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The Long March out of the Gender Clinics
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Manchester’s Scene Festival To Feature Russell T. Davies, ‘Heartstopper’ Creator Alice Oseman & ‘Bitter Christmas’ Screening
The third edition of Scene: Manchester, an LGBTQIA+ film and television festival, has unveiled its full programme, headlined by acclaimed screenwriter Russell T. Davies and Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman. Running in Manchester from 20 to 27 August 2026, the event will combine screenings, panels, comedy, parties and premieres, positioning itself as a major celebration of…
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“MCR do more with fans’ ticket money than any other band of their generation”: My Chemical Romance put on the biggest spectacle in stadium rock as they start trilogy of Wembley shows
My Chemical Romance opened the first of three shows at London’s Wembley Stadium to mark the platinum anniversary of their landmark 2006 album The Black Parade, and the review hails the concert as one of the most ambitious spectacles in stadium rock. The band framed the night around a new rock-opera narrative in which their…
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House Republican Thomas Massie suggests Obamacare could now be labeled ‘Trumpcare’
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky has publicly criticised President Donald Trump and his own party over their failure to repeal Obamacare, suggesting the healthcare law could now be renamed “Trumpcare”. Writing on X on Wednesday, Massie argued that Republicans had made no serious effort to dismantle the Affordable Care Act despite controlling the House,…
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Trump holds Washington hostage over SAVE Act as midterm clock ticks on GOP control
President Donald Trump is using the stalled SAVE America Act as a bargaining chip on Capitol Hill, linking the elections bill to unrelated Republican priorities as the party rushes to exploit its congressional majorities before the midterm elections. On Tuesday he tied the measure to a proposed “Reconciliation 3.0” package seeking $350 billion in new…
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The surprising hidden cost quietly adding nearly $132K to new home prices revealed
Government regulations imposed by federal, state and local authorities now add nearly $132,000 to the price of a newly built home in the United States, according to a report commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The finding matters because housing affordability has become a top national concern, with high mortgage rates and…
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“This band is like no other, what they stand for and what they’ve done”. The story of the Rage Against The Machine anthem that topped the Christmas charts 17 years after it was released
In December 2009, Rage Against The Machine’s 1992 track “Killing In The Name” reached the UK Christmas No.1 spot, driven by a grassroots Facebook campaign designed to stop that year’s X Factor winner, Joe McElderry, from claiming the top slot. The song sold more than half a million downloads to become the fastest-selling digital single…
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Drone offensive hits Russian oil tankers and refineries at ‘industrial scale’ as Moscow bans diesel exports
Ukraine has carried out one of its broadest recent drone offensives against Russia’s maritime and energy infrastructure, claiming strikes on 21 vessels over three days alongside intensified attacks on major refineries deep inside Russia. The campaign has added to pressure on Moscow’s fuel supplies — reportedly prompting a ban on diesel exports — and served…
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Andy Burnham sparks fears he will resurrect Chagos ‘surrender’ as he confirms deal’s champion Jonathan Powell will stay as national security chief
Andy Burnham, who is widely expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister on 20 July, has confirmed he will keep Jonathan Powell as national security adviser, prompting fresh concerns that he intends to revive Labour’s contested agreement to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Powell led the Government’s negotiations on the…
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Federal Investigators Say Certain DOGE Records Were Deleted
A newly published report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has revealed that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) deleted the digital access records of Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) personnel who had been detailed to the agency. The deletion occurred in August 2025, shortly after DOGE members left but before GAO investigators requested to…