4 h. ago Judge Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race in massive blow to Trump and Musk agenda

Closely watched race for a seat on the state’s highest court served as a proxy battle over the nation’s political future

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4 h. ago Susan Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race in massive blow to Trump and Musk agenda

Closely watched race for a seat on the state’s highest court served as a proxy battle over the nation’s political future

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4 h. ago Wisconsin supreme court race: Liberal Susan Crawford beats Musk

Liberal judge defeats Brad Schimel in the most expensive judicial election in US history, which cost a combined $80mSusan Crawford won the race for a seat on the Wisconsin supreme court on Tuesday, a major win for Democrats who had framed the race as a referendum on Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s popularity.Crawford, a liberal judge from Dane county, defeated Brad Schimel, a former Republican attorney general and conservative judge from Waukesha county, after Musk and groups associated with the tech billionaire spent millions to boost his candidacy in what became the most expensive judicial contest in American history. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Florida stays Republican as US House seats go to Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis – live

Democrats had hoped to flip seats vacated by Mike Waltz, now US national security adviser, and Matt GaetzUS voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that some see as a test of Donald Trump’s popularity and the political clout of his billionaire ally Elon Musk.The most closely watched contest is a battle for a seat on Wisconsin’s seven-member supreme court. Conservatives are trying to flip ideological control of the court, which currently has a 4-3 liberal majority. The contest, which features liberal judge Susan Crawford facing off against conservative Brad Schimel, will have huge consequences in the state. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Ryanair passengers told to 'forget' packing cube and rolling clothes tricks

Ryanair's allowance for its under-seat carry-on and larger paid-for cabin bag is the smallest of most budget carriers, and if you want to avoid hefty fees, you'll want to pack as smartly as possible

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6 h. ago Republicans hold onto a Florida House seat after help from Trump and Musk

Right-wing state Senator Randy Fine wins special House election in closer-than-expected race

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6 h. ago SARAH VINE: If I had one wish, it would be to spend a joyous day with my children as toddlers again

Mothering Sunday has just passed, the day when Christians honour their 'mother church', the place where they were baptised into the faith.

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7 h. ago Florida special election: Republican Randy Fine wins Waltz’s former House seat

Fine takes Trump adviser’s seat despite Democrat Josh Weil putting up stiff challenge in Trump-dominated districtRepublican Randy Fine won a special election Tuesday for a House seat in Florida vacated by Donald Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz, although Democrats are likely to perform better in the Republican district than they did in November.Democratic candidate Josh Weil put up a stiff challenge in the eastern coastal district that Trump carried by 30 percentage points in the November elections, but the AP called the race for Fine early on Tuesday evening. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Cory Booker breaks record for longest speech by US senator as he condemns Trump policies for more than 24 hours – live

Democratic senator slams Trump administration’s various policies and beats the all-time US record held by Strom Thurmond (24 hours and 18 minutes)Cory Booker holds marathon Senate speech to warn of Trump’s ‘harmful’ policiesUS voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that some see as a test of Donald Trump’s popularity and the political clout of his billionaire ally Elon Musk.The most closely watched contest is a battle for a seat on Wisconsin’s seven-member supreme court. Conservatives are trying to flip ideological control of the court, which currently has a 4-3 liberal majority. The contest, which features liberal judge Susan Crawford facing off against conservative Brad Schimel, will have huge consequences in the state. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Sentebale boss is accused of 'openly playing the race card' in row with Prince Harry as royal's 'unpleasant' messages are revealed

Sophie Chandauka, who became chair in mid-2023, has accused the board of bullying, harassment, misogyny, and misogynoir - a form of prejudice directed at black women.

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9 h. ago Cory Booker has criticized Trump on Senate floor for more than 23 hours, nearing record – live

Democratic senator slams Trump administration’s various policies and is close to the all-time US record held by Strom Thurmond (24 hours and 18 minutes)Cory Booker holds marathon Senate speech to warn of Trump’s ‘harmful’ policiesUS voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that some see as a test of Donald Trump’s popularity and the political clout of his billionaire ally Elon Musk.The most closely watched contest is a battle for a seat on Wisconsin’s seven-member supreme court. Conservatives are trying to flip ideological control of the court, which currently has a 4-3 liberal majority. The contest, which features liberal judge Susan Crawford facing off against conservative Brad Schimel, will have huge consequences in the state. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Jeremy Kyle admits wife 'forced him out of bed' following tragedy and show axe

Jeremy Kyle took on the hot seat as Kate Garraway's guest in Life Stories

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10 h. ago Manchester United paid the price for Ruben Amorim's two mistakes at Nottingham Forest and he knew it

Man United lost for the 13th time in the Premier League this season and remain 13th in the table after Nottingham Forest did the double against them.

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13 h. ago Is SPFL reconstruction going to happen? How many votes are needed for controversial 10 team Premiership plans to pass

It's back on the table but will it actually happen? We've taken a look at what would be needed from the vote

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13 h. ago Mo Salah makes his preference clear with Liverpool and Saudi offers on the table

Liverpool are hanging on to hope that Mohamed Salah could agree a new contract with the club, despite the Egyptian heading for a free transfer as things stand, with the Saudi Pro League interested in signing the forward

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14 h. ago Grandfather of Little Emile who was hauled in for questioning over the toddler's death 'had previously slapped and punched his children and pulled their hair', wiretap probe reveals

The grandfather of tragic Émile Soleil had previously slapped and punched his children, according to reports of wiretapped conversations. 

Society

14 h. ago NFL decision on tush push delayed as medical experts express concern

Motion on ban will be tabled until MayEagles have used play with great successThe future of the tush push won’t be decided in the immediate, according to multiple reports. NFL team owners had been set to vote on Green Bay’s proposal to ban the play that has helped the Philadelphia Eagles win one Super Bowl and reach another, but the motion was tabled until May.Team owners approved modifying the kickoff rule, expanding replay assist and revising overtime rules, a source told the Associated Press. Continue reading...

Science

15 h. ago Airport security check uncovers £1m cocaine stash hidden in electric wheelchair

The wheelchair contained 11 packages, weighing 12kg, concealed in the seat and backrest.

Economics

15 h. ago SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn confirms bid to run for Holyrood

Stephen Flynn has confirmed he has tabled a bid to run for the Scottish Parliament at next year’s Holyrood election.

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16 h. ago Wisconsin and Florida voters head to polls in test of Trump’s popularity

Conservatives bid to overturn liberal majority on Wisconsin supreme court while Florida votes to replace Mike Waltz US voters are headed to the polls on Tuesday in Wisconsin and Florida in elections that some see as a test of Donald Trump’s popularity and the political clout of his billionaire ally Elon Musk.The most closely watched contest is a battle for a seat on Wisconsin’s seven-member supreme court. Conservatives are trying to flip ideological control of the court, which currently has a 4-3 liberal majority. The contest, which features the liberal judge Susan Crawford facing off against the conservative Brad Schimel, will have huge consequences in the state. Continue reading...

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