Elections May 26, 2026 Johnny Garcia Beats Texas Democrat Accused of Being Antisemitic in House Runoff The victory by Johnny Garcia, a sheriff’s deputy, brought relief to Democrats, who hope to hold onto a seat that Republicans redrew to flip it. Johnny Garcia Beats Texas Democrat Accused of Being Antisemitic in House Runoff The victory by Johnny Garcia, a sheriff’s deputy, brought relief to Democrats, who hope to hold onto a seat that Republicans redrew to flip it. See more
Wildfires Jul 27, 2026 The Guardian view on Europe’s wildfires: politics must catch up with the new reality | Editorial At a time when the quickening pace of global heating has never been clearer, climate policies are being deprioritisedA new and ominous word has entered the v... The Guardian view on Europe’s wildfires: politics must catch up with the new reality | Editorial At a time when the quickening pace of global heating has never been clearer, climate policies are being deprioritisedA new and ominous word has entered the v... Share
Social care Jul 27, 2026 Social care reform in England: how could we pay to fix a ‘broken system’? Many across the political spectrum agree the system needs fixing – but there is no consensus on how to fund reformThe prime minister, Andy Burnham, has said... Social care reform in England: how could we pay to fix a ‘broken system’? Many across the political spectrum agree the system needs fixing – but there is no consensus on how to fund reformThe prime minister, Andy Burnham, has said... Share
Business Jul 27, 2026 Cracker Barrel CEO to step down after overseeing logo backlash last year Julie Masino faced criticism as restaurant chain was called ‘woke’ and ‘soulless’ after unveiling modernized logoCracker Barrel’s CEO, Julie Masino, is stepp... Cracker Barrel CEO to step down after overseeing logo backlash last year Julie Masino faced criticism as restaurant chain was called ‘woke’ and ‘soulless’ after unveiling modernized logoCracker Barrel’s CEO, Julie Masino, is stepp... Share
US Senate Jul 27, 2026 Mitch McConnell still not cleared to resume Senate duties, office says Kentucky senator has been absent and not seen in public since mid-June after he was hospitalized due to a fallUS politics live – latest updatesUS senator Mit... Mitch McConnell still not cleared to resume Senate duties, office says Kentucky senator has been absent and not seen in public since mid-June after he was hospitalized due to a fallUS politics live – latest updatesUS senator Mit... Share
Puppetry Jul 27, 2026 Ronnie Le Drew, puppeteer behind Zippy and David Bowie’s goblins, dies aged 78 Canadian-born British operator, president of the British Puppet Guild, died after a ‘short illness’Ronnie Le Drew, best known for operating the puppet Zippy... Ronnie Le Drew, puppeteer behind Zippy and David Bowie’s goblins, dies aged 78 Canadian-born British operator, president of the British Puppet Guild, died after a ‘short illness’Ronnie Le Drew, best known for operating the puppet Zippy... Share
Social care Jul 27, 2026 Andy Burnham seeks cross-party agreement on future of social care PM promises lasting solution for England but Tories rule out backing changes funded by tax rises or borrowingAndy Burnham has pledged to work collaboratively... Andy Burnham seeks cross-party agreement on future of social care PM promises lasting solution for England but Tories rule out backing changes funded by tax rises or borrowingAndy Burnham has pledged to work collaboratively... Share
UK news Jul 27, 2026 Hull funeral director broke families’ trust on ‘almost industrial scale’, court hears Robert Bush, owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, left bodies ‘rotting away’, family members sayA fraudulent funeral director broke the trust of fa... Hull funeral director broke families’ trust on ‘almost industrial scale’, court hears Robert Bush, owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, left bodies ‘rotting away’, family members sayA fraudulent funeral director broke the trust of fa... Share
Kentucky Jul 27, 2026 McConnell Extends Senate Leave, Will Miss State Picnic A new statement said the senator was not “medically cleared” to leave a rehabilitation facility and would miss a Kentucky political event. McConnell Extends Senate Leave, Will Miss State Picnic A new statement said the senator was not “medically cleared” to leave a rehabilitation facility and would miss a Kentucky political event. Share
Royal Shakespeare Co Jul 27, 2026 Despite Cancellations, Company Says ‘Game of Thrones’ Play Is On Track The Royal Shakespeare Company called off five preview performances of the epic four-hour production last week, including one just hours before its scheduled... Despite Cancellations, Company Says ‘Game of Thrones’ Play Is On Track The Royal Shakespeare Company called off five preview performances of the epic four-hour production last week, including one just hours before its scheduled... Share
Weather Jul 27, 2026 Powerful Storms Prompt Tornado Warnings in Wisconsin and Near Chicago Forecasters warned that more storms were expected through the day. Powerful Storms Prompt Tornado Warnings in Wisconsin and Near Chicago Forecasters warned that more storms were expected through the day. Share
Glacier National Park (Mont) Jul 27, 2026 Man Dies After Being Struck by a Falling Rock at Glacier National Park The man had been driving this month on a popular route through the park when a rock dislodged from a cliff face and struck his vehicle. Such fatal episodes a... Man Dies After Being Struck by a Falling Rock at Glacier National Park The man had been driving this month on a popular route through the park when a rock dislodged from a cliff face and struck his vehicle. Such fatal episodes a... Share
Appointments and Executive Changes Jul 27, 2026 Cracker Barrel Chief Executive Who Oversaw Logo Change Steps Down Julie Masino faced backlash online when the company tried to shed its old-timey image. David Deno, a former chief of Bloomin’ Brands, will take over. Cracker Barrel Chief Executive Who Oversaw Logo Change Steps Down Julie Masino faced backlash online when the company tried to shed its old-timey image. David Deno, a former chief of Bloomin’ Brands, will take over. Share
