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Democrats Defang the Houses Far Right

A Republican does not become speaker of the House for the job security. Each of the past four GOP speakersJohn Boehner, Paul Ryan, Kevin...

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Chili's and Applebee's woo inflation-weary diners as fast food prices continue to climb

It’s a soar point. Fast food lovers have been watching helplessly as the price of a burger and fries climbs ever higher combo quaffers...

World

Russia using chemical choking agents against Ukrianian troops, US claims

Russia has denied allegations of breaching the international chemical weapons ban by deploying chocking agents against Ukrainian troops. The Kremlin on Thursday responded to...

Donald Trump’s potential running mate Kristi Noem continues to defend shooting dead ‘extremely dangerous’ puppy

A potential running mate for Donald Trump in the US election has continued to defend shooting dead her family’s puppy after saying the animal...

Politics

SNP leadership race: John Swinney announces bid to succeed Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister

John Swinney has announced his bid to take over from Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and Scotland’s first minister. The Perthshire North MSP has...

Sports

Kings lament special teams play as season ends

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 2, 2024, 02:42 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Los Angeles Kings interim coach...

World

Iran willing to ‘expend every Arab life’ in efforts to destroy Israel, former US security adviser says

Iran is willing to “expend every Arab life” in its efforts to end Western influence in the Middle East and destroy Israel, a former...

Business

UK interest rates should stay higher for longer, OECD says, in boost for Bank of England strategy

One of the world’s leading economic authorities has warned the UK that borrowing should remain expensive until the rate of price rises eases further...

Business

Chinese companies receive far more state support – making it harder for Western businesses to compete, data suggests

Chinese manufacturers receive nine times more government support than their Western counterparts, according to calculations from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)...

Sports

Four suspended for roles in Brewers-Rays brawl

Jesse Rogers, ESPN Staff WriterMay 1, 2024, 02:10 PM ET Close Jesse joined ESPN Chicago in September 2009 and covers MLB for ESPN.com. Open...

Sports

Cora touts roster flexibility as Yoshida latest to IL

David Schoenfield, ESPN Senior WriterMay 1, 2024, 06:59 PM ET Close Covers MLB for ESPN.com Former deputy editor of Page 2 Been with ESPN.com...

Sports

Mets’ Lindor exits early with flu-like symptoms

ESPN News Services May 1, 2024, 08:41 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Francisco Lindor left the New York Mets’ 1-0 loss...

UK weather: Met Office issues thunderstorm warnings for southern England and South Wales

The Met Office has issued warnings for rain and thunderstorms – with the alerts in place until Thursday morning. The first began at 8pm...

Sports

Coach Prime, son belittle CU transfer, FCS player

Kyle Bonagura, ESPN Staff WriterMay 1, 2024, 04:34 PM ET Close Covers the Pac-12. Joined ESPN in 2014. Attended Washington State University. Open Extended...

Sports

Bowl leaders hope for CBA to help lower opt-outs

Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterMay 1, 2024, 05:45 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University Open Extended...

Sports

Big 12 boss: 2028 ‘look-in’ eases CFP concerns

Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior WriterMay 1, 2024, 05:52 PM ET Close College football reporter Joined ESPN.com in 2007 Graduate of Indiana University Open Extended...

Politics

Polls to open for voters in England and Wales

Polls are to open for the local elections across the country, with the added extra of a by-election on the same day. Over 2,600...

Technology

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy broke federal labor law with anti-union remarks

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks during the GeekWire Summit in Seattle, Oct. 5, 2021. David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images Amazon CEO Andy...

Sports

Bruins’ Montgomery ‘still pissed off’ over G5 loss

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 1, 2024, 04:59 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Open Extended Reactions Boston...

Sports

Lightning’s Cooper apologizes for skirt comment

Associated Press May 1, 2024, 03:06 PM ET Open Extended Reactions TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper opened his end-of-season news...