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Killer ex-cop executed for child’s slaying as sheriff says he’s sure same monster murdered another girl
Former Florida police officer James Duckett, 68, was executed by lethal injection on 28 July for the 1987 rape and murder of 11-year-old Teresa McAbee. His execution ended a case that had lasted nearly four decades and was described as bringing closure to McAbee’s family. Investigators also believe Duckett murdered another girl, Jeanifer Weldon, in…
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DSA brand on trial as El-Sayed struggles where Dems can least afford it
A Fox News poll indicates that Republican Mike Rogers holds an early lead over Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Senate race. The article presents El-Sayed’s association with the Democratic Socialists of America as a potential difficulty for Democrats in a crucial battleground state. It says registered voters expressed concern that El-Sayed may be too…
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Gun rights gets ‘greatest restoration’ in 100 years with latest Trump DOJ move, lawmaker hails
Gun-rights advocates have welcomed a recent court ruling, after the US Department of Justice chose not to appeal it, that is expected to make it easier to obtain firearm suppressors and certain short-barrelled weapons. Republican Representative Andrew Clyde of Georgia described the development as the “greatest restoration” of Second Amendment rights in a century, arguing…
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Socialist in Trump country gives Karl Marx vision thumbs-up before ducking key tax question
Florida congressional candidate Oliver Larkin, described as a socialist and backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, defended calls to tax billionaires “out of existence” during an interview with Fox News host Sean Hannity. The exchange matters because it highlighted the political divide over wealth taxation and whether left-wing candidates can translate broad redistributive aims…
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Trump scores major immigration victory as judge clears way to end TPS protections for thousands of Somalis
A federal judge has cleared the Trump administration to move towards ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for Somali nationals, according to Fox News. The decision is significant because it could expose thousands of people to loss of lawful protection from deportation, while advancing the administration’s broader effort to restrict humanitarian immigration programmes. The article…
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Spain tourist destination hit by 5 magnitude earthquake in the dead of night leaving roads cracked and buildings shuddering
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck a tourist destination in Spain overnight, reportedly causing buildings to shudder and damaging roads. The incident matters because even moderate earthquakes can disrupt communities, damage infrastructure and alarm residents and visitors, particularly when they occur without warning at night. The available report says roads were left cracked and buildings shook…
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PSG sign World Cup final match-winner Torres from Barcelona
PSG have completed the signing of Spain forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona for about £42.7m, on a contract running until 2031. The move further strengthens the reigning European champions’ attack after Torres’ decisive role in Spain’s World Cup triumph, and reunites him with former Spain manager Luis Enrique. The 26-year-old scored the extra-time winner against…
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South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed talks with North Korea aimed at formally ending the Korean War, which stopped in fighting under a 1953 armistice but was never concluded by a peace treaty. He said dialogue could support peaceful coexistence, reduce risks around the Demilitarised Zone and create space to address Pyongyang’s nuclear…
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Veteran pediatrician hails Medicaid shift ending youth sex-change treatments: ‘This is not denial of care’
A veteran paediatric endocrinologist, Dr Quentin Van Meter, welcomed a reported federal policy shift to end Medicaid funding for gender-affirming medical treatments for minors. He argued that the change should not be characterised as denying care, while the issue remains politically and medically contested. The Fox News article says the policy was announced on Tuesday…
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Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand
A father and his two sons were rescued off Koh Samui, Thailand, after spending more than 16 hours adrift at sea when their jet ski capsized. The incident highlights the risks of water sports at sea and the importance of prompt rescue efforts. The 50-year-old man and his sons were found exhausted after swallowing substantial…