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Kemi Badenoch’s popularity is rising – but voters still unconvinced by Tory party, new poll shows
Kemi Badenoch’s personal popularity has risen sharply, according to YouGov, but this has not translated into strong support for the Conservative Party. The findings matter because they suggest voters may view Badenoch more favourably than her party, while still doubting whether the Conservatives have changed after their previous election defeat. Thirty-eight per cent of Britons…
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‘Warrior Cats’ Animated Series Debuts First Footage, Character Model at Tencent Video Event
Tencent Video has shown the first footage and character artwork from its forthcoming “Warrior Cats” animated series at a fan event in Shenzhen, marking the first public look at the adaptation’s visual style. The reveal matters because it confirms progress on bringing the globally popular children’s book franchise to screen, with the series scheduled for…
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Tony Evers, Electoral Gangster
A Democratic Midwestern governor moves quickly to save his party from socialism.
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Mamdani Against Prime Delivery
The mayor endorses a one-employer-fits-all mandate for delivery drivers.
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‘Othello’ Royal Shakespeare Company Adaptation Starring Sharon D. Clarke Postponed as She Undergoes Cancer Treatment
The Royal Shakespeare Company has postponed its planned production of “Othello” because its star, Sharon D. Clarke, is undergoing cancer treatment. The decision reflects the centrality of Clarke’s casting to director Touko’s reimagining of the tragedy, which examines misogynoir, and means the production will be revisited at a later date. The show had been due…
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Reform councillor suspended after calling for Commons speaker to be hanged
Reform UK has suspended Kirklees councillor David Rowan pending an investigation after old social media posts linked to his account appeared to call for former Commons speaker John Bercow to be hanged. The case matters because it raises questions about the conduct of elected representatives and comes amid heightened concern within Reform over threats and…
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Biden-era directive for diplomats to peddle DEI on foreign governments scrapped by State Department
The US State Department has rescinded Biden-era guidance that encouraged diplomats to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) with foreign officials and governments, according to Fox News. The change reflects the Trump administration’s broader reversal of DEIA policies across federal agencies and could alter how US diplomats address equality and inclusion overseas. Fox News…
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Trump-approved energy projects at risk of sudden death by next hostile president
President Donald Trump’s effort to speed up energy and infrastructure projects could be weakened by an Environmental Protection Agency power that allows permits to be vetoed even after they have been issued. The article argues that this creates uncertainty for developers, as a future administration hostile to a project could potentially halt it after companies…
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Senate rankings: 8 GOP seats that could flip in November
With 85 days until the midterm elections, Democrats are increasingly eyeing the possibility of making significant gains in the Senate. While the Senate map still favors Republicans holding on to the chamber, President Trump’s sinking approval ratings, frustration with the war in Iran and rising prices have pushed a number of GOP-held seats into play….
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Ocasio-Cortez signals Democratic intention to move on from woke era
When Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) was asked Sunday about some of the more inflammatory comments and positions from the left flank of the Democratic Party, the congresswoman quoted a New York City Council member to make her point. “Woke 1 was crazy,” Ocasio-Cortez said, echoing what the council member, Chi Ossé, has said, before laughing along with…