In a world built by plutocrats, the powerful are protected while vengeful laws silence their critics | George Monbiot

In the UK and around the world, those who challenge rich corporations are being hounded and crushed with ever-more inventive penalties Why are peaceful protesters treated like terrorists, while actual terrorists (especially on the far right, and especially in the US) often remain unmolested by the law? Why, in the UK, can you now potentially … Read more

US hiring stronger than expected as economy adds 353,000 monthly jobs

Jobs market remains strong despite interest rate rises by Federal Reserve, aimed at cooling economy and bringing down inflation The US jobs market defied fears of a downturn again in January with employers adding 353,000 new jobs over the month, the labor department announced on Friday. The US jobs market has remained strong despite an … Read more

Biden administration starts negotiations to bring down cost of drugs

The Biden administration has started to negotiate with big pharmaceutical companies to bring down the cost of some of the most popular drugs used by people on Medicare. NBC senior business correspondent Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down how much money people could potentially save.

Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring – will he be right?

Mammal made his prediction at annual Pennsylvania celebration, but estimates have shown he’s only accurate 40% of the time Punxsutawney Phil’s winter weather forecast was announced shortly after sunrise on Friday – and the best known Groundhog Day animal predicted an early spring this year. Global heating amid the climate crisis? The groundhog himself doesn’t … Read more

Georgia considers requiring cash bail for a wider array of crimes

Georgia, once a self-proclaimed leader in criminal justice reform, is sliding a little further toward its old lock-’em-up ways. State senators voted 30-17 on Thursday to require cash bail for 30 additional crimes, including 18 that are always or often misdemeanors, leaving Senate Bill 63 only one House vote from passage. The measure also seeks … Read more