Columbus, OH

The Independent

 Don’t you feel sorry for Rishi Sunak? I know I do: he emerged from 10 Downing Street this morning, greeted by the same rain that ushered in his snap general election back in May (for this prime minister, it never rains but it pours.) His tired eyes and hangdog expression told the story of the night: a Labour landslide and an historic Conservative defeat. Perhaps, though, they also told the story of his entire poison-chalice premiership, one tainted by the four leaders who had come before him. He looked exhausted. Who wouldn’t?But, for the first time in the campaign...

Voices: How can you not admire Rishi Sunak’s stoic dignity on leaving Downing Street?

 Sir Keir Starmer thanked Rishi Sunak for his service to the country in his first speech as prime minister outside 10 Downing Street on Friday ( 5 July).After he was greeted by applause and cheers from supporters, the new Prime Minister took to the lectern.He said: “I have just returned from Buckingham Palace, where I accepted an invitation from His Majesty the King to form the next Government of this great nation.“I want to thank the outgoing prime minister Rishi Sunak. His achievement as the first British-Asian prime minister of our country, the extra effort that that will have required, should not be underestimated by anyone. And we paid tribute to that today.“We also recognise the dedication and hard work he brought to his leadership.”      Read More               Keir Starmer and wife enter No 10 for first time after Labour election winElmo shakes hands with Keir Starmer and congratulates him on election victoryKing Charles arrives at Buckingham Palace ahead of Rishi Sunak’s resignation      

Keir Starmer sends message to Rishi Sunak in first speech as prime minister outside 10 Downing Street

 Suella Braverman has admitted Reform could kill off the Conservatives after Nigel Farage managed to secure five seats in parliament. The former home secretary, claimed the Tories are experiencing an “existential crisis with Reform” and blamed Rishi Sunak’s “idiotic strategy” for their worst-ever defeat in the general election.After a bruising election result, MPs who managed to save their seats from the Conservative wipeout have started to put themselves forward in the race to replace Rishi Sunak.Former health secretary Victoria Atkins and ex-immigration minister Robert Jenrick have both left the door open for potentially running in the leadership contest.Other contenders...

Braveman claims Farage and Reform could kill off Tory party as MPs start leadership bids - live

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

People explore the new King Athelstan Pilgrim route across Wiltshire.

Walkers take to new King Athelstan Pilgrimage route

The former nurse, 34, attempted to murder the premature baby by dislodging her breathing tube.

Lucy Letby sentenced to 15th whole life term

Witnesses reported a strong smell and black smoke billowing into the air.

Large fire closes major motorway overnight

1 in 20 people have narcissistic personality disorder, but the number of people with narcissistic traits is likely much, much higher. Last time top psychiatrist Dr Tharaka was in the studio, he told us some of the ways we can spot and stop this kind of toxic behaviour in the people we know- his advice has been viewed more than 2 million times on social media. Now, he's back with advice on how to stop being sucked back in with a technique known as 'hoovering'. He's got 5 simple signs you know a 'hoover' and why asking them one simple question could help you escape for good.

What is the narcissistic technique of 'hoovering'?

Five people have been arrested after reports of sexual exploitation and human trafficking offences. Two men and a woman in their 30s, and a woman in her 20s - all from Bournemouth, were arrested on suspicion of modern slavery and money laundering offences. A fifth man, in his 30s and...

Arrests after reports of human trafficking

Virginia McCullough pleads guilty to killing her mum and dad, whose bodies were found at her home.

Woman admits murdering her parents

A man who crashed a car at around 100mph killing himself and his teenage daughter had been begged to slow down by his surviving passengers, an inquest has heard. Tyre fitter John Daniel Roberts, 34, from Flint in Flintshire, was driving his partner Jennifer Vale, his 13-year-old daughter Lacie and two other teenage girls home in the early hours of 22 April 2022 after visiting family.

Fatal 100mph crash dad was 'begged to stop'

In late 1922, expert photographer Harry Burton joined archaeologist Howard Carter's team as they uncovered the tomb of Ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun. Ten years later and with over 5,000 objects from the site documented, Burton had amassed an incredible record of photographs from that world-famous discovery. One particular photo from...

Tutankhamun: The first ever view inside the tomb

The picture, taken for the BBC in 1964, was unearthed in a box of family memementoes.

Triplets find long-lost 60-year-old baby photo

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Cheryl E Preston

Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

Jack Singleton's family says his death leaves a "massive void that can never be filled".

Family tributes to motorcyclist killed in crash

Police had spotted the van as it tried to avoid their patrol car in the early hours of Thursday.

Man arrested after cannabis plants found in van

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the blaze broke out in Hereford.

Murder arrest after man dies in house fire

Police have made an arrest after the unexplained death of a man. Alex Porter-Harris, 33, from Bedford was found unresponsive in Kathie Road, in the town, at about 04:30 BST on 29 June. The death is being treated as unexplained by detectives who have called for witnesses to come forward.

Arrest made after man's unexplained death

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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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

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Moving into Downing Street: life behind the iconic black door

Out with the old, in with the new. Nothing represents the rapid, ruthless business of politics like removal vans at Downing Street. Moving a new prime...

Moving into Downing Street: life behind the iconic black door

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