South Carolina law sets rules for filling a U.S. Senate vacancy after Lindsey Graham’s death. The state allows a temporary appointment, followed by a special Republican primary, and then a general election in November to choose the next senator.
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Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat in South Carolina is now vacant.
South Carolina law requires a temporary appointment to fill that vacancy.
A special Republican primary will be held to pick the party’s nominee for the Senate seat.
The general election in November will decide who serves the full Senate term.
This process is designed to ensure continuous representation for South Carolina.
The temporary appointee serves only until the elected senator takes office.
The law follows state guidelines for filling U.S. Senate vacancies.
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In 1898, white supremacists in Wilmington, North Carolina, violently overthrew the city’s legally elected government, which included Black leaders, in what is considered the only successful coup in U.S. history. This event led to the destruction of the city’s Black newspaper and the killing of Black citizens, dramatically changing Wilmington’s political landscape.
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Wilmington, NC, was a prosperous city where Black and white leaders shared power before 1898.
White supremacists, mainly former slave owners, organized a campaign to remove Black political influence.
On November 10, 1898, a mob burned down The Daily Record, the city’s only Black-owned newspaper.
The mob killed at least three Black men immediately after a shot was fired during the takeover.
The coup resulted in the replacement of Wilmington’s elected government with white supremacist control.
The event is commemorated by a memorial with six bronze paddles in downtown Wilmington.
The story has been largely unknown and is being brought to light through education and a new book titled "They Stole a City."
Some local institutions, like Wilmington’s First Presbyterian Church, are working to acknowledge their links to this history.
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The UK Parliament is expected to approve the Hillsborough Law soon. This law will require public officials, including intelligence services, to be truthful in investigations, aiming to prevent cover-ups like those after the 1989 Hillsborough disaster where 97 fans died.
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The Hillsborough Law aims to create a legal duty for public officials to tell the truth in inquiries and investigations.
The law was delayed earlier due to disagreements about including intelligence services in this duty of candour (a legal term for honesty).
A new amendment means intelligence services will not be exempt from this duty.
The Hillsborough disaster happened in 1989 at a football match and caused 97 deaths due to a crowd crush.
Police wrongly blamed Liverpool fans and hid evidence of their own mistakes after the disaster.
Fresh inquests in 2016 found that the police caused or contributed to the deaths unlawfully.
The law is seen as a lasting tribute to the victims and a way to ensure accountability and justice.
Key political figures have supported the bill, including Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham.
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Rep. Nancy Mace is considering running for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina. The governor will appoint a temporary replacement, and a special election will be held in August to choose the GOP nominee, who will face a Democratic candidate in November.
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Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly from a quick illness.
South Carolina's governor will appoint a temporary senator until January 3.
A special election primary for the GOP nomination is scheduled for August 11.
The winner of the GOP primary will run against Democrat Annie Andrews in November.
Nancy Mace is thinking about running for this Senate seat.
Mace ran for this Senate seat in 2014 but lost in the primary.
She was elected to Congress in 2020 after serving in the state legislature.
Mace's team plans to conduct a poll soon to see if she can win.
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Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has died at 71 after a sudden illness. He was known as a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, as well as a close ally of the US, Israel, Ukraine, and NATO.
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Lindsey Graham died after a brief and sudden illness, with emergency services called for a cardiac arrest at his home.
He was a longtime Republican senator and initially a critic of President Trump but became a loyal ally during Trump’s presidency.
Graham was a strong supporter of the US-Israel relationship and had close ties with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
He traveled frequently to Ukraine and strongly supported Ukrainian defense during the war with Russia.
Graham was praised by President Trump, who called him a dedicated public servant and patriot.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called him a true friend of Germany and the transatlantic alliance.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged Graham’s support for NATO and freedom.
Iranian state media expressed hostility to Graham, labeling him a warmonger opposed to Iran.
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Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina died suddenly at age 71 due to a brief illness. President Donald Trump and other leaders praised Graham for his dedication and service.
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Lindsey Graham was a U.S. Senator from South Carolina.
He died on Saturday from a brief and sudden illness.
He was 71 years old at the time of his death.
President Donald Trump called Graham one of the greatest people and senators he had known.
Tributes have come from colleagues and leaders recognizing Graham's hard work.
Graham was known for being active and committed in his role as senator.
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Graham Platner dropped out of the Maine Senate race after facing serious allegations he denies. His exit raises questions about the challenges outsiders face in politics, especially those not backed by traditional networks or big money.
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Graham Platner left the Maine Senate race amid a rape accusation, which he denies.
