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Harris keeps 2028 door open as she hits midterm campaign trail, warns ‘28 won’t matter’ without 2026
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said she has not decided whether to seek the presidency again in 2028, while stressing that Democrats must prioritise the 2026 midterm elections. Speaking at a Detroit event, she argued that a successful 2028 campaign would depend on getting through the 2026 elections first, signalling continued political engagement without formally…
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Footage appears to show Miliband closing eyes during Burnham’s UN speech
Footage appeared to show Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband briefly closing his eyes while Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivered his first major address to the United Nations General Assembly. The moment prompted light-hearted speculation that Miliband was struggling to stay awake after a demanding day, while Burnham used the speech to call for international cooperation on…
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Hackers breach FBI recruitment site; Microsoft cuts 268 Xbox jobs
ShinyHunters claims responsibility for breaching the FBI’s recruitment website and stealing employee data. Microsoft announces its largest Xbox restructuring, cutting 268 jobs and closing studios.
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Rush donation takes Neil Peart memorial campaign to $1 million target
A six-year fundraising campaign to build a permanent memorial to Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart in Lakeside Park, St. Catharines, Ontario, has reached its $1 million target with a substantial donation from Rush itself. The band’s contribution of $785,000 completes the funding for a public art memorial that will honour Peart’s legacy at the…
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‘Big Sister’ warning resurfaces as Massachusetts expands home visits after Clancy trial
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is seeking $2 million to expand the voluntary Welcome Family programme, which sends nurses to visit families after childbirth. The proposal has revived conservative concerns about government involvement in family life, particularly after the Lindsay Clancy trial highlighted the risks and challenges of postpartum mental illness. Welcome Family currently serves about…
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Pritzker’s fortune reaches $4.2bn, fuelling speculation over presidential ambitions
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s wealth has risen by more than $1 billion since he took office in 2019, reaching an estimated $4.2 billion, according to Forbes. The increase has fuelled speculation that the Democratic governor could seek the presidency, although no candidacy has been announced. Pritzker’s fortune largely comes from the Hyatt hotel dynasty and…
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Burnham calls for global AI rules to protect humanity
Andy Burnham urged world leaders to co-operate on global rules for artificial intelligence, warning that its rapid development could threaten humanity if left largely to private companies. Speaking at the UN General Assembly, he said elected governments needed to guide the technology, while ensuring it improved economies, supported workers and helped address challenges such as…
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El-Sayed mocked for ‘word salad’ answer when pressed by conservative on voting for him: ‘Worse than Kamala’s’
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed faced criticism on social media following a town hall discussion at Western Michigan University, where he used unconventional phrasing when responding to a pro-life student’s question about abortion. Instead of using the term “woman,” El-Sayed referred to a pregnant person as “an adult” or “juvenile human,” drawing accusations from…
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Brits are a nation of ‘armchair explorers’: Three-quarters admit they would rather Google a beauty spot than visit it…
A poll suggests Britons are increasingly becoming “armchair explorers”, choosing to view UK beauty spots and adventures online rather than visit them in person. The findings matter because they point to limited engagement with Britain’s landscapes, counties and local culture, despite most respondents believing the UK is exceptionally beautiful. Among 2,000 adults, 77% said they…