Duel in the desert: US marine veteran aims to win back working-class voters for Democrats 12. October 2026 (17:00) Regina Romero draws on unique biography to connect with voters in Arizona battleground – can she flip a key swing seat?On a recent morning, Tucson mayor Regina Romero knocked on a yellow door above a mat emblazoned with a cat’s silhouette and the words “go away, peasants”. A young man cracked the door open and stood there silently, a toothbrush dangling from his mouth.After giving him a moment to finish brushing his teeth, the mayor introduced herself and asked if the man had heard of JoAnna Mendoza, the Democrat running to unseat Republican congressman Juan Ciscomani. Romero handed him a pamphlet and rattled off her candidate’s virtues. The young man stood stone-faced, until she mentioned that Mendoza had served for nearly two decades as a US marine. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Why the US is bringing back firing squads 12. October 2026 (16:56) The execution of Fort Hood gunman Nidal Hasan would be the first time the US Army had used a firing squad since 1945.(BBC News)
How American Retirees at Different Incomes Rely on Social Security 12. October 2026 (16:55) Social Security funds are on track to run short by 2032, which would mean a reduction in benefits. Here’s how four hypothetical households rely on the program in retirement.(New York Times)
How significant are Burnham’s remarks on Kremlin interference in Brexit vote? 12. October 2026 (16:48) Prime minister has reopened the debate over whether Russia did seek to influence the 2016 referendumAndy Burnham unexpectedly reopened an old Brexit debate when he said he had been told after becoming prime minister that Russia had interfered in the 2016 EU referendum.It was a contentious issue in the second half of the previous decade, but one that had largely been forgotten about as the UK finally adjusted to the reality of leaving the EU. Now Burnham’s comments have given the topic a fresh impetus. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Patrick Clancy completes Chicago Marathon in 3 hours 35 minutes weeks after jury was unable to decide whether ex-wife Lindsay murdered their three children
Troubled Peaky Blinders star Paul Anderson counts cash in the street as he runs errands on an e-bike after missing out on Netflix movie
Moment three knife-wielding youths fight on station platform as horrified train passengers watch brawl unfold