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Maggie Goodlander, a former senior adviser in the Biden White House and newly declared Democratic House candidate in New Hampshire’s 2nd District, proudly proclaimed upon launching her bid that she’s a renter “and there should be more renters in Congress.”

Britain’s political party leaders are crisscrossing the country on the first day of a six-week election campaign. Voters on July 4 will decide whether to end the governing Conservatives’ 14 years in power. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak gambled on an earlier-than-expected election. He argues that his party can give the country security in turbulent times. He said Thursday that the election call shows “I’m prepared to take bold action.” The main opposition Labour Party says it will bring much-needed change... Читать дальше...

Shaw netted 21 goals across 18 league appearances this season.

National Rail said the West Coast Main Line between Carlisle and Lockerbie is blocked.

The Big Roof is a flexible educational and storage space in eastern England, created by British practices Invisible Studio and Mole Architects for the Forest School Camps charity. Described by Invisible Studio and Mole Architects as a "big shed", the project replaces three dilapidated agricultural buildings in the Cambridgeshire Fens previously used by the educational

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Being a freelancer requires constantly drumming up work while hoping for prompt payment. Moreover, consumers who work freelance, contract or consulting rely on disbursement payments for part, if not all, of their income. Failure to receive timely payment can lead to financial strain. Instant payments can relieve this for freelancers. Freelancers are 17% more likely […]

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The payments landscape in Europe is poised for a shift as new regulations mandating support for instant payments go into effect in 2025. That’s no guarantee that consumers and businesses will automatically take advantage of them, but it will have implications for banks as well as consumers and present opportunities for businesses across the region. […]

The British number one will be seeded at the French Open.

A survey has revealed that young professionals are taking breaks from work without telling their employers.

A new high speed rail line in Texas could add $36 billion to the state's economy over 25 years, according to one study.

Navigating the Future of Football Management: Ange Postecoglu’s Bold Decisions Football management is never static, and the potential moves of managers like Ange Postecoglu always spark engaging discussions. Credit to Mark Viduka for Best Online Poker Sites for delving into these intriguing possibilities in his original article. His exploration of the complexities surrounding Postecoglu’s relationship […]

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For decades now, French beaches have weathered a strange kind of plague. Since the 1980s, shards of orange plastic phones have been washing ashore—relics of an old novelty phone forged in the shape of Garfield, the most beloved cat in the U.S. Just five years ago, the lost shipping container that had set these creatures loose was found in a cave. Unfortunately, it was already empty—meaning, as far as this ongoing environmental issue was concerned... Читать дальше...

Contrary to mainstream economists, credit expansion that is not backed by real savings leads ultimately to an economic downturn.

Political and academic elites have successfully convinced the public that they should fear private enterprise. However, people really should fear an out-of-control government.

Despite the love and goodwill that exists between Janet Sanford and the adult children in her life, there’s no denying the generation gap. She chooses to see the humour of the situation.

'Dead Island 2' Sales Exceed 3 Million Copies

A homeowner has warned the public against going into business with a housing company in a pretty novel way.

In six years, the number of Naloxone kits for opioid overdoses distributed in Quebec pharmacies has jumped from fewer than 7,000 a year to 78,000.

Teresa Suliga and Elizabeth Seremak were fatally struck by a vehicle while helping a turtle cross a roadway in Chatham-Kent on the evening of May 18. Dorothy Suliga, Teresa's daughter and Elizabeth's niece, says coming to the aid of animals came naturally to the two women.

1. New batch of 'morally bankrupt' college administrators to be grilled over campus antisemitism by House  Fox News
2. Northwestern, UCLA and Rutgers Will Face Congress Over Antisemitism Claims  The New York Times
3. Northwestern President Michael Schill to testify before Congress in antisemitism hearing  Chicago Tribune

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