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US restaurants targeted for opposing ICE: ‘I refuse to cook for fascists’
Restaurants face one-star reviews and less business in an already precarious industry. Some restaurateurs fear speaking out as immigrants themselves
Underwear optional? The health pros and cons of going commando
There are times when it is better to wear underwear than not. Here’s what the experts say
Romeo Is a Dead Man review – a misfire from a storied gaming provocateur
After some dumb fun hacking at zombies, legendary developer Suda51’s first original game in a decade sadly only delivers a host of incoherent disappointments
Democrats reject White House ICE offer as partial shutdown looms
Schumer and Jeffries says White House proposal is ‘incomplete and insufficient’ as prospect of deal recedes
Traditional food could help reverse Nepal’s ‘diabetes epidemic’, studies suggest
With medication largely unaffordable in the country, experts hope community support and a change in diet could reduce soaring type 2 diabetes rates
‘These are people’s livelihoods’: Minnesota’s economy in crisis amid ICE surge
Local businesses across the Twin Cities are suffering and owners say ‘ Metro Surge’ could be worse than Covid-19
Pride and unease: US Winter Olympians navigate politics, patriotism and Trump attacks
Some athletes at the Milano Cortina Games speaking out on the complications of representing the US abroad are facing hostility from home
Global stocks reach record highs; BP annual profits slump 16%
Japan’s Nikkei jumps to new peak in extended rally after Sanae Takaichi’s party secures election victory; London-listed oil giant BP suspends share buyback
Four decades after we wrote Yes Minister, politics is still reduced to the pleasure of power
Our sitcom character Jim Hacker continues to cling on – as he takes to the West End stage, nothing has really changed
Public faith in politics is now in the gutter. Here’s how Labour should drag it out
With Britain sliding down the index of transparency and voters angry, the looming election bill fails to confront the real issues, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
Jeffrey Epstein and the scientists
The release of the latest batch of documents relating to the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has shed further light on his close relationship with the world of science. To find out why he cultivated scientists and where his interests lay, Ian Sample hears from Dan Vergano, a senior editor at Scientific American.
‘A free limo is hard to turn away’: how car diplomacy turbo charges politics in the Pacific
A luxury Chinese sedan gifted to Fiji is the latest in a string of vehicles donated by foreign countries to deepen partnerships and seek influence in the region
A couple of teas or coffees a day could lower risk of dementia, scientists say
Findings suggest smaller cognitive decline, but US study cannot prove daily caffeine hit is good for the brain
Planning ahead: the political leadership campaigns that launched too soon
As ‘Rayner for leader’ site goes live, here are previous instances of politicians jumping the gun
Trump calls Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance ‘absolutely terrible’
President criticises Puerto Rican musician’s half-time show as a ‘slap in the face’ in lengthy tirade on social media
Minister credits Starmer for ‘taking responsibility’ over Mandelson ahead of key meeting with Labour MPs
Jacqui Smith defends prime minister following resignation of Morgan McSweeney amid Mandelson scandal
Gordon Brown by James Macintyre review – a very different kind of politician
A new biography reveals Brown to be a man of exceptional vision and probity – what a contrast with today’s politics
Jon Kudelka, much-loved Australian political cartoonist, dies aged 53
Award-winning Tasmanian artist’s work was published by The Australian, The Saturday Paper and The Hobart Mercury
Decent or disastrous? Starmer’s judgment and leadership divide opinion
Letters: Readers respond to a piece by Polly Toynbee in which she says she cannot understand the reason for this level of public dislike
Thinking of trashing a small business on social media? Please, think again
Online pile-ons can destroy small businesses. Save the derision for big companies that can weather social media storms
Social media companies are being sued for harming their users’ mental health – but are the platforms addictive?
Experts say the term ‘addiction’ is be overused and, for social media use, could be difficult to prove
Politicians ‘don’t live how we live’, voters tell me. The Mandelson scandal won’t change their minds
Whoever succeeds Keir Starmer will have an almost impossible task: convincing voters that politicians will serve the people, not themselves, says Guardian columnist John Harris
Office buzz: UK employers turn to beehives to boost workplace wellbeing
Providers report rise in demand as companies seek mental health benefits and increased sense of community
‘It has to be amazing’: Liberty links with Bridgerton as it capitalises on maximalist trend
Department store’s retail boss reveals how it is thriving by focusing on unique items and tie-ups from Adidas to Grayson Perry
Bad Bunny to meet political moment as Maga fumes over Super Bowl show
Puerto Rican superstar promises ‘the world will dance’ in all-Spanish half-time gig that comes as Trump agents wage deadly crackdown
Foreign Office to review Peter Mandelson’s US ambassador payoff
Mandelson under increasing pressure to return payout after he was sacked over as US ambassador over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
Modern Milkman to collect unwanted electronics and toys with deliveries
Grocery delivery firm will begin picking up broken tech across the UK and charging consumers to recycle items
Why has food become another joyless way to self-optimise?
