President Donald Trump’s super PAC, MAGA Inc., has contributed another $5 million to the Texas Senate race. This money is going to a Virginia media company to pay for TV and online ads against the Democratic candidate.
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MAGA Inc. is a super PAC supporting President Donald Trump.
The group added $5 million more to the Texas Senate race.
The funds are directed to Del Ray Media LLC, a political media company in Virginia.
The money will be used for TV and digital advertising.
The ads target the Democratic candidate in the Texas Senate race.
The new contribution was reported in a Federal Election Commission (FEC) filing on Saturday.
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Older LGBTQ+ people in England often face poor health, less money, and loneliness more than other older adults. A new housing project in Manchester, Kindred House, will offer special care and community for people over 55 in the LGBTQ+ group.
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Mindy Meleyal is a 75-year-old lesbian who has seen major changes in LGBTQ+ rights since 1967.
Older LGBTQ+ adults can feel ignored or forced to hide their identities, especially in care settings.
The Centre for Ageing Better reports that older LGBTQ+ people may delay seeking care because of fear of discrimination.
Adam Porter works with the LGBT Foundation and says many older LGBTQ+ people hide symbols of their identity when carers visit.
Kindred House in Manchester will open in 2025 with 80 apartments and specially trained staff to support LGBTQ+ older adults.
Older LGBTQ+ people often face ageism in addition to past discrimination for their sexuality or gender identity.
They are less likely to have children and may be estranged from families compared to heterosexual peers.
Mindy shared how assumptions about her sexuality, like hospital staff mistaking her wife for a husband, show a lack of training about LGBTQ+ older people.
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Kemi Badenoch criticized Andy Burnham for opposing cuts in welfare spending to increase defense funds. She argues the UK needs better military funding due to threats from Russia and wants the government to make tough decisions on the budget.
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Kemi Badenoch called on the government to reduce welfare budgets to increase defense spending.
She said Andy Burnham’s refusal to cut welfare sends the wrong message about national security.
The UK has promised to spend 3.5% of its national income on defense by 2035, following NATO targets.
Former military leaders warn Britain’s military is in a weak state and faces ongoing security threats like cyber-attacks.
The Conservative Party suggests capping housing benefits to raise £4 billion for defense spending.
Political debate is growing over balancing social welfare and national security funding.
The Conservative Party conference is planned to take place in Birmingham in two weeks.
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With 45 days left before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump's low approval ratings are a key issue for Republicans. Polls show many voters disapprove of his job, which could affect control of Congress, as both parties compete closely.
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Republicans hope issues like immigration and crime will attract voters despite Trump's unpopularity.
Democrats focus on inflation, gas prices, and how President Trump is handling the Iran conflict to gain support.
Recent polls show around 35-39% approval for President Trump, with most voters disapproving.
Democrats lead Republicans 54% to 41% in some congressional ballot polls.
President Trump told supporters to act like he is on the ballot to encourage voter turnout for Republicans.
Inflation and cost of living remain top concerns for voters, influencing election opinions.
Many voters think U.S. military actions in Iran were a mistake and feel the administration lacks a clear plan for the conflict.
The election outcome could decide which party controls both the House and Senate.
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A UMass Dartmouth football player died after being stabbed in a parking lot in Providence, Rhode Island, following a nightclub fight. Another player was injured but is expected to recover. A fellow student was arrested and charged with murder.
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Marvins Antoine, an 18-year-old freshman running back at UMass Dartmouth, was stabbed and died from his injuries.
A second player, 19-year-old defensive back Kensley Macean, was stabbed but has non-life-threatening injuries.
The stabbing happened after an argument at a nightclub and continued outside at a Wendy’s parking lot around midnight.
The suspect, 19-year-old Chukuwnonoso Uzoma Eze, also a UMass Dartmouth student but not on the football team, was arrested on campus.
Police used nearby security cameras to identify the suspect’s car and track him down.
Authorities said the victim and suspect did not know each other, and the fight began involving a female in line at the club.
The university expressed condolences and hopes for the injured player’s recovery.
Marvins Antoine was remembered by former teammates as a role model and a peaceful person.
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The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a baby born through a surrogate can be moved from Texas to California for medical treatment. The baby, who has a serious heart condition, needs urgent surgery, and the court prioritized the child’s health in its decision.
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The baby, named Rumi, has a rare heart defect called hypoplastic left heart syndrome, requiring complex surgery.
The baby was born via surrogate McKenna West in Texas, where abortion is illegal.
The biological parents, a California couple, want to take Rumi to Los Angeles for medical care.
McKenna West tried to stop the baby from being moved out of Texas.
Texas doctors said the transfer to a California hospital must happen quickly for the baby's survival.
There is a legal dispute over who has custody and decision-making authority for the baby.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton got involved to ensure the baby would get medical care.
