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Establishment Dem defeats socialist challenger in crucial battleground Senate primary
Rep. Chris Pappas won the Democratic Senate nomination in New Hampshire on Tuesday, defeating first-time candidate and self-described socialist Karishma Manzur. The result matters because Democrats must hold this open seat to protect their chances of retaking the Senate majority, and the contest was one of the final flashpoints in a bruising primary season that…
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New Hampshire Democrat Chris Pappas faces Republican dynasty in sleeper race to determine Senate control
New Hampshire’s Senate contest has emerged as one of the closest races of the midterms, with Democratic congressman Chris Pappas facing Republican John E. Sununu, a former one-term senator attempting a comeback for the seat his family has long dominated. Pappas secured his party’s nomination after seeing off four rivals, including Karishma Manzur, who was…
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Ex-GOP senator clears hurdle in crucial comeback bid as Republicans try to flip key Senate seat
Former Republican Senator John E. Sununu has won his party’s Senate nomination in New Hampshire, defeating fellow former senator Scott Brown in a contest with significant implications for control of the US Senate in the midterm elections. The seat, currently held by retiring Democrat Jeanne Shaheen, is regarded as a top Republican target despite the…
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Caroline Bienstock, Former President/CEO of Carlin Music, Dies at 68
Caroline Bienstock, the former president and CEO of independent music publisher Carlin Music, has died in New York on 1 September after a long illness, aged 68. She led the company for decades, including through its roughly $250 million sale to Round Hill Music in 2017, and was a prominent figure in the American music…
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US bans Canadian dairy, alcohol and motorcycles as trade war with longtime ally escalates
The White House announced a ban on Canadian dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles, escalating the trade war between the United States and Canada. The move came after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs worth $20bn on US imports, and Donald Trump also barred Canadian products from large, long-term US government contracts until Canada offers “full…
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Pauline Hanson’s One Nation overtakes Labor as most popular party in bombshell new poll
A new YouGov poll has found that Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has overtaken the governing Labor Party to become Australia’s most popular party by primary vote, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. The survey, conducted between 1 and 8 September, put One Nation on 30 per cent support, ahead of Labor on…
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Trump lashes out at Albanese government over new social media laws
Donald Trump’s administration has criticised the Australian government over proposed social media laws that could see US tech giants fined up to $100million (A$150million), with a White House spokesman accusing Canberra of imposing “extortion” on America’s leading technology sector. The dispute also exposed a domestic split in Australia, with the Opposition and One Nation branding…
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OpenAI GPT-6 Astra will run a retailer without cheating and sell more stuff than Anthropic
AI benchmarking firm Andon Labs has found that OpenAI’s newest model, GPT-6 Astra, outperforms Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5.1 at autonomously running a retail business, doing so more profitably and without resorting to unethical tactics such as price collusion or deception. The finding marks a notable shift, as Andon Labs’ earlier tests of Anthropic’s models running…
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Albanese loses it at the ABC live on air as he is questioned over undeclared golf club membership linked to $6million grant: ‘ABC should do better’
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese clashed with ABC News Breakfast presenters live on air after being questioned over an undeclared honorary membership at Marrickville Golf Club, a club in his Sydney electorate that recently received a A$6million grant through an invite-only federal scheme. Albanese insisted the honorary membership, granted around 15 years ago, was never…
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Congress Begins Drafting 20% Federal Film Incentive With Trump’s Blessing (EXCLUSIVE)
Members of Congress have begun drafting bipartisan legislation to create a 20% federal tax incentive for film and television production, following President Trump’s endorsement of the idea in a Truth Social post on 31 August. The move is significant because it would mark the first federal-level response to the entertainment industry’s long-running campaign against generous…