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Fry throws support behind Darline Graham’s Senate bid after primary loss
Rep. Russell Fry (R-S.C.) endorsed Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) on Friday as she advances to a runoff election against Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) for the Republican nomination in South Carolina’s Senate race. He urged his supporters to support Graham in her bid to replace her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), after Fry did not…
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EPA sued for approving semiconductor chemicals that may pose health risks
Environmental and community groups sued the Trump administration on Friday over its approval of two chemicals for use in semiconductors despite posing health risks. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently approved the two unnamed chemicals for use in the semiconductor industry even though it also found potential risks to workers and the general public, the…
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Trump begs ‘drug addict’ donor for peace after their explosive feud… amid GOP money panic
The article reports that Donald Trump has sought to repair relations with Elon Musk following their public dispute, amid concern within Republican circles about fundraising. The reported reconciliation matters because Musk is a major political donor whose support could affect Republican campaign resources and influence. The feud reportedly became highly personal and played out publicly…
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Frontières at TIFF The Market Unveils Lineup, Featuring a ‘Dim Sum Western,’ Newlywed Night of Terror and Wolf-Tracking Dark Comedy (EXCLUSIVE)
Frontières at TIFF: The Market has announced a seven-title genre-project showcase for Toronto in September, led by Johnnie To’s “Two Gun Cohen”. The standalone event is designed to connect co-producers, sales agents and buyers with projects, and its expanded selection reflects strong interest from independent genre filmmakers. – “Two Gun Cohen”: a true-story-inspired “dim sum…
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Digital Brand Architects Acquires Creator Management Firm V1sion Ventures
Digital Brand Architects (DBA) has acquired creator-management company V1sion Ventures, expanding its roster and capabilities in the digital-talent sector. The deal brings V1sion’s creators and management team into DBA, reflecting continued consolidation among agencies seeking to help online creators build businesses beyond social-media platforms. V1sion Ventures, founded by chief executive Alina Benun in 2022, represents…
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As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers
Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Some don’t like it, but advocates say there’s clear evidence that cameras make roads safer.
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Farage puts seat on the line over ‘establishment hit job’ — voters send him right back
Nigel Farage retained his Clacton parliamentary seat after calling an unusual by-election, framing the vote as a test of public confidence amid allegations and a renewed finance investigation. The result gives Reform UK’s leader a political boost and allows him to argue that voters rejected what he described as an establishment-backed campaign against him. Farage…
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‘Raw material for election fraud’: Expert flags voter-roll problems far beyond one state
The article reports that allegations involving noncitizen voter registrations in several US states are intensifying debate over election safeguards ahead of the midterm elections. It frames the issue as a dispute over whether voter-registration systems prioritise access or citizenship verification, and over the federal government’s authority to require states to provide voter-roll information. A quoted…
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Sunrisers comfortably beat Brave to reach women’s Hundred final
Sunrisers Leeds beat Southern Brave by five wickets in the women’s Hundred eliminator at The Oval, securing their place in the final against Trent Rockets. The result keeps Sunrisers’ title hopes alive and ends Southern Brave’s campaign despite a strong individual performance from Issy Wong. Sunrisers held their nerve during the chase to complete a…
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Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it’s ramping up again
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.