This California town booted out its leaders. Now they’re refusing to leave
Avenal has been rocked by the council’s refusal to accept the results of a recall election – and the repercussions…
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Their cities dropped Flock surveillance cameras. They’re still being watched
Despite policy victories over Flock, Americans are finding themselves under similar monitoring by a new company – or…
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Double-elimination, reseeding and 20 teams: MLS plans potential overhaul of playoffs
Format would resemble that of Australian rules football League will ditch conferences for five-division setup Major…
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Has Trump no shame about all the money he has made since being in office? | Francine Prose
By now we know that charity, generosity and compassion are virtues that the US president doesn’t seem to have even in…
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We are finally witnessing the decline of corporate Democrats | Robert Reich
Americans are backing progressives not because they want socialism, but because they want candidates who will fight for…
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Israel admits its soldiers opened fire at car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab | First Thing
Israeli military orders criminal investigation into deaths of Hind and six family members. Plus, FCC chair Brendan…
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JD Sports cuts £50m from profit forecast as cost of living pressures hit trainer sales
Inflation fuelled by Iran conflict deterring shoppers, especially in the US, says high street chain JD Sports boss is…
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An open letter to Iran’s political prisoners, trapped ‘between two blades of a scissors’
On one side, you face the domination of the Islamic Republic; on the other, the imperialist forces that republic claims…
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Michele Tafoya: from unassuming NFL sideline reporter to rightwing firebrand
The former Sunday Night Football stalwart is now one step from a seat in the US Senate. And she could cause a shock in…
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Trump talks about grass as he shows off White House renovations – video
The US president waxed lyrical about grass being added around the new White House helipad in front of the media. 'You…
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Trump shows off White House renovations and ornate new helipad
Former real estate developer leads press corps on tour of grounds and says ‘one thing I know how to do is build’ As the…
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Reporters and military duo held at gunpoint by security at US space force base
Officers reportedly believed invitees were trying to make unauthorized entry on to Vandenberg base in California Five…
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UC Berkeley professor admits to using AI to edit op-ed on students’ math skills
Zvezdelina Stankova says she used AI to ‘help edit’ an article about some of her students being ‘five to eight years’…
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California becomes first US state to set efficiency rules for replacement tires
Regulations that would block sale of older tires praised by environmental groups amid rightwing backlash California has…
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Mike Lindell offers to fund recount in Minnesota Republican primary for governor
MyPillow founder and Trump ally lost primary to Lisa Demuth by 11 points, but still refuses to concede defeat The…
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US gross national debt tops $40tn for first time
Milestone marks years of government spending that grew under both Donald Trump and Joe Biden US debt reached $40tn for…
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Thousands of pounds of squid spilled on Rhode Island highway – video
The Rhode Island town of Narragansett was left with a very smelly cleanup over the weekend after thousands of squid…
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Another democratic socialist victory – Angie Nixon in Florida – sends shock waves through party establishment
‘They call us extreme, they call us radical,’ the progressive Senate candidate said. ‘But I think people see through…
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Republican senator Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola advance in Alaska Senate primary
Result tees up marquee race in US midterm elections, which could decide if Republicans or Democrats control Senate…
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Epstein client Leon Black threatened with contempt by House panel chair
Republican James Comer writes to private equity investor demanding full cooperation with investigation The Republican…
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Unhinged White House response shows senator’s ‘Natalie’ barb struck a nerve
Senator Jon Ossoff, who is up for re-election, came up with arguably the standout line of the midterm elections so far…
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Lindsey Graham’s sister and fill-in senator says she’s ‘not that informed on national security’
She made the statement during a debate when asked about potential threats to US national security in South China Sea US…
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Firefighters sound alarm as US faces critical staffing shortage: ‘We don’t have enough people’
Firefighters describe being pushed to limit by a brutal wildfire season, with key leadership roles going unfilled The…
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The fight to protect a trans landmark in California from ICE’s biggest contractor
Compton’s Cafeteria is one of the earliest examples of LGBTQ+ resistance. Today, a prison company occupies the site One…
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Florida governor suspends former close ally over child sexual abuse charges
Michael Caruso, once praised by Ron DeSantis, removed from Palm Beach county civic official roles after arrest…
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More than 20 tons of squid spilled on to Rhode Island highway during traffic accident
Sunday incident created ‘significant traffic disruptions’ and a foul odor as crews worked to clear cephalopod remains…
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Hawaii crews work to restore power to thousands after Lala outages
Storm also caused destructive flooding and damage to homes and infrastructure with one woman dead Tropical storm Lala…
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Medical researcher who touted Covid ‘cure’ and was hailed by Dr Oz under fire over ethics
New findings further call into question scientific judgment of current health leaders in the Trump administration A…
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Alaska athlete uses bear spray to fend off animal attack: ‘nightmare come to life’
Klaire Rhodes was attacked by a brown bear in state park but spray helped her escape with ‘relatively minor injuries’…
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Brewers shell Mariners 22-0, tied for largest shutout win in 139 years
Milwaukee match major-league record dating to 1887 Yelich, Hamilton and Lara hit three-run home runs Catcher Sánchez…
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Multiple brawls overshadow Saints-Cowboys joint practice session
Saints’ Bell alert as he was driven from the field At least six fights mar joint practice at training camp Donovan…
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Florida primaries: governor matchup set; Democratic socialist shocks establishment-backed nominee in Senate race – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. Donalds and Jolly to face off in Florida governor race Democratic socialist Angie Nixon…
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Trump-backed Byron Donalds to face Democrat David Jolly in race to succeed Florida governor DeSantis
Congressman had pledged to implement president’s agenda if he gained governor’s seat Democratic socialist Angie Nixon…
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US senator Jon Ossoff condemns Trump as ‘draft-dodging, crook president’
Potential presidential hopeful running for re-election in Georgia intensifies White House feud after remarks about…
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Oil prices jump after US-Iran ceasefire expires and Trump threatens Oman
Brent crude rises above $90 a barrel for the first time since 30 July after US president tells Tehran to surrender…
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Trump tells CNN reporter to 'be quiet' during Oval Office clash – video
Donald Trump berated a CNN reporter at a press availability, insisting that she 'be quiet' after she asked about a…
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