The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics. Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
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Wall Squats, Planks Once a Week May Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
Wall Squats, Planks Once a Week May Help Lower Your Blood Pressure. Performing isometric exercises like wall squats and planks just a few times per week may help lower blood pressure. VioletaStoimenova/E+/Getty Images Just one or two isometric exercise sessions per week may help lower blood pressure in the short term, according to a new study. Performing isometric exercises, such as wall squats and planks, three times a week may provide long-term benefits. Experts say people beginning an isometric exercise program should start slowly and build up their routine over time. Isometric exercises, even if done only occasionally, could help.
Badenoch claims Labour is preparing for a general election in May 2027 – UK politics live
Badenoch claims Labour is preparing for a general election in May 2027 – UK politics live. Speculation about an early election continue to persist even as Andy Burnham ruled it out Senior Labour figures are privately voicing unease about John Healey’s approach to his crucial first budget this month, against the backdrop of volatile global markets and soaring energy costs. The chancellor’s work has been made significantly harder by the global bond sell-off, which continues to raise the cost of government borrowing, and ever increasing energy prices as Donald Trump continues the US war with Iran. What we’re trying to.
Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates
Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates. The diplomatic fallout comes as Ethiopian forces battle rebel fighters across its northern region.
Election Deniers Think the GOP’s Terrible Midterm Polling Is a ‘Psyop’
Election Deniers Think the GOP’s Terrible Midterm Polling Is a ‘Psyop’. Dozens and dozens of high profile MAGA influencers and pundits have weighed in. “The laughable fake polls are rolling out,” Catturd posted on X.
A full-time lawyer with 10 income streams shares her biggest flops, and the easiest way to earn side money in 2026
A full-time lawyer with 10 income streams shares her biggest flops, and the easiest way to earn side money in 2026. Lucy Zheng has been building side businesses since 2012. Not all of them worked, but each venture provided skills she used to inform the next.
Drumcree talks break up without agreement on fifth day of standoff
Drumcree talks break up without agreement on fifth day of standoff. Dispute over march will go to legal appeal on Monday after talks hosted by Northern Ireland secretary end Talks aimed at resolving the Drumcree parade dispute have broken up without agreement, with the Northern Ireland secretary, Chris Bryant, describing the situation as being between a “rock and a hard place”. Speaking on Thursday night after the latest talks with the Orange Order and residents of Garvaghy Road broke up, Bryant said: “I think this is the end of these conversations. We haven’t come to a settled agreement, and it’s.