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El-Sayed’s Win Is an Ill Omen
The winner of the Michigan Senate primary does not disclaim the DSA’s radical politics and has a long list of institutions he’d like to see abolished.
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UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March
The UN’s human rights chief, Volker Türk, has said he is alarmed by a sharp rise in executions in Iran since March, warning that capital punishment is being used “to instil fear among the population and suppress dissent”. He urged Iranian authorities to halt all executions and move towards abolishing the death penalty, citing serious…
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Clacton by-election: Nigel Farage and Count Binface among record number of candidates in crunch vote
Nigel Farage faces a record-breaking field of 33 rival candidates in the Clacton-on-Sea by-election, a contest he called himself amid scrutiny of his financial affairs and backers. Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Greens and Restore Britain are all boycotting the vote, branding it a “stunt” and a “gimmick”, leaving Farage to face a…
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Jeanine Pirro has finally admitted the truth about the reflecting pool
Remember, we’re talking about an experienced federal prosecutor who is about to present felony charges to a grand jury that can affect a person’s life and liberty forever. Did her office do any independent investigation after David Hearn’s arrest to ensure that his case rested on credible and admissible evidence?
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Traveling this summer? Don’t go without these essential gadgets
The Verge has published a summer travel gift guide recommending roughly two dozen tech gadgets across a range of budgets, from under $20 to over $400, to make travelling more comfortable and enjoyable. The list, compiled by three Verge writers, covers everything from practical essentials like portable fans and chargers to entertainment devices for downtime…
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Thanedar becomes latest incumbent to fall to a progressive challenger
Rep. Shri Thanedar lost to democratic socialist state Rep. Donavan McKinney as progressives continue their romp of primary wins this year.
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Major rule change for thousands of Aussie police officers after independent review
NSW Police has introduced a major overhaul of its body-worn camera rules following an independent review, affecting thousands of officers across the force. The changes come after scrutiny of how and when officers are required to activate their cameras during interactions with the public, aiming to improve accountability and transparency in policing. The revised policy…
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Federal investigators identify suspect arrested at Trump’s California golf course
US authorities have arrested a man found carrying a concealed pistol and illegal ammunition near Donald Trump’s California golf course, days before the president attended a Republican fundraising dinner there. Jeanine John Taele, 38, was detained on Sunday at the Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes after being seen photographing the grounds and…
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El-Sayed defeats Stevens in Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed has won the Democratic primary for Michigan’s US Senate seat, defeating four-term Congresswoman Haley Stevens in a closely fought contest to succeed the retiring Senator Gary Peters. The result is being widely interpreted as a significant win for the Democratic Party’s progressive wing, with El-Sayed’s campaign held up as a test case for…
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Prendergast stars with ball as Fire stun Super Giants
Welsh Fire secured a three-wicket victory over Manchester Super Giants in the Women’s Hundred, with all-rounder Orla Prendergast the standout performer. Her four-wicket haul with the ball helped restrict the Super Giants to just 85, setting up a comfortable chase for Fire. The result lifts Welsh Fire up to fourth place in the competition table.…