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In Texas State Jails, a Rising Death Toll and a Broken Promise

Once billed as rehabilitative alternatives to prisons, these facilities are the sites of fatal overdoses—like that which ended the life of a Texan named Jackie Wiley.

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Oxfam trustee quits board over ‘cruel’ treatment of ex-boss

Balwant Singh calls for regulatory intervention after Halima Begum was forced out as chief executive

The Guardian - UK

In Ink and on Airwaves, Texas Media Grows Ever More Concentrated

Hearst's acquisition of struggling newspapers in the state may seem like welcome news. But bigger doesn't always mean better.

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Revealed: Four Businesses with Ties to Patriot Front Operating in North Texas

The neo-Nazi group is engaged in a strategy to establish an independent economic ecosystem. Through publicly available information, interviews, and in-person observation, the Observer has identified companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that are operated either by members of Patriot Front or individuals with multiple connections to Patriot Front.

Texas Observer

ICE Prosecutor Who Runs Racist X Account Returns to Dallas Immigration Court

James Rodden, identified by the Observer last year as the operator of an account that routinely posted hateful statements, appeared to be back at work Tuesday.

Texas Observer

Texas Taxpayers Will Fund Dozens of Private Schools that Openly Discriminate

The state has signed off on voucher funds for schools that exclude non-Christian and LGBTQ+ kids.

Texas Observer

Why Houston Oil Majors Are Hesitant to Go All In on Venezuela

Though petro-giants have long sought lost assets in the South American country, they have reasons, for now at least, not to leap at Trump’s invitation to join his war on the climate and the international legal order.

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Could This State Senate Runoff Be a Tipping Point for Tarrant County?

The special election in Senate District 9 pits “people power” against mountains of conservative cash and the rising influence of Christian nationalism.

Texas Observer

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Starmer ‘very happy’ with Cabinet and sticking to EU ‘red lines’ – No 10

The response came after Wes Streeting appeared to back joining a customs union with Brussels.

Evening Standard

Ghislaine Maxwell Being a 'War Criminal', Resurfaces After Epstein Files Release

Newly released court and investigative files in the Jeffrey Epstein case are intensifying scrutiny of Ghislaine Maxwell's actions, particularly, about her alleged 'war crime' in Colombia.

International Business Times UK

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Streeting’s call to rejoin EU customs union is ‘early shot’ in possible leadership challenge, Labour MP says

The move comes amid speculation that Wes Streeting wants to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader and prime minister

The Independent UK

Streeting faces criticism as he appears to back joining customs union with EU

Opposition parties accused Wes Streeting of putting ‘political pitch-making’ above his role as Health Secretary.

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The Guardian - UK

Streeting urges closer trading ties with Europe to grow UK economy

Health secretary’s comments push further than government’s position on EU in wide-ranging interview

The Guardian - UK

Starmer will ‘absolutely’ still be prime minister by next Christmas, says Labour chair – as it happened

Anna Turley says people will start to ‘see and feel’ change in public services and cost of living from next year

Texas Observer

Under Operation Lone Star, Texas State Police More than Doubled Their Drone Fleet

The Department of Public Safety has acquired an army of unmanned aerial vehicles—nearly as large as the U.S. Border Patrol's.

The Guardian - UK

Raynor Winn denies new allegations of theft from family members

The Salt Path author has rejected new accusations from a niece alleging she took money from relatives, describing the claims as part of a ‘false narrative’ about her life

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Mirando hacia el futuro: Los combustibles fósiles en el Valle del Río Grande

Mientras el sur de Texas se prepara para su primera instalación de exportación de gas, comunidades alrededor de la costa del golfo ofrecen relatos de advertencia.

Texas Observer

Peering Into the Rio Grande Valley’s Fossil Fuel Future

As deep South Texas prepares for its first gas export facility, communities along the Gulf Coast offer cautionary tales.

Evening Standard

Top London school's success came at too high a cost for some pupils - safeguarding review

Shouting at children was routine at the high-performing academy, according to the review

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer says ‘hugely talented’ Angela Rayner will return to cabinet

PM gives clearest indication yet of comeback, calling former deputy ‘the best social mobility story’ the country has seen

The Independent UK

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In Tarrant County, a Grassroots Coalition Pushes Back on Christian Nationalists

The recent redistricting of the county commissioners court has galvanized progressive organizers heading into 2026.

The Guardian - AU

Samoa PM suspends country’s only daily newspaper from press briefings amid dispute over coverage

Prime minister has accused the Samoa Observer of inaccurate reporting during his eight-week medical stay in New Zealand

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