Spotify reuses its live audio tech through Listening Party feature
Spotify’s live audio app is no longer active, but the company has been using the tech to connect fans and artists better with the “Listening Party” feature. The feature lets…
After losing access to Twitter’s API, Block Party pivots to privacy
Block Party, a startup developed by software engineer and tech diversity advocate Tracy Chou, was among the victims of Twitter’s (now X’s) API changes earlier this year, forcing it to…
Pakistan party nominates Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister, ending deadlock : NPR
Pakistan’s former prime minister and leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz party Shehbaz Sharif speaks during a press conference in Lahore on Feb. 13, 2024. ARIF ALI/AFP via Getty Images…
Boston mayor defends holiday party for elected officials of color
BOSTON (AP) — Boston’s first Asian American mayor, Michelle Wu, is defending her decision to host a holiday party for elected officials of color. Wu said the “Electeds of Color…
Rishi Sunak braced for crucial week as Tory party splits widen over Rwanda
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Splits within the UK Conservative party over migration policy widened…
Peggy Flanagan Is First Native Woman To Lead A Party Committee
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan was elected chair of the Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association on Tuesday, making history as the first Native American woman to lead a national political party…
These redistricting fights could determine which party controls the House
CNN — Around the country, politicians are waging high-stakes battles over new congressional lines that could influence which party controls the US House of Representatives after the 2024 election. In…
Republican Party infighting is driving America toward a government shutdown
CNN — The Republican Party’s war on itself has turned its inoperative House majority into a “clown show” and a “dysfunction caucus” and is handing wins to the Chinese Communist…
Manchin refuses to rule out third party presidential campaign, says ‘if I get in a race, I’m going to win’
CNN — West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin on Monday defended his flirtation with a third-party presidential campaign, telling voters at a No Labels forum at St. Anselm College in New…
Philadelphia Eagles: Family throws surprise birthday party at tailgate for Vietnam veteran
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Eagles fans woke up bright and early Sunday morning to tailgate ahead of the game, some of fans celebrating a lot more than the best team in…