Starmer ‘very happy’ with Cabinet and sticking to EU ‘red lines’ – No 10 The response came after Wes Streeting appeared to back joining a customs union with Brussels. Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2025
Ghislaine Maxwell Being a 'War Criminal', Resurfaces After Epstein Files Release Newly released court and investigative files in the Jeffrey Epstein case are intensifying scrutiny of Ghislaine Maxwell's actions, particularly, about her alleged 'war crime' in Colombia. International Business Times UK · Dec 22, 2025
Our Best Longform Stories of 2025 Nonfiction that's meant to be started, finished, and leave you with something to show for it Texas Observer · Dec 22, 2025
Streeting’s call to rejoin EU customs union is ‘early shot’ in possible leadership challenge, Labour MP says The move comes amid speculation that Wes Streeting wants to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025
Streeting faces criticism as he appears to back joining customs union with EU Opposition parties accused Wes Streeting of putting ‘political pitch-making’ above his role as Health Secretary. Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2025
Streeting urges closer trading ties with Europe to grow UK economy Health secretary’s comments push further than government’s position on EU in wide-ranging interview The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025
Starmer will ‘absolutely’ still be prime minister by next Christmas, says Labour chair – as it happened Anna Turley says people will start to ‘see and feel’ change in public services and cost of living from next year The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2025
Under Operation Lone Star, Texas State Police More than Doubled Their Drone Fleet The Department of Public Safety has acquired an army of unmanned aerial vehicles—nearly as large as the U.S. Border Patrol's. Texas Observer · Dec 17, 2025
Raynor Winn denies new allegations of theft from family members The Salt Path author has rejected new accusations from a niece alleging she took money from relatives, describing the claims as part of a ‘false narrative’ about her life The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025
Mirando hacia el futuro: Los combustibles fósiles en el Valle del Río Grande Mientras el sur de Texas se prepara para su primera instalación de exportación de gas, comunidades alrededor de la costa del golfo ofrecen relatos de advertencia. Texas Observer · Dec 15, 2025
Peering Into the Rio Grande Valley’s Fossil Fuel Future As deep South Texas prepares for its first gas export facility, communities along the Gulf Coast offer cautionary tales. Texas Observer · Dec 15, 2025
Top London school's success came at too high a cost for some pupils - safeguarding review Shouting at children was routine at the high-performing academy, according to the review Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025
Keir Starmer says ‘hugely talented’ Angela Rayner will return to cabinet PM gives clearest indication yet of comeback, calling former deputy ‘the best social mobility story’ the country has seen The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2025
5 new podcasts to listen to this week These are our top podcast picks. The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025
Texas Observer · Nov 25, 2025 In Tarrant County, a Grassroots Coalition Pushes Back on Christian Nationalists The recent redistricting of the county commissioners court has galvanized progressive organizers heading into 2026.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025 Samoa PM suspends country’s only daily newspaper from press briefings amid dispute over coverage Prime minister has accused the Samoa Observer of inaccurate reporting during his eight-week medical stay in New Zealand
Texas Observer · Nov 18, 2025 The High Cost of Targeting International Students in Texas The Trump administration’s bans and airport detentions are derailing the academic dreams of students who carry out important research—and sometimes pay hefty tuition—to attend Texas institutions.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025 Rachel Cooke obituary Journalist, literary critic, food writer and columnist whose work graced the Observer for 24 years
The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2025 Tributes paid to ‘fearless and funny’ Observer journalist Rachel Cooke who has died aged 56 Cooke, who worked for the Observer for 25 years and was described as its ‘backbone’, was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year
Texas Observer · Nov 13, 2025 Prosecutors Drop Only Criminal Cases from Hays County Airbnb Raid Pending drug charges have been abandoned from the multi-agency April operation that supposedly targeted Tren de Aragua and led to multiple deportations.
Texas Observer · Nov 13, 2025 Texas’ Top Voucher Vendor Taps Abbott Allies in Contract Bid, Program Rollout The New York firm Odyssey is now running the state’s lucrative voucher scheme with a little help from the governor’s friends.
Texas Observer · Nov 10, 2025 Crypto’s Cryptic Texas Takeover State regulators don't want you to know about the 60-plus Bitcoin mines guzzling public water and electricity—even though consumers are already paying the price.
Texas Observer · Nov 6, 2025 Houston’s Top Magnet High Schools Could Become Private Partnership Charter Schools, Raising Equity Concerns Texas' largest school district may even convert its renowned performing arts institution under a program that benefitted the state-appointed superintendent in his previous career.
Texas Observer · Nov 4, 2025 Texas Turns Its Sprawling State Police Force Into Immigration Agents for Trump The notorious 287(g) task force program has finally reached DPS, raising fears of widespread racial profiling.
Texas Observer · Nov 3, 2025 Black Bookstore Owners, Government Spies, and Murder At the 2025 Texas Book Festival, authors bring new insights to complex stories in nonfiction.