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Haley Stevens: ‘The voters voted, we’ve got to move on’
Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) on Wednesday said it is time to “move on” after she was defeated in Michigan’s Senate Democratic primary last week. Asked during an appearance on NewsNation about her decision to endorse Abdul El-Sayed following the loss — and despite controversy surrounding some of the progressive’s actions — Stevens sought to distance…
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DAVID MARCUS: Why it’s too late for Dems to ditch Piker and his America-hating socialism
The article argues that Francesca Hong’s defeat in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, despite support from streamer Hasan Piker, does not resolve the Democratic Party’s tensions with its socialist left. It presents the result as a narrow victory for more moderate Democrats while contending that left-wing candidates and ideas will remain influential. According to the article,…
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The 7 Most Boring Movies This Century as Voted by Film Fans
The article presents Reddit film fans’ picks for the century’s most boring films, stressing that the results are subjective and may favour recent releases. – Megalopolis (2024), criticised as bizarre, poorly received and prone to prompting walkouts. – The Dead Don’t Die (2019), viewed by commenters as a disappointing, plotless zombie comedy. – Skinamarink (2022),…
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Wisconsin governor’s race: How Crowley pulled off the upset over Hong
Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary is raising new questions over polling, turnout and how Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley managed to pull off the win over democratic socialist Francesca Hong. Meanwhile in Minnesota, Republicans avoided nominating businessman Mike Lindell despite President Trump’s endorsement in the GOP gubernatorial primary, and Democrats had a key Senate primary. Plus, South…
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‘Justified’ or ’no business being there’? Tennessee munitions town loyal to Trump but divided on Iran
Kingsport, Tennessee, a Republican-leaning industrial town with an ammunition plant supplying the US military, is divided over US involvement in Iran. Residents remain broadly loyal to Donald Trump and the Republican Party, but some see military action as justified while others believe the US should avoid further wars. The BBC spoke to voters in the…
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California Dem ripped for ‘perverted agenda’ ahead of fundraiser at risqué nightclub
Democratic congressional candidate Marni von Wilpert is facing criticism over plans to hold a fundraiser at an LGBTQ nightclub in San Diego described by opponents as risqué. Critics, including Republican figures, have portrayed the event as evidence of a “perverted agenda”, while the dispute highlights the increasingly culture-war-focused rhetoric surrounding the contest for California’s 48th…
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Kylie Jenner’s New ALO Campaign Celebrates “Moments of Stillness”
Kylie Jenner is starring in a new campaign for fashion and lifestyle brand ALO, focused on the theme of private wellbeing and “moments of stillness”. The campaign positions Jenner beyond her highly visible public persona, reflecting ALO’s effort to link its activewear with self-care and everyday personal routines. Photographed in Los Angeles by Mert Alas…
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Congress breaks for summer recess with little to show
As Congress enters its August recess, lawmakers are racing to reconcile different continuing appropriations resolutions to prevent a government shutdown before the Oct. 1 fiscal deadline and subsequent midterm elections.
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Live updates: DNC meets to finalize 2028 calendar
The Democratic National Committee is expected to vote on the 2028 presidential primary calendar at its summer meeting this week in Austin, Texas. The party is expected to approve a schedule with South Carolina’s primary first on Jan. 22, followed by Nevada on Feb. 1. The meeting comes as some Democrats say they have lost…
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Is there a ‘Kemi-naissance’ for the Tories? Badenoch continues to grow in popularity among voters as Brits see her as a ‘strong’ and ‘decisive’ leader
Kemi Badenoch is said to be gaining popularity among voters, prompting speculation about whether the Conservative Party could benefit from a “Kemi-naissance”. The article presents her appeal as rooted in perceptions that she is a strong and decisive leader, qualities that could help the party rebuild support after electoral difficulties. The report focuses on voter…