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Why I’m opting out of LA’s luxury trend — and it’s not just about the cost

A Los Angeles writer argues against the city’s premiumization of everyday places, from coffee shops to taco stands, and defends affordable, unpretentious community spots. She points to the Norms diner fight and Heart’s Coffee Shop closure to illustrate how ordinary places are both valued and economically fragile. She urges Los Angeles to build and change while preserving room for unoptimized, accessible places.

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Skyrocketing California electricity costs among highest in US

A new analysis by conservative energy groups says California's electricity prices are the highest in the US and more than double the national average. The article highlights claims that blue-state mandates and 'bad energy policy' drive higher rates, while noting Gov. Newsom's team did not directly respond.

Right 3.8

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Britain's air chief clings on after second flights meltdown in two weeks

A second technical failure at NATS within two weeks grounded hundreds of flights and stranded thousands of passengers. NATS chief Martin Rolfe is facing calls to resign, with airlines and the government expressing frustration and the Prime Minister declining to defend him. The article highlights Rolfe's high pay and repeated system failures.

Right 3.1

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The Afghans who snuck into Britain by pretending to have helped the Armed Forces... before being given homes and thousands in benefits: SUE REID lifts lid on the scandal - and sickening behaviour of 'refugees' after they arrived

An investigation alleges that many Afghans resettled in Britain under Operation Warm Welcome falsely claimed to have helped British forces, sometimes paying for evacuation places, then received housing and benefits. It describes poor vetting, taxpayer costs, and refugees rejecting offered homes. The piece frames the resettlement program as a scandal driven by naivety and cheating.

Right 5.8

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ADHD and autism benefit claims soar fastest among in England's wealthiest areas, analysis shows

Analysis by the Nuffield Trust shows PIP claims linked to ADHD and autism are rising fastest in some of England's wealthiest areas, reversing the usual link between disability and deprivation. Researchers partly attribute this to wealthier families' better access to diagnosis and benefits support, while a government-commissioned review raises concerns about private misdiagnosis and institutional incentives.

Right 1.7

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Real estate group launches national campaign as California housing crisis worsens

A coalition of real estate firms, developers, and housing advocates launched a national 'Let America Build' campaign to push housing supply and affordability into the November elections. The campaign urges dismantling local regulatory barriers and cites a national housing gap exceeding 4 million homes. It builds on the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and industry claims that zoning and permitting add about $132,000 to a typical home build.

Right 3.0

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DraftKings used AI to target losing bettors: ‘The best investment would be a problem gambler’

Former DraftKings employees allege the company used AI and data science to target promotional offers at gamblers most likely to lose money, including problem gamblers. DraftKings rejects the report as built on a false premise, saying its promotions are routine and directed at engaged customers rather than based on losses.

Left 2.3

Daily MailSig. 5NewsPoliticsEconomyElections

Reform pledges to scrap Andy Burnham's 'cruel' holiday tax - with Robert Jenrick warning it will be a 'disaster' for families

Reform pledges to scrap an overnight visitor levy that Labour mayors could impose, with Robert Jenrick calling it a 'cruel' holiday tax and a 'disaster' for families. The piece frames the levy as a threat to hospitality jobs and working households, highlights Conservative opposition, and notes Labour mayors' support for a 5 per cent ceiling.

Right 4.9

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Germany's political and economic problems are sounding a warning for the UK: RUTH SUNDERLAND

Ruth Sunderland argues Germany's political and economic troubles, including regional election defeats for Merz's CDU and rising energy costs, should serve as a warning to the UK. She criticizes UK energy windfall taxes and Labour's handling of North Sea wealth, while noting AI business potential but lamenting that a London-based firm is listing in New York.

Right 3.2