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GOP senator blocks Schumer request to stop Trump from using taxpayer money to ‘max out’ new Air Force One
Senate Republicans blocked a request from Democratic leader Chuck Schumer aimed at preventing Donald Trump from using taxpayer money to extensively modify a prospective new Air Force One. The dispute concerns the potential acceptance and conversion of an aircraft linked to Qatar, raising questions over public spending, security requirements and presidential ethics. Schumer sought to…
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Tories ask HMRC to investigate whether Nigel Farage owes tax on £5m gift
The Conservative party has formally asked HMRC to investigate whether Nigel Farage should have paid tax on a £5m gift he received from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, amid questions over whether the payment was really compensation tied to his return to frontline politics. Tory chair Kevin Hollinrake wrote to the tax authority arguing that if…
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Italy shuts down effort linked to Gaza flotilla group to track Jewish, Israeli tourists
Italian authorities have shut down an anonymous online initiative that invited members of the public to report the locations of Israeli tourists, Italian Jews and businesses perceived to have ties to Zionism. The move followed condemnation from senior Italian government officials and Jewish community leaders, who likened the tracking effort to the persecution tactics used…
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In ‘King of the Hill,’ Mike Judge Finds Hope for America
Mike Judge, creator of “Idiocracy” and “King of the Hill,” has released season 15 of his rebooted animated series on Hulu and Disney+, and reflects on how both shows have proven strikingly prescient about American life and politics. Judge notes that recent real-world events, such as a UFC cage match staged on the White House…
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Labour MP Stella Creasy is mocked for mistaking one of London’s famous parakeets for an escaped pet
Labour MP Stella Creasy has been mocked online after apparently mistaking one of London’s well-known feral parakeets for a lost pet bird, sharing details or seeking help as though it had escaped from someone’s home. Social media users quickly pointed out that the bright green ring-necked parakeets are a common, long-established sight across London parks…
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Brennan Wedl – “Let’s Be Models”
Nashville singer-songwriter Brennan Wedl has released a new track, “Let’s Be Models,” as the latest preview of their upcoming self-titled debut album. The song follows lead single “Pretty Little Fantasy” and continues to build anticipation ahead of the record’s release next month via ANTI-. Alongside “Let’s Be Models,” Wedl has also shared a rerecorded version…
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Here’s How To Play Halo: Campaign Evolved With Your Friends Across Xbox, PlayStation, And PC
Halo: Campaign Evolved will support cross-platform co-op between Xbox, PlayStation 5 and PC, allowing players to team up regardless of where they own the game. The feature is significant because it extends the traditionally Xbox-associated Halo series to PlayStation while keeping friends connected across platforms. Players must add friends using their Xbox Gamertag or username…
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JOHN MACLEOD: A home for sale… rich in childhood memories and the delicious notes of my forebears
John Macleod reflects on putting his family home up for sale, describing it as a place steeped in childhood memories and evoking the cooking and habits of his ancestors. The piece is a personal, reflective column rather than a hard news story, using the house sale as a prompt to explore family history and nostalgia.…
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A host of issues: World Cup focus turns to Morocco with costs and legacy topping agenda
With more than 1,400 days remaining before the centenary 2030 World Cup, Morocco is racing to finalise preparations as co-host alongside Spain and Portugal, an undertaking that mirrors challenges faced by South Africa before it staged the 2010 tournament. Officials insist the project extends beyond football, framing it as a driver of infrastructure development for…
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London loses again: FTSE 100 landlord Segro will be missed
Segro, the FTSE 100’s largest listed commercial landlord, has agreed to a takeover by US property giant Prologis after a brief attempt to resist the approach. The deal, worth around £14bn, is the biggest takeover of a London-listed company so far this year and marks another blow to the UK stock market, which has seen…