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Democrats who ‘never voted Republican’ back Rogers over El-Sayed in razor-close race
Republican Senate nominee Mike Rogers has launched a “Democrats for Mike Rogers” coalition in Michigan, unveiling support from Democratic voters who say they are disillusioned with the party’s nominee, Abdul El-Sayed. The move comes as the Michigan Senate race is described as razor-close, with Rogers seeking to peel off crossover support in a battleground state…
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NASCAR’s Natalie Decker is having a pool party for Daytona weekend, ESPN reporter cries & even more McAfee!
NASCAR driver Natalie Decker has caused a stir ahead of Daytona race weekend by hosting a pool party, drawing attention in Outkick’s “Nightcaps” sports and culture roundup for 20 August 2026. The item is part of a wider daily digest that also flags an ESPN reporter, Holly Rowe, being seen crying at a WNBA game…
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Trump administration announces new sanctions on Cuba, escalating economic pressure
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday announced new sanctions against Cuban individuals and entities, part of the Trump administration’s escalating pressure campaign against the communist regime in Havana. The latest sanctions target leaders of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), which Rubio said exploits educational exchange with the goal of “identifying,…
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Bezos buys into Liverpool, Harry and Meghan return home, GCSE grades rise again
Liverpool’s owner, Fenway Sports Group, agreed to sell a minority equity stake in the club to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led by Amit Bhatia. The group includes investments from the Mittal family, K5 Sports — a K5 Global fund for which Jeff Bezos is the lead investor — and Eduardo Saverin’s family office. FSG said…
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Aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln after lengthy deployment
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier arrived in the Middle East theater this week to provide relief for the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose lengthy deployment has drawn scrutiny over reports of worsening sailors’ mental health and supply shortages while supporting the U.S. war against Iran. The U.S. military confirmed on Thursday that the USS George…
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Eric Swalwell criminal probe escalates as half-dozen FBI agents are seen raiding disgraced ex-congressman’s DC home
FBI agents were seen raiding the Washington, DC home of former congressman Eric Swalwell, marking an escalation in a criminal investigation into the California Democrat. The development is significant given Swalwell’s prominent public profile as a former House Intelligence Committee member and vocal critic of Donald Trump during his time in Congress, making the raid…
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The Iran war and tariffs are costing farmers. Will Republicans pay in November?
In some tight midterm races, how farmers frustrated with the war and rising costs vote could make a difference.
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Another polling firm comes under fire for ‘falsified data’ on Florida primary
A major polling tracker announced Thursday it would suspend its use of data from a pollster after it discovered evidence that the firm allegedly “falsified data” in a survey of candidates in Florida’s gubernatorial Republican primary race. The decision follows a shocking announcement last week from fake polling center Median Strategies, which admitted to spreading…
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Gianni Infantino eyes junior tournament in Dominican Republic as potential route out of crisis
Gianni Infantino, the Fifa president, is planning to attend a junior football tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend in an apparent attempt to weaken the coalition of European and North American football bodies seeking to remove him. Despite being urged to stay away by senior figures in Concacaf, Infantino intends to attend the Caribbean…
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Watch live: Trump, first lady headline Fostering Future Together event in Rose Garden
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are set to make an announcement at the White House Rose Garden on Thursday afternoon related to the administration’s Fostering the Future Together initiative. While details surrounding the event are slim, the initiative has looked to expand academic opportunities for young people transitioning out of the foster care…