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Cook Political Report moves Iowa, Texas governor’s races in Democrats favor
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted its ratings Thursday for both the Texas and Iowa gubernatorial races, giving Democrats a higher chance at claiming the seat. Cook Political Report Senate and Governors Editor Jessica Taylor wrote in her analysis that Texas’ Democratic nominee for governor, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa (D), is “surprisingly competitive” against incumbent…
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Kehlani Shuts Down Narrative That ‘R&B Is Dead’: ‘People Are Just a Little Lazy in Looking Up New Artists’
Kehlani has pushed back on the recurring claim that R&B music is dying, arguing instead that the genre is thriving but listeners have grown too complacent to seek out new artists. The singer made the comments in an interview with Leon Thomas for Billboard’s 2026 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players issue, published on 20 August, in which…
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Linkdaze’s smart calendar is built to run a household, not just track a schedule
Linkdaze has launched a touchscreen smart calendar designed to organise an entire household’s schedule rather than just one person’s, arriving as families face the annual back-to-school scheduling scramble. Its main selling point is broad calendar compatibility, syncing with Google, iCloud, Outlook, Yahoo and the family-organising app Cozi, then colour-coding entries so each family member’s commitments…
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NITA STRAUSS Returns For Seventh Season Performing With LOS ANGELES RAMS; To Be Joined By Husband JOSH VILLALTA On Drums
Guitarist Nita Strauss is set to begin her seventh consecutive season performing at Los Angeles Rams NFL games, extending one of the best-known crossovers between rock music and professional American football. This year the arrangement gains a new dimension, as her husband and manager, drummer Josh Villalta, will officially join her on stage during games,…
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JONATHAN BROCKLEBANK: I have defended it for decades but even I can’t deny my dear Glasgow has become a drug den, a neglected midden…
In this opinion piece, Daily Mail columnist Jonathan Brocklebank reflects on Glasgow’s decline, admitting that despite decades of defending the city against its critics, he can no longer deny that it has deteriorated into what he describes as a “drug den” and a “neglected midden”. The piece reads as a personal reckoning from a long-standing…
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Bipartisan women call on Ethics panel to speed up Gomez probe ahead of midterms
Female lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for the House Ethics Committee to speed up its investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) ahead of the midterms. The House Ethics Committee on Monday said it was investigating allegations that Gomez violated House rules by “engaging in inappropriate sexual contact…
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10 Replay Ideas to Make Elden Ring Feel Brand New Again
This Polygon feature offers ten suggestions for players looking to refresh their experience of Elden Ring, FromSoftware’s acclaimed open-world RPG, whether they have just finished the game, are struggling against a tough boss, or are preparing for its upcoming release on Nintendo Switch 2. The piece frames replaying as a way to rediscover the game’s…
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Shygirl Opens A New Era With ‘Alyse’
Shygirl has released a new single, ‘Alyse’, marking her first output of 2026 and signalling the start of a new creative chapter for the UK artist. Described as a stripped-back return to basics, the track sees her rebuilding her sound while blending previously contrasting elements of her musical identity, underlining her willingness to evolve rather…
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How to watch today’s Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford City League One game: Live stream, TV channel, confirmed team news and start time – Goal.com
Sheffield Wednesday host Bradford City at Hillsborough in a League One match between two Yorkshire sides that both began the season with league wins. The fixture matters as Bradford sit third and Wednesday sixth after the opening round, while it is their first League One meeting for more than 20 years. Kick-off is at 8pm…
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Democrats to decide among Boston, Denver, Philadelphia for 2028 convention
Democrats on Thursday narrowed down their top three cities for the 2028 national convention, spotlighting Boston, Denver and Philadelphia as viable options for the party to introduce its presidential nominee. “Each city presented strong bids to host an inspiring celebration of our party’s future nominee and a critical step on our path to retaking the…