"Democrats⚡are still leading polls for the House next year. The Democratic Party actually has a higher favorability rating among political independents than the R Party does! The collective freak-out over this one poll is unwarranted.
88% of self-described “very liberal” Democrats say they'd vote for a Democratic candidate in their congressional district if the 2026 midterms were held today..."
#Democrats #Elections #USPol
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Democrats are unpopular — but still winning
The party has a near-historically low favorability rating. This is mostly due to disaffection on the left, where voters still say they'll vote Democratic for the midtermsG. Elliott Morris (Strength In Numbers)
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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh Missed Princess Diana's Funeral Because Their Resemblance Was 'Too
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NT government slams coroner over landmark DV report
The Northern Territory's minister for the prevention of domestic violence claims more than two-thirds of the coroner's inquest recommendations are "already in place".
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ABC News provides the latest news and headlines in Australia and around the world.Jack Hislop (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Gold Coast councillor found to have breached code of conduct again
Councillor Brooke Patterson apologises for code of conduct breaches but defends some of her actions, after an independent investigation finds she caused "distress" and created a "volatile environment" for senior staff.
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ABC News provides the latest news and headlines in Australia and around the world.Dominic Cansdale (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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Israel accuses Albanese of telling 'a lie' as report details evidence of starvation in Gaza
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification — a global initiative that assesses the extent of hunger suffered by a population — says the worst-case scenario of famine is currently playing out in the Gaza Strip.
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ABC News provides the latest news and headlines in Australia and around the world.Matthew Doran (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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Nvidia seeks extra 300,000 H20 GPUs to meet China's surging AI demand — places order with TSMC to meet unexpectedly strong interest
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Nvidia seeks extra 300,000 H20 GPUs to meet China's surging AI demand — places order with TSMC to meet unexpectedly strong interest
Existing H20 stockpiles are quickly dwindlingHassam Nasir (Tom's Hardware)
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Netgear's Orbi 370 offers affordable dual-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh starting at $249.99 — company brings next-gen router pricing more in line with competition from TP-Link and Amazon
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Netgear's Orbi 370 offers affordable dual-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh starting at $249.99 — company brings next-gen router pricing more in line with competition from TP-Link and Amazon
Netgear finally embraces the lower-end of the Wi-Fi 7 mesh market with the Orbi 370Brandon Hill (Tom's Hardware)
Freedom News: **Italy: Mass actions against TAV high-speed railway**
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Over 10,000 marched, protesters broke into three sites and destroyed construction materials and vehicles ~ Gabriel Fonten ~ Around ten thousand protesters marched in Susa Valley, Italy on Saturday 26 July against the Turin-Lyon high-speed rail line (TAV). The march began at the annual Alta Felicità Festival,
Italy: Mass actions against TAV high-speed railway - Freedom News
Over 10,000 marched, protesters broke into three sites and destroyed construction materials and vehicles ~ Gabriel Fonten ~ Around ten thousand protesters marched in Susa Valley, Italy on Saturday 26 July against the Turin-Lyon high-speed rail line (…Fonten (Freedom Press)
Nouvelles de la liberté : **Italie : Actions de masse contre la ligne ferroviaire à grande vitesse TAV**
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Plus de 10 000 personnes ont défilé, les manifestants se sont introduits sur trois sites et ont détruit des matériaux de construction et des véhicules ~ Gabriel Fonten ~ Environ dix mille manifestants ont défilé dans le Val de Suse, en Italie, le samedi 26 juillet, contre la ligne ferroviaire à grande vitesse Turin-Lyon (TAV). La marche a commencé au festival annuel Alta Felicità,
Italy: Mass actions against TAV high-speed railway - Freedom News
Over 10,000 marched, protesters broke into three sites and destroyed construction materials and vehicles ~ Gabriel Fonten ~ Around ten thousand protesters marched in Susa Valley, Italy on Saturday 26 July against the Turin-Lyon high-speed rail line (…Fonten (Freedom Press)
The first great Switch 2 mouse game might be a revived 33-year-old classic
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The first great Switch 2 mouse game might be a revived 33-year-old classic
Mario Paint might not be the first game that comes to mind when thinking about Nintendo Switch 2’s first mouse game, but it sure is a great oneAimee Hart (Polygon)
MLB Writer Floats Joe Ryan Trade Package That Should Leave Cubs Fans 'Giddy'
The Chicago Cubs are still searching for a starting pitcher, and one writer believes this package could get the trade done for Joe Ryan.Drew VonScio (Newsweek)
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Before Rome, Before Greece: Anatolia’s Oldest Glass Revealed in Hittite Büklükale - Arkeonews
Nestled along the western bank of the Kızılırmak River in central Turkey, the archaeological site of Büklükale continues to astonishLeman Altuntaş (arkeonews.net)
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Steve Harley and Sarah Brightman - Phantom of the Opera
Original promotional single of "Phantom of the Opera", from Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom Of The Opera" Musical, recorded in 1985.The original recording...YouTube
I Cooked Five Different Types of Frozen French Fries in My Air Fryer, and There Was a Clear Winner
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I Cooked Five Different Types of Frozen French Fries in My Air Fryer, and There Was a Clear Winner
Which fry is best positioned for air frying?Allie Chanthorn Reinmann (Lifehacker)
On 11/4/24, Zach Edey became the first rookie since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1984 to score 25 points while
On 11/4/24, Zach Edey become the first rookie since Hakeem Olajuwon in 1984 to score 25 points while shooting at least 90% from the field and recording 10+Author (Raw Chili)
Easy summertime dinner and dessert from Frankie Celenza's new cookbook
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Easy summertime dinner and dessert from Frankie Celenza's new cookbook
The YouTuber turned Tastemade host is finally a cookbook author.GMA Team (ABC News)
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An unexpectedly Rush-themed visit to Toronto: Distillery District, Kensington Market, Art Gallery of Ontario, and Dundas and Yonge.Bob's Pages of Travel, Linux, Cybersecurity, and More
The Right Stuff spotlights back-to-school lunch essentials
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Video The Right Stuff spotlights back-to-school lunch essentials
Lori Bergamotto shares top picks for lunch gear that's durable, functional and kid-approved, making mealtime easier whether you’re packing for a preschooler or a tween.ABC News
What the World Snail Racing Championships say about rural England
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What the World Snail Racing Championships say about rural England
Summer fetes show there is still hope for the English villageThe Economist
Is gentle parenting on the way out?
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Video Is gentle parenting on the way out?
Parenting expert Ericka Souter explains why some parents are abandoning the softer style of child-rearing in favor of a tougher approach, aiming to "out-feral their feral."ABC News
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in reply to Kim Perales • • •I think the "freak out" is due to the recent bad losses and a lack of a sense that there is a new tactic to address why those losses happen beyond "say ominous things about trans people because the country is moving more conservative"
Democrats keep telling us "Our democracy is in danger!" and I believe them about that one. But I don't have much confidence they can meet the moment and turn things around.