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AOC walks a tightrope with progressives as 2028 decision nears
politics1 month ago

AOC walks a tightrope with progressives as 2028 decision nears

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is trying to win over left-wing critics who say she cares too much about mainstream approval while weighing a 2028 White House bid. She has taken a tougher line on Israel funding to appease the left and is working to repair ties with the DSA after past strains, all while navigating loyalties to former allies and potential Senate runs. The maneuver could complicate any left-leaning presidential bid and influence her general-election prospects.

NHL Unveils 2028 World Cup of Hockey With Three Host Cities
sports2 months ago

NHL Unveils 2028 World Cup of Hockey With Three Host Cities

The NHL announced at its Palm Beach GM meetings that the 2028 World Cup of Hockey will be staged in February 2028 with Prague, Calgary and Edmonton as hosts, marking the event's return since 2016. The league will partner with IIHF to ensure participation of players from outside the NHL and will use NHL rules (including five-on-five overtime) instead of international rules, with the round robin split between Prague and Calgary and the semifinals/finals in Edmonton, occurring mid-season during 2027-28. Russia’s involvement remains uncertain amid IIHF exclusions, and the NHL is weighing format options and potential expansions as it positions the event ahead of the 2030 Olympics.

Scout Motors US Debut Delayed to 2028 Amid Tech and Financing Hurdles
business3 months ago

Scout Motors US Debut Delayed to 2028 Amid Tech and Financing Hurdles

VW Group says Scout Motors’ U.S. launch is pushed to 2028 due to technical issues and financial obligations; the brand, once pitched as an all‑electric revival, appears to lean toward range‑extended models, with a Blythewood, SC plant chosen partly to leverage the Inflation Reduction Act before Congress ended it in 2025; Scout has not provided a new timeline.

UK kicks off first Town of Culture contest to celebrate local spots
culture4 months ago

UK kicks off first Town of Culture contest to celebrate local spots

The UK has launched its inaugural Town of Culture competition to boost local pride. Three finalists will be chosen by an expert panel, with the winner receiving £3m and two runners-up £250k each; shortlisted towns get £60k to develop bids. The winning town will start a year-long cultural programme in 2028. Eligible towns of all sizes (excluding Greater London) can apply, with finalists to include one small, one medium, and one large town. Shortlisting is planned for spring, with the winner announced by early 2027. The effort aims to amplify local stories and culture across the country.

NASA's New Leadership Unveils Bold Plans for Lunar Return and Permanent Moon Base
science-and-space4 months ago

NASA's New Leadership Unveils Bold Plans for Lunar Return and Permanent Moon Base

President Trump has issued an executive order prioritizing the return of Americans to the moon by 2028, with plans for a nuclear lunar outpost by 2030, and NASA, under new leadership, aims to accelerate the timeline, including a crewed lunar mission in 2028 and establishing a lunar base, amidst international competition and commercial sector involvement.