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‘Trump’s reign of terror must end’: California Democrats plot national return to power

23 février 2026 à 00:24

Emboldened by recent wins, elected officials gathered in San Francisco to share strategy for a midterm ‘reckoning’

Fury at Donald Trump was the coin of the realm, as thousands of California delegates, activists and elected officials gathered in San Francisco this weekend, emboldened by a string of victories and confident the Golden State would help deliver a power check on the president in the upcoming midterm elections.

On Saturday, Democrats streamed through the Moscone Center convention complex, sporting lanyards emblazoned with Gavin Newsom’s name and tote bags adorned with one of Nancy Pelosi’s favorite aphorisms: “We don’t Agonize, we organize” – symbols of a party in transition as the former speaker approaches retirement and the term-limited governor eyes a presidential campaign.

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© Photograph: Manuel Orbegozo/Reuters

© Photograph: Manuel Orbegozo/Reuters

© Photograph: Manuel Orbegozo/Reuters

Willie Colón Played Up the Bad Guy With Purpose

22 février 2026 à 23:50
By styling himself after mobsters and blaxploitation characters early in his career, Mr. Colón, the legend of salsa music who died on Saturday, crafted an everlasting image.

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Willie Colón was a salve for the Latino youth of the 1960s. He became an avatar for young Latinos who could not style themselves after John Wayne, Muhammad Ali or Elvis Presley.

Send support for schoolchildren in England to be given £4bn overhaul

22 février 2026 à 23:30

‘Generational’ reforms are a key moment for Bridget Phillipson, the education secretary, and for Keir Starmer

Ministers will unveil a “generational” overhaul of special educational needs and disabilities (Send) support, pledging £4bn to transform provision in schools in England and warning councils they could lose control of Send services if they fail to meet their legal duties.

The reforms are expected to be a key policy moment for Keir Starmer and for the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson – who delayed the changes last autumn after a ferocious backlash from MPs and parents.

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© Photograph: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA

© Photograph: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA

Legendary Yankees voice John Sterling, 87, reveals he had a heart attack last month

22 février 2026 à 23:27
John Sterling suffered a heart attack last month, but is doing well now, the former Yankees radio broadcaster revealed on Sunday afternoon.  Sterling made the surprise announcement while appearing on WFAN during a conversation with Rickie Ricardo.  The former radio voice of the Yankees said that he was “very fortunate” and that “all things are...

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