The Prime Minister often evokes the idea that the government is for ‘working people’. He has to explain, therefore, why so many workers have moved away from Labour during his time in office. The truth, of course, is that the world of work has deteriorated rapidly for millions, and that the government is failing to […]
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It’s not Washington or Chicago but Republican-run, reliably right-wing states that lead the nation in gun violence rates.
The post Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Is Part of a Trend: Spiking Gun Violence in Red States appeared first on The Intercept.
Yesterday, one of my favourite composers — Arvo Pärt — turned 90. So, of course, my youngest daughter and I honoured the occasion by visiting the Concert Hall in Malmö Live to listen to his Fourth Symphony.
"...it became clear as events unfolded, especially in Melbourne and Sydney, that the terms “anti-immigration” and “March for Australia” were merely a smokescreen."
The Labor government and the entire ruling class have waged a relentless campaign to cut the “unsustainable” growth of the NDIS. With children under 15 making up about half of NDIS participants, the government is targeting them first.
The post Fight cuts to disability support and say No to the market first appeared on Solidarity Online.
Showrunners Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers on that Doctor Who connection in Paramount+'s Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3.
“The empire, long divided, must unite; long united, must divide. Thus it has ever been.” 三国演义 ~by Luo Guangzhong Earlier I promised to post my plan to prevent a war between the United States and China over Taiwan. I’ve traveled and met with Taiwanese diplomats. They are some of the most sophisticated operators I’ve ever […]
The Opposition’s shadow minister for Home Affairs, Andrew Hastie, has taken some time out of his day, which was definitely not spent on the phone talking numbers, to tell the press that he is ambitious for his leader Sussan Ley.... Read More ›
My favorite Charlie Kirk quote is: I can’t stand the word empathy, actually, I think it’s a made up new age term, and it does a lot of damage. But Charlie wasn’t just a one-note ideological thinker. I think it’s worth to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that […]
Far-right Rep. Lauren Boebert added an amendment to the Pentagon budget that targets the BDS movement against Israel.
The post The House Just Passed a Bill Punishing “Politically Motivated” Boycotts of Israel appeared first on The Intercept.
For decades, big business-funded economics courses have been pushing the nation’s judges to the right.
Joining ChatGPT, Gemini, Meta, and many other powerful chatbot services, we are proud to announce the release of our new RI (real intelligence) service, ChatPerson.
Unlike other chatbots, ChatPerson’s answers to your queries are provided by real humans. Specifically, it is staffed by writers, artists, and researchers whose livelihoods are in peril thanks to chatbots. Ask ChatPerson anything you would ask your favorite chatbot, and it will answer within seconds. Below are a few FAQs about this exciting new service.
Can people really answer as quickly as a chatbot?
Almost! Limited only by their typing speed and their consciences.
And ChatPerson’s answers will be accurate?
They will be confident.
That’s not the same thing.
It is the exact same thing offered by the chatbots you use now.
Come on, ChatGPT is pretty accurate. I use it all the time.
And how do you know it’s accurate?
I double-check.
By?
By… asking ChatGPT.
Yeah.
Doctor Who's Jodie Whittaker on Billie Piper possibly being the next Doctor (spoiler: she likes it) and when she first learned about it.
Earlier this year, Utah lawmakers encoded campus open-carry into state law.
The resolution, shared exclusively with The Intercept, is the first measure to address the U.S. strike on a boat leaving Venezuela.
The post Ilhan Omar Brings War Powers to Block Trump Attacks After Venezuela Boat Strike appeared first on The Intercept.
Don’t do it. If I have any credibility with you from 20 years of reporting...
A shooting is never something to trivialize. Bullets rip through walls, through flesh, and through...
We're getting a Doctor Who Christmas Special in 2025 after all! Yup, it's the Thirteenth Doctor's next Big Finish audio drama adventure!
The Prime Minister and his advisers spent years dismissing questions about Mandelson's relationship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
1. This used to be a rite of passage, but for your generation, I believe it’s considered optional.
2. You may be asked questions that you’re not expecting. Don’t panic. Try to figure out the best response from the available options.
3. Most people just bluff their way through it the first time and see what happens.
4. It might not last as long as you think it will. It’s quicker now than it was in my day because teenagers don’t have the same attention span.
5. The occasional involuntary grunt is okay, but try to avoid making other noises. You don’t want to throw off someone else’s game.
6. At some point, you might wonder why years of schooling have not adequately prepared you for this experience.
7. Once it’s over, you may feel unhappy with your performance. Don’t get too upset. You can always try again, but I recommend waiting until you’re better prepared.
8. Remember, people usually do better on their second try.
9. Keep in mind that there isn’t a level playing field. Data shows that it’s easier for males to achieve a positive outcome.
Every year, we wonder what might be appropriate on this day, and we can never think of anything more appropriate than this piece, which John Hodgman originally delivered at a literary reading shortly after September 11, 2001.
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Good evening.
My name is John Hodgman. I am a former professional literary agent, which on a good day is a pretty small thing to be, and these days feels rather microscopic. Before I was a professional literary agent, I thought it would be a good idea to be a teacher of fiction in a college MFA program because it is easy and you are adored all the time, and of course, it pays a lot of money.
I used to have a lot of bright ideas.
Zooming into the molecular level, this dazzling animation shows how the biological clock is set to zero to form new life
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