Some say his failure shows that people without political experience struggle in politics.
Established candidates often get support because they have money, connections, and know donors.
Most members of Congress come from professional backgrounds, not working-class jobs.
Studies show working-class voters prefer candidates with working-class jobs like teachers or construction workers.
Platner gained support because he sounded like an ordinary person and spoke about people feeling ignored by the party.
Another outsider, Dan Osborn, did well in Nebraska’s Senate race by criticizing wealthy elites.
Experts say the problem is not voters rejecting outsiders but the political system making it hard for them to compete.
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Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York City, has grown more popular despite daily negative coverage from the right-wing New York Post. He helped candidates he supported win congressional primaries, showing his increasing political influence.
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The New York Post, owned by Rupert Murdoch, has criticized Mamdani extensively since his mayoral campaign began in late 2024.
Mamdani has been labeled by the Post with strong accusations such as being a communist and antisemitic.
A poll in June showed 58% of New Yorkers approve of Mamdani, higher than the approval for the Democratic party in the city.
Mamdani’s endorsed candidates won their congressional primaries in June.
The Post published 29 negative articles about Mamdani in three days earlier in the week.
Experts say Mamdani is unique because he does not seek the presidency and can focus on city issues.
Mamdani uses his own ways to communicate and connect with the public, reducing the Post’s influence.
Past mayors like Bill de Blasio faced more effective attacks from the Post, unlike Mamdani.
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Senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly after a brief illness. President Donald Trump praised Graham as one of the greatest people he has known and said funeral details will be shared later.
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Senator Lindsey Graham died from a sudden illness, with emergency responders performing CPR after he suffered cardiac arrest.
Graham grew up in South Carolina, was the first in his family to attend college, and served as an Air Force lawyer and in the Air National Guard.
He was elected to the House in 1994 and the Senate in 2002, becoming known for strong support of U.S. foreign military actions.
Graham initially criticized Trump during the 2016 Republican primaries but later became a close ally and key foreign policy adviser.
He defended Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh in 2018.
After the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack, Graham briefly distanced himself from Trump but did not support convicting him at impeachment.
Graham endorsed President Trump for the 2024 election.
His death marks the loss of the last member of the Senate trio known as the “three amigos,” along with Joe Lieberman and John McCain.
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Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died suddenly, creating an open Senate seat and a vacancy for the upcoming election ballot. South Carolina law sets a temporary appointment by the governor and a special primary election process to choose the new Republican nominee before the November midterms.
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Senator Lindsey Graham died at age 71 after a brief illness.
He had served in the Senate since 2003 and was running for a fifth term.
Governor Henry McMaster can appoint a temporary replacement to serve until after the next election.
A special primary election will be held on August 11 to select the permanent Republican nominee.
Candidates can file to run from July 21 to July 28.
If no candidate gets more than half the vote, a run-off will occur on August 25.
Votes cast for Graham on the ballot after his death will count for the new nominee.
The final nominee must be certified by October 20 to appear on the November ballot.
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A project plans to capture carbon emissions and store them deep underground beneath farmland in Clymers, Indiana. Some local residents worry the project and existing industrial activities harm their community, while the company behind it says the technology is safe and regulated.
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The carbon storage project aims to trap carbon dioxide from an ethanol plant and inject it more than 3,000 feet underground.
The project is supported by large US government subsidies encouraging many similar sites nationwide.
Residents of Clymers, Indiana, express concern about environmental and health risks, including contaminated well water and industrial pollution.
The town faces economic and infrastructure challenges, including high poverty and lack of sewage facilities.
Some landowners were offered $150 a year to allow carbon storage under their property.
The company, Andersons Renewables, claims the project has undergone safety checks like seismic testing and a test well.
Environmental groups question whether carbon storage delays needed reductions in fossil fuel use and worry about community risks.
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to approve several carbon storage projects across the US.
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Australian universities will be required to adopt new rules on defining and preventing antisemitism, Islamophobia, and racism against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people starting in 2027. These rules include clear complaint processes and greater transparency about university leadership and spending, with enforcement by a government agency.
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The new anti-racism standards become mandatory on January 1, 2027.
Universities must use definitions for antisemitism, Islamophobia, and racism targeting First Nations peoples.
Universities can use their own definitions of antisemitism and are not forced to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition.
The standards require universities to have transparent complaint processes and provide guidance for students and staff.
A government audit found many universities were not properly following existing definitions of antisemitism.
The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) will enforce the standards and can fine or deregister universities.
The federal government plans to strengthen TEQSA’s enforcement powers with new laws.
