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Democrats condemn Haley Stevens’ ‘betrayal’ following endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers – US politics live
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According to Al Jazeera, Sudan has filed complaints against Ethiopia with the United Nations over a deadly drone campaign. According to Khartoum, one‑way drone attacks have killed or wounded 484 civilians since February.
According to BBC News, Ryanair says it may freeze workers’ pay and raise airfares. According to Ryanair, fuel prices could rise by two billion euros in 2028 unless the US‑Israel war with Iran ends.
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- Democrats condemn Haley Stevens’ ‘betrayal’ following endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers – US politics live · The Guardian
- Sudan files complaints against Ethiopia with UN over deadly drone spree · Al Jazeera
- Ryanair says it may freeze workers' pay and raise airfares · BBC News
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Elena, voters are hearing about Haley Stevens’ endorsement of Mike Rogers—how might that shift voter behavior?
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It remains unclear how Stevens’ endorsement will influence voter behavior among key demographic groups and whether it will shift the overall election outcome.
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And could this affect which party controls the Senate?
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It remains unclear how the endorsement and El‑Sayed’s rebuttal will affect voter preferences, particularly among Black and Jewish constituencies, and whether the race will ultimately decide Senate control.
Business & Tech
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Back with business and technology.
A Blackstone-led consortium agreed to put $3.1 billion into Mitsubishi Corp.'s share of a Canadian liquefied natural gas project.
Two economists analyzed California's billionaire tax and reported opposite conclusions about its fiscal impact.
A reporter who received almost 2,000 political fundraising texts intended for another person traced the source to a network of politicians, data brokers and questionable practices.
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- Blackstone Leads $3.1 Billion Investment in Mitsubishi’s Stake in LNG Canada · Wall Street Journal
- Two economists studied California's billionaire tax. They reached wildly different conclusions · NPR
- My Journey to the Center of America’s Political Spam Text Hell · WIRED
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Turning now to science and health.
According to NPR, many people are swapping fluoride dental products for toothpaste containing the mineral hydroxyapatite, and the outlet is examining how the fluoride‑free option compares for oral health and what dentists say about it.
Ivy, how's today shaping up?
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- How does this fluoride-free toothpaste compare when it comes to oral health? · NPR
Weather
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Thanks, Theo. I'm Ivy, with the weather.
Here’s how today is shaping up across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Arizona, Florida and New Mexico, and flash flood warnings for parts of Florida and Arizona. In the Northeast, highs in the mid 60s with plenty of sunshine. In the South, highs from the 70s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and a few thunderstorms near Miami and Jacksonville. In the Midwest, highs from the 60s to the 70s with rain around, and a few thunderstorms near Kansas City. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 70s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Denver. The warmest spot on our map today is Dallas at 87; the coolest, Seattle at 53. If you’re flying, the FAA reports no major delays at the nation’s big airports.
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Turning now to culture and entertainment.
German director and screenwriter Isabelle Stever’s film “I Rarely Wake Up Dreaming” won the Tokyo International Film Festival’s Ethical Film Award. The award, created in 2023 with Sumitomo Corporation as sponsor, honors films that highlight the environment, poverty and discrimination. A feature film about the rise of Irish gambling company Paddy Power is being produced, with Brian Gleeson, Colm Meaney, Alex Murphy and Aidan Gillen set to star.
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