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Todd Blanche fails to rule out DoJ weighing in on states’ election results certifying process – US politics live
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Todd Blanche fails to rule out DoJ weighing in on states’ election results certifying process – US politics live

Attorney general says ‘there’s scenarios we could all come up with’ when asked if DoJ would intercede to stop states from certifying electionSign up for the Breaking News US emailHow will Trump’s mass deportation agenda shape the US midterm elections? Our reporters answer your questionsReporting from Anchorage, AlaskaMary Peltola’s campaign to represent Alaska in the US Senate has taken her to par...

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Millions in cheese revenue lost as protest hits Italy’s buffalo mozzarella output
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Millions in cheese revenue lost as protest hits Italy’s buffalo mozzarella output

A truckers’ protest in southern Italy has halted the production of the famed buffalo mozzarella, causing an estimated loss of €3 million (US$3.37 million) in just 24 hours as the milk cannot reach dairies in the Naples region and the finished cheese cannot reach customers, an official said. The week-long strike by truck drivers over the high cost of diesel driven up by the Iran war has also blocke...

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Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in nine states – US politics live

Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in nine states – US politics live

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California judge says effort to find alleged noncitizen voters relies on data full of errors and is leading to intimidation of voter assistance groupsSign up for the Breaking News US emailHow will Trump’s mass deportation agenda shape the US midterm elections? Our reporters answer your questionsReporting from Anchorage, AlaskaMary Peltola’s campaign to represent Alaska in the US Senate has taken h...

Trump says he asked Google CEO to rename Atlantic Ocean on Maps

Trump says he asked Google CEO to rename Atlantic Ocean on Maps

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Tech company previously complied with president’s demand to rename Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of AmericaDonald Trump said Google rejected his request to rename the Atlantic Ocean after himself or America.Speaking at a rally in South Carolina on Wednesday, the president said he had called Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, to ask whether the company could “handle” his proposal. Continue reading...

Scientists turned art detectives date van Gogh's 'Starry Night' to actual night sky in 1889

Scientists turned art detectives date van Gogh's 'Starry Night' to actual night sky in 1889

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A team of South Korean researchers has put forward a new date for the night sky depicted in Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh's famed masterpiece "The Starry Night". Art historians have long assumed the stars were a product of the artist's fantasy or dated the scene to June 1889 based on the artist's known location and other factors, but astronomical details like the sliver crescent moon didn't line ...

Scientists turned art detectives date van Gogh's 'Starry Night' to July night in 1889

Scientists turned art detectives date van Gogh's 'Starry Night' to July night in 1889

France 24 •

A team of South Korean researchers has put forward a new date for the night sky depicted in Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh's famed masterpiece "The Starry Night". Art historians have long assumed the stars were a product of the artist's fantasy or dated the scene to June 1889 based on the artist's known location and other factors, but astronomical details like the sliver crescent moon don't line u...

Scientists turn art detectives to date van Gogh's 'Starry Night' to actual sky from 1889

Scientists turn art detectives to date van Gogh's 'Starry Night' to actual sky from 1889

France 24 •

A team of South Korean researchers has put forward a new date for the night sky depicted in Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh's famed masterpiece "The Starry Night". Art historians have long assumed the stars were a product of the artist's fantasy or dated the scene to June 1889 based on the artist's location and other details, but astronomical details like the sliver crescent moon don't line up. 

Olivia Wilde sells Studio City home for nearly $1m less than asking

Olivia Wilde sells Studio City home for nearly $1m less than asking

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Olivia Wilde recently offloaded her Studio City residence for $5.23 million, a price tag that fell short of her original purchase. Designed by architect Barbara Bestor, the home boasted a sleek modern-ranch aesthetic. Initially on the market for $6.2 million, the sale concluded in December, adding to her previous real estate transaction in Silver Lake, sold at $4.2 million. Meanwhile, rumors swirl...

Tommy Robinson tells court he had photos taken of journalists’ homes to pressure them

Tommy Robinson tells court he had photos taken of journalists’ homes to pressure them

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Far-right activist says he used private investigators to track down journalists but denies trying to intimidate themThe far-right activist Tommy Robinson has told his harassment trial that he used private investigators to track down journalists who had written about his alleged role in the 2024 riots, and had photos taken of their homes “to put pressure” on them.Robinson, whose real name is Stephe...

Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval

Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval

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Prime minister pledges his government’s commitment to address climate crisis saying ‘our determination is unwavering’We will make the net-zero transition work for Britain – approving the Jackdaw gasfield is part of the plan | Andy BurnhamAndy Burnham has said he will not “abandon the responsibility” tofight the climate crisis after the government approved the Jackdaw gasfield, saying he would not ...

Amazon loses 240 million acres of forest, risking rainfall disruption

Amazon loses 240 million acres of forest, risking rainfall disruption

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According to a recent report, the Amazon has lost 97 million hectares of primary forest by 2025. Most forest loss is attributed to human activity, particularly land clearing and fires. The disruptions to moisture pathways during dry seasons raise critical concerns for the ecosystem. A strong El Niño expected in late 2026 could exacerbate these issues and increase fire risks.

Dollar General agrees to nearly $1.9m settlement for overcharging New York customers

Dollar General agrees to nearly $1.9m settlement for overcharging New York customers

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Government inspections showed overcharges as high as 39% on some items. The discount store giant was the subject of a 2025 investigation by the GuardianDollar General, the nation’s largest dollar-store chain, has agreed to a $1.875m deal to settle allegations that it “repeatedly and persistently” overcharged customers across New York state.The New York attorney general’s office found that Dollar G...

How will Trump’s mass deportation agenda shape the US midterm elections? Your questions answered

How will Trump’s mass deportation agenda shape the US midterm elections? Your questions answered

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With ICE arrests and detentions at their highest levels, immigration remains a key issue for voters less than two weeks before election day.From mass raids to quiet crackdown: a timeline of Trump’s strategic ICE pivotSign up for the Stakes newsletterCheryl Bath, Wisconsin asks in a callout question: During covid I was surprised to learn how many foreign workers, especially from Mexico, worked in t...

Russell Brand raped woman even though she screamed in pain, court hears

Russell Brand raped woman even though she screamed in pain, court hears

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Alleged victim told her parents and others about attack and was encouraged to go to police but she feared she would not be believedA woman told her mother that Russell Brand had raped her and “didn’t stop even when she screamed out in pain”, a court has heard.She also told a colleague she was “bleeding everywhere” and Brand shouted at her, saying: “Look what you’ve done to my fucking sheets.” Cont...

CDC denies approval for high-volume measles test, citing ‘other priorities’

CDC denies approval for high-volume measles test, citing ‘other priorities’

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California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii health officials ask CDC, ‘prioritizing emerging technologies’, to reconsiderCalifornia and Washington asked the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in May to validate a new way to test for measles – but after waiting two months, the CDC denied the request, citing “other competing priorities”, according to a letter from the West Coast Healt...