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West Texas Congressman’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Cuts Could Harm Rural Hospitals in His District

Jodey Arrington was the House architect of Trump’s massive tax-and-spend bill that includes steep healthcare cuts.

Texas Observer

A Venezuelan Was Detained as a ‘Documented’ Gang Member by ICE, Which Refused to Provide Proof

The Venezuelan immigrant, who has no criminal record, previously worked for a multinational corporation that sells snacks, food, and soft drinks.

Texas Observer

BBC ‘not institutionally antisemitic’, editor says after row over Gaza coverage

The BBC has been criticised for a number of incidents in recent months

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BBC ‘not institutionally antisemitic’, says Observer’s editor-in-chief

James Harding delivered this year’s James MacTaggart Memorial Lecture at the Edinburgh TV Festival.

Evening Standard

The Innocent and the Executed: James Beathard’s Long-Forgotten Story

Beathard was put to death in 1999 for murders that his co-defendant claimed to have committed without him. A new documentary-in-progress seeks to bring his case to light.

Texas Observer

Abortion Funds See Dwindling Donations as Demand and Cost Rise

A flood of cash following Roe’s fall has dried up, leaving Texas nonprofits struggling to keep pace with the state’s abortion access crisis.

Texas Observer

Couple featured in The Salt Path question ‘disappointing’ depiction in controversial book

Joanna Parsons asked Raynor Winn why she didn’t disclose that she was homeless in the latest claims against the book

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U.S.-Mexico Border Militarization Fails to Stop Modern Drug Smuggling Industry

Efforts by Trump and Mexico don’t address root causes or measure up to an evolving, international fentanyl market, experts say.

Texas Observer

Veterans Who Work in Texas VA Health System: ‘The Dam’s Gonna Break’

Some vets say they’re being hurt as both workers and patients by Trump administration staffing decisions.

Texas Observer

Cafe owner felt ‘sick’ after reading Salt Path depiction in controversial memoir

Raynor Winn apparently described the business owner’s mother as angry and rude to staff

The Independent UK

ICE ‘Task Force’ Agreements Expand to Galveston, Beaumont

As Immigration and Customs Enforcement rolls out necessary training, the Galveston County Sheriff's Office joins a growing list of Texas law enforcement agencies deputizing officers to serve as roving immigration agents.

Texas Observer

Rules of the Robe

A sharp-eyed retiree uncovered evidence of judicial misconduct by the chief judge of Houston’s busy bankruptcy court. The unusual story highlights how other complaints against judges go ignored.

Texas Observer

Why it matters who owns a newspaper

The House of Lords this week approved government legislation that will allow foreign states to hold up to a 15% stake in British newspaper publishers.

The Conversation

Difficult discussions on different types of racism

Letters: Readers on Diane Abbott’s suspension from the Labour party after she said in a radio interview that she had no regrets about previous remarks about racism

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Newspaper apologises to MP for ‘racist’ cartoon

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The National (Scotland)

Media Watch: When political cartoons take it too far

We delve into the archives this week to look at the tricky subject of political cartoons and when artists take them just that bit too far.

The Independent UK

The Observer apologises for ‘racist’ cartoon of Zarah Sultana

Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn both announced earlier this month they would be forming a political party together

Texas Observer

The Adoption Trap

Private foster care and adoption agencies in Texas are brokering contracts for moms to turn over their children in a murky legal world, spawning protracted civil custody battles.

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Zarah Sultana issues furious response to Observer cartoon apology

Zarah Sultana has ripped into a "mealy-mouthed" apology from The Observer after it published a "racist" cartoon featuring her…

The National (Scotland)

The Observer responds after publishing 'racist' cartoon featuring Zarah Sultana

THE Observer has responded after publishing a "racist" cartoon featuring Zarah Sultana and Jeremy Corbyn.

The National (Scotland)

Zarah Sultana hits out at 'racist' cartoon by 'right-wing hack' in Observer

ZARAH Sultana has hit out at a "racist" cartoon in The Observer newspaper that appeared to mock a new party she is due to form with Jeremy…

The Independent UK

Family say trusting Salt Path author Raynor Winn was their ‘greatest mistake’

‘I can’t forgive her for destroying my husband’s confidence in people,’ said the widow of author’s ex-employer

Evening Standard

MP Diane Abbott suspended from Labour Party over comments about racism

Ms Abbott was suspended in 2023 after writing a letter to the Observer comparing racism experienced by people of colour with that of other groups.

Texas Observer

Robert Roberson Faces New Execution Date in Controversial ‘Shaken Baby Syndrome’ Case

The new date comes after Ken Paxton took over the case that could lead to the nation's first execution based on the contested diagnosis.

Texas Observer

Proposed Transmission Line Threatens Texas’ Largest Reservoir

If approved, opponents warn that a massive new utility project could disrupt toxic sediment, and more, in Lake Livingston—Houston’s “most critical” water source.

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