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The Green Party of England and Wales is reviewing how it handles social media after a controversy involving its leader, Zack Polanski. Polanski shared a post containing an image seen as threatening by some, which sparked criticism and calls for better control of his online activity.
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The Green Party is examining its social media operations amid recent controversy.
Leader Zack Polanski reposted an image showing a t-shirt with a guillotine and a slogan about Nigel Farage.
Polanski did not apologize for sharing the image but said he needed to be more careful on social media.
The post appeared on Polanski’s Instagram, which he manages himself instead of letting party staff do it.
Nigel Farage’s party reported the image to the police, but authorities said it did not meet the threshold for action.
Inside the Green Party, there is concern about Polanski's fast and frequent social media interactions.
The Green Party has faced other social media problems, with candidates stepping down or being suspended over posts.
Recent polls show the Green Party losing support to Labour after Labour chose a new leader.
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For the first time in England and Wales, more people were sent back to prison for breaking their release rules than were let out during the first three months of 2026. The number of people returned to prison rose sharply, causing overcrowding and delaying plans to release inmates early to reduce prison populations.
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From January to March 2026, 13,193 people were recalled to prison, while 12,977 were released.
The recall rate is now over 100%, meaning more people returned to prison than left.
This rate increased from about 30% a decade ago to over 100% now.
Most recalls happen because prisoners break license rules, not because they committed new crimes.
Over 51,000 people were recalled in the year leading to March 2026, the highest number since 2015.
Nearly 70,000 prisoners have been freed early since September 2024 to ease overcrowding.
Many recalled prisoners face issues like homelessness, addiction, and mental health problems.
Experts say the system needs reform to make recalling people to prison a last option.
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Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced the Farmers and Ranchers Relief Act to restore Congress’s exemptions for regular farming activities from federal permits. This comes after courts have reduced those exemptions over many years.
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Senator Cynthia Lummis is the sponsor of the new bill.
The bill is called the Farmers and Ranchers Relief Act.
It aims to bring back exemptions that protect normal farm work from needing federal permits.
Courts have limited these exemptions over several decades.
The bill seeks to reduce federal regulation on everyday agricultural activities.
This law would affect how farmers and ranchers manage their land and operations.
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President Donald Trump said he might withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general until two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, leave office in January. The senators have concerns about Blanche's positions, especially regarding a Justice Department fund, which has delayed the nomination process.
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President Trump supports Todd Blanche as a strong candidate for attorney general.
Senators John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (North Carolina) are blocking Blanche’s nomination.
Cornyn wants a written guarantee that the Justice Department’s "anti-weaponization fund" will not return.
Cornyn also wants changes to President Trump’s personal IRS settlement agreement related to the fund.
The Senate Judiciary Committee postponed the vote on Blanche’s nomination.
Cornyn received an updated offer from the Justice Department and sent back a counter proposal.
Tillis feels the White House adviser is giving President Trump bad advice about this issue.
Other senators, like Bill Cassidy, also have concerns about Blanche but have not decided on their support.
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A federal judge denied the Department of Justice’s request for full, unedited New Jersey voter lists. The judge said releasing the information without redactions could harm the privacy of voters in New Jersey.
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The ruling happened on a Wednesday by District Judge Zahid Quraishi.
Judge Quraishi was appointed by President Biden.
The DOJ wanted access to unredacted voter rolls from New Jersey.
The judge rejected the DOJ’s request because of voter privacy concerns.
The judge referenced that at least sixteen other district courts have made similar privacy-based decisions.
The case involves balancing election transparency with protecting personal voter information.
The decision means the DOJ cannot access complete voter data from New Jersey at this time.
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Three major polls this week show President Donald Trump’s approval ratings at the lowest points of his second term. Many Americans disapprove of his handling of the economy and the conflict with Iran, with deep concerns about rising gas prices and ongoing military actions.
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The AP-NORC poll found 33% of Americans approve of President Trump’s job performance, while 66% disapprove.
A Quinnipiac University poll showed 32% approval and 58% disapproval among registered voters.
The CNN poll reported 34% approval, matching Trump’s career low after the January 6 insurrection.
Only about 28% approve of Trump’s handling of the conflict with Iran in all three polls.
Public opinion shows skepticism about Trump’s plan for the Iran conflict, with many believing the war is not worth its costs.
Approval of Trump’s handling of the economy is low, with 30% approval in the CNN poll and 70% disapproval.
Most Americans report that rising gas prices have caused them hardship, and only a small portion believes Trump has a plan to fix it.
Views on the Iran conflict vary, with some wanting to continue military action, some wanting to stop it, and others wanting a pause for negotiations.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham told President Donald Trump he will take a practical approach to North Sea oil and gas. Trump said Burnham promised to open up more drilling, but Burnham clarified he aims to be pragmatic while balancing energy needs.
