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Trump floats renaming the Atlantic and Pacific oceans after rebranding historic lake
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America”, and then joked that the Atlantic and Pacific oceans might also be renamed. The move matters because it extends his administration’s effort to apply US-centred names to major geographic features, despite Lake Ontario being shared with Canada.…
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Jelly Roll and Florida congressman clash over Trump joke
Jelly Roll and Republican Florida congressman Jimmy Patronis exchanged public insults after the singer made jokes about Donald Trump’s weight while guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The dispute became a wider argument over political satire and criticism of the President, with Patronis also questioning Jelly Roll’s standing as a country artist. Jelly Roll initially told Trump…
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Government study uncovers link between transgender ideology and support for left-wing violence
A US Department of Health and Human Services-commissioned survey reported an association between stronger support for gender-affirming views, left-wing authoritarian attitudes and greater stated acceptance of certain political violence. The findings matter because they have entered a politically charged debate over gender identity, but the research measured opinions rather than violent behaviour and cannot show…
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The Guardian view on energy costs: vulnerable households need help with their bills | Editorial
The editorial argues that rising household energy bills are pushing more struggling families into debt and forcing painful choices over food, heating and other essentials. It says the government must provide stronger immediate support for vulnerable households while pursuing renewable energy investment to reduce Britain’s longer-term exposure to volatile gas prices. Household energy debt reportedly…
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Trump orders Lake Ontario renamed Lake America in US database
Donald Trump said he had signed an executive order directing US authorities to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” in a federal geographic database, presenting the move as part of worsening trade tensions with Canada. The change would affect US official naming systems, but the lake is a shared cross-border waterway and Canada is not bound…
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Democrats hand Trump one power they spent years fighting
Senate Democrats largely supported a Russia sanctions package that includes limited new tariff powers for President Trump, despite having repeatedly criticised his broader use of tariffs. The vote has drawn renewed attention after Trump imposed 50% tariffs on around $20 billion of Canadian goods, with opponents arguing that tariff authority can raise consumer prices and…
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China-linked hackers infiltrated US government networks before FBI takedown
US authorities said they disrupted a China-linked hacking operation that had allegedly stolen sensitive data from more than 300 organisations and infiltrated several US government and research networks. The case highlights the scale of state-linked cyber activity and the use of commercial-style hacking services to target critical infrastructure, public bodies and private institutions. The FBI…
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Police raid home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s son as guns and ammunition are seized
Minneapolis police arrested Abdulrahman Abdi, the roommate of Representative Ilhan Omar’s son Adnan, after a firearm was found in a vehicle during an impoundment. Reports cited by the article said officers later searched the Marquette Avenue flat shared with Adnan Omar and seized guns and ammunition; Adnan Omar was not reported to have been arrested…
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Leaked audio reveals where Ohio governor hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy stands on congressman accused of abusing his wife and 2-year-old
Leaked audio reportedly shows Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy saying he supports “everyone up and down the ticket” when asked about Representative Max Miller, who faces allegations of domestic and child abuse from his former wife. Ramaswamy did not directly say whether he would campaign with Miller, instead framing the election as crucial to…