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Labour must stop just writing a cheque for benefit claimants, says McFadden
Pat McFadden has said Labour should move away from merely paying health and disability benefits and instead focus more on helping people who can work into jobs. He argued that government should offer more than financial support alone, while stressing that people who will never be able to work must still be protected. The comments…
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I investigated Palantir’s foothold in the British state – and what I found should worry us all | Peter Geoghegan
This Guardian opinion article argues that Palantir has become deeply embedded in the British state, especially through its £330 million NHS federated data platform, and says that should alarm the new government. Peter Geoghegan contends that weak regulation, political access and strong media backing helped the US data and surveillance company expand rapidly, while evidence…
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Frantic scramble to be Trump’s new Senate whisper revealed … and how Lindsey Graham’s front-running replacement was once ‘dead to him’
The article says there is an intense contest to become Donald Trump’s main confidant and go-between in the Senate, a role long associated with Lindsey Graham. It matters because whoever fills that position could shape how Trump works with Republican senators, advances his agenda and manages internal party tensions. The piece also highlights the irony…
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Birthday beer run takes a dramatic turn as Perth tradie tackles alleged thief after a handbrake fail stalls his escape
Adam Breen was buying drinks at Dan Murphy’s when the alleged thief stole six bottles of spirits before attempting to escape in a Mazda.
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Ben Fordham lashes the Albanese government over Arabic and Mandarin first-home buyer advertisements targeting foreigners: ‘For Aussies only’
Labor has been blasted for promoting its taxpayer-funded first-home buyer scheme in Arabic and Mandarin.
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MLB All-Star Game scare as Rays slugger Junior Caminero exits after taking 98 mph fastball to hand
Junior Caminero was drilled by a 98 mph fastball during the All-Star Game, just hours after his Home Run Derby semifinal run against Jordan Walker.
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Merlin Appoints Dan Nevin as VP, Industry Relations
Nevin will lead Merlin’s engagement with independent trade associations and strategic partners worldwide as vice president, industry relations, a new role.
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For 3rd Time In 2 Weeks, Cuba Suffers Nationwide Blackout
Fuel has been running out across Cuba since January, when President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country that sells or provides oil to the island.
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BBC Studios eyes Doctor Who as Superhuman unveils AI replies
BBC Studios is bidding to take over Doctor Who as Superhuman launches AI-written email replies, while Jeremy Erlich’s Alta Music Group expands with a new publishing arm and John Mitchell confirms Lonely Robot’s final album.