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Morning news brief
Trump threatens economic pressure campaign against Iran, SCOTUS to weigh in on whether Trump’s ballroom project, investors dump stocks and bonds despite government’s efforts to calm market.
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Jill Lepore on why the artificial state is ‘doomed’ – podcast
This is a podcast episode from the Guardian’s Politics Weekly America series, in which host Jonathan Freedland speaks to historian Jill Lepore about a growing backlash against artificial intelligence and datacentres, and how it might shape the November US midterm elections. With the vote less than three months away, voters are weighing concerns about grocery…
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How much could Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ hurt Iran?
US President Donald Trump has promised an “economic D-Day” of sanctions against Iran, nearly six months into a conflict that has settled into a stalemate with neither a military breakthrough nor a negotiated settlement in sight. The move reflects growing frustration within the administration that its existing strategies have failed to force Iran to capitulate,…
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El-Sayed booked for major Islamic convention alongside clerics with radical pasts
Democratic congressional candidate Abdul El-Sayed is scheduled to appear at the Islamic Society of North America’s (ISNA) annual convention alongside clerics who have drawn scrutiny for past extremist or controversial statements, according to Fox News. His inclusion on the convention programme has drawn criticism amid a broader pattern of scrutiny over his associations, including a…
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Attempted murder probe in Doncaster, PA helicopter crash kills pilot, Bumble scraps women-first rule
South Yorkshire Police appeal for information after a man suffered life-threatening burns in Doncaster, while an FAA-confirmed fatal collision hit a Pennsylvania police helicopter; also: Ukraine election row, a new West Bank visitors’ centre, and Serie A and Premier League previews.
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EA could sell “dormant IPs” like Ultima and Wing Commander after Saudi acquisition, former manager says: “There are plenty of IPs like that at EA that nobody cares about at this moment”
Electronic Arts could sell off “dormant” franchises such as Ultima and Wing Commander following its acquisition by a Saudi-backed investor group, according to a former EA manager. The comments suggest that some long-dormant intellectual property held by the publisher may be viewed as expendable or ripe for sale under new ownership, as such IPs are…
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USS Lincoln Leaving Middle East After 9-Month Extended Deployment
The Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Arabian Sea to replace the previous carrier facing poor conditions.
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Bezos buys into Liverpool, Harry and Meghan return home, GCSE grades rise again
A TalkFuse briefing: Jeff Bezos’s Liverpool stake, GCSE top grades hit a fifth of entries, Cherie Blair attacks Burnham’s prisons plan, Miliband clashes with Israel, and Harry and Meghan reportedly plan a UK return.
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Aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln after lengthy deployment
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier arrived in the Middle East theater this week to provide relief for the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose lengthy deployment has drawn scrutiny over reports of worsening sailors’ mental health and supply shortages while supporting the U.S. war against Iran. The U.S. military confirmed on Thursday that the USS George…
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The Iran war and tariffs are costing farmers. Will Republicans pay in November?
In some tight midterm races, how farmers frustrated with the war and rising costs vote could make a difference.