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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sets November special election for deep-blue House seat
Democrats had accused Abbott of delaying calling a special election for the seat after Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, died in early March.NBC News - 1d -
Democrats benefit from cash influx despite party turmoil
Democratic candidates are raking in large sums of money for Senate, House and downballot campaigns — a sign that the grassroots enthusiasm remains strong despite earlier concerns of fundraising ...The Hill - 1h -
Tories and Reform leave door open to co-operation after English local elections
Prospect will bolster hopes of ‘unite the right’ outriders in both partiesFinancial Times - 19h -
Green Party aims for 'record-breaking' local elections
The Greens argue they offer credible "positive change" compared to "old tired parties".BBC News - 12h -
Abbott sets November special election to replace Sylvester Turner in House
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Tuesday set the date for a Nov. 4 special election to fill the late Rep. Sylvester Turner’s (D-Texas) House seat, which has been vacant since early March. A statement ...The Hill - 1d -
Man United join Arsenal in the race to sign ‘special player’ with a £62.5m release clause
Matheus Cunha could be one of the big names to watch in the summer transfer window.The Wolves attacker has caught the attention of some of the biggest clubs in the league with his fine performances ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Booker: Biggest mistake Democratic Party has made is ‘not centering people enough’
The biggest mistake Democrats have made is “not centering people enough” Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said Sunday on ABC News' "This Week."ABC News - 2d -
'No good answer' on next Democratic leader: Schoen
Democratic strategist Doug Schoen said Monday there’s “no good answer” on who will be the next leader of the Democratic Party after former Vice President Kamala Harris lost in November to President ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump, Tariffs and Carney: Canada Polls Show Liberals With Early Election Lift
The Liberal Party, which not long ago seemed destined to crash in federal elections under Justin Trudeau, is experiencing a reversal of fortune. Here’s what a close review of polls shows.The New York Times - 1d -
Notebook: Notre Dame's Biagi ready to deal with new special teams calculus
Also items on James Rendell's improved punting and perhaps not improved passing, and fixing Noah Burnette's swingYahoo Sports - 1d -
Coachella 2025: Passes, parties, the livestream and everything you need to know about the festival
What to know about Coachella 2025, including how to get tickets, who's performing, what to eat, the festival party scene and how to watch the livestream.Los Angeles Times - 14h -
Democrats launching 'war room' to push back against Trump
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced on Monday it’s launching a “war room” in an effort to streamline party messaging and expand its rapid response operation, as Democrats search for ...The Hill - 1d -
‘I Hope Trump Won’t Deceive Us’: Ukrainians Are Wary of U.S. Minerals Deal
In a major mining region of Ukraine, President Trump’s proposal to collect profits from mineral wealth is meeting with a mix of skepticism and weary acceptance.The New York Times - 3d -
Saturday’s Trump protests weren’t perfect. But they brought a glimmer of hope | Moira Donegan
The Hands Off event proved Americans with a slew of different priorities can still form a broad left-liberal coalition. What is the point of street protest? This is the question I asked myself as I ...The Guardian - 13h -
Democrats target Trump's effort to 'bend our justice system to his will'
Democrats held a rare bicameral forum to examine the Trump administration’s actions targeting Department of Justice (DOJ) staff and major law firms as the party explores how to push back against ...The Hill - 1d -
Isaiah Sategna hoping to be big play receiver: 'That's my speciality'
It's only been a few weeks since Isaiah Sategna arrived in Norman, but he knows how he can fit in OU's offense.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The limits of the UK-US ‘special relationship’
Britain lacks leverage in Trump tariff negotiations, with UK diplomatic and economic priorities looking increasingly EuropeanFinancial Times - 1d -
House Democrats lay out their targets for 2026 battle
House Democrats are setting their sights on some districts President Donald Trump won handily in November as they lay out their top targets as they look to take back the House next year.NBC News - 14h -
Broncos signing former Panthers captain
The Broncos are set to add former Panthers team captain and special teams ace Sam Franklin.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Trump praises Ohtani’s ‘movie star’ looks and attacks senators during Dodgers’ visit
Donald Trump praised Shohei Ohtani’s “movie star” looks while also insulting California’s Democratic senators during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ visit to the White House on Monday. “He looks like a ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Original Switch Games Could Get Performance Boost Without Paid Switch 2 Upgrades
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will receive a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition when the system launches June 5. But the open-world game might feature "certain improvements such as faster load ...GameSpot - 1d -
Wolves looked a better team without Cunha - Shearer
The Premier League's record goalscorer Alan Shearer praised Jorgen Strand Larsen for his performance in Wolves' 2-1 win over Ipswich on Saturday as his fourth goal in three games helped Vitor ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Sources: Chelsea still looking for a new goalkeeper with top available option on the table
Chelsea are still looking to sign a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window and they have a world class option on the table.The news comes after Chelsea played out a boring 0-0 draw against ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
What does Saints' two-year contract with wide receiver Brandin Cooks look like?
