-
NY Times reporter admits Trump’s ‘delusional’ foes have wrongly written his political obituary many times
New York Times reporter Jonathan Swan said President Donald Trump showed him a document comparing himself to Napoleon, Stalin, and Genghis Khan in terms of power.
-
Minnesota prediction market ban paused by federal judge days before rollout
A federal judge has temporarily stopped Minnesota’s first-in-the-nation ban on prediction markets from taking effect, days before it was due to begin on 1 August. The ruling allows platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket to continue operating in the state while the legal challenges are decided, highlighting a wider dispute over whether states or federal…
-
What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu’s visit to Washington
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are both travelling to Washington DC, where each will hold separate talks with President Donald Trump at the White House on the wars in Ukraine and Iran respectively. Their visits coincide with the funeral of veteran Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who is credited with having…
-
Co-Founders Of Magic Hour Entertainment And Rebelle Media Plus Author Duo Christina Lauren Advise Studios & Streamers To Devote Resources To “Elevated” And “Prestige” Romance Through Casting, Chemistry & More
At a San Diego Comic-Con 2026 panel titled “Romance: On the Big Screen: Why It’s About Damn Time,” authors and producers argued that studios and streamers should invest properly in “elevated” romance projects, citing strong audience demand that the industry has been slow to serve. Moderated by author Veronica Roth, the panel brought together romance…
-
Rand Paul releases Anthony Fauci’s pandemic-era diary notes. Here’s what they tell us
Senator Rand Paul released a 1,141-page collection of Dr Anthony Fauci’s pandemic-era diary entries over the weekend, days ahead of Fauci’s scheduled Senate testimony on 29 July 2026. Paul, who chairs a Senate committee investigating COVID-19’s origins, argues the notes show Fauci privately entertained doubts about a natural origin that conflicted with his public reassurances,…
-
Andy Burnham appoints equalities minister Bridget Phillipson as Labour party chair
Andy Burnham has appointed equalities minister Bridget Phillipson as Labour Party chairwoman, tasking her with driving a “culture change” within the party and ensuring it stays focused on “delivering for working people”. The appointment forms part of preparations for the next general election, with Phillipson’s remit covering the modernisation of Labour’s digital campaigning and the…
-
Trump’s $15B lawsuit against The New York Times carries on as judge gives his attorneys chance to amend filing
A US federal judge has allowed lawyers for President Donald Trump to amend their $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times, meaning the case will continue rather than being dismissed. Trump, who has repeatedly accused the newspaper of biased and inaccurate coverage, hailed the ruling as a win for his legal team, framing…
-
Academics call on Congress to restore agency independence after Trump v. Slaughter
Legal academics are urging Congress to rebuild safeguards for independent federal agencies after the US Supreme Court’s decision in *Trump v. Slaughter*. The ruling allows presidents to dismiss leaders of agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission more freely, weakening a longstanding model designed to insulate regulatory decisions from direct White House control; the scholars…
-
Pro Bowl player requests trade from Tampa Bay Buccaneers on eve of training camp amid contract dispute
Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea has formally requested a trade after growing frustrated with the club over stalled contract talks, a request made just a day before the team’s training camp opens. The move is a significant negotiating gambit given its timing, and it puts pressure on the Buccaneers’ front office as they…
-
Why Jacinta Allan could be replaced just four months before a state election – after leadership challenge from rival Ben Carroll
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is reportedly facing a leadership challenge from Labor rival Ben Carroll, with the prospect of her being replaced just four months before the state’s next election. The move would represent a significant and unusually timed upheaval within the governing Victorian Labor Party, coming at a point when stability ahead of a…