False prophets are peddling conspiracy theories about Ireland’s history. Here’s the truth | Emma Dabiri

From Russell Brand to Steve Bannon, pundits are distorting our past oppression – when it should be a source of solidarity with refugees Western liberal democracies are apparently inhabited by vast and increasing numbers of disaffected, dissatisfied citizens who could conceivably put populists in power on both sides of the Atlantic over the coming year. … Read more

Will hydrogen overtake batteries in the race for zero-emission cars?

In part six of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we weigh up what will be the power of the future Do electric cars really produce fewer carbon emissions?Are electric cars too expensive? Hydrogen is a beguiling substance: the lightest element. When it reacts with oxygen it produces only water and releases abundant energy. The … Read more

US Senate moves forward $95bn Ukraine and Israel aid package

Wartime funding bill likely to pass in Senate after procedural hurdle cleared but prospects uncertain in Republican-led House After many setbacks and much suspense, the Senate appeared on track this week to approve a long-awaited package of wartime funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as Republican opponents staged a filibuster to register their disapproval over … Read more

Trump endorses new RNC chair, announces daughter-in-law’s run for vice chair

Former President Donald Trump, on Monday, announced his recommendations for changes within the Republican National Committee, proposing leadership positions for North Carolina GOP chair Michael Whatley, daughter-in-law Lara Trump and campaign senior adviser Chris LaCivita. Last week, Trump recommended Whatley replace longtime RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel after this month’s South Carolina Republican presidential primary. A … Read more

Super Bowl nabs 123.4 million viewers, according to CBS

The Super Bowl on Sunday drew a staggering 123.4 million viewers who watched the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in a nail-biting overtime triumph, according to a statement from CBS Sports.