25 h. ago Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power

Everyday people are improvising stopgap efforts to support their communities through the longest government shutdown in U.S. history

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3 d. ago Vandalized monuments, illegal base jumping and ‘bear jams’: The shutdown is causing havoc at national parks

Despite the warnings of advocacy groups, the Trump administration allowed many parks to be at least partially open with few staff and services

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3 d. ago Desecrated monuments, illegal base jumping and ‘bear jams’: The shutdown is causing havoc at national parks

Despite the warnings of advocacy groups, the Trump administration allowed many parks to be at least partially open with few staff and services

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5 d. ago Major flight cancellations hit airports as Trump administration cuts services over government shutdown

By late Thursday over 800 flights within and in and out of the U.S. had already been canceled for Friday

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5 d. ago Flight cancellations hit airports as Trump administration cuts services over government shutdown: Live updates

More than 650 flights within, into or out of the U.S. have been canceled for Friday

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6 d. ago Workers decry Trump officials as ‘out of control’ as longest shutdown drags on

Key figures accused of harassment, bullying and attacks as US employees work without pay to keep services runningAs the US federal shutdown enters its second month, government workers are accusing the Trump administration of being “out of control” and bullying people who are “simply trying to do their best”.The shutdown surpassed 35 days this week, beating the previous record set under Donald Trump’s first presidential term. About 700,000 federal employees are furloughed without pay, and about 700,000 additional federal workers have been working without pay through the shutdown. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Armed police shutdown UK street as homes evacuated with emergency services on scene

Emergency services have descended on a residential street this afternoon with several police vans, a fire engine and an ambulance all on the scene. Follow our live blog for updates.

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1 week ago Radio Free Asia suspends news operations amid cuts and US government shutdown

RFA will begin closing overseas bureaus, as well as laying off and paying severance to staff members, with the hope that it could return in the futureRadio Free Asia (RFA) has said it is suspending its news operations due to the US government shutdown and the Trump administration’s cuts to government-funded news services.“RFA has been forced to suspend all remaining news content production – for the first time in its 29 years of existence,” said Bay Fang, RFA’s president and CEO, in a statement. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

The healing power of gardens; celebrating an abolitionist; hope in the toughest times; a gladiator romantasy and moreThe Butterfly House by Harry Woodgate, Andersen, £12.99Miss Brown’s wild garden scares most people, but when Holly discovers her reclusive neighbour’s sadness, she decides to help turn the wilderness into a butterfly haven. A beautiful, moving picture book about the healing power of gardens and community.The History of We by Nikkolas Smith, Rock the Boat, £8.99Via rich, dynamic paintings and thoughtful pared-back text, Smith answers the question “What does the beginning look like?” with this powerful picture book, the shared story of humanity’s first ancestors in “the fertile cradle of Africa”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Wilfred Buck review – rewarding life of Indigenous American astronomer laid out in the stars

This hybrid documentary about the Cree astronomer offers evocative, poetic insight into a formidable community leaderFor Cree astronomer Wilfred Buck, the stars hold an immense power that extends beyond the realm of science. Coming from an Indigenous group whose stories have been systematically effaced by official narratives, he looks to these clustered dots of light as both historical document and spiritual manifestation. Echoing Buck’s holistic approach to astronomy, Lisa Jackson’s hybrid documentary draws from a wealth of eclectic visual styles, all woven into a stunning portrait of a formidable community elder.Someone always on the go, Buck is often seen behind the wheel, heading from one job to another. Speaking at academic conferences and workshops, and leading lectures and presentations for young students, he not only makes astronomy accessible but also builds lasting connections between different generations. This sense of togetherness is especially touching considering Buck...

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