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Teenage Welsh cyclist Tarling dies in Volta a Portugal accident
British cyclist Finlay Tarling has died aged 19 after a serious accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal. The Welsh rider, who competed for Great Britain on the road and track, was racing for the NSN Development Team; his death has led the race to halt competition and cancel its planned podium…
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‘Raw material for election fraud’: Expert flags voter-roll problems far beyond one state
The article reports that allegations involving noncitizen voter registrations in several US states are intensifying debate over election safeguards ahead of the midterm elections. It frames the issue as a dispute over whether voter-registration systems prioritise access or citizenship verification, and over the federal government’s authority to require states to provide voter-roll information. A quoted…
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Avatar Boat Ride Attraction at Disney California Adventure First Look – D23
Disney has unveiled an early model for a new Avatar-themed boat ride planned for Disney California Adventure, offering the first indication of how one attraction in the forthcoming Avatar Destination may look. The reveal matters because it suggests a large-capacity ride in the park’s north-east corner, replacing the area currently occupied by Hollywood Land. The…
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‘Blue Bloods’ star Jennifer Esposito says she walked away from Hollywood after years of rejection and ‘abuse’
Jennifer Esposito said she left Hollywood after years of rejection and what she described as “abuse”, deciding to step away on her own terms and move to Paris. Speaking on Maria Menounos’ podcast, the former “Blue Bloods” actor reflected on the emotional strain of trying to meet the industry’s expectations; her comments underline wider concerns…
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Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it’s ramping up again
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.
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Is there a summer COVID-19 surge this year? Yep, it’s ramping up again
Just like all previous summers since the pandemic began, COVID-19 cases are ticking up again, even while other health threats make more headlines.
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Mississippi town’s first Muslim judge faces torrents of abuse, as local lawmaker suggests she’ll enact Sharia law despite statute that bans it
Assma Ali has been sworn in as municipal judge in Benoit, Mississippi, becoming the small town’s first Muslim judge. Her appointment has prompted online abuse and criticism, including claims that she could impose Sharia law, despite her stating that she is committed to the US Constitution and Mississippi law. Ali, an American-born immigration lawyer who…
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Farage reclaims Clacton as Alabama executes child killer
Nigel Farage hails a by-election win, while Alabama executes Jeremy Tremaine Williams. Sydney teenager Lily Hooper’s family appeal for answers; Busan honours Kim Dong-ho and major new music releases arrive.
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Bomb threats and cyberstalking: Wife and children of healthcare CEO killed by Luigi Mangione threatened and forced to keep a low profile after shooting
Paulette Thompson, widow of UnitedHealth chief executive Brian Thompson, made a rare public appearance at a Manhattan federal court hearing involving Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing her husband. The article says she and her two sons have kept a low profile amid alleged stalking, abuse and threats from people supporting Mangione, highlighting the…
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MN Senate candidate ripped for blaming Walz for fraud despite being his #2: ‘Knows she’s cooked’
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan has faced criticism after saying Governor Tim Walz should take responsibility for a major fraud scandal that developed during their administration. In a television interview, Flanagan said Walz had acknowledged that more should have been done sooner, prompting opponents to question why she was distancing herself despite serving as his…