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Stewart expects Schumer, Jeffries to disappoint if the Dems win back the House and Senate
Jon Stewart argued that if Democrats regain control of Congress in the midterm elections, Senate leader Chuck Schumer and House leader Hakeem Jeffries will face pressure to deliver tangible results. He said opposing Donald Trump would not be enough: they would need an urgent plan to address the economy and affordability, and he expressed doubt…
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Florida toddler dies after being found in pond on family property
A 23-month-old boy, Pablo Mendoza-Arrojo, died after being found in a pond on his family’s property in Port Salerno, Florida, on Tuesday evening. His mother and aunt noticed he was missing after no more than ten minutes, and relatives found him in the pond and took him to hospital, where he was pronounced dead despite…
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Davidson condemns online scrutiny of Ariana Grande’s appearance
Pete Davidson has criticised the online body shaming and speculation about Ariana Grande’s appearance, calling the treatment “not cool” and “f–ked up”. In a Variety interview, he said Grande was strong and believed she would cope with the scrutiny, which intensified after the release of her “Petal” music video; Grande announced in August that she…
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Enes Kanter Freedom speaks out on A’ja Wilson playoff incident with Fever fan, after Natasha Cloud encounter
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson received a technical foul during the Indiana Fever’s 99-89 playoff victory on Tuesday after confronting a Fever fan who had stood and pointed at her following a foul call against the Fever. Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom called for Wilson to be suspended or ejected, arguing that the…
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Trump Pentagon launches competition for America’s next great military base
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans for a new, self-sustaining US military base, to be built at a location chosen through a competition among states. He presented it as part of a wider effort to modernise the military and improve living conditions for service members, rather than placing troops on ageing installations. The proposed…
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Shocking sexual allegations made against suspect accused of killing top pediatrician and stabbing victim’s wife inside their Pittsburgh home
The suspected murderer of a Pittsburgh paediatrician has been charged with an additional rape and sexual assault that allegedly occurred just hours before the fatal attack. Elijah Hemingway, 32, is accused of brutally killing Dr Idris Evans, 46, a paediatric critical care physician, and stabbing Evans’s wife, Gina, during a midnight home invasion. The revelation…
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Cristiano Ronaldo walks out on Portugal after being dropped from starting lineup
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus said he would again be left out of the starting line-up. Ronaldo announced his departure after speaking with the Portuguese Football Federation president, saying he would explain his reasons later; the decision comes amid visible disappointment at his reduced role in the…
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Scotland’s public workforce growth puts frontline services at risk amid budget gap
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth has acknowledged that the Scottish National Party’s plans to reduce public sector staffing have stalled, admitting the strategy is currently “off course”. Rather than shrinking the workforce as planned, Scotland’s public sector actually grew by 6,640 employees in the year to June 2026. This reversal significantly increases the risk…
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Pension triple lock axed, billionaires’ wealth soars amid crisis
Burnham has announced significant pension reforms replacing the triple lock with a double lock from 2030. New analysis reveals billionaires’ wealth has soared during the cost of living crisis, whilst young people face reduced employment opportunities.
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Leah Williamson blunder gifts Paris FC a point as Arsenal’s struggles continue
A mix-up between Arsenal goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez and captain Leah Williamson gave Paris FC a late penalty, which Maeline Mendy converted to secure a 2-2 draw in the Champions League. Alessia Russo and Georgia Stanway had put Arsenal two goals ahead, but the dropped points add to a difficult start to the season for a…