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Government's plans to house 1,200 male migrants in Piddington are 'ambiguous' and pose 'avoidable' risks, council says in scathing formal objection

2026-09-19

Cherwell District Council in Oxfordshire has formally objected to Home Office proposals to house 1,256 male asylum seekers at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Bicester site near Piddington.

Trump says he's banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from White House

2026-09-18

Trump, who often accuses mainstream media outlets of writing “fake news,” said on Truth Social that those outlets shouldn’t be allowed to “FICTION and LIES.”

California Marines deploy goats in first of its kind wildfire program

2026-09-18

It’s described as the first of its kind on a US military installation.

Super Macklemore 64: Video game mocks Sheeran concert controversy

2026-09-18

In Super Macklemore 64, players are chased by a giant Ed Sheeran, dodge tiny billionaire Robert Krafts.

Appeals Court Restricts Trump Administration Deportation Effort

2026-09-18

The ruling allows migrants to contest deportations to countries other than their place of origin. The case could head to the Supreme Court.

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill into law, allowing up to 100% tariffs on India

2026-09-19

President Trump has officially enacted a new sanctions law aimed at Russia and Iran, empowering the U.S. to impose penalties on nations purchasing Russian energy supplies. Countries like India and China, significant buyers of Russian crude and gas, have raised concerns about the potential impact on…

Illegal immigrant rideshare driver charged with rape in Maryland had prior NYC sex abuse arrest

2026-09-18

Abdoulaye Dia, an Empower rideshare driver, had a prior New York sex abuse arrest before he allegedly raped a teen passenger in Silver Spring.

Holdout juror in Clancy trial denies ever wavering on guilt

2026-09-18

The lone juror whose refusal to join the other 11 jurors resulted in a deadlocked jury and mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case has broken his silence, disputing claims from fellow jurors that he showed doubt about the prosecution’s case during deliberations.

Alaska's salmon-feasting bears face off in biggest Fat Bear Week ever

2026-09-18

This year’s single-elimination tournament will see 16 competitors face off, compared to 12 in past years. Officials report more cubs in Katmai National Park than they’ve seen in recent memory.

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

2025-01-27

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.