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These swing voters in Nevada say they are not dismissing socialist candidates
In online focus groups, 10 of 12 Biden-to-Trump voters said they wouldn’t automatically think negatively of a politician who identifies with socialism.
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Clacton by-election poll tracker: Could Count Binface deliver a huge upset to Nigel Farage?
A Survation poll for Mandate Research suggests Nigel Farage is heavily favoured to retain Clacton in a by-election he triggered, although satirical candidate Count Binface is polling as his nearest challenger. The contest has drawn attention because the main Westminster parties are boycotting it, leaving a crowded field of independents and novelty candidates. The survey…
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Free suncream offered as part of ‘Sun Safe’ campaign to tackle cancer fears as Sheffield braces for heatwave
“It’s a fantastic project and will make a difference”
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Andreas Dresen, Doris Dörrie Films to World Premiere at Zurich Film Festival
Zurich Film Festival will host the world premieres of Andreas Dresen’s “Love, After All” and Doris Dörrie’s “How Can I Help?” in its Gala Premieres section. The selection underlines the festival’s focus on accessible auteur cinema and positions it as an early showcase for films likely to feature in the awards season. The Gala Premieres…
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OpenAI ad service can bill customers for up to one day after they pause campaigns
OpenAI’s ChatGPT advertising service may continue displaying and charging for adverts for up to one business day after an advertiser pauses or changes a campaign. The issue matters because it limits advertisers’ immediate control over spending, even where campaigns have been marked as paused. A UK business, Excel4Business, said it saw ads run overnight after…
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‘If you’re not conservative, don’t come here’: The town making missiles for Trump
Kingsport, Tennessee, a strongly Christian and conservative town with a major military munitions plant, remains largely supportive of President Trump despite falling national approval ratings linked to the Iran war and rising living costs. Its role in producing explosives for Patriot missiles and other weapons gives residents a direct economic and cultural connection to the…
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Lady Gaga, Prince, Queen & More: Who Has the Best Billboard Hot 100 No. 2 Hit of All Time? Vote!
Billboard has published a staff list of the 100 best songs to peak at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is asking readers to vote for their favourite. The poll highlights how songs that narrowly missed the top spot can still become defining, long-lasting cultural successes. The ballot features 10 standout tracks across…
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Farage set for Count Binface showdown in Clacton by-election as he aims for Westminster return
Nigel Farage is seeking to regain the Clacton seat he resigned, having triggered a by-election amid scrutiny of financial support from donors. The contest matters because a victory would return the Reform UK leader to Westminster, while also allowing a paused parliamentary standards investigation to resume. The main Westminster parties are boycotting the vote, but…
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Trump snaps back to economic warfare in struggle to make Iran tap out
President Trump’s efforts to bring the Iran war to an end have faltered several times. The U.S. military’s limited airstrike campaign did not move the needle. Trump’s threats to wipe Iran off the face of the earth didn’t either. Every time there appears to be a breakthrough in diplomatic talks, a wrench gets thrown in…
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Major League Baseball has a huge problem brewing for the 2026-2027 offseason
Major League Baseball is facing growing tension ahead of the 2026–27 off-season, when its collective bargaining agreement is due to be renegotiated. The article argues that the league office and club owners are increasingly presenting payroll inequality as a central problem, potentially laying the groundwork for a push towards a salary cap and a damaging…