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Gov. DeSantis latest to not support Rep. Mills ahead of Florida primary
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Friday became the latest elected Republican to declare he would not support Rep. Cory Mills’ (R-Fla.) reelection bid in Florida’s 7th Congressional District. “I have not endorsed Cory Mills, and I do not support Cory Mills,” the Florida governor said when asked during a Friday press conference, captured by…
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Slipknot confirms departure of longtime DJ Sid Wilson
Slipknot has officially confirmed that it has parted ways with longtime DJ and keyboardist Sid Wilson, ending his nearly 28-year association with the band. The band’s brief social-media statement, posted on 14 August and later deleted, said the separation took effect immediately and wished Wilson well, but did not explain the decision. The confirmation matters…
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Montana boy, 13, died after being EJECTED from faulty fairground ride as it spun through the air, stricken mother’s lawsuit claims
A lawsuit alleges that a 13-year-old boy in Montana died after being thrown from a faulty fairground ride while it was spinning in the air. The case raises questions about ride maintenance, safety inspections and operator responsibility at travelling fairs. The boy’s mother has brought the legal action, claiming the ride malfunctioned and caused her…
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Trump leaves stage mid-speech to embrace parents of 12-year-old killed by stray bullet in the Bronx
President Donald Trump briefly left the stage during a speech at the Nassau County Police Academy on Friday to embrace the parents of Jacob Freytes, a 12-year-old boy killed by a stray bullet in the Bronx. The moment came as Trump addressed law enforcement and promoted his administration’s approach to tackling crime, using the family’s…
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Farage claims win as vindication but watchdog immediately restarts £5m gift probe as Tories call by-election a pointless farce
Nigel Farage hailed a by-election victory as a vindication for Reform UK, while Conservatives dismissed the contest as a “pointless farce”. The result matters because it may strengthen Farage’s claim that Reform can challenge the established parties, but it has also renewed scrutiny of the party’s finances. The Electoral Commission immediately resumed its investigation into…
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Stephen A Smith admits Byron Donalds could make him a Republican, calls him ‘the real deal’
Stephen A. Smith said Republican Congressman Byron Donalds could potentially persuade him to become a Republican, describing the Florida representative as “the real deal”. The remarks matter because Smith is a prominent sports broadcaster and commentator whose political views attract public attention. Speaking on SiriusXM, Smith said he and Donalds talk regularly in private. The…
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Trump admin escalates fight against transgender care
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare The Big Story Trump admin escalates fight against transgender care The Trump administration this week scaled up its fight against transgender health care, cutting Medicaid coverage and referring hospitals and clinics for potential prosecution. © Photo credit The moves this week add to…
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Draft dark skies guidance drawn up for the Highlands
Highland Council has drafted guidance to reduce light pollution across the region, aiming to improve views of the night sky and support communities seeking dark sky status. The proposals matter because they could shape how future development balances safety lighting with environmental protection, lower energy use and astronomy tourism. Major developments in or near dark…
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Farmers to get £65m drought aid as Burnham warned industry at ‘breaking point’
Farmers across England are set to receive £65 million in drought support, alongside a £15 million fund for on-farm reservoirs, as ministers respond to warnings that the sector is nearing “breaking point”. The measures aim to help farms secure water, feed livestock and sustain production amid drought, poor harvests and rising costs, while addressing concerns…
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USS Abraham Lincoln returning home
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Amid reports of low morale, USS Abraham Lincoln returning home, Navy says Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao announced on Friday that the USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to the U.S. as the aircraft carrier’s long deployment…