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Dems descend on posh island getaway packed with deep-pocketed donors as midterms close in

Democrats have made summer pilgrimages to Nantucket, tapping the wealthy Massachusetts island’s donor class as candidates and party leaders stockpile campaign cash ahead of November. Nantucket and neighboring Martha’s Vineyard have long been magnets for political fundraising, and Democrats are again tapping the islands’ deep-pocketed donor networks as candidates and party leaders build their war chests ahead of November’s midterm elections. As of June 30, the Democratic National Committee, Democ

Colin Kaepernick on his political evolution — and the politician he says is “moving the needle”

Former NFL quarterback and activist Colin Kaepernick in New York City on July 30.

Far-right AfD predicted to win big in crucial German state election

German voterswent to the polls on Sunday for a crucial regional election where the far-right, anti-immigration and Moscow-friendly Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is expected to win. AfD, polling at more than 40% for months in Saxony-Anhalt, even has its sights on winning its first-ever state government, although this is far from assured. Polls opened at 8am and 1.7 million voters have until 6pm to cast their ballots, with first projections expected shortly after. The eastern German state is g

Iran live updates: CENTCOM says targeted Iranian forces posed 'imminent threat'

The Strait of Hormuz remains the primary flashpoint in the conflict.

MIKE DAVIS: Trump's ballroom win highlights need for serious judicial nominees

Last year, President Trump ordered construction of a White House ballroom and a secure underground military facility. A DC busybody sued to stop it, and on Aug. 31, the Supreme Court killed this laughable lawsuit by a single vote. Mid-construction, long after the East Wing’s demolition, Chief Justice John Roberts joined the three Democrat women to try to shut down the president of the United States’ security improvement, expressly permitted by federal statute and Article II of the Constitution,

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on Hollywood health and mountain missions

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States. This week's quiz highlights Hollywood health, mountain missions — and a lot more. Can you get all 8 questions right? Give it a try and see how you do! CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES To try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here . Also, to take our latest News Quiz — published every Friday — clic

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House Dems plot Trump investigation blitz if they seize majority

House Democrats are planning for a slew of investigations targeting President Donald Trump, his Cabinet, and his family if they win the midterm elections . In just two months, voters across the country will decide which party controls Congress for the second half of President Donald Trump's final term. Historical trends dictate that the party in power in the White House — in this case, Republicans — usually loses one or both chambers. Democrats in the House of Representatives are already plannin

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Karmelo Anthony seeks $250K for murder appeal as questions persist over family’s previous $634K fundraiser

Karmelo Anthony’s family is seeking another $250,000 to fund his appeal after an earlier campaign raised nearly $634,000 and faced questions over how the money was spent, the family announced at a news conference in Dallas, Texas . The fundraising push came nearly two weeks after a judge denied Anthony’s request for a new trial. His family and supporters, including attorney Russell Wilson, used the Dallas news conference to outline the appeal. Anthony, 19, was sentenced to 35 years in prison in

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Anti-migrant AfD seeks to break Germany’s political ‘firewall’ in historic state election

A political earthquake is brewing in Germany's east as working-class and young voters appear set to deliver an unprecedented victory for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in Sunday’s state elections in Saxony-Anhalt. The AfD, which was famously backed by Elon Musk in last year’s national election, has been criticized for being pro-Russia and was accused of being a "right-wing extremist endeavor" by Germany’s domestic intelligence office, has the chance to become the first party o

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American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover

Even as anti-Muslim rhetoric rises in Texas, Muslim pitmasters are winning over diners and reshaping one of the state's most iconic culinary traditions. (Image credit: Fiona André)

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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner land in Moscow aiming to revive Ukraine talks

US envoys expected to meet Vladimir Putin before going to Kyiv, after peace efforts floundered in recent months The US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have arrived in Moscow to try to resuscitate a deal to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as both sides said they would halt airstrikes for the visit. The envoys were met at the airport on Saturday by the Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev, a key interlocutor for the Trump administration’s efforts to end the Ukraine-Russia war. The U

Manhunt after alleged axe attack in Victoria leaves three people with life-threatening injuries

Three people have been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after an alleged axe attack in Victoria, with police still searching for the suspect. The alleged attacker, who is known to the victims, came to an address in the Gippsland town of Tyers at about 12.30pm on Saturday, according to a spokesperson for Victoria police. He is believed to have attacked an elderly man and woman, and a third person with an axe, causing serious injuries. The man, who is in his 50s, fled the address a

QUIZ: Ugh, I'll do it later. How much do you know about procrastination?

Solving Procrastination . It's also a hint to one of our quiz questions below.'/> Learn a few surprising facts about procrastination — and helpful tools to overcome it — with this quiz. It's based on social scientist Itamar Shatz's new book, Solving Procrastination .

Councils in England and Wales accused of excessive fees to run outdoor classes

At 6am on the beach at Westgate-on-Sea in Kent, Angela Brier-Stephenson used to meet a small group of about 10 people for yoga. The class lasted 45 minutes and participants paid what they could. Thanet council told her she would need to pay £1,200 a year as part of its seasonal licensing scheme. She has not run the class for the past two summers as a result. Councils across England and Wales require hundreds of pounds in fees, dozens of pages of paperwork and first-aid certification from people

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Dems descend on posh island getaway packed with deep-pocketed donors as midterms close in

Colin Kaepernick on his political evolution — and the politician he says is “moving the needle”

Far-right AfD predicted to win big in crucial German state election

Iran live updates: CENTCOM says targeted Iranian forces posed 'imminent threat'

MIKE DAVIS: Trump's ballroom win highlights need for serious judicial nominees

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on Hollywood health and mountain missions

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House Dems plot Trump investigation blitz if they seize majority

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Anti-migrant AfD seeks to break Germany’s political ‘firewall’ in historic state election

American Muslims are giving Texas barbecue a halal makeover

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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner land in Moscow aiming to revive Ukraine talks

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