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Vulnerable Democrats flip on women’s sports vote after opposing similar bills as midterms loom
Several vulnerable House Democrats are breaking with their party to support measures barring transgender athletes from women’s sports, as Republicans keep the issue prominent ahead of November’s US midterm elections. The shift comes after some of these same lawmakers had previously opposed similar legislation, suggesting growing unease among Democrats in competitive districts about the political…
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Democrat-backed candidate flips Chandler mayor’s office in Arizona
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Sharpton: Democrats should keep South Carolina as first 2028 primary
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The one guitarist Linda Ronstadt called “God to all of us”
The article focuses on James Burton, the guitarist whom Linda Ronstadt reportedly described as “God to all of us”. It presents the remark as recognition of Burton’s exceptional influence and technical ability, particularly among musicians who regarded his playing as a benchmark for rock and country guitar. Burton became widely known through his work with…
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Walmart Has the Best Prices on Both 512GB and 256GB Nintendo Switch 2 Memory Cards Amidst Price Hikes
Walmart is currently offering the lowest prices on Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Express memory cards, with discounts on both 512GB and 256GB Onn-branded models. The deal is timely given a wave of recent Switch 2 console purchases and ongoing storage pressures, as several major games now demand huge amounts of space. Switch 2 owners cannot…
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Bose Wants to Be the Centerpiece of Your Living Room Again With the Lifestyle Ultra Speaker
Bose has relaunched its Lifestyle branding, retired in 2022, with the new flagship Lifestyle Ultra Speaker leading a wider product range that also includes a soundbar and subwoofer. The launch signals Bose’s effort to reposition itself as a central hub for home audio, offering a system that can start small and be expanded over time…
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Likely Platner replacement’s resurfaced posts on ‘democracy’ come back to bite him: ‘Hypocritical socialist’
Troy Jackson, the former Maine Senate President who is set to become the Democratic nominee for the state’s US Senate seat, is facing accusations of hypocrisy after old social media posts in which he championed the importance of democracy resurfaced online. Jackson is poised to take over the nomination from Graham Platner, whose campaign collapsed…
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Key Principles for Ethical AI Use in Music Creation
A lawyer specialising in entertainment law has set out principles for ethical use of artificial intelligence in music creation, arguing that licensing deals between rightsholders and AI firms must be built on artists’ consent, fair pay and transparency. Writing in an opinion piece, John Meller of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips says the industry is at…
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Illegal immigrant who brutally murdered Michigan woman SUES Trump and demands $75 million, an apology and US citizenship
An illegal immigrant convicted of brutally murdering a woman in Michigan has filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, demanding $75 million in damages, a formal apology, and US citizenship. The case is notable both for the severity of the underlying crime and for the unusual nature of the claims being brought against the president from…
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3M Open 2026 best bets: Five golfers who can upset Scottie Scheffler at TPC Twin Cities this week
This article previews betting picks for the 2026 3M Open, a PGA TOUR event held at TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minnesota, in the week following The Open Championship. It focuses on golfers tipped as potential value bets to outperform pre-tournament favourite Scottie Scheffler, reflecting the ongoing appetite for golf betting content even as the…