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"The working class may have broken for... real estate mogul [Donald] Trump last year, but he believes that further down the ballot, they will vote for a candidate who is one of them. ....Last year, Osborn [says he] wrote in [UAW] president, Shawn Fain, on the presidential ballot..."

‘There’s an appetite for this brand of politics’: the independent politician making a bid for US Senate Dan Osborn is challenging Republican incumbent Pete Ricketts in Nebraska to become a rare independent senator

Nebraska progressive running as an independent for U.S. Senate. “As a union leader, [Dan Osborn] organized Nebraska workers during a nationwide strike at the cereal giant Kellogg’s, and now balances campaigning with his day job as an industrial mechanic." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Gaza posts blocked on social media under UK Online Safety Act A report has found that X and Reddit are blocking content about the Gaza and Ukraine wars to comply with the new UK Online Safety Act.

UK social media sites age restricting content not subject to restriction. "The content [relates to]... the war on Gaza & Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, to parliamentary debates on grooming gangs. ....[BBC Verify] said it is unclear how many posts are being restricted." www.newarab.com/news/gaza-po...

"A federal judge has barred the man accused of trying to kill Pres. Donald Trump at his Florida golf club last year from accessing documents related to his own arrest because they would compromise national security. Ryan Routh, 59, ...is representing himself in his upcoming trial..."

Trump assassination suspect tries to unseal docs US District Judge Aileen Cannon made a bombshell ruling after accused Trump assassin Ryan Routh, 59, tried to unseal 'classified national security' documents.

Federal judge seals would-be Trump assassin records. "...Judge Aileen Cannon... determined that ‘...the information at issue was classified’ and that its disclosure ‘could cause serious damage or exceptionally grave damages to... national security...’" www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

FBI buried intel about the Oklahoma City bombing, new book claims The FBI received a warning about the Oklahoma City bombing seven months before the 1995 attack took place, but failed to act on the tip-off, a new book reveals.

Book claims informant told feds about plot to blow up federal buildings. "In [late] 1994 [Carol] Howe told her [ATF] handlers that the 3 men wanted to ‘blow up federal buildings’. .... a list of 3 potential... targets including Oklahoma City’s Murrah Building." www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

Rail customers urge regulators to block Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern deal, FT reports U.S. railroad customer groups have demanded regulators block or put onerous conditions on the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern , the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

Federal regulators urged to block giant freight railroad merger. "Seven associations of shippers have expressed concern the planned deal would significantly increase the power of the merged railroad to raise prices or reduce service standards, the report said." www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Maybe if they had paid their skilled employees a little more they wouldn’t have lost them to companies that pay some of the lowest wages in the country. Do U.S. automakers lose employees to retail and fast food? No, they do not.

He tried building smartphones in the US over a decade ago. He has advice for companies trying it today | CNN Business In 2013, Motorola tried to claw its way into a bigger share of a smartphone market dominated by Apple and Samsung with four words: Made in the USA.

Google tried building phones in U.S., lost staff to other employers. "Don’t underestimate how difficult it will be to find... skilled workers, & keep them. Workers had... other options, like jobs in retail or food service, making it difficult to attract & keep staff." edition.cnn.com/2025/08/04/t...

If I was on the board I’d suggest paying him to leave, before he drives even more customers away.

Tesla gives Elon Musk nearly $30 billion in stock The company is doubling down on Musk despite the controversies around his political activities.

Tesla’s board of directors awards Elon Musk 96 million shares of stock as a retention incentive. "The award would increase his current holdings of Tesla stock by nearly 25%. ....At the current [value], Musk’s award would be worth about $29.6 billion.” www.axios.com/2025/08/04/t...

Palestinian American dies of smoke inhalation in West Bank after settlers set fires to cars, homes Khamis Ayyad died from smoke inhalation in Silwad, a village in the central West Bank, after putting out fires set by settlers, U.S. and Palestinian officials said.

Palestinian-American dies of smoke inhalation after attack by Israeli settlers. “Khamis Ayyad, who was in his 40s, died Thursday from smoke inhalation in Silwad, a village in the central West Bank near several Israeli settlements, a U.S. official told CBS News." www.cbsnews.com/news/palesti...

"Authorities... say more than 22,000... aid trucks are waiting outside the Strip, as an average of 84 trucks have entered the besieged enclave since Israel somewhat eased restrictions on July 27. Aid organisations say at least 600 aid trucks are needed per day to meet the territory’s basic needs."

Updates: Israel kills 74 in Gaza as UN warns of high rate of child deaths Israeli forces kill 36 aid seekers in Gaza on August 4, as rights groups warn of ‘irreversible humanitarian collapse’.

