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Andy Burnham’s controversial land tax plans could knock 20 per cent off house prices in parts of the South
Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has put forward proposals for a land tax that critics warn could be highly controversial, with analysis suggesting the policy could reduce house prices by as much as 20 per cent in some parts of southern England. The plans are likely to prove divisive given the scale of…
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EXCLUSIVE: Hawley expands USPS probe with blistering letter accusing chief of dodging Congress
Senator Josh Hawley has expanded his oversight investigation into the US Postal Service, accusing Postmaster General David Steiner of failing to respond adequately to Congress. The dispute matters because it concerns the postal service’s accountability to elected lawmakers and its management of potential operational changes. In a strongly worded letter, the Missouri Republican demanded records…
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White House confirms Trump will attend World Cup final in New Jersey: ‘A fitting conclusion’
The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump will attend Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The appearance would place the US president at one of the tournament’s most prominent events, which the White House described as “a fitting conclusion”. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the plans on Thursday.…
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Intocable Receive Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: ‘Thank You for Putting Us Here’
Intocable has received a recording star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognising the Texas-based group’s influence on música Mexicana and Mexican-American culture. The honour underlines the band’s longstanding commercial success and its role in helping broaden the genre’s audience across generations and borders. The group’s 2,852nd star was unveiled on 16 July at 7083…
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Republican congressman loses it at Anna Paulina Luna in explosive closed-door ‘temper tantrum’ … as she storms out
A Republican congressman is reported to have angrily confronted fellow Republican Anna Paulina Luna during a closed-door meeting, in an outburst described as a “temper tantrum,” prompting Luna to storm out. The clash highlights ongoing tension within the party, though the identity of the congressman involved and the specific subject of the dispute were not…
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Nepo-son Xavier Trudeau 18, silences crowd with auto-tuned rap performance at music festival, as his father Justin cavorts with Katy Perry
Xavier Trudeau, the 18-year-old son of former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, reportedly took to the stage at a music festival to perform an auto-tuned rap set that drew a strong reaction from the crowd. The performance attracted attention partly because of his family name, with commentators framing him as a “nepo baby” benefiting from…
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Trump ousts teleprompter operator gambling on his own words … only after he amassed staggering six-figure sum
Donald Trump has removed a White House teleprompter operator after the aide reportedly built up a substantial financial windfall, according to a Daily Mail report. The headline indicates the operator had been “gambling on his own words” while working the prompter, suggesting some form of unauthorised betting or side activity connected to the role, which…
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Trump defies ban on living presidents as his scowling face is stamped on gold coin sending critics spiraling
Donald Trump has had his face stamped on a gold coin issued by the US Mint, breaking with a long-standing convention against depicting living presidents on official American currency. The move has attracted strong criticism, with detractors arguing it flouts an unofficial norm intended to avoid the appearance of a sitting or former leader glorifying…
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‘Woke’ military academies targeted in new blueprint for sweeping warfighting overhaul
A conservative advocacy group has published a blueprint calling for sweeping reforms to America’s military service academies and war colleges, urging Congress to permanently write the Trump administration’s military education changes into law. The group argues these institutions have become too similar to civilian universities and should instead focus on training officers as warfighters rather…
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James Talarico admits Democrats took ‘border for granted’ under Biden
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico said Democrats took the southern border “for granted” during Joe Biden’s presidency, acknowledging what he described as a party failure on the issue. His remarks matter because border security remains a central political issue in Texas and nationally, where Democrats have faced sustained Republican criticism over immigration policy. Talarico, a…