Women of my age are told we neglect protein at our peril – but you can’t cheat death with chia seeds alone. So, could we rein back on the self-optimisation – and ramp up the joy, writes Emma Beddington
‘It’s become more about politics than music’: what will Bad Bunny bring to the Super Bowl?
Grammy-winning Puerto Rican star is in the center of US culture wars before leading this weekend’s half-time show
The biggest threat facing Europe is not a Trump invasion. It’s his global political revolution
I am convinced that Europe’s ‘new right’ is a radically contemporary movement. Defeating it means understanding its critique of liberalism, says Mark Leonard of the European Council on Foreign Relations
‘Am I at peak popularity? I hope not’: on the road with Zack Polanski, from protest to podcast to Heaven nightclub
With polls and membership at an all-time high, the Green party are having a moment – and it’s largely down to their charismatic (if slightly cheesy) new leader. Can he really pull off a socialist revolution?
From Lord of the Flies to Deftones: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Adolescence writer Jack Thorne takes on the classic tale of deserted schoolboys, while the US band warm up for a pummelling summer of alt metal
Trump’s toxic, racist video surpasses previous levels of debasement
Video deleted by White House breaks through numbness barrier and raises further questions about fitness for office
UK could ‘lose generation of scientists’ with cuts to projects and research facilities
UK’s research funding body warned best scientists taking posts oversees due to lack of job stability at home
So the Epstein scandal is about politics? Silly me for thinking it’s about the mass abuse of women and girls
Obsessing over individual players and political chaos leaves less time to focus on the misogyny. And that’s for the best, isn’t it guys, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
Donald Trump prompts fury after posting racist video about Barack and Michelle Obama
The US president posted a racist video on Truth Social that included disproven allegations about ballot-counting
Labour MP calls for a ‘clearout’ of advisers in Downing Street amid Mandelson scandal
Pressure continued to build on Keir Starmer to remove his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney
Sports quiz of the week: Winter Olympics, Six Nations and Super Bowl
Have you been following the big stories in football, tennis, NFL, rugby, cricket, winter sports, snooker and boxing?
Fastest jump in UK house prices in over a year as market ‘steadies’
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Epstein files shed more light on Steve Bannon’s efforts to influence European politics
Donald Trump’s former adviser told Epstein in 2019 that he was ‘focused on raising money for Le Pen and Salvini’ before European elections
What is release of files from Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment likely to reveal?
Five key questions MPs are hoping will be answered when records are released after security committee vetting
Starmer apologises to Epstein victims as he seeks to weather Mandelson scandal
PM says he is sorry for believing ‘lies’ told by former Labour minister when he appointed him US ambassador
Why haven’t business elites stood up for Minnesota?
If US elites can find the courage to speak up, we can still prevent our country from descending into full-blown autocracy
UK health body says 36 cases of toxin poisoning linked to baby formula
UKHSA says clinical reports show the children had consumed batches of recently recalled products
Minister says Mandelson ‘conned everyone’ in defence of Keir Starmer
Peter Mandelson ‘lied, manipulated and deceived everybody,’ said Steve Reed in a staunch defence of the prime minister and his chief of staff
Bank of England expected to leave interest rates on hold after rise in inflation
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
The Green surge shows UK politics has reached a turning point – and it has surprisingly little to do with Zack Polanski
At a party event in a school hall in Lewisham, people told me how disillusionment with Labour has led to this moment, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
‘Everything is quagga mussel now’: can invasive species be stopped?
While ecologists believe invasive species play a major role in more than 60% of plant and animal extinctions, stopping them in their tracks is almost impossible. Biodiversity reporter Phoebe Weston tells Madeleine Finlay how invasive species spread, how conservationists are trying combat them and why some think a radical new approach is needed.
