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Why Nicaragua's president is scrapping elections -- The Explainer -- Daniel Ortega's regime 'evidently afraid' that democracy could 'create the conditions for dissent to manifest and threaten their grip on power' -- The Week UK

The Week - 3 days ago

Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with US after Trump announces tariffs

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 3 days ago

Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with US after Trump announces tariffs

The Baltimore Sun - 3 days ago

California Democrats blast FCC in KABC, KGO license reviews

Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Gotta love that Trump endorsement: 8 storylines from Arizona's primary

Phoenix New Times - 3 days ago

Civil service staff set to be sanctioned if they misgender trans colleagues

Daily Express - 3 days ago

Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with US after Trump announces tariffs

Orlando Sentinel - 3 days ago

John Fetterman's Party-Switch Calculus

New York Magazine - 3 days ago

Philadelphia's criminal justice fines and fees fall hardest on poorest neighborhoods -- Jordan Hyatt, Drexel University; C. Clare Strange; Nathan Link, Rutgers University, and Brian Lawton, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

The Conversation - 3 days ago

California ranks as nation's 15th best business climate. Who's No. 1?

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 3 days ago

Lucy Powell brutally mocked by Tories for poor grammar in tweet - 'see me after class!'

Daily Express - 3 days ago

Prosecutors reject charges in deadly Lincoln Park shooting that prompted bar's closure

Chicago Sun-Times - 3 days ago

Sen. Wyden introduces bill to curb Trump's tariff powers

CNBC - 3 days ago

Crooked Media and a Former Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton Comms Exec Are Making a Political Show About the South (Exclusive)

Hollywood Reporter - 3 days ago

House passes temporary government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 3 days ago

House passes temporary government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown

The Baltimore Sun - 3 days ago

House passes temporary government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown

Orlando Sentinel - 3 days ago

US military completes 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 3 days ago

1 killed in drone attack on Turkish ship as Black Sea security wanes

Daily Sabah - 3 days ago

ANALYSIS - Andy Burnham is on a mission to make you forget the last two years

Daily Express - 3 days ago

US military completes 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy

Orlando Sentinel - 3 days ago

US military completes 11th night of strikes on Iran as attacks overshadow diplomacy

New York Daily News - 3 days ago

'Cyclosporiasis is just a small part of a much larger food safety crisis' -- Instant Opinion -- Opinion, comment and editorials of the day -- Justin Klawans, The Week US

The Week - 3 days ago

Are San Diego's streets safe for kids? Here's what its biggest school district wants the city to fix

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 3 days ago

Restricting vital data on foreign criminals IS a cover-up – Andy Burnham needs to act now -- OPINION - TIM NEWARK: Figures released so far are a wake-up call... but we need the entire...

Daily Express - 3 days ago

Robert Jenrick explodes at Ed Balls after savage GMB hot mic comment

Daily Express - 3 days ago

As senior homelessness grows, a Bay Area county turns hotel into housing

The Mercury News - 3 days ago

Anand urges Middle East de-escalation, calls South China Sea confrontation 'troubling'

The Globe and Mail - 3 days ago

Andy Burnham warned not to forget '47 million people' after £2 change

WalesOnline - 3 days ago

As Louisiana's congressional elections shape up, see who's raising the most money

The Advocate - 3 days ago

The Heritage Foundation Only Wanted to Protect Women's Sports When It Was About Trans Athletes

Mother Jones - 3 days ago

Glasgow 'ready' to host Commonwealth Games, says John Swinney

Evening Standard - 3 days ago

GB News halted in breaking news alert - and it's 'problematic' for Andy Burnham -- The new Prime Minister plans to make huge changes - but is already being criticised.

Daily Express - 3 days ago

How Europe's chief negotiator sees Brexit 10 years on

Irish Times - 3 days ago

Andy Burnham's business secretary can't name anyone in cabinet with business experience

Daily Express - 3 days ago

Baltimore County Council questions delayed disclosure of Olszewski's role in IG meeting

The Baltimore Sun - 3 days ago

Pickaxe Mountain: What to know about Iran nuclear facility Trump may strike

CNBC - 3 days ago

Can Jamie Davis raise enough to challenge Julia Letlow for Louisiana Senate? See the numbers.

The Advocate - 3 days ago

Trump has campaigned more so far in 2026 midterms than he did at this point in 2018

NPR - 3 days ago

While victims suffer from Labour's policies - Streeting and Mahmood are cracking jokes

Daily Express - 3 days ago

Trump-backed candidates, 2020 election deniers, win Arizona primaries

NPR - 3 days ago

Rebel Wilson Cleared in 'The Deb' Defamation Case

Hollywood Reporter - 3 days ago

Leftie Press and Establishment wants to write Nigel Farage off – don't be fooled

Daily Express - 3 days ago

MPs want to cut National Insurance for employers of people under 25

WalesOnline - 3 days ago

New poll reveals exactly how many Spaniards want UK back in the EU

Daily Express - 3 days ago

Andy Burnham is a people-pleaser. I was too – here's how I stopped

Independent UK - 3 days ago

Streeting and Mahmood apologise over prison jokes as PC Harper's killers 'could go free'

Daily Express - 3 days ago

Outrage as Andy Burnham puts convicted fraudster Louise Haigh 'in charge' of No 10 -- In 2013 Ms Haigh told police her work phone had been stolen in a mugging, only to later find it...