The surrogate argued she should have rights to the baby as the birth mother under Texas law, but a California court recognized the biological parents’ custody rights.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to create a new "AI Force" and appoint an AI czar to oversee artificial intelligence development in the U.S. He called fears about AI risks a "hoax" and said the government will support AI growth while monitoring for harmful uses with existing laws.
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President Trump plans to form an "AI Force" similar to the Space Force created during his first term.
He will appoint an AI czar to lead the government’s efforts on AI.
Trump dismissed fears about AI dangers as a "hoax" and a "sick conspiracy."
He said the U.S. will not stop AI growth but will watch over it and help the industry.
It is unclear what specific duties the new "AI Force" will have.
Space Force was established by Congress as a new military branch; an AI Force may need similar approval.
Trump believes existing criminal and civil laws can handle AI-related risks.
Some tech leaders and lawmakers have called for slowing AI development and adding new rules.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 13 new laws to protect the state’s election process from interference before the upcoming midterm elections. The laws aim to strengthen security and prevent outside influence on how elections are run in California.
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed a set of 13 bills in Los Angeles.
These laws focus on making elections safer from outside interference.
The new laws are intended for California’s midterm elections.
Newsom has expressed concerns about interference from President Donald Trump’s administration.
The legislation package aims to improve election security measures in the state.
The laws cover different aspects of election administration to prevent tampering.
This move shows California’s effort to protect its voting process from possible outside influence.
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FBI Director Kash Patel said the FBI has used artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent about six school shootings. Since he became the director, the FBI increased its use of AI technology by more than six times.
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FBI Director Kash Patel spoke about using AI to stop school shootings.
The FBI reportedly prevented around six shootings using AI.
Since Patel started as director, AI use at the FBI has increased by 605%.
Patel made these remarks in an interview on Fox News’ "Saturday in America."
AI refers to computer systems designed to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.
The FBI uses AI to help identify threats and prevent violent acts before they happen.
This marks a significant rise in technology use at the FBI to improve public safety.
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President Donald Trump's administration started building a section of the border wall in the Big Bend area of southwest Texas. This work is happening even though local leaders have opposed the project.
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The construction is on the U.S.-Mexico border in the Big Bend region of Texas.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that 30-foot wall panels are being put up.
The building started before the announcement was made public.
Local leaders in the area have expressed opposition to the wall.
The wall is part of the Trump administration’s border security plan.
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President Donald Trump announced a ban on three media outlets—Politico, CNN, and MS NOW—from accessing the White House. Journalists from these outlets confirmed they were denied entry, and the White House Correspondents’ Association asked the White House to restore their access quickly.
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President Trump banned Politico, CNN, and MS NOW from the White House.
Journalists from these outlets reported they were not allowed into White House grounds.
The White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) is led by Jacqui Heinrich.
The WHCA asked the White House to reverse the ban and allow access again.
The ban was announced this week, and the media reported it on Saturday.
This issue is happening as political parties prepare for the upcoming midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to create an "AI Force" and appoint a leader for artificial intelligence in the U.S. government. He confirmed his administration will support AI growth and use existing laws to deal with misuse, while rejecting calls to pause AI development for stronger safety rules.
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President Trump announced forming an "AI Force" and appointing an AI tsar (leader).
He stated the U.S. will not slow down AI development or hinder the industry.
Trump sees AI as a major opportunity, potentially contributing up to 25% of the U.S. economy.
He emphasized the goal to keep the U.S. ahead of China in AI technology.
The administration plans to use current criminal and civil laws to act against harmful uses of AI.
Trump called concerns about AI dangers a “hoax” and downplayed safety fears.
Several AI experts and companies have warned about risks and suggested slowing AI development with regulation.
AI is a key topic in U.S.-China relations and will be part of President Trump’s upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping.
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A government report found that the administration spent about $7 billion paying workers who were on paid leave during buyouts. This spending is raising questions about how money was used during President Trump’s time in office.
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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released the report.
The report estimated $6.7 billion was spent on paying staff who were not working.
This occurred during the administration’s efforts to reduce government staff through buyouts.
Paid leave means employees were given pay while not working, often during reorganizations or layoffs.
Lawmakers are reviewing the report and questioning the efficiency of these costs.
The report focuses on the Department of Government Efficiency and its role in the buyouts.
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The city of Dearborn, Michigan, responded to a lawsuit accusing it of favoring Muslim holidays while ignoring Christian and Jewish holidays. The city denies these claims and says it treats all residents fairly regardless of their religion.
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A lawsuit was filed accusing Dearborn and its mayor, Abdullah Hammoud, of spending public money to celebrate Muslim holidays but not Christian or Jewish ones.
Dearborn has a majority Arab American population of over 100,000 people.
The lawsuit claims the city is hostile to Christians and Jews and that the mayor has made them feel unwelcome.
The city said it values diversity and treats all residents with fairness and respect.
