1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (52+ words) A smiling Donald Trump spreads his arms and says, “If you do what I want, I’ll send everyone $5000!” A woman and a man in MAGA hats say, “You’re the greatest, President Trump! Hey, any word on those $5000 DOGE checks you…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (250+ words) The president has claimed the deal is the biggest in history, but Venezuelans fear the country is becoming ‘51st state in all but name’ It was “a predatory move” that reeked of old-school colonialism, said Le Monde (Paris). Last week, in…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (178+ words) US president appears willing to risk jeopardising midterm election in his desire to ‘vassalise’ America’s northern neighbour America’s midterm elections are looming, and are expected to turn on voters’ frustration with the rising cost of living. Hardly the moment, then,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (370+ words) Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (597+ words) Some view him as masculinity role model and symbol of Christian values; others see withdrawal of US aid as an opportunity for greater self-reliance In 2024, before the US presidential election, young Africans were asked whether they expected their countries to…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (274+ words) Critics warn that a crucial rules change could usher in a new era of MAGA monopolies The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this month voted to repeal its 39% cap that limits how much of the national television market a single owner…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (297+ words) Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (529+ words) Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film,…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (543+ words) Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film,…...