-
Greater Manchester mayoral election live: Count begins as Andy Burnham faces first big test against Reform
Vote counting has begun in the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election to choose Andy Burnham’s successor after he became MP for Makerfield and Labour Party leader. The contest is an early electoral test for Labour against Reform UK, with Labour’s Bev Craig widely expected to win, while Reform’s Sian Astley and the Greens’ Geraldine Coggins may…
-
The Morning Poll: What’s your attitude to North Sea oil and gas?
The Daily Mail’s Morning Poll asks readers whether Andy Burnham should abandon Net Zero commitments and support renewed North Sea oil and gas drilling. It presents the question as a public-opinion prompt rather than reporting a policy decision or providing evidence for the claim. Readers are invited to vote, with the final results due to…
-
What time will the Greater Manchester mayoral election results be announced and will there be an exit poll?
More than two million people across Greater Manchester are voting to choose a successor to Andy Burnham after his resignation triggered a mayoral by-election. The result matters because it will determine leadership of the combined authority across 10 boroughs and is the first mayoral contest without Mr Burnham on the ballot since the role was…
-
‘Big Brother’ Season 28, Week 3 Eviction: A Unanimous Vote Sent Another Houseguest Packing
Jason De Puy was unanimously evicted from Big Brother Season 28 in its third live eviction, becoming the season’s third houseguest to leave. The result followed a turbulent Head of Household week led by Kamu Kirk, during which nominations and competition wins repeatedly changed who was at risk. Kamu initially nominated LaTrice Verrett, Lyric Medeiros…
-
The Morning Poll: Is your area prepared for the risk of wildfires in the prolonged heatwave?
The article presents a morning poll asking readers whether their local area is prepared for an increased wildfire risk during a prolonged heatwave. It highlights concern that sustained hot, dry conditions can make grassland and open spaces more vulnerable to fires, placing pressure on emergency services and local authorities. The wider context is a period…
-
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s $309 Million Promo Partner Campaign Is A Hollywood Record
Sony’s promotional partner campaign for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ is valued at $309 million worldwide, which Deadline reports is a record for a Hollywood film. The campaign underlines the commercial scale of the sequel ahead of its expected $470 million global opening weekend and aims to reach audiences across age groups rather than targeting a…
-
Judge rules Wisconsin voters can’t recast ballots after governor race shake-up
A Wisconsin judge has ruled that voters cannot recast ballots already submitted in the state’s governor’s race after a change to the contest. The decision matters because it limits voters’ ability to alter absentee ballots when a candidate withdraws or the political situation shifts after they have voted. The ruling concerns ballots cast before the…
-
Senate ‘YOLO Caucus’ bucks Trump on Blanche: What to know
Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, have withheld support for Todd Blanche’s nomination to become US attorney general, delaying a planned Senate Judiciary Committee vote. Their stance illustrates the influence of the informal “YOLO Caucus” — Republicans with less electoral pressure who have shown greater willingness to challenge President Trump — and could…
-
Indiana’s Curt Cignetti roasts the SEC as ESPN starts their promotional campaign already: ‘we don’t whine’
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti criticised the SEC’s perceived tendency to complain about scheduling and playoff selection, saying his programme does not “whine”. His remarks come as debate over college football scheduling and conference strength begins well before the 2026 season, highlighting the ongoing rivalry between the SEC and other major conferences. The immediate context is…
-
Turek declines to say he’d back Schumer
Iowa Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek declined to say whether he would support Chuck Schumer as Senate Democratic leader if elected. The response highlighted a central division in the party’s primary contest, with rival Zach Wahls arguing for new leadership and portraying Turek as aligned with the national Democratic establishment. Turek said he would judge…