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The MAGA stars freaked out by their own movement
In 2017, US Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) offered what remains one of the most insightful explanations of Donald Trump’s rise from any elected official. Massie, a Tea Party libertarian in the Rand and Ron Paul mode, was wondering why so many of his supporters could back an un-libertarian candidate like Trump. His conclusion was grim.…
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Mamdani’s building a machine — and every Democrat may soon have to kiss his ring
On Tuesday, New York City’s Democratic voters will decide whether Zohran Mamdani controls the future of their party. With equal parts perfidy and chutzpah, Mamdani has broken with party leaders who supported his rapid rise in last year’s mayoral race to endorse three House candidates. Three-decade incumbent Nydia Velázquez, esteemed by progressives and Hispanic voters…
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The UK Just Lost Its Sixth Prime Minster of the Decade
UK prime minister Keir Starmer has resigned from office less than two years after leading the Labour party to a landslide general election victory. Starmer’s popularity has tanked since the start of his premiership as Britons have faced tax hikes, spending cuts, and struggled to see the promised improvements to creaking public services. May’s local…
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World Cup Scams Are Getting Harder to Spot
You got a World Cup ticket. It arrived in your inbox with a QR code, professional branding, and a confirmation email that looked like the real thing. Unfortunately, it wasn’t. For years, spotting a scam was relatively simple. A suspicious email address, broken English, or an obvious typo were often enough to raise suspicion. But…
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This is Trump’s idea of a good time — and it proves he’s deeply unhappy
The thing that’s always stood out to me about Donald Trump, besides his cruelty and utter incompetence, is that he’s just so sad and hostile. He comes across as a man who has never experienced a legitimately cheerful moment, aside from the schadenfreude he appears to derive from the misery he inflicts on others. Take…
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LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho resigns four months after FBI raid
Embattled Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has resigned – almost four months after the FBI raided his home and officeas part of a fraud and corruption probe. Carvalho, who held the role for just over four years, tendered his resignation Sunday and said it would be effective immediately, the Los Angeles Times…
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Poll: Americans draw a new line in the betting bonanza sweeping over Wall Street — politics.
Americans have shown little hesitancy about betting on the World Cup, the weather in Dallas and the next James Bond through the prediction markets. Yet, for many, politics is a step too far. Results from The POLITICO Poll show that a large group of U.S. adults doesn’t believe wagering on political events like what President…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces he will resign
Sir Keir Starmer announced Monday he would resign as UK Prime Minister, paving the way for newly elected MP Andy Burnham to succeed him. Starmer, 63, set out a timetable to stand down after coming under mounting pressure following last month’s local elections, where the governing Labour Party lost more than 1,000 seats. “I have…
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Goose ‘reeling’ after dad Paul Kueker fell to his death at Madison Square Garden concert, learned tragedy while ‘getting off stage’
Connecticut jam band Goose learned that a married dad of two had fallen to his death at their Madison Square Garden concert moments after the group was “getting off stage.” Paul Kueker, 51, fatally plunged 150 feet from the Chase Bridge shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday as Goose performed the second of their two-night…
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Dad jokes may be good for your brain in one surprising way, experts say
“My neighbor tiled my roof for free. He said it was on the house.” While that dad joke might elicit a heavy sigh from family members, experts say a silly pun can alter internal body chemistry and lower stress, potentially providing real health benefits. Dad jokes are uniquely distinguished by their structure, content and comedic devices, according…