Monthly Archives: February 2023

Brexit slammed the UK economy. The new Northern Ireland deal gives it hope

The breakthrough deal on Northern Ireland’s trading arrangements heralds a reset in the often thorny relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union — and could be the first step to repairing some of the damage Brexit has done to the UK economy.The breakthrough deal on Northern Ireland’s trading arrangements heralds a reset in […]

Police arrest aristocrat and partner, but search for missing baby continues

UK police have arrested an aristocrat and her partner after the pair went missing with their newborn baby in early January, but the search for the infant continues.UK police have arrested an aristocrat and her partner after the pair went missing with their newborn baby in early January, but the search for the infant continues.

New College of Florida students to hold rally as conservative leaders move forward with overhaul of school

Students and faculty at the New College of Florida are planning to demonstrate during a board of trustees meeting Tuesday after Gov. Ron DeSantis launched a conservative takeover of the small liberal arts college.Students and faculty at the New College of Florida are planning to demonstrate during a board of trustees meeting Tuesday after Gov. […]

What to watch for as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Biden’s student loan debt relief plan

The Supreme Court on Tuesday will take up two challenges to President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program — an initiative aimed at providing targeted debt relief to millions of student-loan borrowers — that has so far been stalled by legal challenges.The Supreme Court on Tuesday will take up two challenges to President Joe Biden’s […]

Milan Fashion Week Highlights: Crowd-surfing models, a condom mountain and 80s club culture

Oscillating between flashy and understated, escapist and down to earth, Milan Fashion Week’s Fall-Winter 2023 collections conjured glamor in very different ways, with several brands putting on theatrical displays that provided ample entertainment.Oscillating between flashy and understated, escapist and down to earth, Milan Fashion Week’s Fall-Winter 2023 collections conjured glamor in very different ways, with […]

Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas honored as best men’s and women’s football players

Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas were crowned the best players in men’s and women’s football at FIFA’s annual awards ceremony in Paris on Monday.Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas were crowned the best players in men’s and women’s football at FIFA’s annual awards ceremony in Paris on Monday.

Nigerian voter describes being attacked at polling unit

Amid one of the more fiercely contested presidential elections in Nigeria in recent years, many voters in Lagos complained of intimidation and attempts to suppress their votes. CNN’s Stephanie Busari speaks to a voter who says she was attacked at a polling station.Amid one of the more fiercely contested presidential elections in Nigeria in recent […]