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Mom warns ‘truth will come out’ after daughter, 18, found shot dead in congresswoman’s husband’s $1.15m house
An 18-year-old woman was found shot dead inside a $1.15 million house owned by the husband of US congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, prompting her mother to publicly insist that “the truth will come out” about the circumstances of her death. The case has attracted attention partly because of the property’s connection to a sitting member of…
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Federal judges allow Tennessee congressional map dividing majority-Black Memphis district
A panel of federal judges allowed Tennessee’s new congressional map to take effect, despite objections that it divides Memphis’s majority-Black district among three separate constituencies. The decision mattered because the redistricting plan was expected to reduce Black voters’ ability to elect their preferred candidate and strengthen Republican prospects in the area. The map split the…
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What to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countries
The Trump administration has imposed new US tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on imports from more than 80 countries, effective from Friday. The move matters because it seeks to maintain broad global trade levies after the US supreme court ruled that Trump had previously exceeded his executive authority in introducing similar tariffs without Congress. Major…
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Creepy Twins, Religious Fanaticism and a Loaded Gun Collide in Tense Chamber Drama ‘Godhead’ — Fantasia
Mark H. Rapaport’s new thriller “Godhead” premiered at Montreal’s Fantasia Festival, where it was warmly received for its escalating tension and unsettling chamber-drama approach. The black-and-white film follows a rural Catholic priest visited by two strange twins who claim to be fulfilling a prophecy, bringing religious fervour, concealed motives and a gun into an increasingly…
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Trump DOJ withdraws subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists amid leak probe
The US Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas aimed at New York Times journalists as part of a leak investigation. The move removes an immediate legal threat to reporters’ communications and is significant because it concerns press freedom and the government’s ability to compel journalists to reveal confidential sources. The subpoenas were issued during an investigation…
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Is the ‘no wars’ president about to start another one?
The article examines whether Donald Trump, who has presented himself as a president opposed to new wars, may significantly escalate the US conflict with Iran. It matters because a larger attack could deepen an already costly regional war, increase risks to US personnel and shipping, and further test his domestic political support. Trump was reported…
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Pub giveaway ‘is just beer money in face of £9billion rates rise’
The article argues that a pub-sector giveaway is insignificant compared with an expected £9 billion rise in business rates. It presents the measure as offering too little support to offset the wider financial pressure facing pubs and other businesses. The criticism focuses on the scale of the anticipated rates increase rather than the value of…
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We’ve seen this movie before, tax increases are on the way, says Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch has warned that tax increases are coming from Sir Keir Starmer’s government, arguing the UK has been through this pattern before under previous administrations. Her comments come amid growing speculation that Chancellor-level figures, including reported fears around Andy Burnham, could pursue significant fiscal measures such as a possible levy on inheritances to help…
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Trump ramps up threats of major operations in Iran
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Megan Rapinoe blames Trump for US Mens soccer team losing ‘underdog’ vibe in World Cup
Former US women’s football star Megan Rapinoe has said President Donald Trump is responsible for the US men’s national team losing its “underdog” status ahead of the World Cup, according to Fox News. Her comments add to a string of political remarks she has made in recent months, including criticism of efforts to exclude transgender…