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UK ‘in free fall’ on free speech, expert warns as British MP brands Trump admin grant ‘MAGA money meddling’
The US Embassy in London is offering up to $500,000 in grants intended to support shared US-UK values, including freedom of speech, due process and limited government. The move has prompted political disagreement in Britain, with Liberal Democrat MP Lisa Smart describing it as “MAGA money meddling in democracy”, while free-speech advocates argue the UK…
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GOP congressman’s ex-wife sues, alleging sensitive image of 2-year-old daughter was posted online
Ohio Republican Representative Max Miller’s ex-wife, Emily Moreno, has sued him, alleging that he uploaded a nude image of their two-year-old daughter online. The allegation arises amid an extended custody dispute and is significant because it concerns the alleged sharing of an intimate image of a young child. Moreno filed the lawsuit on Wednesday. Miller…
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Minnesota fraud scandal will haunt Flanagan in high-stakes Senate race, top House Republican warns
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer has said Minnesota’s welfare fraud scandal will be a central issue in the contest for the state’s open US Senate seat. He argued that the alleged failures under Governor Tim Walz’s administration could damage Democratic Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, making the scandal a significant political liability in a high-stakes race.…
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SWFC News: Jamal Lowe shares position aim as new signings create selection dilemma – thestar.co.uk
Jamal Lowe says he wants to establish himself in a central attacking role at Sheffield Wednesday, while remaining willing to play across the forward line. His comments matter because the club’s summer recruitment has increased competition for places and gives manager Danny Röhl more decisions over his attacking selection. Lowe joined Wednesday as an experienced…
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Big Insurance is trying to gut the No Surprises Act
The House and Senate should investigate this attempt to gut their signature patient protection law.
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On the Ballot: What went wrong for Hong in Wisconsin?
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong lost Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor this week, defying expectations and dealing a blow to progressives in the Midwest. Polls had shown Hong with a substantial lead heading into Tuesday night’s election, but Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley — who had exited the race last month only to reenter 10 days…
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Eclipse warning: The key signs you may have damaged your eyes
Eye specialists are urging people who watched Wednesday’s solar eclipse to monitor their vision for possible damage caused by looking directly at the sun without suitable protection. The concern is solar retinopathy, in which intense light and ultraviolet radiation harm the retina; because the retina does not feel pain, symptoms may emerge only hours later.…
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2 soldiers killed in Texas helicopter crash
Two Fort Hood soldiers were killed after an Army helicopter crashed Wednesday in Central Texas, local authorities and military officials said. The aircraft, an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, crashed in Salado, Texas, a village in Bell County, according to a press release. Officials from the Army base confirmed that two soldiers died but noted they…
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Starmer’s leadership style doesn’t work in politics, admits one his most senior ex-ministers
Yvette Cooper has suggested that Sir Keir Starmer’s managerial approach to government was ill-suited to politics, contrasting it with Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s more visibly personal and engaged style. Her comments matter because they amount to rare public criticism from a senior former Starmer minister, while also highlighting concerns that Labour’s achievements were not communicated…
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Our EFL preview and a Super Cup review as PSG prevail: Football Weekly – podcast
Football Weekly previews the new English Football League season and reviews Paris Saint-Germain’s Super Cup victory. The discussion also considers Aston Villa’s encouraging performance in defeat, forthcoming domestic fixtures and possible transfer moves involving several Premier League players. The panel assesses the Championship, League One and League Two, drawing on analysis from the Not the…