94 killed in Gaza on Monday, 29 of whom were seeking aid. ....Earlier, we reported that health officials also recorded five new deaths due to famine and malnutrition in the past day. The overall number of such deaths now stands at 180, including 93 children.” www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...

"The arsenal is under the control of president Donald Trump and could be used without British approval. Our team at Nukewatch UK observed a special flight carrying the bombs as it landed at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk on 17 July, having tracked its journey and monitored radio messages."

The inside story of how America sent nuclear weapons to Britain Nukewatch UK explains how it tracked the bombs being flown across the Atlantic.

UK activists say U.S. likely transferred nuclear bombs to the U.K. “American nuclear weapons with three times the power of the Hiroshima bomb were transported to England last week, new evidence suggests. ....up to 20... B61-12... weapons..." www.declassifieduk.org/the-inside-s...

Southern Taiwan lashed by torrential rain, four dead, more than 5,900 evacuated Four people died and more than 5,900 have been evacuated in southern Taiwan after the island recorded more than a year's rainfall over the past week which caused widespread landslides and flooding.

Taiwan hit by torrential rain & flooding. "More than 2.6 meters (102.3 in.) of rain were dumped on parts of the mountainous south in the past 7 days, according to Central Weather Admin., compared to average annual rainfall of about 2.1 meters in subtropical Taiwan." www.reuters.com/business/env...

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas House Democrats with removal from office for fleeing state The governor also alleged absconding Democrats may have committed felonies by fundraising to cover the $500-a-day fines they will face under House rules.

Democratic legislators flee Texas to block redistricting plan. “Gov. Greg Abbott informed Texas House Democrats late Sunday that he would attempt to have them removed from office if they do not return to Austin to pass the GOP’s proposed new congressional maps." www.texastribune.org/2025/08/03/t...

If you're not getting the desired response, this helps.

"Labour loyalists will say that a left divided is a left defeated. But if they truly believed that, Starmer’s party and government would be much more pluralist." And they wouldn’t have orchestrated an ‘antisemitism’ coup against Corbyn and his supporters.

"Shill Baby, Shill!"

At least the bad ones. Some are clever. Like "Make America Hate Again".

How about some kind of a partial rebate for the people who paid their loans off? Maybe on a sliding scale, based on current income?

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"Appointing someone with industry ties to a board that is supposed to protect the public from utility wrongdoing ‘reflects incredibly poorly on Governor Whitmer’, said Chris Gilmer-Hill, policy associate with the Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition non-profit."

Michigan’s governor replaces clean energy advocate on utilities board with ‘industry ally’ Critics say Gretchen Whitmer deposed Alessandra Carreon at the behest of state energy supplier DTE Energy

Gov. Whitmer replaces ‘clean energy advocate’ with ‘power company ally’ on utility oversight board. "[DTE Energy], either [directly], its employees or its affiliated dark money non-profit, has given millions... to Whitmer or the state Democratic party..." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Despite the chaos of its launch, Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s new party has struck a nerve | Andy Beckett Scathing rightwing coverage contains a revealing note of alarm: this is more than just a rebellion, and it’s gaining supporters fast, says Guardian columnist Andy Beckett

New UK party gets big response. “…Corbyn & Sultana’s new party has struck a nerve. It says that more than 600,000 people have signed up on its... website for updates & information... almost as many... as the memberships of Labour, the Tories & Reform UK combined." www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Slovenia becomes first EU country to ban weapons trade with Israel Slovenia has been one of the most vocal EU countries calling for the bloc to take action against Israel. The country recognised a Palestinian state in June last year and has since repeatedly called fo...

Slovenia first European country to ban arms sales to or by Israel. "United Nations and EU rules state that human rights violations and war crimes should give rise to arms sales embargoes." www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

Israeli gunfire kills more Gaza aid-seekers as U.S. envoy meets with hostages' families Israeli forces opened fire near two aid distribution sites run by the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as crowds of hungry Palestinians again sought food, killing at least 10 people, witnes...

More Gazans killed seeking aid. “Israeli forces opened fire near 2 aid distribution sites run by the Israeli-backed [GHF] as crowds of hungry Palestinians again sought food, killing at least 10.... Another 19... were shot dead as they crowded near the Zikim crossing..." www.pbs.org/newshour/wor...

Aid group says worker killed by Israeli military in attack on Gaza HQ The Palestine Red Crescent Society accuses Israel of a "direct" strike - Israel says it is reviewing the claim.

IDF denies striking relief agency. “The Palestine Red Crescent Society has accused Israeli forces of attacking its HQ in Gaza, killing 1 worker & injuring 3 others. ....‘We renew our call for accountability & for the protection of all humanitarian & medical personnel.’" www.bbc.com/news/article...