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Smith backs El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
The article’s text is unavailable because access was denied, so its claims and supporting details cannot be independently summarised. The title indicates that Smith has backed El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate race, but the article provides no further context. No information is available on which Smith made the endorsement, the timing, El-Sayed’s opponents, or the race’s…
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Ratepayer bill gains steam amid data center backlash
A bipartisan US House bill aimed at shielding household electricity customers from costs linked to data-centre expansion has advanced in committee. The measure reflects growing political pressure over the rapid build-out of AI infrastructure, which critics say can require costly grid upgrades and contribute to higher power bills. The Ratepayer Protection Act, H.R. 9340, would…
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Hull KR inflict more derby misery on Hull FC
Hull KR came from 12 points down to beat Hull FC 34-20 in a tense Super League derby, ending their own two-match losing run and extending their winning streak against their city rivals to nine games. The result lifted the reigning champions back into the play-off places in fifth, while Hull FC suffered a sixth…
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Michael J. Fox says going public with Parkinson’s was ‘hell’ on wife Tracy Pollan
Michael J. Fox has discussed the impact of publicly sharing his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, saying the experience was particularly difficult for his wife, Tracy Pollan. His comments highlight how a serious illness can affect not only the person diagnosed but also their family and close supporters. Fox made the remarks during the third annual Social…
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Regional mayors to take key roles in UK policy decisions as part of No 10 North plans
Regional mayors will be given a formal role in UK economic policy through a revived National Economic Council, chaired by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The plan is central to his proposed “No 10 North” operation in Manchester, intended to shift decision-making away from Westminster and make devolution a core part of the government’s growth strategy.…
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It’s not just a No 10 in the north, it’s an engine for growth throughout the whole UK | Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham argues that establishing “No 10 North” in Manchester is intended to shift meaningful decision-making power away from London and make regional growth a central government priority. He says decades of political centralisation, privatisation and deindustrialisation have left many communities unable to recover, contributing to economic inequality and political discontent. The new office would…
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The Story Behind the “Unfair” Prank The Rolling Stones Pulled on Their Motown Opener in 1972
The Rolling Stones ended their 1972 summer tour at Madison Square Garden by inviting their support act, Stevie Wonder, back on stage for a joint performance before launching a custard-pie fight. Mick Jagger later described the stunt as “rather unfair” to Wonder, but the singer embraced the chaos and joined in, turning it into a…
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Trump administration to impose fresh wave of tariffs on more than 80 countries
The Trump administration will introduce new tariffs of 10% or 12.5% on more than 80 countries, replacing a 10% global duty due to expire on Friday. The move marks a further escalation of Donald Trump’s trade policy and could affect prices and trading relationships, while the administration says it is intended to address forced labour…
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Carville tells Democrats to ‘just quit fighting’ against voter ID requirements, warns it polls at 75%
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville urged Democrats to stop opposing voter identification requirements, arguing that the issue has overwhelming public support. His comments highlight a continuing Democratic tension between concerns about voter access and the political cost of resisting measures many voters view as straightforward election safeguards. Carville reportedly said voter ID polls at about…
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Six-figure private security bill for top Dem Senate hopeful fuels GOP hypocrisy claims
Former North Carolina governor Roy Cooper’s Senate campaign spent more than $250,000 on private security, according to Federal Election Commission records reviewed by Fox News Digital. Republicans are using the spending to argue that Cooper’s approach to crime and public safety is inconsistent, while the article presents it as a developing campaign issue. The records…