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Mamdani calls out Democratic Party as ‘well-paid consultants and big money interests’
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has criticised the Democratic Party’s internal structure, telling Rolling Stone that it is now effectively controlled by “well-paid consultants and big money interests” rather than ordinary members or voters. The remarks add to ongoing debate within the party about its direction, coming amid broader tension between its establishment wing…
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“It was actually very easy. The song virtually played itself.” The story of the Steely Dan classic starring Jimmy Page’s favourite guitar solo
Steely Dan’s 1972 track “Reelin’ In The Years” became one of the band’s best-known songs, notable for guitarist Elliott Randall’s improvised solo, which Jimmy Page later named his favourite of all time. The song’s origins lie in the early partnership between Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, who met at Bard College in New York in…
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On the run for 20 years, most-wanted fugitive caught hiding as a biotech exec
A man wanted for more than 20 years over a first-degree sexual assault charge was arrested in New York last week after being unmasked as a biotech executive who had built a career under a false identity. Ronald Fischer, a 70-year-old former anesthesiologist, fled the United States in 2005 just before closing arguments in his…
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Chilling new details emerge after mum is allegedly stabbed to death by her son in Perth – as haunting images show sister’s desperate run for help
A woman has died after allegedly being stabbed by her son in Perth, Western Australia, in a case that police are now investigating further amid reports of previous incidents linked to the family. Authorities are said to be examining an earlier disturbance on Albany Highway, and CCTV footage has emerged showing the victim’s daughter running…
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John Fetterman’s ‘crazy’ ultimatum is sending Democrats into an internal frenzy
The supplied article text does not contain the actual story about John Fetterman’s ultimatum — it consists only of the page’s headline and a list of unrelated Daily Mail sidebar links (covering topics such as the Iran conflict, UK politics and celebrity news). No details of what Fetterman has said or demanded, nor the reaction…
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Pooran steals Hundred headlines with innings of stunning sixes
Nicholas Pooran produced a standout innings to fire MI London to a seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds in the opening men’s match of the 2026 Hundred. His explosive hitting overshadowed the rest of the contest and set the tone for the tournament’s return. Pooran smashed 58 runs off just 22 balls, including several huge sixes,…
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Louisiana Democrat won’t run for reelection after redistricting
Democratic Congressman Cleo Fields has said he will not seek re-election to Louisiana’s 6th District after the state redrew it in a way expected to favour Republicans. His decision ends a likely difficult campaign and illustrates how the Supreme Court’s ruling on the district has reshaped political representation and electoral prospects in Louisiana ahead of…
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Kerr on why Commonwealth mile glory matters to him
Josh Kerr, who last weekend smashed the men’s mile world record in London, says winning Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow would fulfil a childhood dream that predates his record-breaking career. The 28-year-old Scot, now considered the leading figure in world middle-distance running, will compete in the reinstated mile event at Scotstoun Stadium on 1 August,…
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Evil cat killer, 25, who microwaved kittens for fun is now living in stunning $1m mansion after being freed just one day into four year jail sentence
A 25-year-old man in the United States who was convicted of torturing and killing kittens, including microwaving one, has reportedly been released after serving just one day of a four-year prison sentence and is now living in a luxury mansion valued at around $1 million (about £790,000). The case has caused public outrage over the…