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Begala: ‘I can’t stand’ socialists
Former President Clinton’s White House strategist Paul Begala said he despises socialists, as the democratic socialist movement racks up wins in recent primaries. “Abdul won a narrow victory, and more problematic for him, he has a narrow coalition. The socialists all say — I’m a moderate. I don’t like the socialists. I can’t stand them,”…
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Made In L.A., The Paramount Strategy: ‘Clueless’ Series & Viola Davis’ ‘Ascent’ Among Recipients In Latest TV Tax Credit Allocations
The California Film Commission has awarded nearly $145.5 million in state tax credits to nine television projects, including two Paramount productions: a “Clueless” revival led by Alicia Silverstone and Viola Davis’ “Ascent”. The announcement comes as Paramount pursues its contested $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, with California’s Attorney General leading an antitrust lawsuit…
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Newsom says he’s always had ‘insurgent’ mindset
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Sunday told reporters he’s always had an “insurgent” mindset, explaining what he thinks is the rationale behind why Democrats are choosing more progressive candidates over mainstream incumbents. “I think this notion of insurgency over incumbency is the real message here, and people just want fighters that want people with…
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Trump announces aide will soon step into White House counsel post
President Donald Trump has announced that Will Scharf, currently assistant to the president and White House staff secretary, will take over as White House counsel from 1 September. Scharf will replace David Warrington, who Trump said had done an “outstanding job” both in the role and previously on his presidential campaign, and who is now…
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Nigel Farage hits back at Jeremy Clarkson over ‘impossible’ small boats plan claim
Nigel Farage has rejected criticism from broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson, who dismissed the Reform UK leader’s Channel migrant plan as unworkable. The exchange highlights growing public scrutiny of Farage’s proposals to tackle small boat crossings, with a high-profile figure outside politics openly questioning the practicality of his approach. Writing in The Times, Clarkson criticised the logistics…
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Labour’s plan to release thousands of killers, thugs and paedophiles set to be thrown into chaos as probation officers expected to vote in favour of industrial action
Labour’s early-release scheme for prisoners in England and Wales is facing potential disruption after probation officers were expected to vote in favour of industrial action. The dispute threatens to undermine government plans to free thousands of offenders, including killers, violent thugs and paedophiles, as ministers grapple with severe overcrowding across the prison estate. Any strike…
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Clacton by-election looms as Burnham launches cost-of-living tour
Voters go to the polls in Clacton-on-Sea on Thursday to replace Nigel Farage, while PM Andy Burnham unveils a summer cost-of-living drive; also: John Oliver hits Trump’s DOJ, ESA backs a British astronaut eye-scanner, and Linux’s Torvalds flags AI-driven growth.
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Zuckerberg argues most common AI concerns overblown
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg published a Monday blog post on the company’s website touting artificial superintelligence for its accessibility, personalized features and ability to serve as an economic power tool amid concerns about humans’ dwindling control over large language models. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the current technology that mimics human tasks like writing or driving,…
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Jess Phillips: Prisoner release should be based on ‘risk not feelings’
Which prisoners get released early should be based on “risk not feelings”, former Home Office minister Jess Phillips has told Sky News.
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Harris becomes accidental SAVE Act ‘saleswoman’ as Trump attack spectacularly backfires
Kamala Harris has been mocked by conservatives after a video in which she warned that Americans would have to “prove who you are” under the SAVE Act was seized upon as an inadvertent advertisement for the Republican-backed legislation. Critics argued that her attempt to criticise the bill instead highlighted its central requirement, sparking mockery online…