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One of the starkest divides in the Democratic Party is playing out in a state not often known for liberal politics: Utah.A reliably Republican bastion that hasn’t voted for a Democrat for president since Lyndon B. Johnson, Utah is poised to send a Democrat to the House this fall for the first time since 2018, after court-ordered redistricting created a left-leaning congressional seat in Salt Lake City.Tuesday’s primary battle for this rare blue island in a sea of red has turned into a referendum over the brand of politics Democrats should embrace — progressive activism or moderate pragmatism.On one side…

DRUZHKIVKA, UKRAINE – JUNE 13: Ukrainian soldiers walk a road along a barbed wire defensive barrier in front of an apartment building partially destroyed by shelling on June 13, 2026 in Druzhkivka, Ukraine. (Photo by Alex Nikitenko/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images)Global Images Ukraine via Getty ImagesWhile drones and other advanced technologies have shaped the Russia-Ukraine battlefield, warfare remains fundamentally a human endeavor. Territory is ultimately seized and held by soldiers on the ground. Russia’s current offensive therefore requires its troops to advance through the increasingly lethal Ukrainian defenses. However, over the course of the war, Russia’s ability to conduct…

The 2026 College World Series finals come to an end on Monday with Game 3 between North Carolina and Oklahoma. The Tar Heels have been one of the title favorites all season, while Oklahoma has been on a surprising run through the NCAA Tournament. Oklahoma won Game 1 of the CWS, while UNC responded with a Game 2 win on Sunday afternoon to bring the teams to the winner-take-all conclusion. UNC is -158 (risk $158 to win $100) on the money line to win Game 3 in the 2026 College World Series odds via FanDuel Sportsbook, with Oklahoma at +124. The…

The Federal Government has announced significant progress in the implementation of the Nigeria Industrial Policy (NIP) 2025, recording over $380 million in strategic financing commitments within its first 90 days and advancing key initiatives aimed at boosting local manufacturing, exports, skills development and industrial infrastructure. A 90-day progress report released by the Office of the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, stated that the policy has moved beyond its launch phase into active implementation, with measurable interventions underway across its eight strategic pillars. The report revealed that, alongside securing more than $380 million in financing commitments, the ministry…

Far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella, who was endorsed by United States President Donald Trump, has won Colombia’s presidential election, according to preliminary results.De la Espriella, 47, achieved a narrow victory against his left-wing challenger, Senator Ivan Cepeda, who was backed by outgoing leftist President Gustavo Petro.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listDe la Espriella’s victory in Sunday’s run-off will set the stage for an overhaul of the economic, foreign and domestic policies pursued under Petro, who tried to address Colombia’s inequality, conducted peace talks with armed groups and severed ties with Israel over its genocidal war on Gaza.…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Pharmaceuticals sector myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.AbbVie is buying biotech Apogee Therapeutics in a $10.9bn deal, strengthening its pipeline for immunology and inflammation medicines.As part of the deal, Apogee’s shareholders will receive $135.11 a share in cash, a 49 per cent premium to the biotech’s closing price on Thursday, AbbVie said in a statement on Monday. Apogee’s shares rose 47 per cent to $132.70 in early New York trading while AbbVie rose 4.5 per cent to $226.22. The acquisition, AbbVie’s largest in more than half a decade, confirms…

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan has entered what its disaster authority is calling a “critical” weather window.The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday issued a nationwide alert, warning of thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, urban flooding, and an elevated risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) across the country’s northern regions over the next 12 to 24 hours.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe alert identified Hunza and Skardu areas in the mountainous Gilgit-Baltistan region in the north and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the northwest among the most vulnerable areas to a possible climate disaster.Authorities also warned of flooding in…

Lucid Motors is laying off 18% of its workforce, or around 1,500 employees, just four months after the EV maker cut 12% of its staff. The company said on Monday that it has also “eliminated the second shift” of EV production at its factory in Casa Grande, Arizona. The cuts are part of a bid by Lucid’s new CEO, Silvio Napoli, to “simplify the company, sharpen execution, and position Lucid to become more competitive over time,” the company said in a statement. The lay-offs come as the electric vehicle market in the United States has cooled, with major automakers pulling…

The police in Abia State, South-east Nigeria, say they have arrested Agwu Ukpo, a 37-year-old man who was filmed assaulting a woman, Amarachi Chinyere, in the state. The police spokesperson in Abia State, Maureen Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The viral video clip A video clip circulating on Facebook showed Mr Agwu aggressively assaulting Chinyere inside an apartment in Aba, the commercial hub of the state. The man, who wore only shorts, was heard in the clip threatening to kill the woman as he pinned her down while repeatedly and aggressively hitting her with his fists. PREMIUM…

Gradually, brands at all levels of the markets got in on the game, including Allen Edmonds and Wolf & Shepherd, and luxury labels like Tom Ford, Loro Piana and Cole Haan. (The Cole Haan versions are the ones Roman Roy wore.) Wolf & Shepherd even had the N.B.A. Hall of Famer Steve Nash playing basketball in its “dress sneakers.”“Eventually, dress sneakers started appearing on ESPN sports commentators,” Guy said. Then Silicon Valley embraced them as a way to signal that the “move fast and break things” founders had reached a (slightly) more professional stage of business. From there, it was…