What about the year gone by? Time for one last look with Jane Pauley: January The year began with California becoming the sixth state to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana. Later in the month, a judge sentenced physician Larry Nassar to up to 175 years in jail for sexually abusing more than 250 girls. California ready to go green with legalization of marijuana in 2018 ("CBS Evening News," 12/27/17) California pot dispensaries and consumers face sobering reality ("CBS This Morning," 01/03/18) Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman confronts Larry Nassar in court (CBS News, 01/19/18) Focus turns to culture of abuse after Larry Nassar sentencing ("CBS This Morning, 01/24/18) Aly Raisman speaks out about sexual abuse ("60 Minutes," 09/09/18) February February brought the Winter Olympics to South Korea; and a gunman opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, killing 17 students and staff members. Survivors launched a campaign for stricter gun laws … [Read more...] about The year in review: Top news stories of 2018 month by month
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‘Stop negotiating and prepare for a no deal’: Readers react to this week’s top stories
This week saw the leak of the Political Declaration, the 26 page document that outlines the EU’s plan for a “deep and ambitious” post-Brexit trade deal with the UK. However, it was Spain’s threats to reject the Brexit divorce deal over Gibraltar that really got our readers talking. Elsewhere, the BBC launched a public consultation on whether those aged over 75 should continue to receive a free television licence, sparking a wider debate among our readers over the future of the compulsory licence fee. Finally, it was Thanksgiving this week and Sally Peck was on hand to explain what Brits just don’t understand about this all-American tradition. However, it remains to be seen whether her efforts were in vain as our readers' confusion persisted, particularly over the merits of American football. Read on for the very best comments from Telegraph readers on the week’s top news stories and then share your own opinions by leaving a comment … [Read more...] about ‘Stop negotiating and prepare for a no deal’: Readers react to this week’s top stories
‘Theresa May should call their bluff and resign’: Telegraph readers on this week’s top stories
You'd have to be marooned on a desert island not to know that the news agenda was dominated by Brexit this week. Theresa May's deal was accepted by her Cabinet on Wednesday. By Thursday morning, there had been no less than four high profile resignations from said Cabinet, including Brexit secretary Dominic Raab, with more looking likely to follow. And following Jacob Rees-Mogg's submission of a letter of no confidence in the PM, a leadership challenge is looking more likely than not. Telegraph readers took to the comment section in their droves with the prevailing view one of disdain for Mrs May's deal and despair at the conduct of the Conservative party. Outside of Brexit (yes, there is a world beyond our divorce from the EU), the news of Stan Lee's death had our readers getting nostalgic about the childhood memories the comics maestro helped bring to life. And readers shared their verdict on the John Lewis Christmas advert featuring … [Read more...] about ‘Theresa May should call their bluff and resign’: Telegraph readers on this week’s top stories
News Site to Investigate Big Tech, Helped by Craigslist Founder
Nellie Bowles, New York Times 4:46 pm PDT, Sunday, September 23, 2018 FILE - In this Tuesday, May 19, 2009, file photo, Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist.org, speaks during a panel discussion sponsored by Consumer Reports and The Consumerist on how online media is making a difference for consumers, in New York. A $20 million gift from the Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is helping to underwrite The Markup, a news site dedicated to investigating technology and its effect on society. less FILE - In this Tuesday, May 19, 2009, file photo, Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist.org, speaks during a panel discussion sponsored by Consumer Reports and The Consumerist on how online media is making a ... more Photo: Frank Franklin II, Associated Press FILE -- Craigslist founder, Craig Newmark, poses in front of the Craigslist office March 21, 2006 in San Francisco, California. Craig Newmark, a former computer … [Read more...] about News Site to Investigate Big Tech, Helped by Craigslist Founder
New York Times Spreads Fake News About Nikki Haley’s $52,701 Curtains
A New York Times headline attacks UN Ambassador Nikki Haley’s extravagant curtains, even though the Obama administration ordered them in 2016. The fake news headline snarks, “Nikki Haley’s View of New York Is Priceless. Her Curtains? $52,701.”In the first paragraph, the far-left Times goes on to attack Haley and President Trump’s State Department because they “spent $52,701 last year buying customized and mechanized curtains for the picture windows in Nikki R. Haley’s official residence as ambassador to the United Nations, just as the department was undergoing deep budget cuts and had frozen hiring.” The word “spent” is crucial, however, because after five whole paragraphs describing Haley’s “spectacular views” in her leased $58,000 a month “full-floor penthouse, with handsome hardwood floors covering large open spaces stretching nearly 6,000 square feet,” the Times at long last reveals the … [Read more...] about New York Times Spreads Fake News About Nikki Haley’s $52,701 Curtains