Small-business owners testify against legislation that adds sales taxes, removes redevelopment incentive
Sen. Dave Murman, who represents seven south-central Nebraska counties and the city of Holdrege, introduced LB 1244 on behalf of Gov. Jim Pillen, who’s attempting again to expand Nebraska’s tax base to offset the state’s reliance on property taxes.
Illinois joins WHO network to respond to disease outbreaks after Trump pulls US out of global health body
Governor JB Pritzker pledges to put ‘science, preparedness and people’ first by participating in global response network
US agency investigates Nike for alleged discrimination against white workers
EEOC demands firm turn over ‘DEI-related objectives’ amid Trump administration crackdown on diversity initiatives
Trump’s environmental rollbacks contradict RFK’s healthy America promise, report finds
Dismantling rules will make children vulnerable to chronic diseases ‘make America healthy again’ wants to eradicate
Trump calls for Americans to ‘move on’ from Epstein files
President’s commerce secretary Howard Lutnick and on-off ally Elon Musk have both featured in the Epstein files
Why this Manchester byelection is a lesson in 21st century politics
As a fierce contest takes shape between Labour, Reform UK and the Greens, John Harris and John Domokos take the temperature in an area of Manchester that feels like a microcosm of Britain - and find voters split between two completely different views of their lives, and the future
Democrats launch aggressive campaign to win back infrequent voters
DNC’s Local Listeners initiative will target one million ‘infrequent’ voters in battleground districts
Starmer orders release of files relating to Mandelson US ambassador decision
PM attempts to get on top of widening Epstein files scandal as Tories criticise move to hold some documents back
On the Future of Species by Adrian Woolfson review – are we on the verge of creating synthetic life?
A genomic entrepreneur’s guide to the coming revolution in biology raises troubling questions about ethics and safety
Starmer agrees to release some files on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador in wake of Epstein scandal
Move comes in response to Tories forcing ‘humble address’ vote in Commons
Software stock selloff goes global amid fears over AI-led disruption
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
At science fair, UC Berkeley researchers lobby for $23B bond to offset Trump’s cuts
California scientists left their labs last week to defend their work studying disease treatments, resilience to extreme heat and more
Donald Trump set to welcome Colombian president to White House for talks
US president to meet with Gustavo Petro weeks after threatening military action in the country
Minister denounces Mandelson for interview in which he claims outrage about his Epstein links ‘disproportionate’
‘It is shameful. It does shame politics,’ said health minister Karin Smyth
Gold and silver prices jump again as markets stabilise; SpaceX buys xAI in $1.25tn deal
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Can Peter Mandelson be stripped of his peerage over Epstein links?
Keir Starmer wants the Labour peer removed from the House of Lords but such a move is exceptionally complex
Mandelson, Epstein and what Labour knew when
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Peter Mandelson’s resignation from the Labour party over yet more details about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
The Grammys riled Donald Trump – but the big winners were chosen for their music, not politics
The president called the ceremony ‘garbage’, but in reality it was a celebration of artists whose commercial success was matched by boundary-pushing boldness
Disney’s Entertainment Profits Fall Despite Higher Streaming Results
Walt Disney Co. reported a sharp drop in profits from its entertainment segment for the December quarter, as lower profits from its TV networks offset better results from its streaming business. Profits from Disney’s sports segment, which includes ESPN, also fell. Overall Disney reported 5% higher revenue but 9% lower operating income. The company’s entertainment segment, which includes the
House of Lords should strip Mandelson of peerage, says Starmer
PM believes ex-Labour minister should not be member of House of Lords or use title, No 10 spokesperson says
Public health crisis unfolding in Minneapolis as residents avoid healthcare
Providers are arranging home visits and telehealth as neighbors pick up prescriptions, groceries and diapers
Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys
President calls host a ‘pathetic, talentless, dope of an M.C’ after jibe about his connections to late sex offender at ceremony
Mandelson quits Labour as Epstein documents reveal he promised to amend tax on bank bonuses
The peer said he resigned his membership of the party to avoid causing it ‘further embarrassment’
Gold, silver, bitcoin and oil slide as ‘metals meltdown’ rattles markets
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
Kennedy Center will halt entertainment operations for two years, Trump says
DC arts venue, which has seen wave of canceled events after Trump’s takeover, will start renovations in July
Partial US government shutdown likely to continue amid funding standoff