Last year, Dearborn spent about $1,500 on Ramadan banners and $5,000 on a crescent-moon display but did not mark Easter or Passover similarly.
The lawsuit asks the court to rule that Dearborn violated the U.S. Constitution, particularly the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
The dispute also involves a controversy over naming a street after Osama Siblani, which a local pastor criticized due to alleged connections to terrorist groups.
Dearborn’s mayor said his comments were misinterpreted and stressed the city welcomes people of all faiths.
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US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has started a military outreach event called the ‘Send Me Tour’ in Texas. The tour uses a biblical phrase to encourage service and comes as his public approval dropped due to frustration over the war with Iran.
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Pete Hegseth is the US Secretary of Defence.
He began the ‘Send Me Tour’ in Texas.
The tour’s name references a Bible verse from Isaiah.
The purpose of the tour is to promote military service and support.
Hegseth’s public approval rating dropped to a record low of -24 points.
The drop in approval is linked to public frustration about the war with Iran.
The tour occurs amid ongoing concerns about the Iran war.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to appoint an artificial intelligence (AI) czar and create an "AI Force" to monitor AI technology in the United States. He emphasized that AI development should continue rapidly to keep the US ahead of China, while dismissing fears about AI risks as exaggerated.
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President Trump plans to name an AI czar and form an AI Force similar to the Space Force.
He supports fast growth in AI technology without slowing down development.
Trump called fears about AI risks a “hoax” and linked them to political opponents.
He said bad behavior in AI can be managed through the criminal and civil justice systems.
Trump predicts AI could have a major impact on the US economy, contributing up to 25% of GDP.
He suggested alternative names for AI such as Superior Intelligence or Supreme Intelligence.
The announcement comes before Trump’s scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the UN General Assembly.
California’s governor is also taking action by proposing safety regulations and a possible AI “kill switch.”
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President Donald Trump announced he will create an “AI Force” and appoint an “AI czar” to help oversee and support the development of artificial intelligence in the United States. He said AI is very important for economic growth and compared this new group to the Space Force he started during his first term.
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President Trump announced plans for an “AI Force” to support the artificial intelligence industry.
He will appoint a new “AI czar” but did not give a timeline or detailed plans.
Trump described AI as the “next Industrial Revolution” essential for the U.S. economy.
Trump already had one AI czar, David Sacks, who resigned but remains an external adviser.
Several top AI leaders recently called for slowing AI development due to safety concerns.
Trump dismissed worries about AI taking over as a “hoax” and said robots will not control the world.
Trump defended AI data centers against criticism over energy use and praised their economic benefits.
The issue of AI and competition with China is expected to be important at a future summit between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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The Victorian Labor government plans to introduce two new criminal offences to better protect victims of family violence. These laws aim to punish those who cause a person’s death through family violence or abandon a victim needing medical help. They will also increase penalties for sexual offences and improve legal protections for survivors in court.
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The government will create a new manslaughter offence for cases where a person dies by suicide due to family violence.
Another new offence will target perpetrators who abandon victims needing medical care after violence.
These changes respond to cases where victims were left without help and perpetrators were not punished.
Penalties for rape will increase from a maximum of 25 years to life imprisonment.
Maximum penalties for other serious sexual offences will increase by 5 years.
The maximum penalty for repeatedly breaching family violence orders will double from 5 to 10 years.
Sentencing for murdering a current or former partner will have a standard minimum of 30 years instead of 25.
The Evidence Act will be amended to stop lawyers from using invasive questioning on survivors and allow courts to consider patterns of sexual abuse as evidence.
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A new poll shows Ohio's governor and U.S. Senate races are very close. The poll finds Democratic candidates have a small lead of 3 points among likely voters, but people think the Republican candidates might still win.
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The poll was conducted by Bowling Green State University (BGSU).
It surveyed likely voters in Ohio.
Democratic candidates lead by 3 percentage points in both the governor and Senate races.
Despite the lead, many voters believe Republican candidates are more likely to win.
The races involve both the governor’s position and a U.S. Senate seat in Ohio.
The poll reflects the current political competition as the election approaches.
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President Donald Trump announced he is creating an "AI Force" to support the fast growth of artificial intelligence in the U.S. He rejects fears that AI could be dangerous and plans to appoint an "AI Czar" to oversee AI development while relying on the justice system to handle any bad uses.
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President Trump announced the creation of an "AI Force" to promote AI development.
He called fears about AI becoming a threat to humans a hoax.
Trump compared AI to the Industrial Revolution or the internet, expecting it to greatly impact the U.S. economy.
He plans to officially appoint an "AI Czar" to manage AI policy.
In 2024, David Sacks was appointed as the White House AI & Crypto Czar but ended his role in 2026.
Some experts warn AI could be dangerous, but Trump and Sacks say AI development should continue.
AI leaders like Anthropic’s CEO have recently called for slowing down AI development due to risks.
Trump relies on the current legal system to handle any criminal activities related to AI.
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