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‘Once I started zooming in, I never stopped’: the mesmerising art of macro photography
Converts describe a demanding form of capturing nature very close up that has grown in popularity in last few years Vote here for your favourite invertebrate of the year “I always just pray ‘please don’t fly away’,” says Dara Ojo. As a wildlife photographer, he can handle spending minutes, hours and sometimes days waiting for…
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Why Missouri Declined to Abolish Its Income Tax
Uncertainty caused voters to stick with the devil they know.
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DSA brand on trial as El-Sayed struggles where Dems can least afford it
A Fox News poll indicates that Republican Mike Rogers holds an early lead over Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate race. The article presents El-Sayed’s association with the Democratic Socialists of America as a potential difficulty for Democrats in a crucial battleground state. It says registered voters expressed concern that El-Sayed may be too…
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Reform could slip to third in polls, pollsters warn as Farage’s popularity plummets over scandals
Polling experts say Reform UK could fall to third place behind Labour and the Conservatives, as the party’s support declines alongside Nigel Farage’s personal ratings. This matters because Reform had led national polls for more than a year, but its heavy dependence on Farage may now be turning into a weakness amid controversy over his…
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Tributes paid to Jason Arday after ex-Cambridge professor found dead
Tributes have been paid to former Cambridge professor Jason Arday, 41, who was found dead at an address in Battersea, south London, on Friday afternoon. His family said they were shocked by the loss and believed a “campaign of misinformation” had become too much for him; public figures and colleagues also raised concerns about the…
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Massachusetts mayor dramatically arrested over alleged $1.5 million Covid loan fraud to fund campaign
A Massachusetts mayor has reportedly been arrested over allegations of fraud involving around $1.5 million in Covid-era business loans. Prosecutors are said to suspect that some of the money was used to support the mayor’s political campaign, raising concerns about misuse of pandemic relief funds and public trust in elected officials. The allegations concern loans…
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Wisconsin Democratic candidate says her party ‘left behind’ rural America
Wisconsin Democrat Rebecca Cooke said her party has “left behind” rural America and needs to rebuild its relationships with rural and working-class voters. Her comments highlight continuing concern within the Democratic Party about its ability to win support beyond urban and suburban areas. Cooke, described as a moderate or Blue Dog Democrat, argued that rural…
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Emmy Nominees Head To Final Campaign Stops; Why Showbiz Docs Rule With Voters – Notes On The Season
Emmy nominees are making final campaign appearances before voting opens, with the Television Academy’s three-day Televerse event bringing together stars and creatives from many nominated programmes in Los Angeles. The gathering underlines how competitive Emmy campaigning has become, particularly for streamers, as nominees seek visibility with voters ahead of the awards. Voting runs from 17…
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Gov. DeSantis latest to not support Rep. Mills ahead of Florida primary
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Friday became the latest elected Republican to declare he would not support Rep. Cory Mills’ (R-Fla.) reelection bid in Florida’s 7th Congressional District. “I have not endorsed Cory Mills, and I do not support Cory Mills,” the Florida governor said when asked during a Friday press conference, captured by…
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Farage claims win as vindication but watchdog immediately restarts £5m gift probe as Tories call by-election a pointless farce
Nigel Farage hailed a by-election victory as a vindication for Reform UK, while Conservatives dismissed the contest as a “pointless farce”. The result matters because it may strengthen Farage’s claim that Reform can challenge the established parties, but it has also renewed scrutiny of the party’s finances. The Electoral Commission immediately resumed its investigation into…