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Andy Burnham’s great British rip-off list just got even longer | Letters
Readers broadly welcome action against misleading discounts and difficult cancellations, but argue it does little to address the wider cost-of-living crisis. They say rising food, housing and household costs are the more pressing concern, and question whether the government’s plans are sufficiently substantial. Other correspondents urge ministers to tackle technology companies’ declining services and dependence…
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Scott Wiener Faces a Roadblock on the Way to Washington: Nancy Pelosi
The former speaker prosecutes a grudge.
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Higher-income families more likely to enroll kids in organized sports: Poll
The findings point to a key problem in youth sports: parents almost universally see participation as an important part of kids’ childhood, but the out-of-pocket expenses can be significant.
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Here are 12 Senate, House incumbents who’ve lost their primaries
This year’s election cycle has seen a dozen congressional incumbents lose their primaries, with multiple contests remaining over the next month. In the upper chamber, Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) lost their primaries earlier this year to challengers backed by President Trump. The two have since criticized Trump and administration officials from…
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New details emerge about Trump’s decoy flight
🧀 Plus: Gluten-free Goldfish are coming! {beacon} Happy Thursday! Did anyone get any cool photos of the eclipse yesterday? I missed it and am having so much FOMO! If you did, please share! 😉 In today’s issue: Rubio, Bessent reportedly on Trump decoy plane Who could replace Karoline Leavitt? AOC jokes about Democratic…
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Amid pushback, CBP says it is placing ‘limited’ barriers, not 30-foot wall, in national park
As it faces some bipartisan pushback on its construction activities at Big Bend National Park, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is emphasizing that it is placing “limited” barriers rather than building a 30-foot wall in the protected area. “CBP is building one new access road, improving existing roads, installing detection technology, and placing vehicle barriers…
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Amid pushback, CBP says it is placing ‘limited’ barriers, not 30-foot wall, in national park
As it faces some bipartisan pushback on its construction activities at Big Bend National Park, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is emphasizing that it is placing “limited” barriers rather than building a 30-foot wall in the protected area. “CBP is building one new access road, improving existing roads, installing detection technology, and placing vehicle barriers…
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Trump admin marks 15 straight months with zero border releases as apprehensions plunge 94%
The Trump administration says it has recorded 15 consecutive months without releasing anyone encountered at the US border, presenting this as evidence that its tougher border-security approach is working. The claim matters because it highlights a sharp policy contrast with the Biden administration and is being used to support the administration’s wider immigration agenda. According…
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‘Super’ El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?
In an update released Thursday, national forecasters said the odds that this year’s El Niño will reach the highest strength level – often called a “super” El Niño – are now higher than 90%.
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‘Super’ El Niño may be strongest since 1950. When will it peak, hit the US?
In an update released Thursday, national forecasters said the odds that this year’s El Niño will reach the highest strength level – often called a “super” El Niño – are now higher than 90%.