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Feb 26, 2025 |
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#politics
Breitbart: Kingmaker: Left Lost the German Election But They Hold All The Cards
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's Christian Democrats (CDU), faces challenges in forming a government after his party's election win. He seeks a swift coalition with left-wing parties, weakening his position against the Social Democrats (SPD), who refuse to be rushed into concessions.
Merz aims for a functioning government by Easter to address urgent issues like the Ukraine war and Germany's economy. However, the SPD insists on negotiating from a position of strength, complicating the process and potentially alienating voters who supported border control and fiscal responsibility.
GB News: Rees-Mogg tips Boris Johnson for sensational political comeback in by-election nightmare for Starmer
Jacob Rees-Mogg suggested that Boris Johnson could benefit from a potential by-election in Runcorn and Helsby, following the jailing of ex-Labour MP Mike Amesbury. With Labour struggling and Reform UK gaining traction, Johnson's return to politics could be a strategic move.
Current Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch faces challenges as polling shows Reform UK gaining support. Despite calls for a by-election, ex-Tory chairman Jake Berry emphasized that the Conservative Party will not easily concede the seat to Reform UK.
#society
The Telegraph: Judge who signed Chagos ruling calls for UK to pay £18 trillion in slavery reparations
An international judge has ruled that the UK should hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and called for over £18 trillion in reparations for slavery. Patrick Robinson, a Jamaican judge, argues this sum is an underestimation of the damage caused by Britain during the slave trade.
Robinson's report, co-authored with experts, claims that 31 former slaveholding nations owe £87.1 trillion, with the UK responsible for £18.8 trillion. This figure represents more than seven years of the UK's GDP. He emphasized that reparations are essential for completing emancipation.
#foreignaffairs
Le Monde: How France has pushed for release of its citizens held hostage in Gaza
Israeli hostage Ofer Kalderon was reunited with his family after being released by Hamas on February 1, 2025, following 484 days in captivity. His family expressed gratitude primarily towards the French government and President Macron for their assistance in securing his release, acknowledging the significant French casualties in the conflict.
The Kalderon family's statement underscored France's discreet but crucial role during the crisis that began with the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people in Israel and significant French casualties.
#culture
Fox News: 'The Price is Right' host Drew Carey worried about 'killing' show after taking over for Bob Barker
Drew Carey, who has hosted "The Price is Right" for 18 years, reflects on his role as feeling like the "new guy" despite hosting over 3,300 episodes. He emphasizes honoring Bob Barker's legacy while making the show his own, comparing the transition to a house remodel.
Carey believes the contestants are the true stars of the show, noting that his role is to facilitate their experience rather than overshadow it. He has made changes to the show's introduction, focusing on the contestants' interactions.
#health
Fox News: First measles death reported in West Texas amid growing outbreak
A measles outbreak in West Texas has resulted in the first reported death, with over 100 infections confirmed across nine counties. The Texas Department of State Health Services noted 124 cases, with additional spread to New Mexico.
Health officials emphasize vaccination as the best prevention method, recommending two doses of the MMR vaccine.
#crime
Breitbart: Police: Man Shot Dead After Kicking in Door to Wrong Apartment
A 23-year-old Western Kentucky University student, Matthew Maggart, was shot dead after allegedly kicking in the door of the wrong apartment. The resident was on the phone with 911 during the incident, and police indicated Maggart may have been impaired and mistakenly entered the wrong unit.
Maggart was scheduled to graduate in May 2025 with a degree in hospitality management. The Bowling Green Police Department confirmed he lived in the same complex but not in the apartment he attempted to enter.
Fox News: Super Bowl reporter dead in Louisiana hotel had Xanax in system after ‘Bourbon Street Hustler’ meetup: police
Adan Manzano, a 27-year-old Telemundo sports reporter, was found dead in his hotel room in Kenner, Louisiana, on February 5. A preliminary toxicology report indicated the presence of Xanax in his system. Police have arrested Danette Colbert, known as the "Bourbon Street Hustler," in connection with his death, suspecting she may have drugged him and stolen his credit cards.
Colbert, a career criminal with a history of similar offenses, faces multiple charges, including robbery and fraud. Surveillance footage shows her entering Manzano's hotel room shortly before his death. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities exploring links to other alleged drugging and robbery cases.
#other
Forbes: SpaceX Rocket Will Launch Another Private Lunar Lander Today—Here’s How To Watch
SpaceX will launch Intuitive Machine’s Athena lunar lander on Wednesday, aiming for a landing near the moon's south pole. The mission includes a drill, a rover, and a 4G communications system, and will deploy a NASA probe to map water distribution on the moon.
This launch follows Intuitive Machines' previous lunar landing, the first by a private company, despite some challenges. Two additional landers are expected to land soon, demonstrating increasing private sector involvement in lunar exploration.