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How Burnham’s resounding victory could lead to Starmer’s downfall
Andy Burnham’s election win in Makerfield signals a potential leadership challenge for U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid growing party dissatisfaction.
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World shares are mixed and US futures fall after a tech-led rally on Wall St
World shares remain mixed as delayed US-Iran peace talks dampen optimism. Investors also weigh Federal Reserve interest rate hike signals.
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Sunday is the longest day of the year for half the planet. A guide to the summer solstice
Sunday marks the summer solstice, the year's longest day and the beginning of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere as Earth tilts.
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How a congressional redistricting battle could gain new life for the 2028 elections
Democrats and Republicans in some states are already looking at how they could reshape congressional voting districts to gain an advantage in the 2028 elections.
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Aliso Niguel’s Jaslene Massey is the Orange County Girls Athlete of the Year
Massey set the national high school record in the discus en route to sweeping the throwing events at the CIF State Track and Field Championships.
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Orange Lutheran’s Sam Utu is the Orange County Boys Athlete of the Year
The 6-4, 320-pound senior, who was first-team All-County in football and a CIF-SS player of the year in volleyball, receives the top honor in Orange County high school sports for…
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Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections
The relationship between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans seems to be nearing a breaking point.
What full-time working moms and dads want, by the numbers
Most mothers and fathers who work full-time say they sometimes parent while at work and vice versa.
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Meloni slams Trump’s claim she ‘begged’ for a photo with him as Italy’s top diplomat cancels US trip
The Italian government is pushing back after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 meeting.
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Celebrating its Class of 2026’s graduation, UCI awards nearly 11,200 degrees
Commencement ceremonies at the university continue through Monday.