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Expedia Reveals 2026 ‘Island Hot List,’ With St. Lucia, Porto Santo and Cape Verde, Following Country’s Cinderella World Cup Run
Expedia has published its 2026 “Island Hot List”, an annual ranking of trending island destinations compiled from search and booking data. The list highlights ten lesser-known islands positioned as alternatives to traditional hotspots, chosen for combining natural beauty, cultural depth and, in some cases, better value for travellers. St Lucia topped the ranking, with searches…
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Andy Burnham to cut tax on electricity to ease cost of living – video
Andy Burnham has announced an £850m tax cut on electricity bills as his first major policy move after becoming prime minister, telling his newly formed cabinet that the government must be a “cost-of-living government”. He said ministers needed to examine “all possible ways” to help households struggling with high living costs, framing the measure as…
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ESPN lays off big name anchors, analysts as company restructures
ESPN announced significant staff cuts affecting several prominent on-air anchors and analysts as part of a wider restructuring. The reductions highlighted financial pressure on traditional sports television, despite ESPN’s continuing importance in US sports media. Reports said the company was seeking to reduce costs amid declining cable subscriptions and changing viewing habits, while retaining major…
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Discriminatory ‘shadow’ review process locks White, Asian students out of California med school, DOJ alleges
The Trump administration’s Justice Department has accused UC San Diego’s medical school of illegally discriminating against White and Asian applicants by favouring less-qualified Black and Hispanic candidates through an alleged “shadow” review process. The allegations put nearly $1 billion in federal funding to the university at risk and form part of a wider administration push…
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A Burnham bounce? Now another poll finds Labour have drawn LEVEL with Reform UK after party ditched Keir Starmer
A new opinion poll has found that Labour has drawn level with Reform UK, in what is being described as a possible “Burnham bounce” following the party’s decision to remove Keir Starmer as leader and Prime Minister. The finding suggests that the leadership change, which saw Andy Burnham take over, may be improving Labour’s standing…
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Nancy Mace endorses Ralph Norman for Senate over Trump’s pick to replace Graham
Nancy Mace has endorsed Republican Representative Ralph Norman in South Carolina’s Senate race, backing him over the candidate supported by President Trump to replace retiring Senator Lindsey Graham. The endorsement highlights a split within the state’s Republican Party and could sharpen competition for a seat long held by Graham. The article text was unavailable, so…
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Donald Trump furious at Miliband’s appointment as foreign secretary
Ed Miliband’s appointment as UK foreign secretary under new prime minister Andy Burnham has provoked anger in the Trump administration, with sources close to the White House warning that Donald Trump has not forgotten years of scathing remarks the former Labour leader has made about him. Allies say Miliband, who previously called Trump “a racist,…
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Democrat New Jersey governor says thousands of noncitizens discovered on voter rolls, purged
New Jersey’s Democratic governor, Mikie Sherrill, has announced that around 6,600 non-citizens were mistakenly registered to vote due to a software error in the state’s motor vehicle system, with some having gone on to cast ballots in previous elections. The disclosure is significant because it touches on the sensitive and politically charged issue of voter…
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Is that food really made with 100% avocado oil? Likely not
A new study led by food scientist Selina Wang at UC Davis has found that the vast majority of packaged foods labelled as containing pure avocado oil are likely adulterated with cheaper substitutes, undermining a product often marketed as a premium, healthier alternative to seed oils. The findings matter because consumers are paying a premium…
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Trump may have endorsed Darline Graham, but GOP Senate hopefuls aren’t backing down
Republican Sen. Darline Graham has announced she will run for a full term in South Carolina’s Senate race, seeking to keep the seat left vacant by the death of her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham. Her entry, alongside President Donald Trump’s endorsement of her candidacy, sets up a contest that both tests Trump’s influence over the…