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Cruz calls Vance insecure as speculation grows over 2028 Republican race
Ted Cruz and Vice President JD Vance have exchanged public criticism over who is positioning themselves for a 2028 presidential run. Vance accused Cruz of obviously campaigning for president, whilst Cruz countered that Vance is the one feeling insecure and distracted, insisting he is instead focused on helping Republicans win the midterm elections. The dispute…
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Eric Morecambe’s vampire book inspires a new television comedy
Tonight’s television spans children’s entertainment, drama, comedy and thrillers, led by an adaptation of Eric Morecambe’s children’s book. – The Reluctant Vampire: Based on Eric Morecambe’s children’s book, this comedy features teenager Valentine discovering he is human, not a vampire, adapted by the team behind Alan Partridge. – Dog Dancing: A freestyle choreography challenge in…
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Tom McCarthy’s film revisits an early bipartisan debate on climate risks
Tom McCarthy’s film *A Statement* recreates a 1980 Florida conference on the environmental effects of carbon dioxide emissions. Based largely on the meeting’s transcripts and adapted from Nathaniel Rich’s *Losing Earth*, the film shows politicians, scientists, academics and environmentalists trying to agree on a response to climate risks. Its subject matters today because it recalls…
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Weekend Update Tackles Cornell Controversy & Return Of ‘Glee’
Michael Che addressed the sexual assault controversy at Cornell University on Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update, striking a serious tone whilst emphasising the importance of men holding other men accountable for misconduct. The segment examined how problematic behaviour often goes undetected in privileged circles, with Che and co-host Colin Jost joking about recognising colleagues who…
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Barlinnie Reprieve Granted as Democrats Plot Trump Family Probe
Scotland’s most notorious prison may stay open amid overcrowding crisis. Democrats vow to investigate Trump family business ties if they control Congress this November.
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Chalmers rejects claims Labor spending is driving Australian inflation
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended the Labor government’s economic stewardship, insisting that public spending is not the primary cause of inflation in Australia. During an appearance on ABC’s Insiders, Chalmers repeatedly cited the Middle East conflict, housing shortages and weak productivity growth as the main inflationary pressures, whilst acknowledging that government spending forms part of…
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Trump rallies Ohio Republicans, attacks Democrats and CNN’s Kaitlan Collins
Donald Trump rallied in Vandalia, Ohio, for Republican Senate candidate Jon Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy ahead of the midterm elections. He urged supporters to vote, promised Republicans would defeat Democrats, and used profane insults for his opponents. He also criticised CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins, commenting on her demeanour. The rally included a speech…
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Trump urges Ohio supporters to secure Republican midterm victories
Donald Trump used an Ohio rally to urge supporters to help Republicans win November’s midterm elections, asking them to vote as though he were on the ballot. He framed a Republican victory as a way to preserve what he called a new “golden age” and maintain the economic gains he attributed to his administration. Speaking…
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Passengers thwart cockpit attack as Flydubai co-pilot injures captain
Passengers intervened after a Flydubai co-pilot stabbed the captain and the aircraft went into a steep descent, according to the article. The writer reflects on the courage of those on board, including a passenger who entered the cockpit, and on how the incident can intensify anxiety about flying. The article says 182 passengers and crew…
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Ramaswamy catches boy after struggling to lift him at Ohio rally
Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy nearly dropped a 10-year-old boy after inviting him on stage at a rally in Vandalia. The awkward moment drew online mockery, while Ramaswamy was campaigning ahead of Donald Trump’s appearance and the November midterm elections. The boy, Hunter, had a sign saying he was a military child; Ramaswamy struggled…