These measures follow a government plan made after the Bondi massacre and a report finding systemic racism on Australian campuses.
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City workers in Atlanta threw away tents, medicine, ID cards, and other belongings of people without homes at a public park near a popular World Cup gathering spot. This action raised concerns about the city's treatment of unhoused people and whether proper warning rules, made after a deadly incident last year, were followed.
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City staff cleared belongings from a park where about 15 unhoused people had stayed for months.
The city said the park was not an “encampment” and that the cleanup was routine maintenance.
Procedures from last year requiring warnings before removing belongings did not apply, according to a city homelessness adviser.
City council member Kelsea Bond disagreed and said the clearing was harmful and disruptive to homeless people.
The city is trying to prevent unhoused people from downtown areas, especially during the World Cup event near Mercedes Benz stadium.
Activists report that closing parks and clearing camps have pushed homeless people onto sidewalks and scattered their support networks.
Some homeless people now find it harder to access healthcare and stability because of these actions.
Council member Bond is working on a law to stop camp clearings until safer policies, such as storage for belongings, are in place.
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The article describes the Board of Peace as a public relations effort that appears impressive but does not deliver real results. It argues that the board wastes resources and distracts from important issues in the United States and harms the country's reputation internationally.
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The Board of Peace is seen as a public relations strategy.
It is described as grandiose and self-serving.
The board is criticized for wasting time, energy, and money.
It leaves important domestic problems without solutions.
The board may damage America's credibility with other countries.
The article suggests the board fails to produce meaningful outcomes.
No specific actions or achievements of the board are mentioned.
The criticism reflects concerns about government priorities.
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Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died suddenly at age 71 after a brief illness. Many U.S. and world leaders honored his work in the Senate and his support for U.S. alliances, especially with Israel and Ukraine.
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Lindsey Graham was a four-term Republican senator known for his strong views on foreign policy.
He died suddenly on Saturday evening after a brief illness.
President Donald Trump called Graham a great senator and patriot.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune praised Graham’s dedication to defense, the judiciary, and South Carolina.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Graham was a defender of freedom and visited Ukraine 10 times during the war.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Graham a cherished friend and a strong supporter of Israel.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described Graham as a powerful advocate for America and NATO.
Graham had recently helped finalize a U.S. sanctions bill against Russia.
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Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina died suddenly at age 71 after a brief illness. He served in the Senate for over 20 years and was known as a strong supporter of President Donald Trump.
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Lindsey Graham was a Republican senator from South Carolina.
He served in the U.S. Senate for more than 20 years.
He died at age 71 after a sudden and short illness.
President Donald Trump called him a great person and valued his support.
The nation reacted with mourning following the news of his death.
Graham was recognized for his work and influence in American politics.
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President Donald Trump praised Senator Lindsey Graham, who died unexpectedly. Trump called Graham a hardworking and true American patriot in a message on his social media platform.
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Senator Lindsey Graham passed away unexpectedly.
President Donald Trump paid tribute to him publicly.
Trump described Graham as one of the greatest people and senators he had known.
The tribute was posted on Truth Social, Trump's social media site.
Trump highlighted Graham’s dedication and work ethic.
Lindsey Graham was a Republican senator from South Carolina.
The death was announced shortly before Trump’s tribute.
Trump referred to Graham as a true American patriot.
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President Donald Trump's administration is changing election rules to benefit itself without officially ending elections. This approach includes reducing the independence of election monitoring and using government power to control voting processes, which some experts call electoral subversion. Groups supporting democracy are working to increase voter participation and closely observe elections to protect fair voting.
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The Trump administration is making changes to election rules that favor itself.
Officials who disrupted the last transfer of power have been rewarded.
Federal agencies that protect election integrity have been weakened.
Some states under allied legislatures are gaining more control over election certification.
President Trump has claimed, without proof, that elections are rigged.
These actions aim to limit who votes, who counts votes, and who wins.
Civic groups are encouraging high voter turnout to make elections more fair.
Legal observers and lawyers will monitor upcoming elections to prevent fraud.
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Senator John Kennedy said that democratic socialists have taken control of the Democratic Party. He warned that this shift could cause the Democrats to lose in the November elections.
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Senator John Kennedy represents Louisiana and is a Republican.
He described democratic socialists as the "loon wing" of the Democratic Party.
Democratic socialists are gaining popularity among Democratic voters.
Senator Kennedy believes this rise will cause the Democrats to lose in November.
Kennedy shared these views in a radio interview on “Cats Roundtable.”
The November elections refer to the upcoming U.S. midterm elections.
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