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Rep Brandon Gill backs Trump executive order, calls to ‘clean house’ at the Smithsonian
Republican Representative Brandon Gill backed President Trump’s executive order seeking changes at the Smithsonian and called for a “clean house” approach to its leadership and exhibits. He argued that some museum material promotes left-wing activism rather than history, highlighting the political dispute over how publicly funded institutions should present the United States’ past. Gill’s comments…
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Firth wins NI’s first medal with bronze in S14 200m
Bethany Firth won Northern Ireland’s first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, taking bronze in the women’s S14 200m freestyle. The six-time Paralympic champion had won gold in the event in Birmingham four years earlier, but was narrowly beaten in the final by England’s Georgia Sheffield and Poppy Maskill. Firth, 30, recorded 2:07.63 after winning…
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NYC 5-alarm fire injures at least 17 firefighters, others as blaze damages multiple apartment buildings
A five-alarm fire at an apartment building in Queens, New York City, injured nearly two dozen people, including at least 17 FDNY firefighters. The blaze spread damage across multiple residential buildings, highlighting the risks faced by emergency crews during major urban fires. Officials said at least 21 people were injured in total on Saturday, although…
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Elon Musk’s Boring Company reportedly raising funding at a $20 billion valuation
Elon Musk’s Boring Company is reportedly discussing a $4 billion fundraising round that would value the tunnelling startup at $20 billion. If completed, the deal would substantially increase its valuation and underline investor interest in its plans to expand underground transport networks, despite regulatory and safety concerns. The proposed valuation is far above the company’s…
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Norris cautious despite pole as it ‘falls apart’ for Hamilton
Lando Norris secured his first pole position of the season at the Hungarian Grand Prix but warned that he must convert strong qualifying pace into a race victory. His caution reflects McLaren’s recent strategic difficulties, while the result suggests its upgrade has improved competitiveness after a period on the back foot. McLaren team principal Andrea…
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DC’s Next Level Initiative Expands, Including a Must-Read Batman Comic | Comic Con 2026
DC Comics has announced a new wave of “Next Level” titles for 2027 at San Diego Comic-Con, building on the initiative’s recent success. The most prominent release is a new Shadow of the Bat series by Deniz Camp and Javier Rodríguez, which will examine Gotham’s failing institutions and seek to reinterpret Batman for the present…
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Police investigate payments to Reform UK first revealed by The Guardian
The Metropolitan police are investigating £500,000 in donations to Reform UK made through Britain Means Business, a company controlled by the party’s deputy leader, Richard Tice, shortly before the 2024 general election. The inquiry matters because it concerns whether political-donation rules were followed and whether the original source of the money can be established. The…
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Friends become stars after turning rotting, $4,000 pontoon into a gorgeous, $140,000 houseboat complete with Hamptons-style shingle and blonde wood interior
Two friends have transformed a decrepit $4,000 pontoon boat into a striking $140,000 houseboat, complete with Hamptons-style shingle cladding and a light wood interior, turning them into unexpected social media stars in the process. The project, led by Jake Doggett in Massachusetts, has drawn widespread attention as an example of ambitious DIY renovation, showing how…
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Zelensky says US, Ukraine moving forward on joint drone production
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States and Ukraine are advancing plans for joint drone production, including a factory in the US using Ukrainian technology. The proposed partnership could deepen defence-industrial ties as Ukraine seeks to turn its battlefield drone expertise into a longer-term strategic asset. Zelenskyy said Ukrainian drones can now operate over…