Speaker Mike Johnson is ‘convinced’ the impasse over homeland security funding will be resolved by Tuesday
Lord Wallace of Tankerness obituary
Influential Liberal and Lib Dem politician who served as Scotland’s deputy first minister from the outset of devolution
Employers are spreading raises like peanut butter – and workers are paying the price
These across-the-board raises to all employees versus individual performance-based raises are simply lazy
Catch a falling star: cosmic dust may reveal how life began, and a Sydney lab is making it from scratch
Recreating cosmic dust may help answer questions about how meteorites hitting Earth came to contain the organic matter that they do
‘I’ve never taken drugs or drunk alcohol,’ says Zack Polanski
Green party leader wants to legalise all drugs, regulate their use and not be ‘the fun police’
US committee is reconsidering all vaccine recommendations
Move is dramatic departure for advisory group under Kirk Milhoan, who says he doesn’t like the term ‘established science’
Price of consumer goods could surge as shipping costs soar, industry body says
CIPS warns of ‘cracks’ in global supply chain affecting computers, electrical machinery and transport equipment
Labour party chair says Zack Polanski ‘cowardly’ for not fighting Gorton by-election
The party is trying to shift conversation after the NEC blocked Andy Burnham from fighting the seat
How the left can win back the internet – and rise again
In the final part of this series, we look at how infighting has ripped the left apart online while the right has flourished – and how some progressives are turning the tide, says digital media academic Robert Topinka
Will corporate America finally stand up to the Trump administration?
The brutal handling of immigration raids and the killing of Alex Pretti have tested the reticence of the corporate class
How the right won the internet
In the second part of our series on digital politics, we look at how online provocateurs have advanced extreme political ideas – and watched them seep into the mainstream, says digital media academic Robert Topinka
Protesters to demand resignation of Hungarian politician for anti-Roma remark
Thousands set to gather in Budapest after János Lázár’s remarks captured on video
TV tonight: Phil Collins reveals his health issues and 24-hour live-in nurse
A candid chat between the ‘hardest working man’ in rock and Zoe Ball. Plus, how will it end for DS Lucey in Blackshore? Here’s what to watch this evening
From Nouvelle Vague to Mock the Week: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Richard Linklater pens a love letter to the greats of French cinema, and the satirical panel show finds a new home
US government shuts down partially over homeland security funding
Democratic senators refuse to vote for bill authorizing continued DHS spending after killings of two US citizens
One in seven food delivery businesses in England are ‘dark kitchens’, study shows
University researchers say growth of the hidden fast food industry may pose risks to public health
Missouri sports betting tops $543M in first month but deductions leave state with only $521K
Missourians placed more than half-a-billion dollars in bets on sporting events in December but promotional offers offset the taxable profits.
Israel accepts Gaza death toll compiled by health authorities is broadly accurate
Israeli military’s abrupt U-turn in accepting official figures comes after years of attacking data as ‘Hamas propaganda’
US Senate scrambles to reach funding deal as partial shutdown deadline looms
Killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good prompted Democrats to block passage of a measure funding DHS
‘Innovating weather science’: Met Office launches new two-week forecast
Weather service research finds less accurate probability-based predictions are still considered helpful
Eggs, hats and unfettered political ambition: what we learned about Melania Trump from her documentary
The first lady’s political goals, high-stakes clothes fittings and hints that she and Donald still have sex are just some of the highlights from Brett Ratner’s documentary
CA groups seek local taxes to offset federal health care cuts
An L.A. health care coalition is trying to qualify a measure for the June ballot in order to head off impending health care funding problems.
Coalition seeks LA County sales tax vote to offset federal healthcare funding cuts
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider whether to place a half-cent sales tax measure in front of voters. Revenues would be used to create a coverage program for people who lose their Medi-Cal.
Sports quiz of the week: Australian Open, Winter Olympics and Six Nations
Have you been following the big stories in football, rugby, cycling, tennis, cricket, NFL and winter sports?
Activists call for a nationwide ‘blackout’ to protest against Trump’s violent immigration crackdown
Organizers say the demonstration is part of a growing non-violent movement
Trump warns UK against doing business with China after Starmer visits Beijing
It comes after the US president threatened to impose tariffs on Canada if it went through with economic deals struck with China
Trump warns UK against doing business with China after Starmer visits Beijing
It comes after the US president threatened to impose tariffs on Canada if it went through with economic deals struck with China