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What began as a fan-friendly revolution has splintered into a confusing, expensive web of subscriptions, blackouts and ads There was a moment, perhaps a decade ago, when it felt as if sports broadcasting nirvana was near. A world where ordinary fans could access any game on any device, any time, anywhere. Or near enough, as … Read more

There is no justification for a regressive system in which the super-rich contribute less than the rest of us Today, we have more income and wealth inequality than ever before. New York City’s average household income is $131,000. Without extreme inequality, residents could live reasonably well. Instead, a few people at the top of the … Read more

As Americans race to file their federal taxes before today’s deadline, new analysis breaks down where the money goes Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Many US households spent hundreds more tax dollars on the military last year, according to new analysis, as Donald Trump’s plans … Read more

Bob McCaffrey, whose wife Gayle has never been found, to face murder charges over New Jersey killing of Lisa McBride A man who was convicted in connection with his wife’s 2012 disappearance in South Carolina has been arrested over the murder of another woman in New Jersey 22 years earlier. Bob McCaffrey Jr, 54, was … Read more

Organizers unveil new drive to reverse decline in union membership as workers seek to combat growing wealth inequality Leaders of some of the largest unions in the US have unveiled a drive to jumpstart the country’s ailing labor movement and combat growing wealth inequality under Donald Trump. To make it easier for workers to join … Read more

Former US Fed chair says lowering rates to reduce debt service cost can lead to inflation getting out of control Business live – latest updates The former US Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen has attacked Donald Trump’s push for lower interest rates, comparing it to the actions of a “banana republic”. The US president has … Read more

The president’s attack on the head of the Catholic church and the AI depiction of himself as a Christ-like figure have not gone down well with one of the largest groups of swing voters in the US Poor persecuted Donald Trump has frequently portrayed himself as a modern messiah. Some of his supporters, meanwhile, have … Read more

The United States tolerates Trump’s behavior because of our warped definition of strength The strongest men I’ve known didn’t behave anything like Donald Trump. They were capable of restraint, first off. They may have spoken loudly, but they never used volume to enforce authority. None of them thought domination equaled leadership. How silly that would … Read more

Detainees tell of abuse at sprawling Texas facility whose giant generators gobble energy and fuel climate crisis Dust was everywhere, covering people’s blankets and clogging their airways inside Camp East Montana, the huge tent facility for immigration detention in west Texas, said D, a young Venezuelan man who was held there. The air conditioning blasted … Read more

The league’s emphasis on youth development has seen its place in the careers of US national team players shift dramatically Sign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletter When the United States men’s national team traveled to France for the 1998 World Cup, they did so with 16 Major League Soccer players on their … Read more