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IndyCar president: ‘Could be a little bit of carnage’ in DC race this weekend
IndyCar President Doug Boles said Thursday morning that tight corners on the Freedom 250 Grand Prix race course around the National Mall this weekend could result in a “little bit of carnage” around the nation’s capital. The nearly-1.7-mile course, which loops around the National Archives, National Gallery of Art and Smithsonian National Air and Space…
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Anthony Albanese admits Bush Deep podcast appearance ‘clearly an error’ after controversial melon comments
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has admitted that his appearance on the Bush Deep podcast was “clearly an error” after remarks he made about melons, reportedly in reference to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, sparked controversy. The comments drew criticism for being inappropriate, prompting Albanese to distance himself from the podcast appearance and effectively concede…
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My family have fished this river for 300 years – now pollution has killed all the fish
Coracle fishermen on the River Tywi in Carmarthenshire say pollution has decimated fish stocks, threatening the future of a fishing tradition dating back 300 years. Testing by the campaign group Save the River Tywi found evidence of industrial, agricultural and human waste pollution in the water, with fishermen reporting they now regularly find dead fish…
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Sanders endorses Nixon in Florida Senate race
Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is backing state Rep. Angie Nixon, who notched an upset victory in Florida’s Democratic primary this week, in her campaign for Senate. “Angie Nixon is proof that organized people can take on organized money — and win. Outspent more than 16 to 1, she won in a landslide. Working people…
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Republican Mike Rogers backs Michigan data center moratorium
Both the Michigan and Ohio Senate races have become data center battlegrounds.
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CFTC chair vows to ‘move swiftly’ on crypto rules if Congress fails to pass legislation
The head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) vowed Thursday to “move swiftly” on establishing rules for the cryptocurrency market if Congress fails to pass legislation on the matter this year. CFTC Chair Michael Selig said at a meeting with crypto and prediction market executives that the agency stands “ready to begin immediately implementing…
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West Wing chaos as Susie Wiles ‘little pet’ protege’s dirty secret is exposed… leaving Trump insiders aghast
Donald Trump reportedly demanded the firing of Morgan DeWitt-Snow, the de facto head of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, after learning she had made a small donation to his former Vice President Mike Pence in 2023. Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, said to be DeWitt-Snow’s mentor and close ally, is reported to have intervened…
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GOP, Democrats lament $40 trillion debt as Congress struggles to act
Lawmakers are sounding the alarm over the nation’s $40 trillion debt, lamenting Congress’s inability to meaningfully confront a problem that has grown increasingly difficult to ignore. Both parties have spent years trying to tackle the rising debt. Republicans have frequently pointed to federal spending and entitlement programs as the main drivers, while Democrats have emphasized…
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Democrats who ‘never voted Republican’ back Rogers over El-Sayed in razor-close race
Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers has launched a “Democrats for Mike Rogers” coalition in Michigan, unveiling support from Democratic voters who say they are disillusioned with the party’s nominee, Abdul El-Sayed. The move comes as the Michigan Senate race is described as razor-close, with Rogers seeking to peel off crossover support in a battleground state…
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Bezos buys into Liverpool, Harry and Meghan return home, GCSE grades rise again
Liverpool’s owner, Fenway Sports Group, agreed to sell a minority equity stake in the club to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led by Amit Bhatia. The group includes investments from the Mittal family, K5 Sports — a K5 Global fund for which Jeff Bezos is the lead investor — and Eduardo Saverin’s family office. FSG said…