Dana White, UFC CEO, has evolved into a significant political power broker and advisor to Donald Trump, leveraging the promotion's young, alternative-media-consuming demographic. The UFC's White House event highlights this convergence of sports, politics, and media.
Data Center Watch reported a record 75 projects worth $130 billion were blocked or delayed nationwide in Q1 2026. This "structural shift" is attributed to communities adopting an "opposition playbook," legislative uncertainty, and a surge in active opposition groups. Sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom highlights the growing political power felt by citizens organizing against these projects.
A provocative sculpture of a Japanese sex doll's torso, titled "Eva," is part of a pop-up art exhibition at Bellevue Palace, the German president's official residence. The exhibition "Freiraum Kunst" explores themes of democracy and artistic freedom.
A provocative sculpture of a Japanese sex doll's torso, titled "Eva" by Alexandra Bircken, is on display at Bellevue Palace, the German president's official seat, as part of a pop-up art exhibition exploring themes of democracy and freedom of expression.
Bernadette Chirac, former French First Lady from 1995 to 2007, known for her political influence and handling of her husband's infidelities, dies at 93.
A new documentary, "TikTok Never Dies," chronicles the high-stakes legal battle over banning TikTok in the US, focusing on creators' experiences from Trump's initial threats to a 2026 sale deadline. Directed by Hao Wu, the film explores how the app became a political bargaining chip.
A $1.8 billion fund proposed by US President Donald Trump to compensate victims of alleged government "weaponisation" has been put on hold due to fierce opposition from Republican senators. The plan faced legal challenges and political uproar, with judges temporarily halting it until June 12.
A proposed $1.8 billion fund by US President Donald Trump to compensate victims of alleged government "weaponisation" has been put on hold due to strong opposition from Republican lawmakers in Congress. The White House faced an impasse with senators over a $72 billion bill for ICE and Border Patrol operations, leading to the fund's suspension.
Tech billionaires are spending unprecedented amounts on California's June 2 primary elections, aiming to secure political and regulatory influence. Major donors like Sergey Brin and Chris Larsen are funding candidates and ballot measures to shape AI development and avoid stifling regulations.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that the Trump administration, along with China and Russia, dislikes a unified EU because it represents an equal geopolitical power. She warned EU members against pursuing bilateral deals with the US, emphasizing that unity is crucial for strength and that division is 'working.' Kallas also discussed Europe's approach to China, suggesting a need for 'chemotherapy' over subsidies to address underlying issues.
No wonder they are upset by the slogan ‘tax the rich’. Despite their wealth increasing 81% since 2020, they need our emotional support now more than everWon’t anyone think of the poor, poor, billionaires? Their endless money can buy them political power, but it can’t buy them love. Instead of being worshipped by the hoi polloi, titans of industry are denounced! Despised! Disrespected! Insert another D-word of your own!Thankfully, class solidarity is strong among the super-rich. Steve Roth bravely brought attention to the plight of his fellow billionaires during a recent earnings call. “I consider the phrase ‘tax the rich’ … spit out with anger and contempt by politicians … to be just as hateful as some disgusting racial slurs,” the Vornado Realty Trust CEO said. Continue reading...
In the Johor palace where Malaysia’s once-dominant ruling party was born, Umno’s leaders posed on Monday with the country’s king in a carefully staged reminder of the power they commanded for six decades – and the influence they now hope to reclaim. The United Malays National Organisation (Umno), the Malay nationalist party that led Malaysia from independence until its shock election defeat eight years ago, marked its 80th anniversary in its birthplace with a grand show of unity as it sought to...
The clock is ticking: the European Union has about two years to decide if it is willing to make the sacrifices and take the risks necessary to become the economic and political power it envisions itself to be. The EU’s proposed Industrial Accelerator and Cyber Security acts are up for negotiation within the bloc’s policymaking bodies. In around two years’ time, we will know their final form. Beijing has two years to influence this: that work has already started with carrots – proposals for a...
