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Kagan says Supreme Court is not a ‘rubber stamp’ for Trump
Justice Elena Kagan said the US Supreme Court is conservative but is not simply approving President Donald Trump’s agenda. Her remarks matter because they address concerns about the court’s independence and public confidence, after it has backed the administration in many important cases. Speaking to lawyers and judges in Washington state, Kagan said the court…
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Crime-ridden St Louis now more terrifying than ever with cops taking an average of 31 MINUTES to respond to a burglary
St Louis has been highlighted as one of America’s most crime-plagued cities, with police response times to burglaries averaging 31 minutes, a delay critics say leaves residents dangerously exposed while incidents are in progress. The figures have fed into wider concerns about public safety in the city, which has long struggled with high violent crime…
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Brad Bird Thinks ‘1906’ Would “Lend Itself” To Multiple Episodes As TV Miniseries About S.F. Earthquake
Brad Bird has said his long-planned project about San Francisco’s 1906 earthquake could work as a television miniseries, marking a possible first move into TV for the director. Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, he said the story’s scale and wealth of historical material make it better suited to multiple episodes while still retaining the spectacle…
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Bernie Taupin Wrote This Iconic 1971 Elton John Song About Multiple Women
Bernie Taupin has said Elton John’s 1971 classic “Tiny Dancer” was not written about one specific woman, despite his former wife Maxine Feibelmann believing she was its subject. The song instead drew on Taupin’s impressions of several women he met after arriving in California, adding context to one of Elton John’s most recognisable and frequently…
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Born in Space City 30 Years Ago Today, the History-Making Winner of ‘The Voice’ Who Notched Multiple Country Hits
Danielle Bradberry, born in Houston on 23 July 1996, is marking her 30th birthday. The article recounts how she became the youngest winner of The Voice at 16 in 2013, helping coach Blake Shelton secure a third consecutive victory, before building a country music career. After winning, Bradberry signed with Big Machine Label Group and…
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Study finds spike in delivery app drivers, Amazon workers receiving federal benefits
A US Government Accountability Office study found a sharp rise in Amazon employees and app-based delivery and ride-hailing drivers receiving Medicaid or food assistance. The findings matter because they highlight how many people in major, growing sectors still rely on public support despite being in work, fuelling debate over pay, job security and employer-provided benefits.…
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Homeowner incandescent after tree surgeon marched into her garden and cut down majestic 150-year-old oak tree while working on school next door, lawsuit claims
A New Jersey homeowner has filed a lawsuit alleging that a tree surgeon entered her garden without permission and cut down a 150-year-old oak while carrying out work at a neighbouring school. The claim centres on the loss of what is described as a majestic and long-established tree, and raises questions about responsibility, property boundaries…
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Chick-fil-A warns cyberattack may have exposed customer data in multiple states
Chick-fil-A has warned that a cyberattack may have exposed personal and account information from a limited number of its Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts. The incident highlights the risk of reusing passwords across websites, as attackers used credentials obtained from another source to access accounts. The automated “credential-stuffing” attack targeted the company’s website and app between…
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Capitol Hill sex scandals trigger new push to redraw the line for lawmakers
Efforts to prohibit relationships between US lawmakers and congressional staff are gathering support after several high-profile allegations of sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill. The proposal is intended to clarify ethical boundaries and reduce potential conflicts of interest arising from unequal workplace power dynamics. Republican Representative Jeff Crank of Colorado introduced the bill on Tuesday. It…