‘Best-in-class’ seats and no bog-standard loos: first look at HS2 train interiors | HS2
For now, it is completely unclear how far passengers will travel on the future HS2 service and whether they will arrive at Euston or take the high-speed line to Crewe. But no matter how short the journey, an exclusive peek into HS2's early carriages reveals travelers will be sitting in “the best seats on Britain's […]
Netanyahu’s Coalition Soaring, Now Up to 62 Seats
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to rise in the country's voter polls, winning praise from voters for his strong performance in the ongoing war and standing up to President Joe Biden. As Breitbart News reported earlier this month, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition of right-wing parties, which suffered a drop in approval ratings in […]
Dem Senator Introduces Bill That Would Add Six Supreme Court Seats, Expand Federal Judiciary
Democratic Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden has introduced legislation that would add six seats to the Supreme Court and fundamentally transform the federal judiciary, his office announced Thursday. Wyden’s Judiciary Modernization and Transparency activity The number of justices on the Supreme Court will be expanded to 15 over 12 years. The number of federal circuit courts […]
A’s fans try to take seats from Oakland Coliseum ahead of team’s final game at ballpark
The Oakland Athletics are set to say goodbye to the Bay Area on Thursday, and fans are hoping for a piece of history. Apparently, two of the team's fans were planning to go the extra mile to try and snatch seats directly from the field at the Oakland Coliseum. After Tuesday night's game against the […]
Born to rule? The hereditary peers about to lose their seats – podcast | News
“My family first became Earls of Devon many years ago, during the reign of Empress Matilda in 1142.” Charles Courtenay, 19th Earl of Devon,tell Helen Pidd“They were the first barons to raise their flag in support of Matilda, our first female monarch, who was usurped by King Stephen. “They were given earldoms as a reward […]
Here are the House seats Republicans are targeting to keep their majority
The Republican super PAC is confident House Republicans can expand their majority on Nov. 5 and has bought $16 million in ads aimed at recapturing battleground Democratic seats and holding onto Republican ones. The Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF) announced Tuesday that at least $13 million of its fall ad buys will be dedicated to an […]
Texas man accused of planting fireworks under toilet seats
A Texas man is accused of setting off “pressure-activated” fireworks in the restrooms of two car washes. According to San Antonio police, Paul Moses Alden, 46, was arrested on August 1 on suspicion of “arson with negligence causing bodily injury.” He was released the same day on $50,000 bail. Police say Alden allegedly placed fireworks […]
Empty Seats at Paris Olympics Prompt Organizers to Offer Tourists Bargain Basement Prices on Tickets
Rows of empty seats at the Paris Olympics reportedly caused organizers to panic and sell tickets to tourists at bargain prices. by Daily MailTickets for the Great Britain team’s event are on offer for just £12 (US$15.39). But it’s not just British events that are eligible for discounts. As Daily Mail Reports: Tickets for both […]
Wilyer Abreu of Red Sox nearly makes catch of the year, crashing into seats during home run robbery try
He had it in his glove and it would go down as one of the greatest catches in MLB history. Unfortunately for the Boston Red Sox, Will Abreu’s attempt to block a home run by New York Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera was unsuccessful as the ball would not stay in the outfielder’s glove. In the […]
Dems Who Voted to Rebuke Harris on Border Were Trying to Save Their Seats, Didn’t Really Mean It
Rep. Sean Kasten (D-Ill.) said on Thursday’s episode of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power” that Democrats who voted to condemn Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ border enforcement believe “this helps us keep our seats and it’s not really an issue” because the bill is nonbinding and won’t be taken up in the Senate. […]