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Nigel Farage’s popularity is plummeting. In Clacton, voters say they are losing faith
Nigel Farage triggered a by-election in Clacton after resigning his seat in protest at media and parliamentary scrutiny over undeclared gifts and donations, including benefits linked to adviser George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster. Two years after winning the constituency in a landslide, the Reform UK leader’s approval has fallen to its lowest level since the…
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Trump-backed candidate in battleground Michigan district loses to opponent who dropped out
Amir Hassan lost to Tom Smith, who had suspended his campaign but is now jumping back into the race for the purple 8th District.
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McConnell’s absence puts Trump agenda at risk as Kentucky succession questions grow
Andy Beshear says the Aug. 3 deadline has no legal impact on his options, but Mitch McConnell's absence leaves Republicans one vote short on key items.
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Mike Lindell resigns as MyPillow CEO to focus on campaign
Mike Lindell said Tuesday afternoon that he was stepping down from being the MyPillow CEO to focus his attention on his Minnesota gubernatorial bid. In a post on the social platform X, Lindell said he had “made one of the biggest decisions of my life.” “I’m stepping down as CEO of MyPillow so I can…
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Why I’ll never be convinced by Meta’s ‘pervert’ glasses | Opinion
In a Guardian Opinion video, columnist Kirsty Major explains why she remains unconvinced by Meta’s smart glasses, which have been dubbed “pervert glasses” by critics over their potential for covert filming. The piece highlights growing concern about the devices being used to record people without consent, reflecting wider anxieties about privacy and surveillance as wearable…
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Former UN ambassador: Iran ‘uncertain’ how to handle Trump
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mark Wallace on Tuesday said Iran is “uncertain” on how to handle President Trump as both countries enter talks to potentially reach another interim peace deal. Wallace, who is also the CEO of the nonprofit group United Against Nuclear Iran, praised Trump’s military campaign against Iran in an…
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Clacton by-election: Nigel Farage and Count Binface among record number of candidates in crunch vote
Nigel Farage faces a record-breaking field of 33 rival candidates in the Clacton-on-Sea by-election, a contest he called himself amid scrutiny of his financial affairs and backers. Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Greens and Restore Britain are all boycotting the vote, branding it a “stunt” and a “gimmick”, leaving Farage to face a…
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Michigan says ‘technical issue’ slowed voting
Michigan state officials on Tuesday said a “technical issue” slowed down voting as millions of registered voters cast their ballots in the state’s primary election. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) “addressed a technical issue that temporarily impacted the qualified voter file,” it wrote on the social platform X. “The issue is…
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Radio station and mosque caught up in ‘escalating’ alleged threatening letter campaign – as a woman is charged with dozens of offences
A woman has been charged with dozens of offences in connection with an alleged campaign of threatening letters sent to a Sydney radio station and a mosque, which police describe as having been escalating. The case has drawn attention to both 2GB, a prominent talkback radio station, and Lakemba Mosque, a significant place of worship…
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Trump is failing the vibe-check for voters
Republicans aren’t just fighting stubborn inflation and a slowing economy, they are contending with voters who feel worse about their lives across almost every category pollsters can measure.