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Second lady Usha Vance keeps ‘open mind’ amid JD Vance 2028 speculation
Second lady Usha Vance said she is keeping an “open mind and open heart” about her family’s future as speculation grows over whether Vice President JD Vance may seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2028. She said the family would support whatever course he considers right, while stressing that his immediate priority is the forthcoming…
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Candidates Are Signing a Pact Promising Action on Data Centers and AI Safety
More than 15 US political candidates have signed the AI Pact, a five-point pledge calling for stronger regulation of artificial intelligence and data centres. It reflects growing voter concern about data centres’ environmental effects, opaque development deals and the influence of large technology companies, while allowing candidates to support projects that may create jobs. The…
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Ban on drags shows in Texas struck down by Reagan judge citing Dolly Parton’s ‘sex symbol’ legacy
A federal judge in Texas has again struck down a law restricting certain drag performances, ruling that it violated First Amendment free-speech protections. The decision is a setback for Texas Attorney General and Senate candidate Ken Paxton, whose office had defended the measure, and highlights concerns that its wording could criminalise a broad range of…
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US disrupts Chinese cyber espionage targeting Senate and agencies
The US Justice Department says it disrupted an alleged Chinese state-sponsored cyber espionage operation by seizing two domains used to compromise and obscure access to sensitive networks. The action is significant because the reported targets included major federal agencies, the Senate and critical-infrastructure sectors, highlighting the continuing threat from long-running state-backed hacking. Prosecutors identified the…
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Green New Dodge: El-Sayed runs from policy as newly surfaced deleted posts show years of support
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed told Fox News host Jesse Watters that he would not defend the Green New Deal, marking a sharp break from years of publicly championing the progressive climate plan by name. When pressed on his record, El-Sayed steered the conversation towards cutting energy costs and creating Michigan jobs through renewables,…
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program Honored by Library of Congress: ‘Titan of Children’s Literacy’
The Library of Congress paid tribute to Dolly Parton on 25 August 2026, hours after the country music icon died aged 80, praising her as a “titan of children’s literacy” for her work founding the Imagination Library. The programme, which distributes free books to young children regardless of family income, has earned multiple Library Literacy…
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Pubs, bars and hotels report ‘Burnham bounce’ in optimism but call for further tax relief
Pubs, bars and hotels have reported a surge in optimism dubbed the “Burnham bounce” following Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s business rates discount for pubs, clubs and live music venues, according to a survey of trade bodies. However, businesses warn this goodwill could disappear unless the government delivers further tax relief, as rising costs continue to…
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Guinea’s president dismisses 173 soldiers, including coup ally, for desertion
Guinea’s President Mamadi Doumbouya has dismissed 173 soldiers for alleged desertion, including Colonel Michel Lamah, who took part in the 2021 coup that brought Doumbouya to power. The move is widely seen as an effort by the president to tighten his grip on the military and pre-empt any challenges to his authority, coming just months…