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Mark Ronson on being a night person - and Lady Gaga trashing his car
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bbc_news_feedMark Ronson looks back on a troubled childhood, and how it informed his career as a DJ and producer.
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Trump at first says he is ‘not familiar’ with Minnesota Democrat’s assassination
Sep. 16th, 2025 01:34 amguardian_usa_feedPresident says he would have ordered half-staff flags for Melissa Hortman if Tim Walz had asked him to do so
In response to a question about why he did not order flags lowered to half-staff to honor Melissa Hortman, the Democratic speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives who was assassinated alongside her husband this summer, Donald Trump initially said he was “not familiar” with the case.
The question came up during a briefing in the Oval Office on Monday, in light of the president’s order last week to lower flags in response to the killing of rightwing activist Charlie Kirk.
Continue reading...Appeals Court Says Lisa Cook Can Remain on Fed Board
Sep. 16th, 2025 01:44 amnytimes_homepage_feedThe decision came the day before the Federal Reserve begins a two-day meeting at which policymakers are expected to cut interest rates.
Venezuela’s President Maduro Denounces U.S. Boat Attack, as Trump Announces Another
Sep. 16th, 2025 01:22 amnytimes_homepage_feedThe Venezuela leader, Nicolás Maduro, said that the Trump administration was trying to start a war in the Caribbean.
Surprising Guests at Belarus-Russia War Games: Two American Observers
Sep. 16th, 2025 01:13 amnytimes_homepage_feedThe invitation by Belarus came as its autocratic leader has been trying to improve relations with the Trump administration, which has been receptive.
Republicans Honor Charlie Kirk at Vigil in the Capitol
Sep. 16th, 2025 12:55 amnytimes_homepage_feedOnly a handful of Democrats and none of the party’s top leaders attended the ceremony, an outpouring of praise and mourning for the right-wing activist, who was assassinated last week.
Schwarzenegger Urges Voters to Reject California Redistricting Measure
Sep. 16th, 2025 12:53 amnytimes_homepage_feedArnold Schwarzenegger issued his first public rebuke since Gov. Gavin Newsom placed a gerrymander plan on the ballot.
Teenager arrested after 15-year-old dies in Manchester stabbing
Sep. 16th, 2025 01:21 ambbc_news_feedPolice had reports of a "disturbance" on Monday and found a teenager with stab wounds.
Mason: Reform UK amplifies existing jitters for Labour and Conservatives
Sep. 16th, 2025 01:03 ambbc_news_feedThe BBC's political editor says people at the top of government acknowledge the last few weeks have been dreadful for them.
Trump deploys national guard to Memphis as he eyes Chicago next – video
Sep. 16th, 2025 12:55 amguardian_usa_feedDonald Trump signed an order sending the national guard into Memphis to combat crime, constituting his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in US cities. Speculation had centered on Chicago as Trump’s next city to send in the national guard and other federal authorities. But the administration has faced fierce resistance from Illinois’s Democratic governor, JB Pritzker, and the city’s Democratic leaders. Trump on Monday said: 'We’re going to be doing Chicago probably next' while also suggesting that a deployment wasn’t imminent. Speaking earlier on Monday, Pritzker told reporters that sending troops into a US city was a terrible idea and was hopeful Trump would ultimately decide against action in Chicago. 'We never really know what he intends to do,' Pritzker added
Trump to send national guard to Memphis and says Chicago is ‘probably next’
Trump announces he will send national guard to Memphis, with Chicago ‘probably next’ – live
Trump official confirmed to Fed board but court rejects Lisa Cook removal bid
Sep. 16th, 2025 12:49 amguardian_usa_feedSenate votes 48-27 to confirm Stephen Miran as Fed governor but court rules Cook may remain in place
Senate Republicans voted on Monday to confirm a senior Trump official to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors as the White House raced to strengthen the US president’s control over the central bank ahead of its latest meeting.
Hours before Fed policymakers convene for their September decision on interest rates, the Senate voted 48 to 27 to confirm Stephen Miran – already chair of Donald Trump’s council of economic advisers – as a governor.
Continue reading...Trump news at a glance: JD Vance vows vengeance after Charlie Kirk killing
Sep. 16th, 2025 12:19 amguardian_usa_feedUS vice-president says administration will work to ‘dismantle institutions that promote violence and terrorism’ – key US politics stories from 15 September 2025
JD Vance and senior Trump aide Stephen Miller doubled down on promises of vengeance in the aftermath of the killing of Charlie Kirk, vowing to destroy what they claimed is a leftwing “domestic terror movement” and calling on people to go hard against anyone deemed to be celebrating the rightwing political activist’s death.
The US vice-president stepped in to host an episode of Kirk’s podcast and was joined by the White House deputy chief of staff for Monday’s episode. Miller sought to blame what he called “far left” organisations for Kirk’s death, despite the motive for the shooting remaining unclear.
Continue reading...Appeals Court Says Lisa Cook Can Remain on Fed Board
Sep. 16th, 2025 12:37 amnytimes_homepage_feedThe decision came just a day before the Federal Reserve begins a two-day meeting at which policymakers are expected to cut interest rates.
Senate Confirms Stephen Miran as Fed Governor
Sep. 16th, 2025 12:34 amnytimes_homepage_feedThe Senate voted to install one of President Trump’s top economic advisers at the central bank, opening the door for him to cast a vote at this week’s meeting to set interest rates.
Trump Signs Off on Sending National Guard to Memphis to Crack Down on Crime
Sep. 15th, 2025 11:57 pmnytimes_homepage_feedThe president repeated that Chicago, New Orleans and other Democratic-run cities could be next.
Ready for an autumn declutter? Four ways to get started
Sep. 16th, 2025 12:20 ambbc_news_feedAs summer draws to a close, we explore BBC Woman's Hour's expert strategies to help us declutter.
Teenager arrested after 15-year-old dies in Manchester stabbing
Sep. 16th, 2025 12:07 ambbc_news_feedPolice had reports of a "disturbance" on Monday and found a teenager with stab wounds.
'Crisis for PM grows' and Owen Cooper wins Emmy at 15
Sep. 15th, 2025 11:52 pmbbc_news_feedThe papers say there is increasing pressure on the Keir Starmer following his third "political crisis" in 10 days.