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Ex-Senator Kyrsten Sinema arrives in court to defend steamy affair with her bodyguard boyfriend and take on his disgruntled ex-wife face-to-face
Kyrsten Sinema, the former US senator, appeared in a North Carolina federal court as part of an “alienation of affection” lawsuit brought by Heather Ammel, the ex-wife of Sinema’s former bodyguard, Matthew Ammel. Heather is suing Sinema under a rare 19th-century law, still in force in only a handful of US states, alleging Sinema deliberately…
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Iran loses key economic lifeline in Middle East that Trump’s sanctions couldn’t reach as deadlock persists
The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran, cutting off one of Tehran’s most significant remaining commercial and financial links to the outside world. The move came after the UAE accused Iran of firing ballistic missiles towards maritime traffic, and represents an economic blow that succeeds where years…
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Moderna, Merck mRNA cancer vaccine prevents melanoma from returning
An experimental personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine from Merck and Moderna was successful at preventing melanoma from returning or spreading in a late-stage trial of high risk patients, the companies announced Wednesday. The positive results mean a potentially life-extending treatment is one step closer to being available on the market. They also herald a significant and…
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Parents of children too terrified to attend class at Melbourne primary school write to Education Minister
Parents of children at Watsonia North Primary School in Melbourne have written to Victoria’s Education Minister, saying pupils are too frightened to attend classes amid ongoing safety concerns at the school. The letter reflects growing frustration among families who feel their concerns have not been adequately addressed by the school or education authorities, prompting them…
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ICE detains San Diego Padres catching coordinator in El Paso
A minor-league catching coordinator for the San Diego Padres was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Tuesday at the airport while attempting to travel home. Authorities say Oswaldo Jose Pirela Dominguez, an immigrant from Venezuela, entered the country legally in 2014 and was granted authorization to stay until 2018. Dominguez’s family says he…
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‘Outer Banks’ Prequel Coming Together At Netflix As Hit YA Series Wraps Five-Season Run
Netflix’s teen drama Outer Banks is set to expand with a prequel series, tentatively called Kildare, exploring the origins of the class divide between the wealthy “Kooks” and working-class “Pogues” on the show’s fictional island. Creators Josh Pate, Jonas Pate and Shannon Burke are actively writing the script, with the project having recently entered formal…
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Poll: 63 percent say inappropriate for Trump, family to profit from cryptocurrency
Most Americans believe it is inappropriate for President Trump to proft from cyrptocurrency while he is president, according to a new poll. In the Reuters/Ipsos poll, 63 percent of respondents said Trump and his family profiting from cryptocurrency is inappropriate, while 32 percent disagreed and 5 percent did not answer the question. Last month, top…
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Asylum seekers warned not to make ‘kissing sounds’ at people in new guidance about living in UK
A guide for asylum seekers published by the Home Office has told them not to rape or sexually harass people, including partners and children.
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Abdul El-Sayed’s Watch Collection Has Drawn Scrutiny — Is It Luxury or Simply Geek Chic?
Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Dr Abdul El-Sayed has faced Republican criticism over his fondness for mechanical wristwatches, with critics framing his taste as hypocritical given his focus on wealth inequality and support for the working class. However, a closer examination of the timepieces he has actually worn suggests his collection reflects “geek chic” rather than…
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Boston Globe endorses Moulton over incumbent Markey
The Boston Globe on Tuesday announced that it endorsed Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) in his Senate Democratic primary race against incumbent Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.). The Globe’s editorial board said Moulton “is promising that he can bring new vision and vigor to an aging, ailing, and deeply unpopular Democratic Party.” “It is true that Markey…