67 m. ago Butler by Salena Zito review – how Trump won America’s heartland

From the site of the failed assassination comes a sharp-eyed account of Trump’s political gains – and Democrats’ failings The Democrats’ famed blue wall is more the stuff of nostalgia than reality. On election day 2024, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin voted for Donald Trump for the second time in three elections. Barack Obama’s upstairs-downstairs coalition lies in ruins, as Democrats struggle to connect with working-class voters across racial and ethnic lines.Last November, Trump came within just three points of winning a majority of Latino voters. Such Americans walked away from their presumed political home – in droves. A Trump endorsement by Roberto Clemente Jr, son of the late Pittsburgh Pirates baseball star, was a harbinger. Likewise, Trump posted double-digit gains among Catholics and Jews, once core constituencies in the Democratic party of FDR.Butler is published in the US by Hachette Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Stunning pictures show one of the UK's best traditional campsites

There are 58 pitches available and it is closed in some parts of the year. All of the profits made by Cloud Farm Campsite go into conservation in the area

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2 h. ago Many say Elon Musk 'wants to be the US President' as he launches party – but there's reason he can't

Elon Musk has announced that his new America Party has been "formed" in what appears to be a dig at former ally-turned-foe Donald Trump, sparking speculation that he could be looking to run for presidency himself

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2 h. ago Maga influencer and de facto national security adviser Laura Loomer holds outsized sway on Trump

The 32-year-old was instrumental in high-profile national security firings, and has cheerled the attacks on IranAfter years of claiming to be the vanguard of a new “America First” isolationist movement rebelling against the neoconservative policies of the George W Bush administration that led to the bloody wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Maga’s online influencers are cheering for another war in the Middle East.And not just any war: they are applauding Donald Trump’s high-risk decision to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities, a move that was considered a war too far even by the Bush administration. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Massive place gets new name as Google bows down to Donald Trump

In efforts to remain 'consistent' with 'longstanding practices' Google has adopted a geographical name change that Donald Trump believes will restore pride in America

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2 h. ago Dalai Lama marks 90th birthday amid rising tensions over succession

Global tributes pour in as succession battle with China looms

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2 h. ago Texas floods latest: Search for missing continues after dozens killed including children

Donald Trump described the flooding as ‘terrible’ as emergency services search for dozens of missing children

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3 h. ago US tariffs on European goods threaten to shake up the world's largest 2

America’s largest trade partner is awaiting word on whether U.S. President Donald Trump will impose punishing tariffs on its goods

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3 h. ago So big, so beautiful: Fox News ignores the critics and champions Trump’s bill

Rightwing network downplays criticism from economists and says bill is ‘packed with massive, huge, important wins’Donald Trump’s mega-bill has been widely criticized in the press. News outlets and Democrats have warned that millions of people could be stripped of their health coverage through cuts to Medicaid, that cuts to food programs would see children go hungry, and that the legislation would cause the deficit to balloon.Fox News sees it differently. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Five things you should never wear on a plane to improve chances of survival

Many experts have shared their advice and tips on what we should wear for a flight, whether it's a long or short-haul journey, and there are some items they say to avoid

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3 h. ago London council faces legal action after installing road crossing in colours of transgender pride flag

The local authority installed the blue, pink and white painted crossing in Bloomsbury at a cost of £10,464

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3 h. ago 'Surprisingly spacious' bag the perfect size for Ryanair's new hand luggage rules cut by 54%

The airline has announced a change to its free cabin bag rules and this Aerolite one gives maximum space while staying within the limits

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3 h. ago Money experts warn of ‘costly mistake’ holidaymakers fall victim to

Holidaymakers are being caught out unexpectedly by this simple thing

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3 h. ago Sebastian Croft and Connor Jessup: ‘Why Pride mattered more than ever in 2025’

Actors Sebastian Croft and Connor Jessup took over London Pride with the Queer Was Always Here pop-up selling the status tees of the day

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3 h. ago Rules on taking food onto Ryanair, TUI, Jet2 and easyJet flights this summer

If you want to bring your own food or drinks onto the aircraft to minimise costs, there are some rules around that.

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4 h. ago Netanyahu at crossroads as Trump’s Hamas ceasefire deal offers clear route to peace

Benjamin Netanyahu will fly into the White House tonight (6 Jul) ahead of pivotal talks with Donald Trump and pressure from all sides to bring about an end to the 21-month war on Gaza.

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4 h. ago Flight attendant reveals the most common reason why passengers argue on every flight

Virgin Atlantic flight attendant, Lucy Wilson, shared one of the biggest issues plane passengers argue about - and she claims to experience the exact same fallout 'without fail' on every flight. 

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5 h. ago 'I fell from a balcony during lads' holiday in Ayia Napa and I've been in hospital in agony for weeks, with nightmares every night and I can't walk. I was an idiot

Sam Hudson, 24, had been partying with his brother and a pal at the resort town when he tumbled from the second floor of his hotel while drunk.

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5 h. ago ‘Wake up curious about the world!’ Readers’ tips for regaining your sense of adventure

From slow travel and sea swims to backpacking and axe-throwing, here’s how to get bolder as well as olderAs we get older, many of us feel like we lose our sense of adventure. Busy lives can leave us feeling exhausted, while increasing responsibilities leave little room for more intrepid pursuits.But maintaining an adventurous perspective is one of the best ways to keep life exciting. With this in mind, we asked readers to share their tips for reigniting a sense of adventure. Here are 10 of the best suggestions: Continue reading...

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5 h. ago UK Foreign Office issues passport 'warning' for Brits flying to Dubai

The Foreign Office has issued an update for UK nationals travelling to Dubai, warning them that their passports must be valid for at least six months beyond their intended arrival date in the country

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