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Andy Burnham spoke with President Trump about North Sea oil and gas.
Trump said Burnham pledged to open up drilling in the North Sea.
Burnham said he would take a practical approach, considering the need for energy.
Labour’s 2024 manifesto promised no new drilling licenses but to honor existing ones.
Some Labour members and unions want increased drilling, while others oppose it.
Trump praised Burnham’s perceived stance on expanding drilling on social media.
Opponents warn that more drilling could harm the environment and worsen climate change.
Energy prices would not necessarily drop for UK households if drilling increases because gas is sold globally.
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A Georgia man, Colin Gray, is being sentenced after he was found guilty of giving his son the gun used in a high school shooting that killed four people. His 16-year-old son, Colt Gray, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the attack that happened in September 2024.
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Colin Gray was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter connected to the deaths of two students and two teachers.
Colin Gray’s son, Colt, pleaded guilty and received a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
Prosecutors say Colin gave Colt the rifle as a Christmas gift, along with ammunition and accessories.
The shooting occurred at Apalachee High School, about 45 miles northeast of Atlanta, Georgia.
Colt Gray carried the rifle onto the school bus and used it to shoot people in classrooms and hallways.
Family members of the victims spoke at the sentencing, urging the judge to give Colin Gray the longest possible prison term.
The defense asked for 10 years in prison plus 10 years probation, while prosecutors requested 80 years in jail.
Colin Gray was also found guilty of reckless conduct and cruelty to children because he allowed his son access to the gun.
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ABC says the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is trying to censor its local TV stations by reviewing their licenses earlier than usual. ABC filed a complaint and claimed that the FCC's actions have been criticized by people from different political backgrounds.
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ABC’s local stations are being called for early license renewal by the FCC.
ABC views this action as an attempt to censor its broadcasts.
The company filed an official complaint with the FCC on Thursday.
ABC said that people from various political groups have criticized the FCC’s move.
The FCC is a government agency that regulates TV and radio stations.
License renewal is a normal process that allows stations to continue broadcasting.
Early license review is unusual and seen by ABC as a form of pressure or punishment.
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Heavy flash flooding caused damage to buildings and covered roads in parts of New York and New Jersey. Between Tuesday and Wednesday, there were 84 reports of flash flooding across the eastern United States.
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Flash floods struck northeastern U.S. states, including New York and New Jersey.
Buildings were damaged and roads were submerged by fast-moving water.
The flooding happened between Tuesday and Wednesday.
A total of 84 flash flooding reports were recorded in the eastern United States during this time.
The events were reported by CBS News, a U.S. news partner of the BBC.
Videos showed water rushing through buildings and streets.
Flash flooding is sudden flooding caused by heavy rainfall in a short time.
The flooding is part of weather issues affecting the U.S. Northeast region.
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The Trump administration has started the Freedom Haulers program to help veterans find trucking jobs. This program connects veterans to training and licensing for commercial driving and aims to fill trucking jobs with well-trained veterans.
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The Freedom Haulers initiative is run by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
It targets veterans, helping them get commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) and find trucking jobs.
Trucking requires skills like discipline and precision, which many veterans already have.
Truck drivers earn about $70,000 a year on average.
Veterans can use GI Bill benefits to pay for CDL training, sometimes covering 100% of the costs.
Some veterans may skip certain CDL tests if they have experience driving heavy military vehicles.
The program may help veterans start paying jobs faster after leaving military service.
The initiative also supports the trucking industry by addressing driver shortages caused by an aging workforce and high turnover.
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A Senate committee has moved forward with approving Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If the full Senate agrees, she will lead the agency that works to protect Americans from health risks.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz is nominated to be the CDC director.
The CDC is based in Atlanta and focuses on preventing health threats.
Schwartz has both medical and law degrees.
She has experience as deputy surgeon general and worked with the U.S. Coast Guard.
Some senators questioned if she would resist political pressure from President Donald Trump’s health team.
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee approved her nomination on Thursday.
She would become the 22nd director of the CDC if confirmed by the full Senate.
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Several companies connected to President Donald Trump and his family are pulling away from a disputed tax deal with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This move follows public attention and controversy over the agreement.
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Multiple companies linked to President Trump and his family are involved.
These companies are distancing themselves from a tax settlement.
The settlement concerns the Internal Revenue Service, which handles federal taxes.
The tax agreement has generated controversy and public scrutiny.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Jake Rosen.
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President Donald Trump considered temporarily withdrawing Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general to avoid opposition from Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis. He suggested resubmitting Blanche’s nomination after these senators leave Congress.
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President Trump nominated Todd Blanche for attorney general.
Senators John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (North Carolina) oppose Blanche’s nomination.
To bypass their opposition, Trump proposed pulling the nomination temporarily.
