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The war to succeed Bernie Sanders is already underway
Walking into Democrats’ contentious Michigan Senate primary, Sanders’ inner circle thinks Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is more likely than Ro Khanna to be the heir.
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Farmer resorts to applying special ‘sun cream’ on his APPLES to stop them boiling amid Britain’s record-breaking heatwave
A British apple farmer has begun applying a specialist “sun cream” to his fruit trees in an effort to stop the apples from scorching during the UK’s record-breaking heatwave. The unusual measure, typically a protective spray applied directly to the fruit, is designed to shield apples from sunburn and heat damage as temperatures climb well…
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Former neo-Nazi activist convicted of harassing Jewish MP standing as Tory candidate in local elections
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi activist convicted in 2016 of harassing then-Labour MP Luciana Berger with antisemitic abuse, has been selected as a Conservative candidate for Somerset Council’s local elections next year. His selection has drawn scrutiny given his criminal history, though the party says it believes in rehabilitation while acknowledging his past actions were…
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Empire of the Sun singer Luke Steele admits to using AI to make music: “Of course!”
Steele said AI was like “a really smart guitar pedal”. The post Empire of the Sun singer Luke Steele admits to using AI to make music: “Of course!” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Brits are faced with migrant crisis at French resort as people-smugglers move operations away from Calais
Reports indicate that people-smugglers facilitating Channel crossings are shifting their operations away from Calais to another French coastal resort popular with British holidaymakers, raising concerns about disruption to tourism in the area. The move reflects ongoing efforts by smuggling gangs to evade tightened security along the traditional Calais crossing points, pushing migrant activity into new…
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‘Give us a chance to fight for our lives’ – Goodburn asks PM for more cancer funding
Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn, who was diagnosed with inoperable brain tumours over two years ago, made an emotional plea to Prime Minister Andy Burnham on BBC Breakfast for greater investment in brain cancer research. The 25-year-old, who competed for Scotland in the 50m breaststroke at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, called for a national brain…
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Concacaf countries considering withdrawing support for under-fire Gianni Infantino
Several Concacaf countries are weighing whether to formally withdraw their backing for Fifa president Gianni Infantino, mirroring a move already under way in Europe. All 41 Concacaf members had submitted letters endorsing Infantino’s re-election before the World Cup, but many are now reconsidering that support after an emergency confederation meeting last Friday, where members reportedly…
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Russia-installed Crimea governor confirms four dead in soldier’s shooting spree
A soldier in Russian-occupied Crimea killed four people in a shooting rampage before being detained, according to the Moscow-installed regional governor Mikhail Razvozhayev. The gunman first opened fire on fellow servicemen, killing one and wounding another, before turning his weapon on civilians in the village of Khmelnytske, raising fresh questions about discipline within Russian forces…
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Voices: Poll: Should Andy Burnham’s early prisoner release scheme go ahead?
Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has amended his early prisoner release scheme after facing pressure, excluding rapists and serious child sex offenders, including those convicted of grooming, from qualifying for early release. The move comes as the scheme continues to draw criticism, with the prime minister acknowledging public “anxiety and distress” while warning that going further…
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Calls for UK bank tax to fund cost of living help as HSBC profits hit £7.5bn
Campaigners have renewed calls for a windfall tax on UK banks after HSBC reported second-quarter profits of $10.1bn (£7.5bn), a 60% rise year on year. The push comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham looks to fund cost of living measures, with pressure group Positive Money and the Trades Union Congress arguing that the banking sector’s…