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State of play: What to know about California showdown to replace Swalwell after massive scandal
Control of the California congressional seat vacated by former Rep. Eric Swalwell remained undecided in the early hours after Tuesday’s special election, as votes continued to be counted. Swalwell resigned from Congress in April following sexual assault allegations from at least five women, allegations that also derailed his simultaneous bid for California governor, which he…
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UK inflation rises to 2.9% as Iran war fuels living costs squeeze
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% in June, as the fallout from the Iran war pushed up energy costs and squeezed household finances again. The increase, in line with City forecasts, poses an early test for Andy Burnham’s government, which has pledged to give consumers “breathing space” from rising living costs,…
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Trump’s damning silence dooms scandal-scarred Cory Mills as he loses seat amid sex extortion accusations
Republican congressman Cory Mills has lost his seat after being engulfed in scandal, with the Daily Mail reporting that Donald Trump’s refusal to publicly back him proved fatal to his re-election hopes. Mills, a Florida representative, had been dogged by allegations including claims of sex extortion, which severely damaged his standing with voters and within…
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Democratic socialist notches surprise win in Florida Senate primary: 5 takeaways
A progressive scored an unexpected upset in Florida’s Democratic primary for Senate, a left-wing breakthrough in President Trump’s home state that tees up a tough, GOP-favored fight this fall. Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, who is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) but was not endorsed by the national organization, toppled Alex…
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Alaskan political scion hopes to hold onto state’s single House seat
Alaska’s sole U.S. House seat is headed to a competitive general election after four candidates advanced from Tuesday’s rank-choice primary. First-term Republican incumbent Nicholas Begich III, a member of a prominent Alaskan political family, is seeking to retain the seat but faces a notable challenge from independent candidate Bill Hill, alongside two other contenders. The…
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Trump halts tariff threat against Canada as trade agreement emerges
Donald Trump postponed a threatened 50% tariff on Canadian goods just hours before it was due to take effect, announcing that the United States and Canada had reached a deal in principle pending finalisation of documents. The three-day pause averted an immediate levy on nearly $20bn (£14.8bn; C$28bn) of Canadian imports and followed intensive negotiations,…
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Peltola, Sullivan matchup set in key Alaska Senate race
Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola and incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan are advancing to the general election Senate in Alaska, Decision Desk HQ projects. It’s the third cycle under Alaska’s new voting system, in which the top four candidates will advance from the primary, regardless of party affiliation, to a ranked-choice general election. Alaska has…
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‘Prolier-than-thou!’ Burnham accused of ‘desperate’ attempt to play up working class roots by novelist
Novelist Robert Harris has accused Prime Minister Andy Burnham of adopting a “prolier-than-thou” attitude by overstating his working-class background for political advantage. Harris, a lifelong Labour supporter who also grew up in a council house and studied at Cambridge, told The Independent’s editor-in-chief Geordie Greig that he “hated” the way politicians such as Burnham and…
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Adult Swim’s Longest-Running Sci-Fi Is So Good, Its Spin-Off Has Already Been Renewed for Season 2
The Rick and Morty universe has expanded with President Curtis, an Adult Swim spin-off centred on President Andre Curtis (voiced by Keith David), which has already been renewed for a second season ahead of its first season’s premiere. Star Keith David announced the renewal last month at San Diego Comic-Con, and the new season is…
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Albanese government unveils huge super changes following First Guardian collapse
The Australian government led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced significant changes to the country’s superannuation system in the wake of the collapse of First Guardian, a fund that left many members’ retirement savings at risk. The move signals an effort to tighten oversight of superannuation providers and better protect savers after the failure…