TLDR News
Trump's China Trade War Explained - TLDR Explains
Since being elected Trump has imposed thousands of tariffs on a huge variety of products. However, it's his tariffs on China which have got the most attention, with it escalating into a trade war. In recent days there have been signs of...
Healthcare Triage
Does Universal Coverage Drive Immigration?
Combining immigration and healthcare leads to an uproar of opinions, with data often taking a backseat. In light of this we’re focusing on the results of a new study this week examining whether offering healthcare coverage affects rates...
Institute of Art and Ideas
What are the alternatives to democracy?
We believe democracy leads to a fairer world. Yet almost all governments claim to be democratic including China, Russia and Syria. And 50 years after the abolition of hanging, UK polls still show a majority in favour. Is democracy...
Neuro Transmissions
What Are Overhead Payments?
The administration has proposed a cut of nearly $6 billion to the NIH budget in 2018. They say that no research will be directly affected because the NIH budget will trim inefficient, "wasteful" overhead payments. But what are those...
The Economist
The truth about lies
From little fibs to big fat whoppers, lying is part of human nature. Lane Greene, our language guru, examines the difference between lies, falsehoods and plain nonsense.
Curated Video
What Does NATO Actually Do? - TLDR Explains
This week NATO are meeting in London for their annual summit, which leads us to ask the question - what does NATO actually do? We explain who the members are, how people can join, the commitments members make and why the group exists.
Financial Times
How Donald Trump's disruptive foreign policy affects the world
Gideon Rachman, the FT's chief foreign affairs commentator, asks whether the president's unpredictable decision-making on foreign affairs has increased the risk of conflict.
The Wall Street Journal
Can North Korea Be a Normal Nation?
Chung-in Moon, special adviser for unification, foreign and security affairs to South Korean President Moon Jae-in shares his vision on North Korea with WSJ Coverage Planning Editor Elena Cherney.
The Wall Street Journal
What to Expect From the 2022 Midterm Elections
Republican pollster, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Democratic pollster, Celinda Lake, discuss how the midterms will impact President Joe Biden's agenda and the lasting influence of former President Donald Trump on national politics.
Curated Video
Are identity politics dangerous?
Some fear that politics based on protecting race, religion or other minority groups can threaten the rights of others. How did identity politics emerge and have they gone too far?
Next Animation Studio
US Capitol stormed by angry Americans — timeline
Hundreds of thousands gathered outside the US Capitol building to protest what they believe to be a stolen election
Curated Video
Trump Promised to Build a Wall (& Make Mexico Pay) Did He Actually Do It? - TLDR News
With the 2020 election getting ever closer we wanted to examine some of Trump's core 2016 promises and see if he delivered. Today we'll be taking a look at Trumps famous mantra of 'building the wall' and almost as crucially 'making...
Next Animation Studio
What we know about the redesigned Air Force One
The presidential fleet is getting an upgrade with two modern Boeing 747-8is to serve as Air Force One
History Hit
George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey: The re-emergence and influence of 1984
Why are people talking about George Orwell again? How much did the Spanish civil war influence and affect George Orwell as an individual and politically? George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey, Part 1
TLDR News
Will TikTok Be Banned? Is TikTok a National Security Threat? - TLDR News
In recent weeks there's been mounting pressure on the Chinese social network China. Having achieved huge growth in the last year, the app's background and security have come under the spotlight, with India even banning the app. There's...
History Hit
George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey
Author and journalist Dorian Lynskey answers key questions about one of the seminal novels of the 20th century, George Orwell's 1984, which was published 70 years ago. Having written 'The Ministry of Truth' a book specifically about...
Bloomberg
Blue Bird's Purnomo On Its Push Into EVs
Blue Bird Group President Commissioner Noni Purnomo discusses the company's push into EVs and strategy to remain competitive with ride-hailing operators. She speaks with Haslinda Amin on "Insight with Haslinda Amin."
Curated Video
Judge grants motion to dismiss Jan. 6 case against President-elect Donald Trump
Trump was indicted earlier this year on multiple charges in the Jan. 6 case, including conspiracy to defraud the United States. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Foreign ministers meet in Italy for the last G7 of the Biden administration
Hopes for brokering a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon are foremost on the agenda of the Group of Seven meeting outside Rome. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
What will the economy under a new Trump administration look like?
Scott Bessent, who was tapped to serve as the next treasury secretary, will be a key figure in the Trump administration tasked with helping improve the economy. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Taking stock of the Trump transition so far
President-elect Donald Trump's work to fill his cabinet continues, despite encountering high-profile false starts. Here's where his transition plans stand going into the weekend. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Judge delays sentencing as Trump pushes to have hush money conviction dismissed
President-elect Donald Trump was set to be sentenced on 34 counts of falsifying business records, but a New York judge has delayed that hearing indefinitely. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Scripps News/Ipsos poll: Support for mass deportations drops when Americans consider potential consequences
Support for deportations drops 15 percentage points, to just 38%, if it means separating families. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Sen. John Fetterman reacts to Matt Gaetz withdrawing AG nomination
Gaetz's future in politics is unclear as he resigned from Congress after learning about his nomination. (Scripps News)