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Rage-giving, innovation and cuts: How public media has survived without federal funds
A year after President Trump signed legislation ending nearly six decades of bipartisan federal funding for public radio and television, US public media outlets have largely managed to stay afloat, though not without significant pain. More than 500 staff have lost their jobs across the sector, and while stations have leaned heavily on donor generosity,…
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Democrats favored to win House, underdogs in Senate 100 days out
The article text was unavailable because access was denied, so a full summary cannot be verified. Based on the headline alone, it reports that Democrats are viewed as favourites to win the US House of Representatives while remaining less likely to win the Senate, with 100 days until the midterm elections. The apparent significance is…
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Wes Streeting refuses to say whether he trusts Donald Trump
Defence secretary Wes Streeting has declined to say whether he trusts US president Donald Trump, telling Sky News’ Sir Trevor Phillips that he is still forming his views less than a week into the role. Despite this, he argued that Trump’s pressure on Europe to take greater responsibility for its own defence would ultimately be…
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Born 70 Years Ago Today in Western Oklahoma, the Country Music Mastermind Behind 25 of Blake Shelton’s No. 1 Hits
Scott Hendricks, a veteran country music producer and A&R executive, was born 70 years ago today, on 26 July 1956, in Clinton, Oklahoma. He is best known for shaping the sound of modern country radio, having produced acts including Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Faith Hill, Keith Urban and Blake Shelton, and for playing a…
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‘Andy Burnham can grow a moustache!’: SNL UK’s Paddy Young on breakout stardom – and impersonating the new PM
Paddy Young, the comedian who co-anchors Saturday Night Live UK’s Weekend Update segment, has spoken about his sudden rise to fame despite a recent freak accident in which he badly sliced his hand on a samurai sword being used as a prop for his comedy night, Floggers. The injury required surgery after a tendon was…
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Andy Burnham promises to ‘defend Britain’s national interest’ in BBC interview
New prime minister Andy Burnham used an interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg to strike a defiant tone on foreign policy, saying he would stand up to US president Donald Trump if it served Britain’s national interest, while also pledging to plug a substantial shortfall in defence spending. The remarks come as Burnham faces his…
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Family of former Vodafone manager found drowned call for ‘Adrian’s law’ to protect franchisees
The family of Adrian Howe, a former Vodafone employee found drowned in 2018 shortly before his new franchise was due to open, are campaigning for a new “Adrian’s law” to protect franchisees, arguing his death might have been prevented had such regulation existed. His daughter, Kirsty-Anne Holmes, wants a governing body to oversee franchising contracts…
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Gianni Infantino’s astonishing letter congratulating Argentina on finishing second at the World Cup is LEAKED as FIFA president hails Lionel Messi and Co’s ‘professionalism’ despite thuggish post-match antics
A leaked letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino has revealed that he congratulated Argentina on finishing runners-up at the World Cup, praising the squad’s “professionalism” despite ugly scenes involving Lionel Messi and teammates after their final defeat to Spain. The disclosure has raised eyebrows given the timing, as it followed widely criticised post-match conduct by…
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Wes Streeting follows Ed Miliband in trying to rebuild bridges with Donald Trump’s US government in new ‘charm offensive’ after previous attacks
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is reportedly attempting to rebuild relations with Donald Trump’s US administration through a new “charm offensive”, following a similar approach already taken by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. The move comes after both ministers had previously been critical of Trump, and reflects a wider effort within the UK government to smooth over…
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Britain and its NATO allies face direct challenge from Putin ‘within months’ to test Burnham and probe for cracks in the alliance while Trump distracted with Iran, intelligence insiders warn
Intelligence sources have warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to mount a direct challenge against Britain and its NATO allies within the coming months, using the confrontation to test new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and probe for weaknesses within the alliance. The warning comes amid concern that US President Donald Trump’s attention is…