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Ann Coulter warns Iran war could trigger major Republican midterm losses
Conservative commentator Ann Coulter has warned that Republicans face an unprecedented electoral defeat in the upcoming midterm elections, which she described as a potential “bloodbath.” Coulter, once an ally of Donald Trump, attributes the anticipated loss primarily to Trump’s handling of the war in Iran, which she argues has weakened the Republican position in polling…
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It’s Officially the End of an Era for One of the ’90s’ Best Sci-Fi Shows
*Futurama* has reached what is being described as the end of its regular season run, with its Season 14 finale released on 28 September 2026. The series has repeatedly returned after cancellation, making the announcement uncertain rather than conclusive: creator Matt Groening says the team has more stories to tell and leaves open the possibility…
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DoorDash driver shot by ICE charged after Austin traffic stop
A DoorDash driver, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a 28-year-old Venezuelan national, was shot in the back by ICE agents during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas, on 20 September whilst making a delivery. Garces Perez, who had a final removal order issued against him, allegedly ignored agents’ commands to exit his vehicle, struck an officer…
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Opinion piece says Labor spending leaves households bearing inflation pressures
An opinion article argues that the Australian Labor government is protecting its spending commitments while households face high mortgage costs and rising prices. It says restraint in public spending could ease pressure on demand and reduce the burden on the Reserve Bank to curb inflation through higher interest rates, though it would not guarantee rates…
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Triple lock raid to cost OAPs £15billion: Burnham savaged by union chief for hitting poorest to help pay for care reforms
Andy Burnham announced that the state pension triple lock would be scrapped in 2030 to help fund a new National Care Service. The change would remove the link to earnings, slowing pension increases and prompting criticism that pensioners with low incomes are being asked to pay for social care reform. Government sources estimate the change…
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Mariachi band’s national anthem at Bears vs. Eagles game ignites racism debate and US Senator response
A mariachi band’s performance of the US national anthem before the Chicago Bears–Philadelphia Eagles game prompted heated online debate, including accusations of racism and criticism of the NFL’s choice of performers. The article says the argument drew in Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego, who defended the group. The Chicago-based, two-time Grammy-nominated Mariachi Herencia de México performed…
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Phillip Lowe urges Albanese government to rein in spending and inflation
Former Reserve Bank of Australia governor Phillip Lowe has urged Anthony Albanese’s government to curb spending, arguing that budget deficits are adding to demand and pushing inflation and interest rates higher. He said Australia should be running surpluses given full employment and high commodity prices, and warned that weak economic growth could prolong stagnation in…
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Ukraine’s prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign
Russia has waged a systematic missile campaign against Ukraine’s steel industry, with the Zaporizhstal steelworks in Zaporizhzhia suffering devastating damage that has forced its indefinite closure. The factory, which employed 8,500 workers and was the economic heart of the city, was hit by 17 Russian missiles across four waves in August and September, killing eight…
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A Roger Waters-sanctioned Pink Floyd Show will tour North America next year
Roger Waters has announced a new tour celebrating Pink Floyd’s music catalogue, titled Legacy – A Pink Floyd Show, which will tour North America in 2027. Although Waters has sanctioned and praised the production, he will not perform himself; instead, his son Harry Waters will lead the band. The tour will run from 15 February…
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Five London men bailed after vans near RAF Fairford found to contain petrol
Five men in their twenties from London were arrested near RAF Fairford, a strategically important US Air Force base in Gloucestershire, following a counter-terrorism operation initiated when one of the detainees called 999 to report their activities. Despite the operation’s scale—which included evacuations of 85 homes and a 500-metre exclusion zone—all five men were released…