There is no check to fetter power when unfettered power resides in the check

AI companies are quietly obtaining rare books, ingesting their contents, and then destroying them -- even if they're exceedingly rare.

New US petition demands review of plans from tech companies amid fears of environmental destruction

An MSG database tracked and categorized hundreds of celebs, famous Knicks superfans, and even some of Taylor Swift’s wedding guests. Labels included “LGBTQIA,” “DO NOT HOST,” and low to high “risk.”

Exclusive: Analysis of nearly 2,500 articles finds almost three-quarters made no reference to global heating

Byline Times investigates the figures behind the Elon Musk-backed far-right rival to Nigel Farage's Reform UK

The London Assembly was told overseas investors are now the only buyers who can afford to purchase the most expensive properties

YouTube video by Financial Times

Chancellor set to ignore Ed Davey’s request to block Reform leader’s resignation until standards inquiry concludes

Guardian analysis of X feed shows how keen world’s richest person was to air his views and ‘interfere’ in British politics

The revelation comes amid calls for MPs to be banned from having second jobs.

Pass law to ban foreign & offshore ownership of UK media, enact a social-media levy to distribute media ownership across society & fund independent, local & cooperative-owned media. We believe democra...

Migrant insects have been seen in large numbers along east coast thanks to heatwave and benign southerly winds If you’ve spotted a pale orange butterfly dashing at frenetic pace through streets, fields or gardens, you’ve noticed the new migrants that will add colour to the summer in record-breaking numbers. What is expected to be the largest arrival of painted lady butterflies in Britain for 17 years is under way after heatwaves and favourable winds ushered thousands if not millions of the insects northwards. Continue reading...

Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

YouTube video by BBC Politics

Aditya Chakrabortty on the Labour leader’s predicament – and if he may be the last prime minister of the two-party system

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under investigation after he was accused of failing to declare a gift worth ~$6.75 million.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is the highest-paid Member of Parliament. In less than two years as the MP for Clacton, Farage has racked up £2 million in personal income and gifts, on top of his £94,00...

British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...

Nigel Farage's party refused to attend the debate, called after more than 100,000 people signed a petition demanding a public inquiry into Russian interference in British politics

Grok is just one of many reasons why Westminster should finally get off the website.

A look inside Elon Musk’s big tent

We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...