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Uefa maintains that World Cup boycott still stands despite Infantino’s apology
European body says Fifa statement ‘changes nothing’ ‘Conditions not met’ to call off boycott of competitions Uefa has doubled down on its threat to boycott Fifa-run competitions and reiterated its loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino’s presidency. European football’s governing body said Fifa’s public backing of Infantino on Wednesday night “changes nothing” and explained it…
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Trump to ‘lowlife’ Michael Moore: ‘Get used to more losing’
President Trump on Wednesday blasted filmmaker Michael Moore, calling him a “lowlife” and telling him to “get used to more losing” after the “Bowling for Columbine” director praised Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) following his primary victory. “Michael Moore, the failed political ‘pundit’ who has been losing to me for years, was ranting that,…
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EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7bn takeover by US investment firm Apollo after rival bidder Castlelake withdrew. The deal could take one of Europe’s largest low-cost airlines off the London stock market, while Apollo says it will support EasyJet’s existing growth strategy and make no job cuts during the first 12 months after completion. Shareholders…
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SoftBank donated $50 million to Trump’s library just months before federal data center deal
SoftBank contributed $50 million to the Trump Presidential Library in January, just months before announcing that it’s leasing land from the federal government to build a sprawling data center in Ohio. The Japanese company revealed the timing in response to a June letter from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Rep. Melanie…
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Democratic socialist victories offer Republicans a five-fold gift
Republicans have a no-lose scenario in democratic socialists storming the Democratic Party.
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Fetterman pushes El-Sayed to continue campaigning with Piker: ‘I dare you’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who has bucked his party in recent years, sarcastically pressed Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to continue campaigning with controversial left-wing streamer Hasan Piker. “And now, El-Sayed he just — he just won, you know. And I just want to issue a dare, continue to campaign with Hasan Piker right…
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Michigan Senate primary results spotlight Democratic divide: Join the live discussion
Tuesday’s Michigan Democratic Senate primary results are setting the stage for a closely watched general election fight, with possible nationwide implications for Democrats’ future. Meanwhile, a preview of Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary as a democratic socialist rises to be a clear favorite. Plus, a look at Michigan’s 7th Congressional District as a possible snapshot of the…
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Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that’s a haven for elephants
At a time of increased conflict between elephants and humans, as elephant habitats are converted to intensive agriculture, the Hurulu Eco Park is a place where the animals can graze unimpeded.
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‘Tower dump’ warrants ruled unconstitutional
A federal judge in Mississippi ruled on Wednesday that so-called “tower dump” warrants are unconstitutional, declining to reverse a lower court decision refusing the government’s request to obtain the search warrants in a series of violent crime investigations. A “tower dump” involves cell phone companies providing law enforcement with access to the time and…
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Fauci lawyers: Aaron Rodgers ‘should stick to football’
An attorney for Dr. Anthony Fauci hit back at Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers who earlier this week attacked the infectious disease expert for not answering questions during a recent Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic. Rodgers, during an appearance on Pat McAfee’s show on Monday, called Fauci an “absolute coward and asked, “what are…