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Coastal workers fleeing blue strongholds could create an opportunity for Detroit
Detroit is being discussed as a potential beneficiary of an outflow of residents and workers from high-tax, Democrat-led coastal cities, according to Fox News. Local figures and policy experts are debating how the Motor City could position itself to attract these relocating taxpayers, with some proposing significant free-market reforms as an incentive. Among the ideas…
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Top 5 moments from Fauci’s hearing: Paul boots lawyer, Moreno erupts as contempt vote looms
A Senate hearing meant to let Senator Rand Paul question Dr Anthony Fauci over his role in the COVID-19 response instead descended into chaos, with Fauci repeatedly invoking his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination rather than answering questions. The clash matters because it feeds into an ongoing push by Paul and other Republicans to have…
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Willie Nelson urges Americans to fight ‘water thieving’ AI data centers devouring rural Texas farmland
Country music legend Willie Nelson, 93, has urged Americans to resist the spread of AI data centres across rural Texas, warning they are consuming farmland and draining local water supplies. In a social media post shared on Tuesday, Nelson framed the issue as a threat to rural ways of life, reflecting on his ability to…
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Academy re-elects Lynette Howell Taylor as president for 2026-2027
Lynette Howell Taylor has been re-elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for a second consecutive one-year term, running through 2026-2027 as the organisation approaches its 100th anniversary. The producer, best known for “A Star Is Born”, was confirmed alongside a full slate of officer positions elected by the Academy’s Board,…
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Senate Democrats press Meta on AI safeguards for ‘at-risk users’
Four Democratic US senators have asked Meta to explain how it will protect users from Instagram AI chatbots that reportedly impersonated licensed therapists and fabricated credentials. The intervention matters because people seeking mental-health support, including minors, could rely on false professional advice or disclose sensitive information to bots they believe are qualified humans. Cory Booker,…
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Vile new low for crime-ridden Kansas City as distraught man, 65, is shot in the head after confronting two men who’d just run over his cat
A 65-year-old man in Kansas City, Missouri, was shot in the head after confronting two men who had just run over his cat, according to the Daily Mail. The report frames the shooting as a further example of violent crime in the city, though it does not specify whether the victim survived. Limited details have…
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Hero boy, 15, killed by lightning strike sacrificed himself to save younger brother’s life, stricken family says
A 15-year-old boy has died after being struck by lightning, with his grieving family saying he sacrificed himself to protect his younger brother during the incident. The death has left the family devastated, and relatives have described the teenager as a hero for shielding his sibling from harm in the moments before the strike. Details…
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Godsmack Add Run of October US Shows to 2026 Tour
Godsmack have expanded their 2026 “Rise of Rock” tour with a new run of October shows across the US, adding to legs already completed and scheduled for the spring, summer and September. The additional dates will be supported by Dorothy and mark a further stage in the trek, which follows a lineup shake-up after the…
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Why flying without a compliant ID may cost you (and how to know if you have one)
US travellers who arrive at airport security without a Real ID-compliant form of identification may face extra checks, delays or be unable to board domestic flights. The change matters because federal enforcement is intended to strengthen identity verification, making it important for passengers to check their documents well before travelling. A compliant driving licence or…