News in the Fast Lane: Your essential UK and global news and politics
In the face of Russia’s tightly controlled electoral landscape, Boris Nadezhdin’s bid for presidency emerges as a rallying point for Russians tired of Putin’s war in Ukraine. Here’s the full story. The Road To Hell Russia is a country not famed for the sturdiness of its democratic processes, with opponents of long-time President Vladimir Putin, … Read more
Intractable combat in Ukraine and the Middle East coupled with the uncertainty of US politics has sparked fear among European defence leaders. Should we all be worried? Here’s the full story. Boiling Point It will not have escaped your notice that everyone has been talking about war in the past few days. Whether it’s the … Read more
Amidst the looming shadows of nuclear threats, modern warfare, and the escalating climate crisis, the Doomsday Clock remains frozen at 90 seconds to midnight, marking the closest proximity to global catastrophe since its inception in 1947. Read on for the full story, while there is still time… Tick-Tock Humanity received a little piece of much … Read more
A recent survey has shown a disturbing and potentially violent trend amongst white evangelicals. Here’s the full story. Concerning Trends A recent survey conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) has revealed concerning trends regarding the willingness to endorse political violence among Americans. The survey found that white evangelical Americans were more likely to … Read more
The new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, wrote an article that has resurfaced in which he compared abortion to the holocaust. Here’s the full story. Godwin’s Law Newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson, who recently took up the role following former Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s removal, has faced criticism for comments he made in a … Read more
A New York sheriff has caused outrage by claiming that he would lock up school teachers who affirm their students’ gender identity. Here’s the full story. Lock Up Teachers A recently surfaced video reveals a New York law enforcement officer, Sheriff Mike Carpinelli, expressing his intent to arrest teachers who affirm gender identity, despite their … Read more
Former President Donald Trump faces a formidable legal challenge in a Manhattan federal court as he contends with a defamation trial brought by E Jean Carroll, navigating a trial where he cannot dispute allegations of sexual assault. Here’s the full story. Trump Back in the Courtroom There is more trouble on the horizon for former … Read more
In the midst of a daunting Iowa campaign, Ron DeSantis grapples with skepticism, winter storms, and the looming shadow of Trump, as he strives to differentiate his bid for the Republican nomination and navigate the crucial upcoming Iowa caucus. Here’s the full story. Revenge Best Served Cold Amid a lackluster presidential campaign, Ron DeSantis, the … Read more
Unprecedented Arctic storms have swept across the United States, plunging millions into subzero temperatures, disrupting travel, prompting emergency declarations, and tragically claiming lives in an ongoing nationwide weather emergency. Here’s the full story. Winters Tightening Grip As winter tightens its icy grip on the United States, millions of Americans have found themselves confronting perilously cold … Read more
Microsoft has claimed the title of the world’s most valuable company, surpassing Apple for the first time since 2021, driven by strategic investments in artificial intelligence, while Apple grapples with concerns over iPhone sales and market challenges. Here’s the full story. It’s Tough at the Top Microsoft has emerged as the world’s most valuable company, … Read more