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GOP erupts over 6,600 noncitizen voters found in blue state as scandal deepens: ‘Worse than anyone expected’
Republicans have reacted with anger after New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, revealed that a software error at the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission had mistakenly registered 6,600 non-citizens to vote. The disclosure has fuelled Republican claims about lax voter roll oversight in Democratic-run states and reignited debate over voter identity verification, with critics arguing…
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People are watching the Reflecting Pool like reality TV. What does that say about us?
The Trump administration’s renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, has turned into an unlikely months-long spectacle, drawing comparisons to reality television as members of the public track its every twist. What began in April 2026 as a $2 million, two-week resurfacing job has become a saga of cost overruns, technical mishaps…
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Ben Folds hits out at Donald’s Trump’s Kennedy Center takeover before Congress: “When you politicise art, you’ve got propaganda”
Ben Folds, who served for nearly a decade as artistic advisor to the Kennedy Center’s National Symphony Orchestra before stepping down in 2025, has testified before Congress criticising Donald Trump’s takeover of the Washington D.C. arts institution. Speaking at a congressional forum on 21 July 2026, the singer-songwriter said the venue had become a “hyper-politicised…
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Fifth death reported in NYC Legionnaires’ outbreak
New York City health officials reported a fifth death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, underscoring the seriousness of the bacterial infection and the need to identify its source quickly. The outbreak affected residents in the Bronx, where authorities were investigating buildings and water systems that could have spread contaminated droplets. Legionnaires’ disease is a…
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Increased defence spending will boost UK economic growth, Streeting says
Wes Streeting, the new defence secretary, has said increased defence spending will make “an enormous contribution” to UK economic growth, signalling that the military will be prioritised over other government departments under Andy Burnham’s leadership. Speaking at the Farnborough airshow, Streeting made no new financial commitments but pledged to give the arms industry “clarity and…
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Ukraine’s winning strategy against Russia: Attrition
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Angels third baseman brings basketball onto the diamond, turns slick double play with unconventional move
Los Angeles Angels third baseman Vaughn Grissom completed an unconventional double play by throwing a basketball-style bounce pass to second base, a moment of individual flair that stood out during the team’s win over the St Louis Cardinals. The play showcased Grissom’s athleticism and quick thinking in the field, and has drawn attention as a…
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Republicans sound alarm over far-left group’s push to transform America into ‘Cuban dictatorship’
Senate Republicans are raising alarm over policies pushed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), a far-left group they say is gaining influence within the Democratic Party, warning its platform to abolish the US Senate would undermine the Constitution and could strip lawmakers of their positions. GOP senators have likened the group’s aims to turning…
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Jackson leading Collins in Maine Senate race survey
A University of New Hampshire survey puts Democrat Troy Jackson narrowly ahead of Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine’s 2026 Senate contest. The result matters because Collins’s seat is viewed as a significant opportunity for Democrats to gain ground in the Senate, although the margin leaves the race highly competitive. Among likely voters surveyed from…
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New Producers back vertical micro-drama studio New Short Media
Producers Alon Shtruzman and Scott Einbinder have launched New Short Media, a studio dedicated to vertical, mobile-first “micro-drama” content, operating alongside their existing 5X Media banner. The move reflects a wider push by established film and TV producers to bring higher production values and recognisable talent into the fast-growing vertical short-form space, which has traditionally…