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Ken Paxton in legal jeopardy over crackdown on ‘illegal voting’
Two weeks before this year’s primary elections, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the creation of a tip line for the public to report people or groups suspected of voter fraud. “Free and fair elections are a cornerstone of a thriving republic, and with the authority granted to my office by the Legislature, we will…
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Louise Lasser, star of soapy TV satire ‘Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,’ dies at 87
Louise Lasser, the star of “Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,” Norman Lear’s satirical soap opera, has died. She was 87. Lasser’s friend Susan Charlotte confirmed to the New York Times the actor’s death on Monday in Manhattan. Lasser was born in New York City on April 11, 1939, to parents Sol Jay Lasser, a tax specialist,…
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MAGA lawmaker slammed after attempt to capitalize on political scandal backfires
A MAGA congressman tried to capitalize on a political scandal, but it ended up drawing sharp online criticism. Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) tried to weigh in on the scandals involving Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner. He appeared on Fox News and took a swipe at Democrats. “They didn’t have a problem with multiple credible…
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California city erupts as invasive plans would see new homes pop-up on their actual doorsteps
San Diego is forging ahead with plans for a sprawling new community featuring more than 5,100 affordable homes — despite fierce pushback from private landowners who warn the rezoning could slash the value of their property. The massive Southwest Village development in Otay Mesa will span nearly 490 acres, most of it city-owned, and be…
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Shawn Johnson branded ‘weird’ by fans after sharing video kissing 2-year-old son on the lips
Shawn Johnson started a spirited parenting debate after kissing her toddler son on the lips in a new social media clip. In the viral video, the former Olympic gymnast is on a boat with her son Barrett “Bear” East, 2, who grabs her by the neck and plants lengthy smooches on his famous mom’s lips. “Wow,…
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Heat wave set to bake L.A. County. Here’s when it will be hottest
A heat wave is set to bake Los Angeles County this week, with temperatures predicted to be 10 to 15 degrees above normal. The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for non-coastal areas starting at 10 a.m. Tuesday, saying that temperatures are likely to reach 100 degrees or higher across the region’s interior. A…
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Manhattan skyscraper at risk of collapse triggers evacuation
A 37-story tower under construction near Grand Central Terminal faced collapse risk Tuesday morning when firefighters responded to reports of falling bricks from 235 East 42nd Street. The former Pfizer global headquarters is being converted into apartments in what officials call the city’s largest office-to-apartment conversion, reported 6 ABC News and The New York Times.…
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Paraguayan senator demands apology from Kylian Mbappé for his response to her racist posts
A Paraguayan senator has deleted social media posts that included racist remarks about French soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé that led to Paris prosecutors opening an investigation into possible aggravated public insult and incitement to hatred or violence. Celeste Amarilla, a 61-year-old senator from Paraguay’s Liberal Radical Party, indicated in an open letter to Mbappé on…
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US strikes Iran again after ‘clear violation of the ceasefire’
The U.S. military announced Tuesday it had launched a series of strikes on Iran following attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said Iran had violated the terms of the current ceasefire and announced the following in a post on X. “U.S. Central Command forces have begun launching a series…
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Maine Democratic voters are wary about repeating mistakes of 2024
BRUNSWICK, Maine — The effort to push Graham Platner out of the Maine Senate race has some Democrats flashing back to 2024 — and making them worry about abandoning their nominee. Platner has seen a dramatic drop in support within the party and has lost his biggest financial backers after POLITICO reported that a woman…