The campaign launch Ron DeSantis will want to forget
It was a farce due to technical issues but there are questions about him too, writes our North America editor.
Tina Turner obituary: Pop legend who overcame abuse to become global star
Tina Turner was a legendary singer who survived her first husband’s horrific abuse and became a global star.
Ron DeSantis Elon Musk interview: Campaign launch hits technical issues
After a bumpy start, Florida governor Ron DeSantis sets out his bid to become US president.
Will these Trump voters back DeSantis this time?
I’ve been following the Disney feud and I believe that while Governor DeSantis had a valid reason to lock horns with Disney initially, he should have disengaged from that feud…
Tina Turner: Beyoncé, Mick Jagger and Elton John honour ‘total legend’
The star was left penniless after divorcing Ike Turner in the 1970s, but she went on to achieve even greater success as a solo artist, with hits including What’s Love…
Tina Turner: 10 simply the best songs and the stories behind them
But she agreed to record it – if she could do it her way, “forcefully, with gravity and raw emotion”. It worked – her sexy, defiant rendition, accompanied by a…
Silicon Valley Bank: 500 jobs cut by new owner First Citizens
The move comes two months after SVB’s collapse triggered fears of a banking crisis.
Are investors finally nervous about the US debt ceiling?
“This has been a very nuanced market reaction,” said Eric Theoret, global macro strategist at Manulife, noting that the frequency of debt stand-offs over the last decade has many investors…
Richard Barnett, who put feet on Nancy Pelosi’s desk, jailed for four years
A photo of Richard Barnett posing during the Capitol riot on 6 January 2021 became an iconic image.
Ron DeSantis and the ‘Scaffle’ Vote
If Ronald Reagan were to come back to life, he would probably be confused by the leftist tone that the early 2024 Republican presidential campaign has sometimes taken. After Ron…