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Trump and Mamdani show unexpected cooperation despite bitter political differences
Donald Trump appeared unusually warm towards New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a meeting at Gracie Mansion, despite previously attacking him as a “communist lunatic”. In a private exchange, Trump reportedly offered to arrange White House meetings, support Mamdani and continue working with him, highlighting their unexpectedly cooperative relationship despite their sharply different politics. The…
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Disney Promotes Cathleen Taff to President Entertainment Studios and Consumer Products
Disney has promoted Cathleen Taff to president of its newly combined Entertainment–Studios and Consumer Products team, effective 4 October. The restructuring will bring most licensing and publishing operations into Disney Entertainment, aiming to align consumer products more closely with the company’s film and television content. Taff will retain oversight of production services, franchise management, theatrical…
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EU delists Usmanov and Fridman while extending Russia sanctions
The European Union has agreed to remove two Russian billionaires, Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, from its sanctions list, whilst extending restrictions on nearly 3,000 individuals and companies linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine for a further three years. The decision represents a contentious compromise reached under time pressure, as France and Luxembourg used their…
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Federal indictment handed down in Minnesota related to issue some Dems claim never happens: ‘Hotbed for fraud’
An Indian national, Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, has been federally indicted in Minnesota on two counts alleging that he falsely claimed to be a US citizen in order to register and vote in the 2024 general election. The case has renewed partisan debate about the extent of voter fraud, with conservative critics citing it as evidence…
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San Francisco sues Trump Media over paid early access to posts
San Francisco sued Trump Media & Technology Group over Truth API, a service selling paying customers early access to Donald Trump’s and other officials’ Truth Social posts. The city alleged that the arrangement breached California competition law and federal ethics and anti-corruption rules by enabling private profits from government statements capable of moving financial markets.…
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Trump emphasises US technological edge and direct diplomacy in address to world leaders
President Trump delivered remarks to the United Nations emphasizing American economic, military, and technological strength, with particular focus on artificial intelligence capabilities and competition with China. The a
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“Choosin’ Texas” Sets Record For Longest-Running No. 1 Pop Single
Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has become the longest-running No. 1 single in Billboard Hot 100 history, reaching the summit for a record 23rd week and surpassing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You”. The achievement is notable because Langley’s song is not a seasonal release and has repeatedly returned to No. 1 since…
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Moment naughty black cat jumps through sun roof of moving car while being driven to Starbucks for a treat
A black cat unexpectedly jumped out of an open sunroof whilst its owner, Elisa Camacho, was driving at 50mph on a Washington highway on 16 September. The incident occurred on Maple Valley Highway in Seattle whilst Camacho was driving to Starbucks to purchase her cat’s first “pup cup” treat. Camacho was distracted by her phone…
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Borrowing surge piles pressure on Chancellor as Arctic bases agreed
Government borrowing hit £18.3bn in August, well above forecast, adding pressure on Chancellor Healey. The US, Denmark and Greenland are establishing new military bases in the Arctic.