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CNN mourns death of political commentator Alice Stewart
Stewart, 58, was found dead Saturday in the Belle View neighborhood of northern Virginia, leaving her CNN colleagues stunned and saddened.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Javier Milei sparks political brawl in Spain
Spanish opposition blames PM Pedro Sánchez for escalating row with Argentine presidentFinancial Times - World -
Spain claims its "biggest-ever seizure" of crystal meth
Spanish police said they dismantled a major methamphetamine distribution network of the Mexican Sinaloa cartel after seizing 1.8 tons of the drug.CBS News - Top stories - Spain -
Collusion claims in US oil must reckon with record production
It should be no surprise that Texans are themselves capitalists firstFinancial Times - World -
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Hunt to claim only Tories will cut UK tax burden after the election
Chancellor to attack Labour in keynote speech after canvassing tech bosses’ views on growth measuresFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
As Supernatural Claims Spread Online, Vatican Updates Its Rules on Them
People have long claimed sightings of the Virgin Mary or bleeding crucifixes, and some endorsed by the Roman Catholic Church have become hugely popular pilgrimage destinations.The New York Times - World -
South Africa’s ICJ genocide case aimed at defending Hamas, Israel claims
Israel complains of ‘obscene exploitation’ of genocide convention and asks judges to throw out bid to halt Rafah offensive. Israel on Friday attacked South Africa’s case against it in the international court of justice as an “obscene exploitation” ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Crozier’s claim he was unaware of Post Office scandal undermined by letters
Newly found correspondence includes a 2009 email from Jeremy Hunt raising constituents’ concerns about HorizonFinancial Times - Business -
When an Eel Takes a Bite Then an Octopus Might Claim an Eyeball
Videos filmed by divers show that choking, blinding and sacrificing limbs are all in the cephalopods’ repertoire.The New York Times - Science -
Max Verstappen battles back to claim Emilia-Romagna F1 GP pole
World champion equals Senna record of eight straight polesOscar Piastri demoted to fifth so Lando Norris second on gridMax Verstappen pulled off a comeback he believed was his best for more than five years to claim pole position for the ...The Guardian - World -
Joey Logano claims pole for NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro
Christopher Bell's crew wins pit crew competition.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NASCAR -
Strictly star Giovanni rejects claims over teaching methods
The professional dancer on the BBC show says he is looking forward to clearing his name.BBC News - Top stories -
Jasmine Crockett backs claim calling Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘racist’
The Texas Democrat found herself at odds with the Georgia Republican during a House hearing.Politico - Politics -
Congolese forces claim to have thwarted coup ‘involving foreign nationals’
Government official says first ‘lines of inquiry’ point to self-exiled opposition politician Christian MalangaFinancial Times - World -
Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly tourist attack in Afghanistan
Taliban says four arrested over attack at Bamiyan heritage site that killed three Spanish visitors and an Afghan. Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack by gunmen in Afghanistan’s central Bamiyan province that killed three Spanish ...The Guardian - World -
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UFC weight class power rankings: A new division claims No. 1
Lightweight? Men's bantamweight? Men's featherweight? Which weight class takes the top spot in our UFC divisional ranks?ESPN - Sports - UFC -
How Slovakia’s toxic politics left PM fighting for his life
Allies of Robert Fico threaten clampdown after assassination attempt in climate of death threats and disinformationFinancial Times - Business -
Man accused of shooting Slovak leader had "political motivation," official says
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was seriously wounded in an assassination attempt Wednesday.CBS News - World -
Senators allege partisan politics, double standards in response to FDIC scandal
Republican and Democratic senators accused one another of playing partisan politics Thursday in their responses to reports of a toxic workplace culture at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). While GOP lawmakers across the board have ...The Hill - Politics -
Tester on suggestion immigration bill support motivated by election-year politics: 'Bulls---'
Montana Sen. Jon Tester (D) is dismissing the suggestion that his support for an immigration bill is motivated by election-year politics. “That’s bulls---,” Tester told Punchbowl News. "You can’t on one hand talk about how the border’s not secure, ...The Hill - Politics -
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Slovakia’s Politics Were Toxic Long Before Its Prime Minister Was Shot
Years of vitriolic rhetoric, worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, left Slovakia with bitter political division.The New York Times - World -
How Fico’s attack forced the EU to confront its political vitriol
Also in this newsletter: concrete solutions to marry industry and climateFinancial Times - World - European Union -
Morning Report — House GOP’s political jujitsu; Cohen has a rough day
President Biden is entering a critical phase of his presidency and his campaign. House Republicans want to make it more difficult. Conservatives in the House on Thursday used a bill that will go nowhere in the Senate to showcase uncomfortable ...The Hill - Politics -
Trump Visits Minnesota, Hoping Its Political Divide Will Put It in Play
The Trump campaign says it can broaden the electoral battlefield with a play for Minnesota, but the state has disappointed Republicans for decades.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Alito and Menendez Employ an Age-Old Political Tactic: Blaming Your Spouse
When Justice Samuel Alito and Senator Bob Menendez landed in hot water, they looked for a scapegoat close to home. Inside their homes, in fact.The New York Times - Top stories -
Can Trump put Minnesota in play?: From the Politics Desk
Donald Trump hopes Minnesota becomes a battleground state in the 2024 election against Joe Biden, who is ramping up his Black voter outreach.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Protesters at University of Chicago Take Over Institute of Politics Building
Heidi Heitkamp was in her office at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics when protesters occupied the building.The New York Times - Top stories -
Biden’s Morehouse speech exposes his 2024 political problems
President Biden will set foot on a college campus Sunday for the first time since universities around the country became hotbeds for protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Biden is delivering a commencement speech at Morehouse College, an ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
‘We’ll See You at Your House’: How Fear and Menace Are Transforming Politics
Public officials from Congress to City Hall are now regularly subjected to threats of violence. It’s changing how they do their jobs.The New York Times - Top stories -
Sullivan urges political solution in Gaza in talks with Israel and Saudis
Biden administration has grown increasingly frustrated with Netanyahu’s conduct of warFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
US security adviser urges Netanyahu to connect war to 'political strategy'
Jake Sullivan's visit comes as Israeli forces continue military operations in Gaza, including in Rafah.BBC News - Top stories -
Indian Voters Are Being Bombarded With Millions of Deepfakes. Political Candidates Approve
India’s elections are a glimpse of the AI-driven future of democracy. Politicians are using audio and video deepfakes of themselves to reach voters—who may have no idea they’ve been talking to a clone.Wired - Tech -
9 more killed in attacks on political candidates before Mexico elections
Photos shared by local media showed a red truck dotted by bullet holes, and bloodied bodies lying in the trunk and on the ground.CBS News - Top stories -
Revealed: Meta approved political ads in India that incited violence
Exclusive: Ads containing AI-manipulated images were submitted to Facebook by civil and corporate accountability groups. The Facebook and Instagram owner Meta approved a series of AI-manipulated political adverts during India’s election that ...The Guardian - World - India -
Our unwanted Biden-Trump rematch is a sign of the political times
Instead of this race marking an aberration, it reflects the new trajectory of American politics.The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
The power — and limit — of abortion for Democrats in 2024: From the Politics Desk
Abortion remains a powerful force for Democrats in the 2024 election. But it also has limits — at least in the context of the showdown between Biden and Trump.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
ICC’s move against Netanyahu puts Biden in diplomatic and political bind
Arrest warrant announcement for Hamas and Israeli leaders for alleged war crimes sparks anger in USFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden