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Senate avoids a shutdown but disappoints Trump: Live discussion
The Senate finished its session early Saturday morning after a long series of votes in which it confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general and funded the government through the beginning of December. But it did not pass the voting security legislation prized by President Trump, as Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) warned. Join the live…
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Toronto festival market selects Palmer, Mehta and Irons projects
The Toronto International Film Festival has revealed the full line-up for TIFF: The Market, its first-ever formal international financing and project market, which will run alongside the festival from 10-16 September. The launch marks a shift from years of informal dealmaking in Toronto to a dedicated industry marketplace, with market head Charles Tremblay saying the…
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Proportion of voters who think migration ‘mostly bad’ for UK jumps nearly a third over ten years amid ministers’ failure to stop the boats – with more Remainers even agreeing
A new poll finding shows that the proportion of British voters who believe migration has been “mostly bad” for the UK has risen by almost a third over the past decade, according to the Daily Mail. The shift is attributed largely to the continued failure of successive governments to curb Channel crossings by small boats,…
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Decades of abuse revealed at Michigan art school. And, the Iran war’s impact on midterms
A new report has revealed decades of alleged abuse at an elite art school. NPR spoke with one of the victims. And, Iran is playing the long game with negotiations, which could impact midterms.
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The first rival Android app store just arrived in the US Play Store
Google’s US Play Store has begun listing a third-party app store within its own app, marking the first time this has been possible without pre-installation or sideloading. Aptoide, a store that specialises in mobile games, is the first to appear, a significant shift given that rival storefronts on Android have previously only been reachable through…
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POLL OF THE DAY: Is university worth the money any more?
The Daily Mail has published analysis identifying the 20 university course groups with the worst graduate employment records, ahead of A-level Results Day this Thursday, when such courses will still be recruiting through Clearing. The findings raise questions about the value of a degree, given the substantial debts many students take on, prompting the paper’s…
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Vulnerable battleground Dem embraces ‘no tax on tips’ after voting against Trump bill
Democratic Congressman Gabriel Vasquez of New Mexico, who represents a competitive swing district, has voted against the Trump administration’s tax and spending package that included a “no tax on tips” provision, but he is now backing the policy and pushing to expand it. The move highlights the political balancing act facing vulnerable Democrats in Republican-leaning…
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5 notable contests left on the 2026 primary calendar
The 2026 primary season is nearing its final stretch, but several high-profile races remain before political observers completely turn their attention to the general election. In the next few weeks, voters in more than a dozen states will head to the polls to determine some key matchups that could help shape the November landscape. In…
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Campaigners call for Thirty Seconds to Mars to cancel UK tour amid Jared Leto allegations
They are set to tour in April 2027. The post Campaigners call for Thirty Seconds to Mars to cancel UK tour amid Jared Leto allegations first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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In a competitive Maine Senate race, women voters could be the deciders
The race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson is one of this year’s most high-profile Senate contests. To win, both candidates will need support from an especially powerful voting bloc: Maine women.