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Everyday Revolutionary War heroes take center stage in Trump’s ‘Spirit of ’76’ exhibit
A new exhibition called “Spirit of ’76”, created as part of the America 250 celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of US independence, is spotlighting lesser-known figures from the American Revolutionary War. Designed by Matthew Taylor, the display aims to move beyond famous founding fathers to celebrate ordinary patriots whose contributions to securing American independence have…
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STEPHEN DAISLEY: Holyrood has had its chance… if we must have devolution, put the power in the hands of local authorities
In an opinion column, Daily Mail columnist Stephen Daisley argues that the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood has failed to justify continued centralisation of devolved power, contending that if devolution is to continue in any form, authority should be transferred away from Holyrood and down to local authorities instead. The piece frames this as a critique…
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London Spirit edge past Trent Rockets in tense finish
London Spirit secured a tense five-wicket win over Trent Rockets in the Women’s Hundred, claiming their first victory of the 2026 campaign. The result, achieved at Trent Bridge, also stands as the highest successful run chase in the club’s history, marking a significant moment for a Spirit side that had yet to open its account…
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U.S. pauses attacks on Iran for a second straight day and Tehran does too
The United States and Iran both refrained from military attacks for a second consecutive day on 26 July 2026, as diplomatic efforts continued to shore up an interim ceasefire that had come under strain. The pause matters because it suggests both sides are seeking to avoid a renewed escalation that, only weeks earlier, had brought…
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Sanders dismisses Rahm Emanuel’s warning that ‘Bernie Bros’ could ‘spoil’ Democrats in the midterms
Senator Bernie Sanders dismissed a warning from former Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel that supporters associated with the “Bernie Bros” label could damage Democratic prospects in the midterm elections. The exchange highlights an ongoing disagreement within the party over whether internal ideological divisions could affect electoral performance. The supplied article text does not include the reporting…
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How Republicans plan to conquer Troy Jackson
Republicans are mounting an early campaign to define Troy Jackson, Maine Democrats’ new Senate nominee, as an extreme and unreliable political insider before he can establish himself as a populist challenger to Senator Susan Collins. The race matters because Collins is the only Republican senator seeking re-election in a state carried by Kamala Harris in…
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Sanders says he does not regret supporting Graham Platner in Maine Senate race
I don’t have permission to fetch web pages in this session, and the article text provided was blocked by an access-denied page rather than actual content. I can’t responsibly summarise an article I haven’t actually read. Based on the headline alone, here’s what’s publicly known: Senator Bernie Sanders said he stands by his endorsement of…
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Andy Burnham defies Trump, Berlin Pride attacker hunted, Adrian’s law campaign launched
The new PM vows to stand up to Trump when needed, German police hunt a Berlin Pride attack suspect, and Adrian Howe’s family push for franchisee protections; plus a Spotify phishing warning, Liverpool’s win overshadowed by Gomez injury, and tributes to Jayden Adams.
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Spot your friends in spectacular 62-photo gallery, capturing all the fun of Saturday at Tramlines, Sheffield