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Dakota Johnson hosted SNL and welcomed surprise guest Taylor Swift, turning the monologue into a viral moment and promoting Swift's new music and visuals.
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Joshua Kerry Charged with Terror Plotting Against Farage Following Widdecombe Murder
Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with preparing terrorist acts against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, following the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. Counter terror police say the plot ran from May 2024 to July 2026.
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Kemi Badenoch Outlines Conservative Revival at 2026 Conference
Kemi Badenoch frames the 2026 Conservative conference as a pivotal moment to redefine her party's identity, emphasizing core principles and taking on rival Labour in a high-stakes political showdown.
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Tories Promise 50,000 New Prison Places – Policy Details
The Conservative Party pledges 50,000 new prison places in England and Wales, promising £2bn annual funding from aid and department cuts to halt early releases and address chronic overcrowding
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Green Party Proposes Two-Year Job Guarantee for Young People
The Green Party proposes a two-year job guarantee for unemployed young people, with government covering half the salary. Pilot schemes would start in five UK areas, aiming to tackle rising youth NEET figures and reduce long-term welfare...
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Conservatives Promise to Remove £100,000 Childcare Threshold
The Conservative party has pledged to remove the £100,000 childcare threshold, ending the 'cliff edge' that penalises higher earners and could benefit thousands of families across England.
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Idaho Faith-Healing Deaths Expose Dangerous Legal Exemptions
Idaho's faith-healing exemptions shield parents from prosecution when children die treatable conditions, leaving siblings at risk. A ProPublica investigation exposes legal gaps allowing preventable deaths to repeat across generations.
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Texas Officials Facilitate Alpha School's AI Tool in Public Classrooms Despite Charter Rejections
Texas education officials facilitated Alpha School's AI tool entry into public classrooms after charter bids failed, sparking debate over student outcomes and transparency.
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Oregon Housing Director's Husband Firm Faces Ethics Scrutiny Over State Funds
Oregon Housing Director Andrea Bell's husband advised firms that received millions from her agency, prompting ethics questions she only addressed after ProPublica's inquiry.
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Reporters Test How Easy It Is to Start a Private School
ProPublica reporters teamed up with local journalists to test how easily private schools can be founded. The results reveal remarkably low barriers, minimal oversight, and new questions about voucher-funded education.
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Susan Collins Bribery Probe: FBI Investigation & Campaign Finance
ProPublica reveals the FBI once had enough evidence to launch a bribery probe into Sen. Susan Collins — until political shifts halted the investigation, and a cooperating witness detailed a campaign finance scheme involving defense...
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Federal Court Temporarily Halts Border Wall in Texas' Big Bend
A federal judge has temporarily blocked border wall infrastructure in Texas' Big Bend region, ruling in favor of landowners, businesses, and environmentalists who argue the project violates law and threatens sensitive landscapes.
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Stone Lifting, Fall Flavors & Social Shifts: Weekly Odds & Ends
This week’s roundup travels from 450‑year‑old Irish stone traditions to Trader Joe’s new fall salsa, a weather‑driven D‑Day drama, and the steep decline of home dinner parties—plus why it matters for modern manhood.
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Taylor Swift Surprise Appearance on Dakota Johnson's SNL Hosting Stint
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Seyi Makinde Promises Four-Year Nigeria Reset Ahead of 2027 Presidency
Oyo State governor Seyi Makinde argues Nigeria can be restructured within four years if elected president in 2027, outlining security, education, and economic reforms at an APM town hall in Lafia.
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Madonna Dominates 2026 MTV VMAs with Seven Wins, Taylor Swift Makes History
Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with seven prestigious wins, while Taylor Swift earns historic honors including Video of the Year and a special director recognition.
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Nollywood Black Market Breaks Guinness Record with 51,000-Lagos Screening
Nollywood makes history as Black Market draws 51,000 viewers to Tafawa Balewa Square, setting a new Guinness World Record and cementing Nigeria's film industry on the global stage.
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Dangote Group Aims $35 Billion Annual Profit by 2030, Launches $8 Billion LNG Plant and Lamu Refinery
Dangote Group targets $35 billion annual profit by 2030, backed by nearly $50 billion in new African investments, including an $8 billion LNG plant and the upcoming Lamu refinery in Kenya.
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Atiku Urges Minimum Wage Review as ₦70,000 Falls Short Against Rising Costs
Atiku Abubakar argues the ₦70,000 minimum wage fails to keep pace with inflation, urging government action as fuel and food prices surge across Nigeria.
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ARC Ride Expands Battery-Swapping Electric Motorcycles to South Africa
ARC Ride brings its battery-swapping electric motorcycle model from Kenya to South Africa, targeting commercial fleets and last-mile delivery riders with lower operating costs and automated swap stations.