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Talarico campaigns with surgeon who operated on transgender minors: ‘Wolf in sheep’s clothing’
James Talarico fundraised with a top surgery doctor days after saying he opposes sex change surgeries for minors, drawing fire from Ken Paxton allies.
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Marine Le Pen announces she WILL run for President next year – just hours after being ordered to wear an electronic tag as her embezzlement conviction is upheld
Marine Le Pen has announced that she will still stand in France’s presidential election next year, despite a Paris appeal court upholding her conviction for embezzlement just hours earlier. The National Rally (RN) veteran had been considered a strong favourite to succeed Emmanuel Macron, so the ruling — and her defiant response to it —…
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Does the WNBA Not Like Caitlin Clark?
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NHL team’s rough offseason gets worse as franchise legend leaves to coach for arch-rival
The Ottawa Senators’ difficult offseason has deepened, with club legend Daniel Alfredsson leaving his assistant coaching role to join the rival Toronto Maple Leafs. Alfredsson, a Hall of Famer widely regarded as the greatest player in Senators history, will become an associate head coach for the cross-province rivals. His departure to Toronto — rather than…
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Mutiny at Justice as hundreds demand rejection of Pam Bondi’s replacement over ‘culture of fear’
More than 1,200 former US Justice Department employees have written to the Senate Judiciary Committee urging it to reject Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general. Blanche, who previously served as Donald Trump’s personal attorney and is currently Deputy Attorney General, is being lined up to succeed Pam Bondi, and the intervention matters because it signals…
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Dems uphill climb for Senate majority just got a lot steeper with latest Platner allegation
Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for a US Senate seat in Maine, is facing mounting pressure from within his own party to abandon his campaign after a woman publicly accused him of rape, alleging an assault five years ago. Platner strongly denies the allegation, describing it as false and politically motivated. The controversy matters because…
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Nicki Minaj Gets a Presidential Compliment — on Her Looks
Rapper Nicki Minaj was publicly complimented on her appearance by US President Donald Trump during a White House Rose Garden Club luncheon on Monday, when he described her as “so hot” while introducing her to attendees. The remark, delivered amid a string of other praise, drew criticism online for judging a woman’s political worth by…
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Trump looms large as Nato grapples with challenge of rearming Europe
At a Nato summit in Ankara hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, US President Donald Trump dominated proceedings and disrupted the alliance’s projected unity even as members focused on the urgent task of rearming Europe. Given a ceremonial welcome by Erdogan, Trump reiterated his well-known scepticism towards Nato and made provocative remarks, including repeating…
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The FCC wants to make easier for ISPs to hide junk fees
The US Federal Communications Commission, under its Republican leadership, is proposing to weaken a Biden-era transparency rule that requires internet service providers to display “broadband nutrition labels” itemising the fees customers will pay. The most significant change would remove the obligation to list all “passthrough fees” — extra charges stemming from government agencies and third-party…
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Salt shines in the sun at Trent Bridge to help England reach 200
England posted a competitive total of 201-7 from their 20 overs against India in the third T20 international at Trent Bridge, with opener Phil Salt providing the standout contribution. His attacking innings gave the home side the platform to pass 200, an imposing score in the format. Salt made 70 from 44 balls, an innings…