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Schwarzenegger decries polarization, criticizes Newsom’s gerrymandering effort

Schwarzenegger decries polarization, criticizes Newsom’s gerrymandering effort

Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger spoke out forcefully Monday against the partisan effort to redraw California’s congressional districts that voters will decide in a November special election. β€œThey are trying to fight for democracy by getting rid of the democratic principles of California,” Schwarzenegger told hundreds of students at an event celebrating democracy at the University…

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Campaigners hail ‘momentous’ step as long-awaited Hillsborough Law introduced | Politics News

Campaigners hail ‘momentous’ step as long-awaited Hillsborough Law introduced | Politics News

Hillsborough campaigners have hailed a “momentous” day as a bill to force public officials to tell the truth is finally introduced into parliament. The Public Office (Accountability) Bill, known more commonly as “Hillsborough Law”, will be tabled on Tuesday, after a nearly decade-long fight to get it on the statute book. Politics Live: Speaker grants…

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Overcoming loss of Ahkello Witherspoon will test Rams vs. Eagles

Overcoming loss of Ahkello Witherspoon will test Rams vs. Eagles

Before the season, Rams coach Sean McVay spoke confidently about his team’s talent and depth. That depth will get another early test. Starting cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon was placed on injured reserve Monday after suffering a fractured clavicle during Sunday’s 33-19 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Witherspoon, 30, will be sidelined β€œprobably 12 weeks,” McVay said…

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After Charlie Kirk shooting, how will public event security change?

After Charlie Kirk shooting, how will public event security change?

Less than 24 hours after a bullet whizzed across a Utah college campus and claimed the life of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, polarizing figures from across the political spectrum swiftly canceled public events. Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) decided to postpone a North Carolina stop on the β€œFighting Oligarchy” tour this weekend, while Trump allies Stephen…

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Best and worst moments of the 2025 Emmys, from Stephen Colbert to that money clock

Best and worst moments of the 2025 Emmys, from Stephen Colbert to that money clock

Sunday’s Emmy Awards had the usual mix of light-hearted moments and powerful speeches, along with some surprise wins in the acting categories. So if there’s one thing we should always remember about television’s biggest night, it’s this: What might seem predictable sometimes isn’t and that’s what makes this awards show worth watching. Here, Times writers…

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UK summons Russian ambassador over ‘utterly unacceptable’ violations into NATO airspace | UK News

UK summons Russian ambassador over ‘utterly unacceptable’ violations into NATO airspace | UK News

The UK has summoned the Russian ambassador in London over the country’s “utterly unacceptable” incursions into NATO airspace. Romania said a drone breached its airspace during a Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine at the weekend, days after Poland shot down Russian drones in its airspace. The UK said the incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace…

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