Colorado town braces for historic flood as heavy rains batter south-west
Mandatory evacuations in Arizona and New Mexico with Pagosa Springs warned of potentially ‘catastrophic’ delugeHeavy rainfall produced flash flooding and mandatory evacuations in a swath of the south-west on Sunday, including in a Colorado tourist town…
Stevens defects to back El-Sayed’s Michigan opponent as Trump delivers anti-Muslim tirade | First Thing
Trump called Democratic candidate a ‘jihadist’ as El-Sayed’s defeated primary opponent backs Republican Mike Rogers. Plus an Australian fish worth its weight in goldGood morning. Congresswoman Haley Stevens, who lost the Michigan Democratic Senate…
A lackluster response to North Carolina flooding disasters is eroding Republican support in one county
At more than $52m, the race has become the most expensive in US history, but residents are fed up with floodingAida Havel mulled her fate over coffee after working the early voting polls all day in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. “We are trapped,” she…
You can go your own way: US diverges from world on emergency preparedness
As governments urge public to prepare for cyber-attacks and natural disasters, US focuses on military preparationGovernments around the world are spearheading new campaigns to encourage the general public to be prepared for a host of emergencies that…
I’m a wealthy Californian. The billionaire tax is a win for everyone | George Zimmer
The measure would ease inequality and bolster healthcare – without draining our coffers or triggering a billionaire exodusOn Tuesday, California voters will decide whether to enact Proposition 40, a one-time, 5% tax on the net worth of about 250…
ICE rapidly re-arresting immigrants released after winning court petitions
Many are challenging their detention using habeas corpus filings only to be arrested again, in violation of court ordersImmigrants who have been granted release from detention after winning habeas corpus petitions in court are being re-arrested by US…
This $48 e-paper display can be whatever you want it to be
This DIY e-paper display works in two official ecosystems or on your own server.
Folarin Balogun takes a first, tiny step toward moving on from a calamitous summer
The USMNT striker scored his first goal since the World Cup in a losing effort against Paris FC. Could it lead to something more? Before this weekend, the last time Folarin Balogun scored was in the United States’ 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina at…
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Even as studios incorporate generative tech into film and TV production, comedy content creators have broken through by roasting chatbots.
Democrats condemn Haley Stevens’ ‘betrayal’ following endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers – US politics live
The latest move has roiled one of the most fiercely contested Senate contestsHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Democratic politicians have condemned congresswoman Haley Stevens, who lost the Michigan Democratic Senate primary to Abdul…