Stationery shopping may be the finest form of procrastination – but who can resist the joy of a perfect pen? | Jodi Wilson

It’s back-to-school time, which means nostalgia for covering books in contact and spending way too long in the notebook aisle As a child of the 90s, my summers were spent splashing in the neighbours’ overly chlorinated pool and flicking through the back-to-school stationery catalogue. I circled the essential items, categorised my needs and wants, and … Read more

Joe Biden warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ in farewell address

President sounds alarm about growing power of ultra-wealthy before handing presidency back to Trump Joe Biden’s final address to the nation struck an ominous tone after warning of the growing power of America’s ultra-wealthy, and cautioning that an emerging oligarchy threatens the foundations of US democracy. The Wednesday prime-time Oval Office speech came as Biden … Read more

Biden warns against ‘oligarchy taking shape in America’

During his farewell address to the nation, President Biden focused on threats to democracy and society, highlighting concerns about oligarchy, climate change and the risks of unregulated technology. He called for safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence and criticized social media platforms, particularly their role in spreading misinformation and ending fact-checking efforts.

Biden warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ in farewell address – as it happened

This live blog is now closed. For the latest on Biden’s farewell address, read our full report: Joe Biden warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ in farewell address Fact-checking and misinformation got a shout out during his address: “The free press is crumbling,” said Biden. “Social media is giving up on fact checking.” Biden … Read more

Voting rights group founded by Stacey Abrams fined for illegal campaigning

New Georgia Project, fined $300,000 by state ethics body, admitted to 16 violations of election law, officials say The New Georgia Project, a prominent voting rights organization founded by Stacey Abrams, has been fined $300,000 by the state ethics commission of Georgia for illegally campaigning for Abrams and other Democratic candidates during the 2018 election … Read more