Trump plans to resubmit Blanche’s name after Cornyn and Tillis leave Congress.
Trump called Todd Blanche a “star” with strong potential for the role.
The strategy aims to ensure Blanche’s confirmation without opposition from these senators.
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Sabato’s Crystal Ball, a well-known election forecast group, updated its predictions for some important congressional races. It now believes Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia is more likely to win reelection and has identified five House seats as competitive or toss-ups.
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Sabato’s Crystal Ball is a forecasting tool from the University of Virginia Center for Politics.
The forecast for Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff’s reelection changed from “leans Democratic” to “likely Democratic.”
Five House of Representatives seats were recently classified as toss-ups, meaning they could go to either party.
A toss-up race is one that is very close and uncertain in its outcome.
These updated projections suggest stronger chances for Democrats in these key races.
Election handicappers analyze factors like polling data, past results, and campaign information to make these forecasts.
These types of forecasts help the public and political groups understand which races are most competitive.
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President Donald Trump said he might withdraw the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General until Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office next year. Cornyn and Tillis want written proof that Blanche will end protections related to Trump’s family business and a settlement involving Trump’s tax lawsuit.
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President Trump nominated Todd Blanche for Attorney General.
Blanche is currently acting Attorney General.
Trump called Blanche “a STAR” and supports him strongly.
Senators John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (North Carolina) oppose the nomination without written assurances.
The senators want confirmation that an “Anti-Weaponization Fund” linked to Trump’s IRS lawsuit will end.
This fund protects Trump and his family from certain tax audits.
The Senate Judiciary Committee delayed voting on Blanche’s nomination.
Cornyn and Tillis will leave office next year, and Trump plans to reconsider the nomination afterward.
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The US economy grew by 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, slower than the 2.1% growth in the first quarter. Rising inflation, higher fuel prices, and a growing trade deficit are creating economic pressure, while consumer spending and technology investments continue to support growth.
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US GDP grew 1.5% between April and June 2026, down from 2.1% in the previous quarter.
Consumer spending increased by 3.2% during the same period, helped by tax refunds under President Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’.
Fuel prices have risen to an average of $4.09 per gallon, up from $3.84 last month and $2.98 in February.
Trade deficits are increasing partly due to heavy imports tied to the AI technology sector.
Nvidia is negotiating to invest $250 million in OpenAI, showing growth in tech spending.
Inflation, measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index, rose 3.7% annually in June after a 4.1% increase in May.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 3.5-3.75%.
US stock markets rose, especially in technology shares, with the Nasdaq up 2.6%.
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President Donald Trump may temporarily stop trying to make Todd Blanche the permanent US attorney general because some Republican senators are not supporting him. Senator John Cornyn said he won’t back Blanche without proof that a $1.8 billion slush fund for the president’s allies is canceled.
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Todd Blanche is currently the acting US attorney general.
President Trump wants to make Blanche the permanent attorney general.
Some Republican senators, including John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, do not support Blanche’s nomination.
Senator Cornyn wants written proof that a $1.8 billion slush fund is ended before backing Blanche.
Blanche needs all Republican votes on the Senate judiciary committee to secure the permanent role.
President Trump said he might withdraw Blanche’s nomination temporarily if the senators do not support him.
Trump said Blanche would stay as acting attorney general even if the nomination is withdrawn.
Trump criticized Cornyn and Tillis, noting he did not endorse them and implied their political futures are affected by him.
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President Donald Trump said he would agree to delay the nomination of Todd Blanche as Attorney General until after some Republican senators leave office in January. Trump called Blanche a strong candidate and said Blanche would continue as acting Attorney General during the delay.
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President Trump is open to pausing Todd Blanche’s official nomination as Attorney General.
The delay would last until certain Republican senators, including Thom Tillis and John Cornyn, leave office next January.
Todd Blanche is currently the acting Attorney General.
Blanche was previously President Trump’s personal attorney.
Some Republican senators oppose Blanche’s nomination, causing the delay.
Trump described Blanche as a "star" and supports him strongly.
Blanche would keep his role as acting Attorney General even if the nomination is delayed.
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David Cifaldi was hiking Montana’s Granite Peak when he slipped and a hiking pole pierced his body. He avoided major damage to organs and hiked 10 miles down the mountain despite the injury. As a nurse, he cared for his wound during the hike.
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David Cifaldi was hiking with friends on Granite Peak in Montana.
He slipped and was impaled by his own trekking pole.
The pole missed all his major organs.
Instead of calling for a helicopter rescue, he chose to walk down.
He hiked 10 miles down the mountain with the pole still in him.
Cifaldi is a wound care nurse and treated his injury on the way down.
The incident shows both his skill in injury care and physical endurance.
This event happened recently and was reported within the last hour.
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