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Ex-New Jersey mayor, her husband charged for using fake ballot signatures after she pleaded guilty to DUI
Former Lumberton Township mayor Gina LaPlaca and her husband have been charged after prosecutors alleged that false signatures were used on her nominating petition for a Democratic primary contest. The case matters because it concerns the integrity of the election process and adds to the legal troubles of a local official who remains on the…
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‘New’ Smiths Single To Be Released In Rough Trade Box Set
Rough Trade Records will release a box set featuring a previously unissued Smiths single on the label, despite the song itself having been released elsewhere before. The inclusion is notable because it gives ‘The Headmaster Ritual’ its first official Rough Trade single release, with new artwork overseen by Morrissey. Due on 30 October, the set…
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Feel so busy you don’t even realize you’re busy? Try doing a time audit
The exercise can help you identify what’s wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Take a moment to try it. You might be surprised with what you find.
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A Candidate Named ‘Count Binface’ Is the Most Normal Part of This Pivotal UK Election
Count Binface, a satirical candidate portrayed by comedian Jon Harvey, is standing in the Clacton-on-Sea by-election against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage amid an unusually crowded and theatrical contest. The election has drawn attention because Farage resigned following allegations over undeclared financial support, which he denies, and because the main Labour and Conservative parties declined…
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Governments can take your stocks without your permission. It happens all the time
The article argues that US state unclaimed-property laws can allow authorities to take and sell seemingly inactive shareholdings without an owner’s consent. It says this matters because investors may be treated as having abandoned assets simply for not interacting with an account, even if they are alive, receiving statements and still receiving dividends. The author…
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Lee Daniels, Nadine Labaki, Marina Abramovic Win Liberatum Pioneer Awards (Exclusive)
Lee Daniels, Nadine Labaki and Marina Abramović will receive the 2026 Liberatum Pioneer Awards during the Venice Film Festival. The honours recognise artists who challenge convention, overcome systemic barriers and broaden the possibilities of their fields, with the organisers highlighting each recipient’s influence on public culture and artistic practice. The presentations will be held in…
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Saturday Night Live UK returns for second series in September
Sky has confirmed that the second series of Saturday Night Live UK will premiere on 12 September. The show will air six episodes before pausing, then return in early 2027, extending Sky’s commitment to the British version of the US sketch-comedy format. The full first-series ensemble is returning, while guest presenters have not yet been…
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AI chatbots are offering financial advice. Should you trust them?
Experts say AI can get personal finance fundamentals right but may struggle with nuanced questions.
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How a road could change West Africa’s urban future
A 600-mile journey along the shores of Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast reveals one of the world’s most consequential transformations.