Marcy Kaptur: longest-serving congresswoman’s bid for another House term roiled by anti-trans ad 10. October 2026 (13:00) Democrat in Congress since 1983 rebuked over ‘dangerous’ campaign ad – will it harm her chances in tight Ohio race?Last month, Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in congressional history, released a video advertisement in which she looks directly at the camera and says exactly what she thinks about one of the most divisive issues facing Democrats today.“Here’s the truth: I voted with Republicans to keep transgender ideology out of our schools because parents know what’s best for their kids,” Kaptur says, “and boys should not play in girls’ sports.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
‘People are pissed’: union decries TSA’s removal of chairs for checkpoint staff 10. October 2026 (13:00) Order for workers to remain standing to ‘reinforce professionalism’ draws rebuke amid plunging moraleUnion officials have launched a campaign to allow airport security staff to sit once more after the Trump administration unilaterally removed all the chairs for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff at checkpoints.“People are pissed,” said Johnny Jones, secretary-treasurer of American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) TSA council 100 and president of AFGE local 1040, which represents TSA workers in Dallas-Fort Worth. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Dozens injured and buildings damaged as tornadoes hit Sicily 10. October 2026 (13:00) Marsala on island’s west coast badly affected after powerful storm approached from MediterraneanTwo tornadoes have struck the coastal town of Marsala in western Sicily, injuring dozens of people, damaging buildings including a school, and overturning cars.A series of videos began to circulate on Friday morning showing two waterspouts approaching the Sicilian town from the sea as people braced for their arrival. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Are Firing Squad Executions Seeing a Revival in the U.S.? 10. October 2026 (13:00) Supply-chain issues and a series of botched executions involving lethal injection are causing officials to weigh alternative options for carrying out the death penalty.(Time)
Bridgerton is ruining our village: Filming for hit Netflix show sparks calls to police over 'artificial smoke' from Grade I-listed mansion and complaints over 'nuisance' camera crews
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