The Independent

Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was again experiencing the “sunlight of hope” after a Labour landslide put him on course to be the next prime minister.Tory leader Rishi Sunak conceded defeat after a “sobering” night for his party which saw predecessor Liz Truss and a record 11 Cabinet ministers lose their seats.At a victory rally in central London, Sir Keir said the country could now “get its future back”.He told jubilant activists “we did it”, adding: “Change begins now.”Sir Keir said: “We did it. You campaigned for it, you fought for it, you voted for it, and now it...

UK’s next prime minister Sir Keir Starmer says ‘change begins now’

The British public has elected a new government, and with that a new family will be moving into 10 Downing Street.

Victoria Starmer, Britain’s new ‘first lady,’ is a former lawyer turned public health worker

CNN’s Clare Sebastian reports on Labour leader Keir Starmer’s rise in UK politics. Exit polls indicate Starmer will become the new UK prime minister once the votes have been counted in the 2024 UK elections.

Who is the UK’s new prime minister?

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Keir Starmer, the leader of the center-left Labour Party, will succeed Rishi Sunak as U.K. leader.

5 Things To Know About Britain's New Prime Minister

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CNN’s Elle Reeve travels to Colorado for a “Never Trumpers” meeting and follows up with them after the CNN Presidential Debate.

‘Never Trumpers’ react to Biden’s debate performance

Following his party’s major election loss, Rishi Sunak announced he will step down as leader of the Conservatives. Watch his full speech. 

‘I am sorry’: Rishi Sunak on election loss

Cincinnati, OH

Nearly 180 gravestones at two Jewish cemeteries in Cincinnati have been vandalized, according to the Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Cincinnati and the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati.

176 gravestones at 2 Jewish cemeteries vandalized, FBI investigating

CNN’s Senior Political Commentator Ana Navarro has a message for the Democrats calling for President Joe Biden to step aside after his performance during CNN’s Presidential debate against former President Donald Trump.

Hear Ana Navarro’s advice to Democrats as some call for Biden to step aside

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Cheryl E Preston

Growing up in Southwest Virginia, I heard adults say that the same people who welcomed Jesus on Palm Sunday were shouting "Crucify Him" less than a week later. We don't know if they were the same individuals, but the principal makes a point that unfortunately, General Hospital actress Tabyana Ali is experiencing.

General Hospital gives an official statement after racists attack Tabyana Ali online

President Joe Biden was examined by his physician in the days following last week’s CNN presidential debate, the White House tells CNN — despite the White House press secretary having said Wednesday that the president has had no medical exams since his February physical.

White House now says Biden was seen by his doctor days after debate

New York Post

It’s official — Britain has a new prime minister. 

Sir Keir Starmer has promised to deliver “an age of national renewal” after the party brought a crushing end to the Conservatives after a 14-year rule.

Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, and his team secured a massive landslide victory Friday morning — the worst defeat in the Conservative Party’s history.







Starmer and his wife, Victoria, arrived at Buckingham Palace Friday for a private appointment with King Charles, during which the monarch, 75, asked the PM to form a new government.

During the “kissing hands” ceremony, Charles officially named Starmer Britain’s new leader after...

UK’s Keir Starmer officially becomes Prime Minister, promises ‘age of national renewal’ as Labour Party celebrates landslide victory

UK Prime Minister addresses supporters in his home district moments after conceding that Labour would win the most seats in the 2024 UK elections.

Sunak concedes election. Hear what he told supporters

New York City, NY

At least three people were killed when a person suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol drove into a park in Manhattan’s Lower East Side during an Independence Day celebration.

At least 3 killed after a suspected drunken driver crashes into a Fourth of July crowd at a New York City park

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

Despite Labour’s huge UK election win, it lost several seats after a strong showing from pro-Palestinian candidates, in a sign of anger over the party’s Gaza stance.

The Labour party’s position on Gaza appears to have cost it votes in the UK election

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

The Conversation UK

When teaching British political history, I usually stress two points. First, the British Conservative Party have been among the most successful office-seeking parties in electoral history. Second, British Labour struggles mightily to obtain power. Both throw into relief the earth-shattering nature of this landslide win for Keir Starmer’s Labour party.

Keir Starmer: three warnings from history for Labour’s seventh British prime minister

A club of Eurasian countries spearheaded by China and Russia to advance their leaders’ vision of an alternative world order is set to expand again this week – this time adding a staunch Russian ally that has openly supported Moscow’s war on Ukraine.

A growing club led by Xi and Putin to counter the US is adding a staunchly pro-Russia member

Daniel Zimny-Schmitt has visited every county in the US. In an interview with CNN’s Erica Hill, he explains the inspiration behind his journey. 

He’s visited every county in the US. Hear what inspired him to do it

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

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Opinion: In Britain, the lukewarm labour landslide is coming

Will Britain’s widely expected next Labour prime minister, Keir Starmer, be the heir to Tony Blair? Former Blair speechwriter, Philip Collins, argues 2024 is not...

Opinion: In Britain, the lukewarm labour landslide is coming

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