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LA’s newer, bluer wave: Nithya Raman leads way as city’s progressives make their mark
Democratic socialists won the mayorship, a US House seat and powerful positions in Los Angeles – and a large network of volunteers helped them do itAs a blue tsunami overtook US politics this week, Los Angeles saw a major shake-up of its own with a wave of democratic socialists elected to key office
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Vetting candidates is a tricky process but Reform can’t seem to get it right
Charges against party members and off-piste remarks highlight problems brought about by rapid expansionSpeaking to reporters after unveiling his new defence spokesperson this week, Nigel Farage’s jovial and upbeat mood suddenly switched. Why, he was asked, was a Reform UK councillor who was arrested
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‘Life-changing’: parents welcome £10m UK play centre for disabled children
Gympanzees near Bristol will be the first UK site of its type, catering for children unable to use regular playgroundsIt has been over a decade since Stephanie Wheen set out to create the UK’s first play and leisure centre specifically designed for disabled children.Over the past 10 years, she and h
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No clear winner after tight New Zealand general election
Weeks of coalition talks could follow after preliminary results pointed to a highly divided national parliament.
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Is The 'Five-Year Rule' For Tires Still True?
Rubber degrades over time, but does it really expire that fast? Here is the truth behind the five-year tire rule and what actually determines their shelf life.
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A promising new medicine against heart disease fails unexpectedly
Doctors expected an experimental drug that lowers a common risk factor for heart attacks would save patients' lives. The medicine made no difference.
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Windows PowerToys can automate some of your more tedious PC tasks
PowerToys is a secret weapon for Windows users, with tons of handy utilities to help you save time on your PC every day.
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The accessory Samsung Galaxy S26 users should be taking advantage of
There's a lot to like about Samsung's Galaxy S26 phones, especially the S26 Ultra, but some users may not be taking full advantage of what they have to offer.
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What's the point of buying a touchscreen laptop when you could just get a tablet?
Tablets are great for simplicity and touch-heavy workflows, while a touchscreen lets a laptop serve some of the same purposes in a different form.
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China's main intelligence agency reportedly recruited the spy who targeted NVIDIA's CEO
The spy who targeted NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang was reportedly a recruit by China's version of the CIA. US officials say Huang was romantically involved with her.
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Why PlayStation can't hold a candle to Xbox's backward compatibility
Sony offers some older titles on the PS5, but nowhere near the amount that Microsoft added to its Xbox catalogs. It came down to one decision, made years ago.
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We Tried Audi’s Revised Infotainment System to See If It’s Better
Audi replaced touch controls on the steering wheel with physical scroll wheels’ and simplified the dash displays. We tried the new setup in a 2027 Q6 e-tron.
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New Zealand facing weeks of uncertainty with election ‘too close to call’
National party will be largest in parliament but ultimate shape of next government won’t be settled for some timeNew Zealand could be facing a weeks-long wait to know the shape of its next government, after its nail-biting election failed to hand a decisive victory to either the incumbent rightwing
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How to use Gboard to boost productivity on your Android phone
Gboard's built-in features go way beyond many of the standard keyboards available on Android devices, but they do need to be enabled. This is how you do it.
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This is when external DACs for your phone are worth buying
External DACs aren't necessarily for everyone, but they can be an essential smartphone accessory for those interested in high-quality audio.
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Democrats plan to widen their probes of fatal ICE shootings
The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during the ICE surge in Minneapolis last winter was a pivotal moment for the country. After Democrats' sweeping wins this week, their deaths at the hands of immigration agents will likely be the targets of renewed investigations.
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10 of the coolest features in Samsung's new One UI 9 update
Your Samsung phone gets improvements to the camera, gestures, privacy and much more with One UI 9.
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November is the month of fake Black Friday tech deals - here's how to spot them
November is generally a great time to buy tech, but you'll want to avoid pitfalls like inflated discounts and outright scams. Here's how to stay safe.
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EV Buyers Could Foot The Bill For Saving Europe’s Carmakers
A new report warns that Europe’s push for homegrown batteries could add €2,100 to an EV’s cost.
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Blackouts and water shortages in Kyiv after Russia strikes Ukraine’s energy grid
Moscow used 172 drones and 36 ballistic missiles in attacks on electricity substations and bridge over the DniproVolodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of trying to “plunge Kyiv and the entire country into a blackout”, following a major attack overnight on energy infrastructure in the capital and a
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Trump’s elevation of Stephen Miller a middle finger to millions of voters
Architect of Trump’s far-right immigration agenda is now most powerful unelected figure in government – it suggests White House is moving to a war footingDonald Trump just gave the middle finger to millions of American voters.Any other president who suffered the kind of drubbing at the polls that Tr
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Court rules against Home Office in asylum seeker kidnapping case
Department had claimed that being kidnapped for ransom was not exploitation of trafficking victims in case of Syrian man abducted in LibyaThe court of appeal has rejected claims by the Home Office that being kidnapped for ransom is not exploitation of trafficking victims.The ruling means that many p
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Iridium Vs. Platinum Spark Plugs: Are There Performance Or Efficiency Differences?
Before assuming that iridium spark plugs are automatically better than platinum plugs based on price or performance, read up on these key differences.
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Engadget review recap: Apple devices, Googlebooks and Kindles
A roundup of recent reviews from Engadget.
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