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Trump comes up short with Lindell in Minnesota gubernatorial primary
Minnesota state Rep. Lisa Demuth (R) was projected to win the Republican primary for governor of the North Star State, Decision Desk HQ projects, dealing a blow to President Trump. Trump had endorsed Republican businessman Mike Lindell, the “My Pillow Guy” whom a judge ruled defamed the election tech company Smartmatic with false statements about…
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Woke NYC mayor humiliated by NYPD after suggesting his ‘private’ wife should have taxpayer-funded police bodyguards for trip to Syria
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has been rebuffed by the NYPD after requesting that taxpayer-funded police bodyguards accompany his wife on a personal trip to Syria. The episode has proved politically embarrassing for Mamdani, who has built his public image around progressive, anti-establishment credentials, as critics accuse him of hypocrisy for seeking special protection…
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Passenger jet billed as China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus prepares to make first international flight
China’s state-owned Comac is set to fly its C919 passenger jet on its first international route on Wednesday, taking off from Beijing for Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia. The flight marks Beijing’s latest attempt to break into commercial aviation and challenge the Boeing-Airbus duopoly, though analysts caution the plane is more of a symbolic gesture than a…
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Mel Gibson Shares ‘Lethal Weapon 5’ Update: “I Think That The Fifth Script Is Better Than All Of The Others”
Mel Gibson has given a fresh update on the long-delayed Lethal Weapon 5, revealing that the script is complete and, in his view, the strongest of the franchise. Speaking to Collider at Fan Expo Boston, he described a film with older, changed versions of the lead characters and a more grounded, lower-key tone than previous…
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Muslim tradesman who prayed at Bondi Beach massacre memorial site dressed in ‘Free Palestine’ City2Surf get-up explains why he did it – as photos spark online storm
A Muslim tradesman has spoken out after photographs of him praying at a Bondi Beach memorial site, while wearing “Free Palestine” clothing linked to Sydney’s City2Surf event, circulated online and provoked a backlash. The images, taken at a site associated with the aftermath of a mass killing at Bondi Beach, drew criticism from some who…
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Commonwealth Bank $10billion profit as Aussies struggle under rising interest rates
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has posted a statutory full-year net profit of $10.9 billion, a seven per cent rise on the previous year, even as the country’s biggest lender warned that economic growth is slowing under the weight of high interest rates and inflation. Chief executive Matt Comyn said the economy remained resilient, backed by…
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Assault and stalking case against Ahmed Al Ahmed discontinued
Assault and stalking charges against Ahmed Al Ahmed, known in Australia as a “Bondi hero”, have been discontinued. The decision ends a case that had attracted attention because of his earlier public recognition and means he will not face trial on those allegations. The available article text confirms only that the charges were dropped; it…
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California Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee Xavier Becerra Says He Prefers Settlement Of Paramount-WBD Antitrust Lawsuit: “Conference Room, Not Courtroom”
Xavier Becerra, the Democratic nominee for California governor, has said he hopes state attorneys general and Paramount can settle their antitrust lawsuit over the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery merger rather than go to trial. Speaking publicly on the case for the first time, at a Politico conference, he argued that negotiation tends to achieve more…
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Ellison threatens to move Paramount headquarters amid Warner merger lawsuit
Paramount chief executive David Ellison has reportedly threatened to move the company’s headquarters out of California if the antitrust lawsuit delaying its proposed $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is not resolved by 1 October. The possibility matters because it could affect Hollywood jobs and production activity, while increasing pressure on California officials during…
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Private equity company Apollo agrees to finance deal with New York Yankees organization for $2.6 billion
Private equity firm Apollo Global Management has agreed to provide $2.6 billion (£2 billion) in financing to the New York Yankees organisation, marking one of private equity’s most significant forays yet into Major League Baseball. The deal reflects a broader shift in professional sport, where private equity firms have increasingly sought access to lucrative franchises…