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Number 10 North's deputy director warns a mindset shift is needed across central government to unlock the Manchester office's potential. Institutional barriers and transparency gaps cloud the initiative's future.
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Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has urged the government to remove standing charges from gas bills, potentially saving households £27 annually and helping low-income families cope with rising energy costs.
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An FBI anti-corruption probe into campaign bribes involving Senator Lindsey Graham and Representative James Clyburn was abruptly ended after the Trump administration purged anti-corruption units, leaving key allegations unresolved.
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A secret 18-page agreement grants the U.S. a 35% stake in Venezuelan energy baron Alejandro Betancourt's company, sparking criticism over transparency, legal hurdles, and foreign influence.
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When deadly floods hit Ruidoso, New Mexico in July 2025, first responders say town leaders were unprepared despite official claims. New reporting reveals staffing gaps, resisted pre-positioning, and a dispatch system that left rescuers...
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In July 2025, a flash flood swept two children away at a New Mexico RV park, exposing how post-wildfire terrain, ignored warnings, and tourism pressure turned a mountain town into tragedy.
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A state audit reveals Colorado marijuana regulators failed to protect consumers, with nearly 75% of processed products evading pesticide testing and unsafe items remaining on shelves for months.
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At least 10 kidney failure patients have died in Taiz, Yemen after Houthi siege conditions blocked their route to dialysis centers, revealing how regional war is killing civilians through medical neglect
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The family of slain 1-year-old Kohen Wiley says Mississippi investigators never contacted them before ruling a police shooting justified, igniting fresh outrage over transparency and accountability.
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The Trump administration's aggressive campaign against Somali immigrants combines racist rhetoric, mass deportations, and deadly airstrikes, targeting communities at home and abroad.
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Former DeepMind engineer Sofia Liguori resigned in protest over Google's Pentagon and Israel military AI contracts, condemning the dehumanizing impact of automated targeting and accountability gaps in warfare.
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A state audit reveals Colorado marijuana regulators failed to protect consumers, with nearly 75% of processed products evading pesticide testing and unsafe items remaining on shelves for months.
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Former Senator Joe Manchin condemns Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's push to unseat Susan Collins, calling the strategy 'crazy' and warning it threatens the Senate's bipartisan soul.
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Number 10 North's deputy director warns a mindset shift is needed across central government to unlock the Manchester office's potential. Institutional barriers and transparency gaps cloud the initiative's future.
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The NSA has issued an urgent warning for organizations to patch two critical PHP vulnerabilities discovered by AI, affecting millions of websites worldwide.
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Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) says he will support Sen. Darline Graham in the November 3 race, but his own family will not vote for the Republican incumbent, highlighting a rare intra-party split in South Carolina.
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President Trump is set to headline a rally in Chillicothe on Oct. 28, his third Ohio visit this month as Republicans intensify their midterm push. The visit underscores the state's critical role in upcoming Senate and governor contests.
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A bipartisan coalition of nearly two dozen House members urges President Trump to request Elon Musk grant Ukraine Starlink access inside Russia to target missile launchers and pressure Putin into negotiations.
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Former Senator Joe Manchin condemns Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's push to unseat Susan Collins, calling the strategy 'crazy' and warning it threatens the Senate's bipartisan soul.
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Jeanne Martinet shares practical strategies to overcome social anxiety, start conversations naturally, and navigate any gathering with confidence—from weddings to work events.