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Francesca Hong defends call to ‘cancel Thanksgiving,’ but says ‘views can evolve’
Democratic socialist and former Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong (D) on Monday defended a past social media post urging the country to “cancel Thanksgiving” further leaning into her progressive agenda that’s gained traction for her Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign. Hong, a professional chef, said Thanksgiving is a “time that’s incredibly painful for many people in our…
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Man accused of historic gun murder enters plea – more than 20 years on from Sheffield shooting
“His smile was bright, it made the sun shine,” a tribute to the 20-year-old shooting victim read
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Trump offers Iran ‘last chance’ deal as repeated pauses fail to end war
President Donald Trump has warned Iran that ongoing negotiations represent its “last chance” to reach a deal, as the diplomatic process struggles to bring a lasting halt to hostilities despite repeated pauses. The warning comes as Tehran disputes Trump’s characterisation of the talks, creating confusion over the true state of the negotiations and raising the…
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116 And Counting? Award-Winning Filmmaker Sam Green’s Latest Documents ‘The Oldest Person In The World’
Documentary filmmaker Sam Green, an Academy Award nominee, has released the first trailer for his new film “The Oldest Person in the World,” which follows the shifting holder of the title of the world’s oldest living person over a decade. Distributed by Assembly Releasing, the film begins its theatrical run on 10 September at New…
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Jimmy McLoughlin: Labour’s lack of business experience is a problem
Jimmy McLoughlin, a former special adviser to Theresa May, has said Labour’s lack of ministers with direct business experience is a genuine problem, echoing criticism made by Nigel Farage. Speaking on the “In The Room: Lessons From No.10” podcast, McLoughlin argued that while not every minister needs to have run a company, the government does…
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Bowen Yang to Star in ‘Oh, Mary!’ in Broadway Debut
Bowen Yang, best known for “Saturday Night Live,” will make his Broadway debut in Cole Escola’s hit comedy “Oh, Mary!”, taking on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln from 15 September for a 12-week run through to 6 December. He joins a long line of high-profile performers who have played the part since Escola, who…
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Trump’s attorney general pick Todd Blanche clears critical hurdle as Senator Grassley rips into unruly Republicans for chaos: ‘It’s a crime’
Todd Blanche, Donald Trump’s nominee for US attorney general, has cleared a critical Senate committee vote, moving his confirmation forward despite friction among Republican members. Senator Chuck Grassley, who chairs the relevant committee, sharply criticised unruly conduct from within his own party during proceedings, describing the disorder as “a crime”. The episode highlights ongoing tension…
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Host a Side Event during TechCrunch Founder Summit Week in Boston
TechCrunch is inviting companies and individuals to host independent “Side Events” during Founder Summit Week, running alongside its Founder Summit 2026 conference in Boston. The initiative lets hosts organise their own gatherings, such as networking mixers, workshops or fireside chats, to tap into the audience of over 1,100 founders, investors and tech leaders attending the…