Daily Express - 3 days ago

Prediction markets, opponents are spending more to influence Congress in 2026

CNBC - 3 days ago

Inside Sir Keir's boozy send-off complete with karaoke, Starmer T-shirts and crying aides

Daily Express - 3 days ago

Mamdani says New York City can't arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should

NPR - 3 days ago

Fremont council considers half-cent sales tax for November ballot

The Mercury News - 4 days ago

Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Katie Hobbs for Arizona governor

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 4 days ago

Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination to challenge Democrat Katie Hobbs for Arizona governor

Orlando Sentinel - 4 days ago

House votes to extend government funding, aiming to avoid an election year shutdown

NPR - 4 days ago

Chicago cop on security detail for top city officials charged with attacking his child's mother

Chicago Sun-Times - 4 days ago

Acadians treated unfairly by immigration department in citizenship U-turn, historians say

The Globe and Mail - 4 days ago

Patty García wants to move past last-minute ballot maneuver, says voters 'aren't talking about the process'

Chicago Sun-Times - 4 days ago

Fishback admits to voting in D.C. in 2020 as he fights to stay on ballot

Orlando Sentinel - 4 days ago

Jennifer Garner Opens Up About 'Totally Ludicrous' Way Her Family Has Been Hounded By Paparazzi: 'It Was a Danger'

Hollywood Reporter - 4 days ago

Liv Morgan brought her WWE title belt to the ESPYS, and somehow all anyone is talking about is her outfit

Fox News - 4 days ago

Most Brits think Burnham leading country 'going in wrong direction'

Independent UK - 4 days ago

Wisconsin Democrats want to allow absentee voters to cast a new primary ballot

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 4 days ago

Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing

New York Daily News - 4 days ago

Wisconsin Democrats want to allow absentee voters to cast a new primary ballot

Orlando Sentinel - 4 days ago

Wisconsin Democrats want to allow absentee voters to cast a new primary ballot

The Baltimore Sun - 4 days ago

Tulsa begins search for new police chief

Tulsa World - 4 days ago

Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 4 days ago

Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing

Orlando Sentinel - 4 days ago

President Donald Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 4 days ago

Mayor Helena Moreno, New Orleans City Council ask special prosecutor to drop charges against AG Murrill

The Advocate - 4 days ago

President Donald Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election

Orlando Sentinel - 4 days ago

President Donald Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election

The Baltimore Sun - 4 days ago

Trump says U.S. will bomb Pickaxe Mountain, a suspected hub of Iranian nuclear activity

Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

The Fed rang the alarm about Anthropic's Mythos AI model — but had to go without it

CNBC - 4 days ago

Sigcho-Lopez, Macías won't appear on November ballot for Rep. García's seat, state board rules

Chicago Sun-Times - 4 days ago

Chicago police set directives for collecting evidence on ICE agents suspected of breaking the law

Chicago Sun-Times - 4 days ago

US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's government

The San Diego Union-Tribune - 4 days ago

He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now the top federal prosecutor in Seattle is suing

The Columbian - 4 days ago

In The Room | Andy Burnham is Prime Minister. Now what?

Independent UK - 4 days ago

Katie Porter Is Pivoting From Politics to Bookstagram

New York Magazine - 4 days ago

Indigenous leaders meet with premiers to discuss major projects and building economy

The Globe and Mail - 4 days ago

US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's government

Orlando Sentinel - 4 days ago

US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's government

The Baltimore Sun - 4 days ago

John Healey 'won't be a check' on Andy Burnham's 'dangerous' appetite for spending -- John Healey's appointment as Chancellor does nothing to neutralise the danger posed by Andy...

Daily Express - 4 days ago

US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island's government

New York Daily News - 4 days ago

Andy Burnham rows back on plans to increase tax-free personal allowance

Daily Express - 4 days ago

Johnson Promises Hawks Huge Safety-Net Cuts ... Next Time

New York Magazine - 4 days ago

HHS withholds $867 million in Medicaid payments to California as part of 'crackdown on fraud'

Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Lawsuit seeking to remove Orange clerk of courts candidate can move forward, judge says

Orlando Sentinel - 4 days ago

Council Speaker Menin slams Mamdani admin's handling of Legionnaires' outbreak

New York Daily News - 4 days ago

Rubio excoriates Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega over plan to scrap elections - Sophia Mandt - · - July 21, 2026 4:40 pm

Washington Examiner - 4 days ago

Thousands of non-citizens were registered to vote in NJ: Gov. Sherrill

New York Daily News - 4 days ago

These Arizona lawmakers missed the most work in 2026

Phoenix New Times - 4 days ago

Key Bridge rebuild advances amid questions over costs and timeline

The Baltimore Sun - 4 days ago

Daniel Oliver, 1939-2026

Washington Examiner - 4 days ago

Hegseth Says Trump Should Be Praised for Starting Iran War

Rolling Stone - 4 days ago

Baton Rouge Metro Council member Aaron Moak to run for mayor in Central

The Advocate - 4 days ago

Trump says US-Lebanon flights can resume, pledges help for that country after meeting its president

Orlando Sentinel - 4 days ago

Trump says US-Lebanon flights can resume, pledges help for that country after meeting its president

New York Daily News - 4 days ago