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Alaska Senate race: what to know about Democrats’ alleged ballot-stacking effort
Republican officials have called for an investigation into an alleged ballot-stacking scheme involving Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign and a rival candidate with the same name as her Republican opponent.
‘A despicable betrayal’: Democrats incensed by Haley Stevens’s endorsement of Mike Rogers
Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, prompting Democratic leaders to condemn the move as a betrayal following a campaign dispute.
First visually impaired Gambian magistrate tests system built for sighted
Magistrate Muhammed Krubally, the Gambia’s first visually impaired magistrate, uses assistive technology and sound-based courtroom navigation to preside over cases, while advocating for broader institutional inclusion of people with disabilities.
Exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to rapturous reception in Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela almost a year after leaving to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, receiving a rapturous reception from supporters.
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Himmler’s ‘anti-Nazi’ masseur: Claes Bang stars as SS chief’s ‘magic Buddha’
Danish actor Claes Bang stars as Felix Kersten, a massage therapist to Nazi SS chief Heinrich Himmler, in a new film that challenges his postwar claims of heroism.
Disney, TikTok Strike Content-Sharing Deal Aimed at Boosting Short-Form Programming on Disney+
Disney and TikTok announced a content-sharing alliance enabling creators to produce short-form videos featuring Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters for distribution on both platforms.
Alba Rohrwacher-Starrer ‘A Common Story’ Gets Boarded by True Colours Ahead of its Venice and Toronto Premieres (EXCLUSIVE)
True Colours has acquired world sales rights to debut director Anna Foglietta’s marriage drama ‘A Common Story,’ starring Alba Rohrwacher, ahead of Venice and Toronto premieres.
‘The Mummy’ Poster Ads Banned From London Underground After Advertising Watchdog Cites ‘Distressing’ Imagery
The U.K. Advertising Standards Authority banned outdoor poster ads for ‘The Mummy’ from London Underground, citing imagery that gave a realistic impression of a dead child, though TV and streaming spots were cleared.
‘Toy Story 5’ and Theme Parks Power Disney in Latest Quarter, as Company Teases Big Changes Ahead
Disney’s fiscal Q3 results were boosted by Toy Story 5, streaming profitability, and strong theme park performance, while the company announced plans to restructure its consumer products division and expand Disney+ into a broader membership ecosystem.
BP puts North Sea oil and gas business up for sale
BP has launched a formal sales process for its North Sea oil and gas operations after six decades of production, as new CEO Meg O’Neill works to streamline the company and reduce debt levels.
Zambia’s Government Delivers On Its Promise To Ramp Up Electricity Generation Capacity, With Solar Playing A Key Role
Zambia has expanded utility-scale solar capacity by 500 MW over three years and aims to reach 1,000 MW by year-end, as part of a broader plan to increase total generation from 4.5 GW to 10 GW.
Pakistan Bets on Security and Trade as Ties with Iran Grow
Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, deepening bilateral ties focused on security, border management, and economic cooperation in the post-conflict environment.
U.S. Hits New Obstacle on Critical Mineral Security Course
A major tungsten discovery in Nevada faces opposition from NASA, which uses the area to track satellite signals, complicating U.S. efforts to reduce dependence on Chinese critical minerals.
Middle East War Triggers New Global Refining Boom
A Middle East war has triggered a global refining boom, sending refining margins to record highs and boosting profits for major oil companies and refiners worldwide.
The Fast Lane: 3 Ways Geothermal Companies Can Get More Heat
Three technologies from the National Laboratory of the Rockies could help geothermal companies drill deeper wells more efficiently, potentially unlocking vast energy resources currently inaccessible due to cost and technical constraints.
LA City Council Votes to Allow Billion Dollar Scattergood Gas Plant Retrofit to Move Forward
The Los Angeles City Council voted to allow the Department of Water and Power to proceed with a billion-dollar retrofit of the Scattergood gas plant to burn hydrogen and natural gas, rejecting environmental appeals.