The Saints signed Brandin Cooks to a two-year contract in free agency, but what does it look like? Here are the details on his 2025 salary cap hit.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Democrats unveil legislation raising federal minimum wage to $17 an hour
Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced the Raise the Wage Act of 2025 on Tuesday in both chambers with hopes of increasing the federal minimum wage. The bill would ...The Hill - 3h -
Kornacki: Wisconsin amendment suggests Democrat voters 'aren't with their leaders' on voter ID issue
Voters in Wisconsin voted overwhelmingly to pass a voter ID amendment. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to explain the recent election results.NBC News - 2h -
Canucks Gameday Preview #78: Vancouver Looks To Keep Their Playoff Hopes Alive Against The Stars
The Vancouver Canucks (35-29-13) kick off their final road trip of the season when they battle the Dallas Stars (50-22-5). Vancouver is 0-2 so far this season against Dallas, and has allowed at ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Bloomberg Pumps Cash Into the Long-Term Legal Fight Against Trump
The billionaire’s gun control group plans to spend $10 million to help elect Democratic attorneys general, who are on the front lines of legal clashes with the president.The New York Times - 10h -
Chelsea withdraw from race to sign ‘great striker’ giving Man United clear advantage
Chelsea have been looking to sign a new striker for quite some time but they have not succeeded in signing a world class attacker that Enzo Maresca wants.The Blues were linked with several ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Florida Republicans won. Now let’s get back to work.
Republicans Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won special elections in Florida, despite being out-fundraised. The media is wrong in characterizing the contests a close and spelling doom for Republicans ...The Hill - 1d -
I'll only sign US tariffs deal if it suits UK, says prime minister
The UK hopes to limit the impact of President Trump's tariffs in an economic agreement with the US.BBC News - 1d -
Tufts researchers hope to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care
Tufts University researchers are looking at ways to reduce racial disparities in maternal health care.CBS News - 1d -
Republicans Want to Make the Trump Tax Cuts Last Forever
Senate Republicans are hoping to ice Democrats out from deciding the fate of President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts, a move that Democrats could eventually use against them.The New York Times - 2d -
Harris couldn’t escape ‘being a representative of the status quo’ during campaign, Schiff says
Sen Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) tells Kristen Welker on Meet the Press that Democrats’ past failure to address “structural challenges” of the economy led to the party losing the White House in 2024.NBC News - 2d -
Local elections 2025: Who is standing in my area?
Find out whether there is an election near you in May and who the candidates are, using our lookup tool.BBC News - 1d -
Trump Calls India a Friend, but Is Trying to Block Its Imports
Stunned to see their own exports punished harshly, Indians are picking through the wreckage for signs of hope. There’s some but not a lot.The New York Times - 4d -
Is Tsunoda an improvement on Lawson? F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions after the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.BBC News - 16h -
Turkish opposition party reelects chairman following arrest of Istanbul mayor
Turkey’s main opposition party has reelected its chairman two weeks after the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul, the party’s highest profile rival to President Recep Tayyip ErdoganABC News - 2d -
Bennett praises 'excellent' defensive performance
Sunderland legend Gary Bennett praises the Black Cats' defensive performance during their 1-0 win at West Brom on Saturday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
U.K. Labour Lawmaker Suspended From Party After Arrest
Dan Norris, a lawmaker who won a seat in Parliament last year, was swiftly suspended from Britain’s governing party.The New York Times - 3d
