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Tlaib moves to block ICE airport arrests, says TSA helping target immigrants
Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan has introduced legislation aimed at blocking US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from accessing airline passenger data, accusing the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of helping to target immigrants at airports. The move forms part of a wider push by progressive Democrats against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement tactics, extending…
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How to start the Bubbly Basin DLC in Pokémon Pokopia
Polygon has published a guide explaining how players can begin the Bubbly Basin downloadable content (DLC) in Pokémon Pokopia, a paid expansion that lets players help Ditto establish a new underwater Pokémon community. The DLC follows on from an earlier expansion set in the Withered Wasteland, and adds a fresh environment for players to explore…
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Rod Stewart Postpones Concert Hours Before Showtime, Cites “Mechanical Fault”
Rod Stewart postponed his concert at the Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Canada, just hours before he was due on stage on Tuesday, citing a mechanical fault with his aircraft’s landing gear. The 81-year-old singer said via an Instagram Stories statement that he was “deeply disappointed” and apologised to fans for the inconvenience caused…
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Selena Gomez calls time on Alex Russo role after finale
Selena Gomez has described herself as “done playing” Alex Russo, the character she has portrayed since 2007, following the release of the four-part finale of “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” on Disney+ on 4 August. The finale draws a line under a role that began on the original “Wizards of Waverly Place”, which ran for four…
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All 10 Charli XCX Albums, Ranked
Collider has published a ranked list of all ten Charli XCX albums, assessing her eclectic discography ahead of what the piece frames as an ongoing purple patch in her career. The feature argues that while most of her albums are strong and stylistically varied, some stand out more than others, with the ranking reflecting both…
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Uber CEO brushes off reports of a Waymo break-up
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has dismissed speculation that the company’s partnership with Waymo is collapsing, insisting on an earnings call that the relationship remains “very strong” despite recent friction. The reassurance follows the end of the Uber-Waymo partnership in Phoenix earlier this year and comes amid signs of tension, including remarks from Uber’s CTO about…
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‘This is basically a crib-sheet on how to cross the English Channel safely’: Lee Anderson leads Reform’s second day on tour of migrant beaches in France… and he’s not happy
Reform UK’s chief whip Lee Anderson led a second day of the party’s tour of northern French beaches used by migrants attempting Channel crossings, expressing anger at what he described as clear evidence of people-smuggling networks operating openly. Anderson likened material found at the sites to a “crib-sheet” instructing migrants on how to cross the…
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Sabato Crystal Ball shifts Kansas Senate race in Democrats favor
Election handicapper Sabato’s Crystal Ball on Tuesday night shifted the Kansas Senate race from a safe Republican race to likely Republican following megachurch pastor Adam Hamilton’s Democratic primary win. Sabato’s Crystal Ball says a Hamilton win is a “longshot” but highlighted his $3.09 million fundraising advantage over incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) last quarter as…
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Xbox Will Copy PlayStation’s Platinum Trophy Later This Year
Xbox has confirmed it will introduce its own version of PlayStation’s Platinum Trophy, a feature awarded for unlocking every achievement in a game, later this year. New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed the move in response to a social media question, saying her team is “working on something for later this year.” It marks a…