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MPs have declared more than £6m in ‘freebies’ since 2010, analysis shows
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West Virginia state senator asked to resign after second arrest in two months
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Israel Takes Aim at Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah in Massive Beirut Airstrike
The strike flattened multiple buildings in an effort to kill the cleric who built the militant group over 30 years.11 hours ago - Israel -
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LOOK: 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk throws tantrum over Kyle Shanahan asking him to change his shorts during practice
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Maggie Smith’s Influence Can Be Found in This Take on a Pre-Prohibition Cocktail
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ESPN - Sports
PSG's Enrique would take pay cut to avoid media
PSG coach Luis Enrique has said he is willing to take "a 50 percent pay cut" if it meant he could avoid talking to the press.12 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
New York mayor Eric Adams pleads not guilty to federal corruption charges
Beleaguered mayor in court as prosecutors allege Adams, 64, ‘sought and accepted improper valuable benefits’. US politics live – latest updates Eric Adams , the embattled Democratic mayor of ...13 hours ago - New York -
Financial Times - Business
Political freebies: tax experts question whether levy is due
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Bad blood with Republicans drives a decline in Taylor Swift's poll numbers
Republican views of Taylor Swift have taken a nosedive in comparison to last year, a new NBC News poll shows, weeks after the pop singer announced her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.17 hours ago - Republican Party -
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Yankees revel in 'special night' after taking East
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Daniel Bellinger on blown facemask call: I asked for an explanation and didn't get any
The officiating crew committed a baffling mistake on Thursday night when Giants tight end Daniel Bellinger was flagged for facemasking, even though replays showed that Bellinger didn't grab Cowboys ...18 hours ago -
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Are 49ers ripe for an upset? Matt Maiocco shares take on Pats matchup
NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco joins Tom E. Curran's Patriots Talk Podcast to preview Sunday's Pats-49ers matchup. Are the Niners ripe for an upset?18 hours ago - NFL -
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On TikTok, Your Local Restaurant Is Doing Sketch Comedy
Owners and staff star in a new generation of goofy commercials on social media.18 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I am beyond hurt’: If my husband and his son die, his house will go to his daughter-in-law. Is this nuts?
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The Guardian - World
I’m chatty, outgoing and friendly. But ‘extrovert’ doesn’t feel right to me
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The Guardian - World
I’m married to a man but have erotic infatuations with women on television | Ask Annalisa Barbieri
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Yahoo Sports AM: "Today there is crying in baseball"
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The Guardian - World
Japan’s humble onigiri takes over lunchtimes around the world
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MarketWatch - Business
‘We have no health insurance’: My wife died, leaving behind a lot of medical debt. Am I responsible?
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ABC News - World
One person dead, dozens rescued by Greek coast guard in 2 migrant boat incidents
Greek authorities say one person has died and 15 others were rescued after their dinghy overturned in rough weather off the eastern island of Kos, while dozens of other migrants were rescued in ...Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Why is Keir Starmer under pressure over freebies?
Prime minister and senior allies’ acceptance of gifts carries political risk for LabourYesterday -
Financial Times - World
How bad are term-time holidays really?
Parents are increasingly relaxed about them, despite research suggesting that every absence does countYesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Cowboys-Giants bad beat: Brandon Aubrey rare miss in final seconds swings spread against Dallas bettors
It was a tough blow for Cowboys bettorsYesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Brandon Aubrey's shocking missed FG delivers bad beat to all those Cowboys bettors
Before Brandon Aubrey's final kick Thursday, he'd been almost automatic.Yesterday - NFL -
The Hill - Politics
Florida sheriff asks people who didn't evacuate to write contact info on leg
The Taylor County sheriff's office asked residents who did not evacuate to write contact information on their arms or legs for identification purposes, as Hurricane Helene is expected to hit the ...Yesterday - Florida -
Financial Times - Business
Highest earners in UK public service take biggest hit to pay
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NYC mayor charged with taking bribes and illegal campaign funds
Eric Adams is accused of illegally accepting foreign campaign donations and $100,000 in luxury travel benefits from Turkish nationals.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Meet Pesto the baby penguin, the "chonky king" of Australia taking the internet by storm
Pesto the baby penguin is cute, fluffy, and as Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium describes him, a "chonky king." At just 9 months old, he weighs more than both his parents at a whopping 52 pounds.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
As Strike Looms, Port Operators Ask Regulator to Force Dockworkers to Negotiate
The group that represents port terminal operators said the International Longshoremen’s Association was refusing to negotiate a new contract before a Monday deadline.Yesterday -
CBS Sports - Sports
Zion Williamson shares mindset for 2024-25 NBA season: 'It's time to take every game personal'
The Pelicans star says he's out for 'straight vengeance' in the 2024-25 seasonYesterday - NBA -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump's lawyers ask court to toss $489 million civil fraud ruling
Former President Donald Trump's lawyers are asking an appeals court to toss a $489 million ruling in his civil fraud case in New York. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
I asked my partner to name me as his beneficiary. He says he will but has not. What can I do? | Leading questions
It is possible he does not want to make this change, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . Is there another way to give you peace of mind?. Read more Leading questions My partner, ...Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
NFL panic index: is Travis Kelce finished? And how bad are the Cowboys?
It’s still early in the season but alarm bells are already ringing for a number of players and teams. Some problems are more grave than others though2 days ago - NFL
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