A recently created Republican group tied to the president’s super PAC is pumping cash into half a dozen key midterm races, with the largest amounts going toward Senate contests in …
Texas Republicans Are Turning Against Data Centers. Will It Matter in November?
The industry’s rapid expansion has scrambled traditional political alliances and forced G.O.P. leaders to respond to a backlash from some of their most reliable rural voters. Go to Source Author: …
What happened to L.A.’s ‘perfect’ Mediterranean weather? Humidity challenges a birthright
It’s been hot in SoCal, but at least it’s a dry heat. Wait. It’s not dry — at all. Locals’ favorite summertime cliche has been brutally terminated by the worst …
Jobs and Manufacturing Are on the Ballot
American manufacturing is on the rebound, and that good news could hardly come at a better time for President Donald Trump, as Republicans gird themselves for the midterm elections just …
Drug gangs exploited and raped us as teens, then police failed us, women tell BBC
Four victims describe being targeted by criminals and then not being taken seriously by the authorities. Read full story Author:
Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US and Houthi strikes
Brent crude – the global benchmark for prices – rises after the US hit five Iranian tankers on Tuesday Read full story Author:
Anthropic researcher believes more than 10% chance AI ‘could kill all humans’
It is the latest in a series of increasing warnings about the safety threat posed by artificial intelligence. Read full story Author:
Police say Nottingham attacks were ‘not preventable’
Police say any mistakes were not missed opportunities to prevent the 2023 Nottingham attacks. Read full story Author:
Learner drivers still forced to wait months to book tests
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks. Read full story Author:
Germany’s Merz attacks AfD in stormy debate after far-right election win
Germany’s chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to “ethnic cleansing” for skilled workers. Read full story Author:
Watch: Emotional moment as Alan Carr honoured at National Television Awards
The comedian received the Special Recognition prize at Tuesday night’s awards. Read full story Author:
‘Constantly on my mind’ – 9/11 agony endures for bereaved, 25 years on
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on. Read full story Author:
Are women better than men at endurance running?
Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months – are they better suited to these challenges? Read full story Author:
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
Flights are cancelled owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you’re affected? Read full story Author:
Cowboy builder tore my home apart and disappeared off the face of the Earth with £14k
Victims of cowboy builders describe how they were exploited with one couple left “scarred for life”. Read full story Author:
Hegseth is shaking up the Pentagon as the US wages war – but it comes at a cost
The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump’s second term, writes the BBC’s Tom Bateman. Read full story Author:
I’m 27 and I’ve already written my will – here’s why
For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here’s why you shouldn’t put it off. Read full story Author:
The trail of clues that suggest our planet might be heating faster than we realised
A curious online row over this summer’s heatwaves points to a wider – and worrying – shift in climate science. Read full story Author:
Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher
A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows. Read full story Author:
Divorcing abusive husband cost woman £105k
Annabelle Boucher wants the law changed after she paid thousands to divorce her coercive ex-husband. Read full story Author: