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Thune cool to Trump’s demand to cancel August recess for SAVE America Act
President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the Senate’s August recess until lawmakers pass the SAVE America Act, while also renewing his call to end the legislative filibuster. Thune has resisted both demands, arguing that the Senate lacks a viable route to enact the bill, highlighting a growing public disagreement within…
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Inside Joe Manchin’s new quest to elect more Independents to Congress
Former West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, who left the Democratic Party to become an independent two years ago, is launching a new group called the Independent Leadership Council alongside his daughter, Heather Manchin. The initiative aims to build a viable pathway for independent candidates to win seats in Congress, outside the traditional two-party system, at…
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Nanoleaf’s colorful pegboard and shelf kit is half off
Nanoleaf is offering its Blocks Combo XL Smarter Kit at half price, combining colour-changing LED panels with a low-profile shelf and pegboard for wall-mounted storage and lighting. Marketed as a back-to-school buy, the discount brings the kit down to a new record low, making it a more accessible option for anyone wanting to personalise a…
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All senators invited to Zelensky meeting as Congress weighs Russia sanctions bill
All 100 US senators have been invited to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his Washington visit, as the Senate considers moving forward with a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill. The meeting and potential vote could signal renewed congressional pressure on Moscow and support for Ukraine amid efforts to end the war. Zelenskyy is expected to…
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Trial to be introduced in bid to prevent goalkeeper tactical time-outs
English football’s governing bodies will trial new measures this season aimed at stopping goalkeepers from using feigned or exaggerated injuries as tactical time-outs. The initiative, backed jointly by Pro Ref, the Football Association, the Premier League, the English Football League, the Women’s Super League and the National League, follows incidents such as Manchester City’s Gianluigi…
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Senators reject Trump’s call to make Canada pay for wildfire smoke: ‘Ridiculous’
US senators from both parties have pushed back against President Donald Trump’s call for Canada to pay damages over smoke from wildfires that he says has “poisoned” air quality in several American cities. The rebuke, offered by Republicans and Democrats alike, highlights bipartisan scepticism towards Trump’s demand and underscores the practical difficulty of attributing responsibility…
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Ella Langley Sets a Record with ‘Choosin’ Texas,’ Ties Harry Styles
Country singer Ella Langley has set a new chart milestone, with her song “Choosin’ Texas” tying Harry Styles’s “As It Was” for the longest run atop the Billboard Hot 100 by a non-holiday song, and becoming the longest-reigning Number One by a woman outside of festive releases. The achievement puts Langley ahead of long-standing benchmarks…
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Brave hold on to beat MI London in thrilling finale
Southern Brave held their nerve to beat MI London by one run in a tense finish to their 2026 Women’s Hundred fixture at the Utilita Bowl in Southampton. The victory came down to the final over, with bowler Lauren Bell restricting MI London to just six runs to seal the narrow win for her side.…
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Michael Jackson biopic heads to streaming after $1bn cinema haul
The Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” has completed its cinema run and will move to streaming on Starz from 10 August, capping a theatrical release that grossed more than $1 billion worldwide and made it one of 2026’s biggest box office successes. The scale of that success has drawn attention to Lionsgate for a possible sequel,…
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On This Day in 1952, Hank Thompson Was at No. 1 With the Song That Inspired a History-Making Hit by Kitty Wells
On 27 July 1952, Hank Thompson’s “The Wild Side of Life” sat atop the American country music chart, a hit that would go on to spend 15 weeks at No. 1 and cement his status as one of the genre’s biggest stars. Its lasting significance, however, lies in the song it inspired: songwriter Jay Miller…