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How to look at the eclipse if you don’t have solar glasses
The BBC video explains how people can view an eclipse safely when they do not have certified solar-viewing glasses. It matters because looking directly at the Sun without suitable protection can cause serious and permanent eye damage. Viewers should use only approved solar filters or indirect methods, such as projecting the Sun’s image through a…
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Democrat establishment strikes back as socialist candidate downed in battleground primary
Francesca Hong, a progressive Wisconsin state representative, was defeated in the Democratic primary for governor by establishment-backed candidate Crowley, according to Fox News. The result is presented as a setback for the party’s left wing in a key swing state, where the Democratic nominee will compete in the general election. The race followed another closely…
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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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Can PSG do a three-peat and win six trophies this season?
Paris St-Germain begin their campaign against Aston Villa in the Uefa Super Cup aiming to extend an unprecedented run of success. Having won the past two Champions Leagues, they could become only the second team to claim three consecutive titles, matching Real Madrid’s 2016-18 achievement, while also pursuing an unmatched six-trophy season. PSG will compete…
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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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TV tonight: fascinating documentary explores the rise and fall of a Russian spy
Channel 4’s two-part documentary Spy Next Door: The Anna Chapman Story, airing tonight, examines the rise and fall of Russian spy Anna Chapman, who used charm to infiltrate elite social circles in London and New York before being unmasked. The programme draws on interviews with unwitting acquaintances and the agents who tracked her, framing her…
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Trump’s ‘firewall’ against socialism in battleground state punches ticket to election
Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany has won the GOP nomination for Wisconsin governor, positioning him as President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate in a key swing state contest against a Democratic Party facing pressure from its progressive wing. Tiffany, a hard-right member of the House Freedom Caucus, is being framed by Republicans as a bulwark against socialism…
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Stardew Valley – Switch 2 Edition Physical Release Announced, Pre-Orders Now Live
Publisher Fangamer has announced a physical release for Stardew Valley – Switch 2 Edition, with pre-orders now open. The upgraded version of the beloved farming and life sim first launched digitally on Nintendo Switch 2 last year, reaching European players earlier this year, and this physical release gives fans a boxed alternative alongside the existing…
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Zack Snyder Returns to Warner Bros. Lot Years After DCEU Exit
Director Zack Snyder was spotted back on the Warner Bros. studio lot last week, nearly a decade after his acrimonious split from the studio over the troubled production of Justice League in 2017. According to entertainment site Page Six Hollywood, Snyder hosted a staff screening of the 1981 film Excalibur and received a “hero’s welcome”…
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UK to get best eclipse since 1999 as Moon blocks out Sun across Europe
The UK will witness its fullest solar eclipse since 1999 on Wednesday evening, with the whole country experiencing the event and up to 96% of the Sun’s disc obscured by the Moon in some areas. Experts describe it as the best eclipse the UK will see for the next 50 years, while parts of Europe…