House Democrats quietly push for Shalanda Young to replace Neera Tanden as Biden’s OMB choice
House Democratic leaders are quietly mounting a campaign for Shalanda Young, a longtime congressional aide, to replace Neera Tanden as…
Newfields Director Charles Venable Has Resigned After Posting a Job Ad That Sparked Allegations of Racism
Charles Venable has resigned as director and CEO of Newfields after the Indianapolis museum posted a job listing that sparked widespread criticism. The…
We Decode the New Art Biden Just Installed in the Oval Office, From a Bust of Cesar Chavez to a Calming Childe Hassam Painting
As Joe Biden took the oath of office as the 46th president of the United States yesterday, staffers were rushing…
The rise and rise of Aldi: two decades that changed supermarket shopping in Australia
Twenty years ago, on January 25 2001, a virtually unknown German supermarket chain quietly opened its first stores in Australia.…
Vogue Will Print Second Kamala Harris Cover After Backlash To ‘Disrespectful’ Original
Fashion-minded readers who disapproved of Vogue’s cover shot of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris can now opt for an alternate version…
Despite appearances, this government isn’t really Keynesian, as its budget update shows
It is tempting to think the Australian government’s decision to spend big – bigger than ever before, an unprecedented 33%…
The End Of The Pussy-Grabbing President
Getty ImagesHow it started. How it’s going. It began with “pussy,” and it will end with “pussy.” Four years ago,…
2020 was a terrible year for climate disasters, but there are reasons for hope in 2021
Climate disasters started early in 2020 — and kept on coming. The catastrophic fires in Australia in early 2020 were…
‘My Practice Looks Very Different Today’: 15 Artist-Mothers on Balancing Work and Family After a Year Like No Other
The events of 2020 turned the world upside down for everyone. But the burden of life in lockdown has predominantly…
More Republicans denounce colleagues’ plans to challenge election results
Over a dozen Republicans across the House and Senate over the weekend attacked plans by their own colleagues to object…
Drive to football? Take your kids to the pool? You’re probably emitting an astonishing amount of CO₂
Few people would stop to consider if their sporting activities damage the environment. But our research shows Victorians use a…
Ranking the 5 big suits against Google and Facebook
Facebook stands to lose the most, but Google is more likely to lose: That’s the consensus of experts Axios asked…
What’s at stake in the New York mayor’s race
More than 30 candidates — including boldface names like Andrew Yang — are either running or considering a run for…
The dos and don’ts of donating — how to give wisely this Christmas
Christmas is nearly here, and as we enjoy buying presents for family and friends, it’s also a time when many…
After A Smooth Start, Joe Biden Faces Frustration Over Cabinet Picks
President-elect Joe Biden started his Cabinet rollout strong. He received high marks from all corners of the party for his…
Newsmax looks to lure Fox News staff
Newsmax is working to pull ahead of conservative rival Fox News, trying to lure away its vital booking agents with…
Biden eyeing Buttigieg for China ambassador
President-elect Joe Biden is considering a high-profile ambassadorship for Pete Buttigieg, possibly sending him to China, people familiar with the…
Tate Will Cut Another 120 Employees as It Works to Get Out From Under Budgetary Pressures
For the second time this year, the Tate is cutting jobs—120 of them, or about 12 percent of the institution’s…