CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey: Campaigns play key role in shaping choice

Supporters wave flags with images of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during an election rally in Amritsar. | Photo Credit: AFP In a democracy, electoral campaigns play a significant role in mobilizing the voters’ choices. Campaigning as a political strategy accomplishes three necessary tasks — it connects the parties and their leaders with the electorate; it … Read more

Burnham, Ill. man gets 1 year probation for ‘18 shooting that wounded two off-duty cops outside: records

An Illinois man was sentenced to one year on probation Tuesday for a 2018 shooting outside a Highland bar that wounded two patrons who were off-duty cops. O’Neill Cruz-Burgos, 31, of Burnham, pleaded guilty on May 30 to battery resulting in bodily injury, a Class A misdemeanor. Charges against then-bouncers Martin Rodriguez and Breanne Misner … Read more

Sex worker reveals how Aussies with ‘invisible illnesses’ can claim thousands from the NDIS like she does – even though she can make up to $10,000 a week from her job

A sex worker who claims to receive about $60,000 in NDIS funding has provided a guide on how those with ‘invisible illnesses’ can access it too. Estelle Lucas, 33, from Melbourne, who uses they/them pronouns, receives funding from the national disability scheme for a range of mental health conditions, including depression, ADHD, autism and premenstrual … Read more

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal make Onana contact; Chelsea ready Olise move; Man Utd eye Kerkez; Ito to Tottenham

Manchester United have their own sights set on Milos Kerkez as they also explore deals for Joao Neves, Leny Yoro and Jarrad Branthwaite, with Spurs eyeing Andreas Pereira and Hiroki Ito. Liverpool could make Lutsharel Geertuida their first signing under Arne Slot as West Ham look to wrap up a deal for Luis Guilherme and … Read more

Tory MP says he misspoke after NDP MP accuses him of making anti-Indigenous comment – Winnipeg Free Press

OTTAWA – A Conservative MP apologized in the House of Commons today after an Indigenous colleague from across the political aisle called him out for linking an offender’s criminal record to his race. Brad Redekopp says he misspoke earlier this week when he criticized parole officers for releasing Myles Sanderson on bail before the James … Read more

Heat dome’s triple-digit temperatures fry US south-west

16 minutes ago Rachel Looker & Ana Faguy,BBC News, Washington Californians deal with heat dome’s scorching temperatures Forecasters are expecting temperatures to challenge records as millions of Americans across the southwest face what could be the hottest day yet of a sweltering heat wave. Temperatures were predicted on Thursday to reach 114F (45.5C) in Phoenix, … Read more