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Progressives aren’t the enemy — centrist inaction is
It is hard to pin centrists down on what democratic socialism means in large part because it would require publicly opposing kitchen table economic policies that most Democratic voters support.
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Bloodstock announce 27 bands and headliners for 2027 line-up
Bloodstock has announced the first 27 acts for its 2027 festival at Catton Park, Derbyshire, led by headliners Mercyful Fate, Electric Callboy and Motionless In White. The announcement signals the start of planning for one of the UK’s major metal festivals, with more than 100 further artists still to be revealed. Mercyful Fate will headline…
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Inflation fell in July as Iran war marches on
Inflation ticked down slightly in July, amid the resumption of strikes between the U.S. and Iran. The consumer price index (CPI) increased 0.1 percent last month, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The annual inflation rate declined to 3.4 percent, down from 3.5 percent in June. Both tallies landed…
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Live updates: Progressives notch loss in Wisconsin but big wins in Minnesota, Connecticut; July inflation cools
The surging progressive movement suffered a setback on Tuesday night, as Wisconsin Democrat David Crowley edged out democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the gubernatorial primary, a surprise win given he was down double digits in polls ahead of the election. But progressives surged in other races, as Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan defeated more center-left…
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US inflation cooled slightly to 3.4% in July, according to latest data
US annual inflation eased slightly to 3.4% in July, after energy prices fell from their late-April peak. However, prices remain elevated compared with before the Iran war, leaving pressure on household budgets and complicating the Federal Reserve’s response to weak employment figures. Inflation had fallen by 0.7% in June during a short US-Iran ceasefire, but…
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Clacton by-election live: Nigel Farage begins final push to reclaim seat in battle with Count Binface
Voters in Clacton-on-Sea are due to elect an MP in a by-election triggered after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage stood down amid scrutiny of his financial affairs. Farage is widely expected to regain the seat, but his most prominent opponent is Count Binface, the satirical candidate standing after the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats and Greens…
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JYP Entertainment’s Q2 revenues fell 15.1% YoY, net profit down 40.3%, in the gap between Stray Kids’ world tours
JYP Entertainment reported lower revenue and profit for the second quarter of 2026, largely because the period fell between major Stray Kids world tours. The comparison was particularly difficult because Stray Kids’ previous dominATE tour was still generating substantial concert and merchandise income in the same quarter of 2025, underscoring JYP’s dependence on large-scale live…
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QUEEN’s ROGER TAYLOR Shares ‘I See You Now’ Single From Upcoming Solo Album ‘Violence Insane In A Beautiful World’
Legendary QUEEN songwriter, musician and singer Roger Taylor has announced his new album, “Violence Insane In A Beautiful World”, due out September 18 via Columbia Records. The LP is preceded by the second single “I See You Now”, with an accompanying music video directed by Sarina Taylor and Simon L…
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Kick It Out chair Bhandari to step down from role
Sanjay Bhandari will step down as chair of anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out at the end of the 2026-27 season, concluding more than seven years in the role. His departure matters because he has overseen significant organisational changes at a prominent voice for equality and inclusion in football, and his successor will be expected to…
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Trump’s DC crime crackdown ‘working’ as city sees homicides plummet 43% since 2025: slain intern’s mom
Tamara Jachym says Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., is working after her son Eric Tarpinian-Jachym was fatally shot in 2025.