change matters because these tools can give authorities real-time access to highly sensitive communications, while wiretap approvals require a higher legal threshold than…
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Builders unearth €9m gold loot sealed in walls of Belgian property
Builders renovating a property in Dendermonde, Belgium, found gold bars and coins reportedly worth about €9m hidden inside cellar walls. The discovery has prompted a police investigation and raises questions over ownership, as the find could ultimately benefit both the workers and the welfare charity that owns the building. The hoard was uncovered while foundations…
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Bill Ackman, who called Universal Music ‘one of the best businesses we have ever owned’, steers clear of music in Pershing Square stock-buying splurge
Pershing Square, Bill Ackman’s investment firm, has revealed six new shareholdings but none is in the music sector, despite Ackman previously describing Universal Music Group (UMG) as one of the fund’s best investments. The move follows Pershing Square’s complete exit from UMG after its takeover proposal was rejected, marking the end of a five-year relationship…
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A critical mauling: Brian Logan on comedy critics being portrayed as horrible snobs
Guardian critic Brian Logan examines two Edinburgh fringe shows that portray comedy reviewers as vain, snobbish and creatively frustrated. The pieces reflect a longstanding tradition of artists attacking critics, but Logan suggests they also expose the resentment and insecurity that poor reviews can provoke in performers. Andrew Doherty’s *Reviewers Welcome … to Die!* was prompted…
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Madden NFL 27 Review: A Franchise Mode With Some Football on the Side
The review finds Madden NFL 27 an intimidating but compelling entry for newcomers, with a dense interface and extensive configuration options overshadowing the football itself. It argues that the game assumes prior familiarity with the series, making its onboarding feel corporate and inaccessible, while its status as the only major NFL game encourages players to…
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The Democratic Party needs a ‘Sister Souljah moment’ to counter social democrats
Writer Bernard Goldberg argues that the rise of democratic socialists within the Democratic Party represents a significant shift that established leaders and commentators are struggling to address.
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Jayden Daniels wanted ‘respect’ from LSU. Instead, he started an ugly fight that will tarnish his reputation
Former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, now with the Washington Commanders, has moved to send a cease-and-desist letter to LSU over its use of his name, image and likeness (NIL), reigniting a long-simmering dispute about his No. 5 jersey. The row centres on head coach Lane Kiffin allowing defensive back DJ Pickett to wear the number…
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Trump ally Nigel Farage beats Count Binface in special UK election
Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain’s Reform UK Party, regained his seat in Parliament on Thursday, following a special election full of fringe candidates. Farage, an ally of President Trump, came out ahead with 63 percent of the vote, according to The Associated Press. Count Binface was in second place with 27 percent. Turnout for…
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Don’t let socialists sabotage a Democratic comeback
Rather than appeasing the socialist fringe, Democrats should do three things to prevent them from sabotaging the party’s comeback.
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Is the rift between progressive and moderate Democrats an existential crisis?
The rift between the progressive and moderate wings of the Democratic Party has grown into an existential crisis. Plus, the hosts explore the double standard when it comes to presidents using the press as decoys. Join The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, and political editor Chris Stirewalt to discuss the latest…