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Lamont wards off progressive challenge to face Fazio in Connecticut governor’s election
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) was projected to win his Democratic primary, according to Decision Desk HQ, fending off a progressive challenger as he seeks a third term in office. Lamont defeated state Rep. Josh Elliott (D) to face state Sen. Ryan Fazio (R) in November. The race marked the first time in 50 years…
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PETER VAN ONSELEN: Albanese’s most senior female ministers are humiliating themselves to defend his melons joke… as he resembles the oily bloke at the end of the bar
An opinion piece by political editor Peter Van Onselen accuses Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of making a crude joke about the breasts of Japan’s first female prime minister, then denying it happened despite video evidence and refusing to apologise. The column argues that senior Labor women, including cabinet ministers, have damaged their own credibility…
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Pat McAfee attends sporting event with President Trump wearing jeans and a backwards cap
President Donald Trump attended a high-profile sporting event alongside sports broadcaster Pat McAfee, who drew attention for his casual choice of jeans and a backwards cap. The appearance underlines Trump’s frequent presence at major sporting occasions and his association with prominent sports media figures, adding to his reputation as an unusually sports-engaged president. According to…
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John Hinckley Jr. Shares New Message to Jodie Foster, 45 Years After Trying to Assassinate Ronald Reagan to Impress Her: ‘I Wish Her Well’
John Hinckley Jr., who shot and wounded President Ronald Reagan in 1981 in a bid to impress actress Jodie Foster, has issued a fresh message of goodwill towards her, 45 years after the attack. Speaking on the “Mark Joseph Show” podcast, Hinckley said he wished Foster well and hoped she was living a good life,…
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Pentagon tells Congress US military airstrikes in Yemen resulted in 153 civilians killed
The Pentagon told Congress this week that the U.S. military’s airstrikes against Houthi militants in Yemen last year resulted in 153 civilians killed and another 243 individuals injured in the Middle Eastern nation. Following Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea early last year, President Trump authorized airstrikes against the rebels in March…
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CBS Sports president says ‘no timetable or final decision’ on Tony Romo’s future after OWI arrest
CBS Sports president David Berson has said no decision has yet been made on Tony Romo’s future with the network following his arrest last month on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI). Speaking at “NFL on CBS” Media Day, Berson said “there is no timetable or final decision” regarding the broadcaster, whose position…
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Doc Talk Podcast: Directors Judd Apatow & Michael Bonfiglio On Their Emmy Contender ‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’
Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio, directors of the HBO documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!, appear on the latest episode of Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast to discuss their profile of the comedy legend, who turned 100 on 28 June. The two-part film has earned six Primetime Emmy nominations, tying it for the most…
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US judge halts federal plan to curb postal voting
A federal judge in Massachusetts has blocked the US Postal Service from enforcing part of President Donald Trump’s plan to tighten postal voting rules before the 2026 midterm elections. The preliminary injunction prevents a disputed measure from taking effect while legal challenges continue, limiting the administration’s ability to link ballot delivery to states’ co-operation with…
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The Morning Poll: Should female prisoners be released so PC Harper’s killers can be kept in jail?
The Daily Mail’s “Morning Poll” feature invites readers to vote on whether female prisoners should be released early to free up prison capacity for the killers of PC Andrew Harper. The poll reflects ongoing public debate in Britain over prison overcrowding and how the justice system balances competing demands on limited cell space, including for…