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Mike Collins, a Trump-backed Senate candidate, faces scrutiny over his son-in-law's online activities. David Alan Scheer II has shared antisemitic conspiracies and Nazi imagery on social media. Scheer's posts have raised concerns about his ideologies and potential influence on Collins.…

Kalshi, a prediction market platform, will begin offering betting on drug trial results and FDA regulatory decisions. This move expands the range of topics available for wagering on the site. Prediction markets like Kalshi allow users to bet on the…

The London stock market is in need of revitalization, with its global ranking and attractiveness to investors declining in recent years. This trend is a concern for the UK economy, as a strong stock market is essential for companies to…

The UK's Covid inquiry has sparked strong reactions from frontline workers, including midwife Laura Matthews. Matthews recently expressed her ongoing anger over the government's handling of the pandemic, particularly regarding personal protective equipment (PPE). She recalled working without adequate protection,…

Liz Truss, the former UK Prime Minister, has hosted a Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in London. The event drew a low-key lineup of speakers, described as C-list figures. This contrasts with the US version of CPAC, which typically features…

The issue of transparent funding for thinktanks has been raised by Hylton Guthrie. Guthrie argues that the UK's opaque political funding system is a problem that needs to be addressed. This concern is particularly relevant for thinktanks, which often influence…

Flash floods and severe storms have struck central Texas, resulting in at least one fatality. The affected areas include Kerr and Uvalde counties, as well as Texas Hill Country. Flash flood emergencies were issued for these regions on Thursday. Heavy…

The UK's incoming Prime Minister, expected to be Andy Burnham, is maintaining secrecy over cabinet appointments. This lack of transparency has sparked uncertainty and speculation in Westminster. Traditionally, the party's leadership and key allies are informed of major appointments before…

Giovanni Castellucci, former CEO of Atlantia's highway unit Autostrade per l'Italia, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. He was found guilty of manslaughter and other charges related to the 2018 collapse of the Morandi bridge in Genoa, Italy.…

Merck has announced US regulatory approval of Lipfendra, a new medication to treat high cholesterol. This oral drug can be used in conjunction with or as an alternative to statins, which are the most commonly prescribed medication in the US.…

UK aid cuts have significantly reduced bilateral support to several African countries, with some experiencing a 90% decrease. Foreign Office figures reveal the extent of the cuts, which have been implemented as part of a broader reduction in the UK's…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has defended his decision to sack Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov, replacing him with Rustem Umerov. The move comes amid a breakdown in relations between the defence ministry and military leaders. Zelenskyy stated he had to choose…

Seth Meyers has criticized the second Trump presidency, stating that the country's economic woes have left no one feeling better and everyone miserable. The late-night host covered the dire state of the US economy, highlighting rising costs and stagnant wages.…