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French President Pledges Support On Visit To Fire Zone, Vows: ‘We Will Win This Battle Together’
French President Emmanuel Macron visited a fire coordination centre in southwest France on Monday, praising firefighters for halting the advance of a huge wildfire and pledging continued support, saying “We will win this battle together.” He described the blaze, which has forced 220,000 people to flee since last week, as an “unprecedented fire” and France’s…
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Burnham says he will not move his ‘angry little’ dog Axel into Downing Street as he ‘wouldn’t get on’ with Larry the cat
Andy Burnham has said he will not bring his dog Axel to live at 10 Downing Street, joking that the “angry little” pet would not get along with Larry the Cat, the long-standing Downing Street mouser. The comment, made in a lighter aside amid heavier political business, offers a small personal glimpse into how Burnham…
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EPA exempts data center power plants from pollution limits seeking to prevent acid rain
The article’s full text was unavailable, so its specific claims could not be verified. Based on the headline, the Environmental Protection Agency has exempted power plants serving data centres from pollution limits intended to reduce acid rain, a move likely to raise environmental and regulatory concerns. The exemption appears to relate to emissions controls on…
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Obama to headline redistricting fundraiser
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Fauci diary row, Portsmouth woman’s Florida death, and World Cup and transfer news dominate today’s briefing
Fox News accuses US networks of burying Fauci diaries; Portsmouth’s Sonia Exelby, 32, found dead in Florida after online meeting; Infantino defends World Cup; Arsenal and Liverpool eye same transfer targets.
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Trump administration makes big claims on noncitizen voting but won’t explain the math
The article examines claims by the Trump administration about noncitizen voting, focusing on the lack of a clear public explanation for how the alleged figures were calculated. It matters because assertions about election integrity can influence public confidence and policy, particularly when the evidence and methodology are not disclosed. The available material does not provide…
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House Ethics Committee says it is investigating Texas Republican
The House Ethics Committee has announced that it is investigating Republican Representative Lance Gooden of Texas. The announcement places Gooden under formal congressional scrutiny, though it does not itself establish that he has broken any law or House rule. The committee did not disclose the subject of the inquiry or the underlying allegations. Such announcements…
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Nanoleaf’s colorful pegboard and shelf kit is half off
Nanoleaf is offering its Blocks Combo XL Smarter Kit at half price, combining colour-changing LED panels with a low-profile shelf and pegboard for wall-mounted storage and lighting. Marketed as a back-to-school buy, the discount brings the kit down to a new record low, making it a more accessible option for anyone wanting to personalise a…
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GOP lawmaker under House ethics review blasts ‘baseless’ investigation
Texas Republican Rep Lance Gooden is being investigated by the House Committee on Ethics, an inquiry he has publicly dismissed as “baseless”. The probe adds Gooden to a growing list of lawmakers facing scrutiny from the House’s internal watchdog, though its findings could carry political consequences depending on the outcome. The exact grounds for the…
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All senators invited to Zelensky meeting as Congress weighs Russia sanctions bill
All 100 US senators have been invited to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his Washington visit, as the Senate considers moving forward with a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill. The meeting and potential vote could signal renewed congressional pressure on Moscow and support for Ukraine amid efforts to end the war. Zelenskyy is expected to…