2 h. ago Trump’s suit against the New York Times is nonsense. Yet it poses a grave threat | Robert Reich

The president won’t prevail in court. But his cases against media companies have a potential chilling effect on criticism of the governmentDonald Trump has sued the New York Times for, well, reporting on Trump.Rather than charging the Times with any specific libelous act, Trump’s lawsuit is just another of his angry bloviations.Robert Reich, a former US secretary of labor, is a professor of public policy emeritus at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a Guardian US columnist and his newsletter is at robertreich.substack.com. His new book, Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America, is out now Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Judge dismisses Indigenous Amazon tribe's lawsuit against the New York Times and TMZ

A California judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by an Indigenous tribe from the Brazilian Amazon against the New York Times and TMZ

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13 h. ago MLB calls off London Series for 2026 due to scheduling conflicts

MLB calls off London Series for 2026 due to scheduling conflicts  The New York Times

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20 h. ago Protest in London Contrasts With Trump’s Warm Royal Reception

Protest in London Contrasts With Trump’s Warm Royal Reception  The New York Times

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21 h. ago Jimmy Kimmel: Republicans ‘working very hard to capitalize’ on Charlie Kirk’s killing

Late-night hosts discuss Maga’s baseless claims about ‘violence’ from the ‘far left’ and Trump’s new $15bn lawsuit against the New York TimesLate-show hosts recap Donald Trump’s chilly reception in the UK, his corrupt business deals with the UAE and Maga’s fearmongering around the “radical left”. Continue reading...

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21 h. ago Live Updates: U.K. Gives Trump a Royal Welcome in 2nd State Visit

Live Updates: U.K. Gives Trump a Royal Welcome in 2nd State Visit  The New York Times

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23 h. ago London’s Mayor Takes Aim at a Visiting Trump, Furthering Their Feud

London’s Mayor Takes Aim at a Visiting Trump, Furthering Their Feud  The New York Times

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24 h. ago The 25 Most Essential Dishes To Eat in London, According to the New York Times

The 25 Most Essential Dishes To Eat in London, According to the New York Times  Time Out Worldwide

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27 h. ago Fantasy football best and worst matchups of Week 3: A.J. Brown, Drake London bounce backs

Fantasy football best and worst matchups of Week 3: A.J. Brown, Drake London bounce backs  The New York Times

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29 h. ago Why is Donald Trump suing the New York Times for $15 billion?

Trump’s lawsuit comes less than a week after the New York Times said it had been threatened with legal action by the White House

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39 h. ago Charlie Kirk murder suspect appears in court as officials say he left note on shooting to roommate – live updates

Utah attorney says Tyler Robinson faces seven counts including aggravated murder and prosecution seeks death penalty; hearing to be held onlineFull report: Kirk suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutorsUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most recently he has faced criticism for his actions and social media posts during the Kirk shooting investigation, which have raised questions about his experience and judgement, including being seen as “grandstanding” with regards to his own role, and prematurely (and w...

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40 h. ago Charlie Kirk murder suspect left note on shooting to roommate, authorities say as charges revealed – live updates

Utah attorney says Tyler Robinson faces seven counts including aggravated murder and will be held without bail as prosecution seeks death penaltyFull report: Kirk suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutorsUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most recently he has faced criticism for his actions and social media posts during the Kirk shooting investigation, which have raised questions about his experience and judgement, including being seen as “grandstanding” with regards to his own role, and prematurely (and...

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40 h. ago Why has Trump filed a $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times?

President has accused paper of trying to damage his ‘business, personal and political reputation’Donald Trump filed a defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, book publisher Penguin and several Times reporters in a district court in Florida on Monday night, accusing them of reporting “specifically designed to try and damage President Trump’s business, personal and political reputation”.Trump seeks $15bn, plus punitive damages, court costs and “other relief”. Here’s a brief look at what’s in the filing. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder; prosecutors will seek death penalty – live updates

Utah attorney details charges against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk; suspect will be held without bail as prosecution seeks death penaltyCharlie Kirk killing suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutorsUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most recently he has faced criticism for his actions and social media posts during the Kirk shooting investigation, which have raised questions about his experience and judgement, including being seen as “grandstanding” with regards to his o...

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42 h. ago Utah files seven charges against Kirk shooting suspect including aggravated murder – live

Utah county attorney details charges against Tyler Robinson, suspect who fatally shot Charlie Kirk at a Utah university last weekUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most recently he has faced criticism for his actions and social media posts during the Kirk shooting investigation, which have raised questions about his experience and judgement, including being seen as “grandstanding” with regards to his own role, and prematurely (and wrongly) announcing on X that the suspect had been caught. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Baggy jeans, workwear and plenty of grit: luxury reimagined at Coach

Creative director Stuart Vevers appeals to gen z audience with ‘down-to-earth pieces’ for New York fashion weekNew York fashion week is proving a particularly perplexing time for brands as they continue to grapple with a global slowdown, leading many to question what luxury even means today.For some consumers, it is always going to be about a gleaming five-figure handbag. For others, it is a limited-edition Labubu. While a certain cohort considers a plain cashmere jumper to be the peak of high status, logomania endures for others. Vintage shopping is now used to denote quality but equally buying nothing has become a powerful signifier. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago ‘Alarming but not unexpected’: NYT lawsuit just latest example of Trump’s presidential lawfare

Intimidation strategy said to be part of broader campaign to quash and bypass independent and critical publicationsAs newsrooms learned that President Trump had filed another multibillion lawsuit against a major outlet to have provoked his scorn – this time his home town paper the New York Times – media executives again puzzled over his long-term aims in repeatedly deploying the law.Different theories abound over the strategy, from creating a chilling effect on the media to feeding an anti-mainstream media sentiment among his most vigorous supporters. One firm conclusion, however, is that the tactic is here to stay. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Robert Redford, screen legend and Sundance Film Festival founder, dies aged 89

New York Times have reported that the actor died in his sleep early this morning

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50 h. ago Donald Trump says he will sue New York Times for $15bn for 'smears'

Donald Trump claims the New York Times has been allowed to "freely lie, smear, and defame me for far too long" and he wants to sue them for around £11bn

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55 h. ago Trump announces he's suing the New York Times in astonishing $15B defamation lawsuit

In a late night post on Monday, the president described the publication as 'one of the worst and most degenerate newspapers in the History of our Country.'

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