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League One 2026-27 preview: the contenders, hopefuls and strugglers
League One’s 2026-27 season is expected to feature several ambitious clubs seeking promotion, led by relegated Leicester City under Russell Martin. The preview identifies Stockport, Sheffield Wednesday, Luton, Bradford and Plymouth among the leading challengers, while warning that Notts County and AFC Wimbledon may face difficult campaigns. – Leicester have cut high earners but retain…
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Crowley defeats democratic socialist Hong to face Tiffany in Wisconsin governor’s race
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has defeated democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the wide-open Wisconsin governor’s race, Decision Desk HQ projects. Crowley, with support from retiring Gov. Tony Evers (D), pulled off an upset and bested HOng in a blow to the party’s far-left flank amid concerns that such candidates could be a liability for…
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Lisa Demuth wins Minnesota Republican governor primary without endorsement
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth has won the Republican primary for governor, despite not receiving the state party’s official endorsement. Her victory gives her the GOP nomination for November’s election to succeed outgoing Democratic Governor Tim Walz, and demonstrates that Republican primary voters preferred her legislative experience over the convention result. Kendall Qualls won the…
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Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate nomination
Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s Lieutenant Governor, has won the Democratic nomination for the US Senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator Tina Smith. She defeated a six-candidate field, including her main rival Representative Angie Craig, in a result seen as a victory for the party’s progressive wing over its more moderate faction. The contest drew attention…
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Former U.S. Marine held in Russia on disputed charges has been released
Russia released an American military veteran, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive treatment.
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Earthquake response strains Colombia’s new government and rescuers
The earthquake killed at least 181 people and left 2,595 injured, according to Colombian authorities. At least 195 remained missing, but civilian-run databases put that number closer to 4,000.
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Solar eclipse in Lincolnshire: When and where to see it
People in Lincolnshire will be able to see a rare partial solar eclipse on Wednesday 12 August, the largest such coverage in the UK since the total eclipse of 1999. The moon is expected to obscure between 90 and 96 per cent of the sun, and organisers across the county have arranged public viewing events…
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I share my house with a Terminator, Kung Fu Panda and 30 other life-sized props
Martin James, 61, lives in a one-bedroom flat in Caerphilly county with 32 life-sized film and character props, including the Terminator, Kung Fu Panda and Pennywise. He says he collects and modifies unusual items for enjoyment rather than profit, arguing that “life is too short to be boring”; his collection reflects a wider growth in…
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‘There is no emotional support when you’re a new councillor’
Three South Yorkshire councillors have resigned within months of winning their seats in May’s local elections, prompting a wider discussion about the lack of support for newly elected representatives. Green councillor Andy Davies stepped down after unseating Sheffield City Council’s Labour leader Tom Hunt, citing the “huge weight of expectation” and its effect on his…
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Hollywood goes quiet as stars rethink speaking out on politics
As the midterm elections are heating up, more and more Hollywood stars say they’re putting a freeze on speaking out about politics, perhaps feeling burned by the 2024 White House race. In recent months, entertainers from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to Jennifer Lawrence and Paris Hilton have said that they intend on keeping their political…