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Couples are staying married longer... before getting divorced, new data shows

New ONS figures show the average marriage ending in divorce lasted a record 13 years in 2025, with divorce lawyers attributing the longer duration partly to couples being unable to afford divorcing. The article also highlights a Marriage Foundation report urging Labour to scrap its wedding-law reform plans in favor of a simpler registrar-based system similar to France's.

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Local Virginia GOP chair says Arlington County officials prioritize illegal immigrants over public safety

A House Judiciary Committee interim report criticizes Arlington County's sanctuary Trust Policy, which restricts police from contacting federal immigration authorities. Arlington GOP chair Matthew Hurtt tells Fox News the report is "spot on" and accuses local officials of prioritizing undocumented immigrants over resident safety.

Right 5.5

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Tony Blair tells Labour to commit to rejoining EU within a decade and scrap Brexit red lines, not 're-run debates of 2016'

Tony Blair's think tank report urges Labour to commit to rejoining the EU within a decade and put Brexit red lines—including free movement—back on the table, framing it as a modern approach rather than a rerun of 2016. A shadow minister accuses Labour of trying to drag Britain back into the bloc, while the piece notes Blair's earlier caution against reopening the debate.

Right 2.8

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Londoners are underpaying property taxes, says Labour's favourite think-tank

A Labour-aligned think tank, the Resolution Foundation, urges Andy Burnham to reform housing taxes so that Londoners pay their 'fair' share, claiming they underpay council tax by £3.1bn relative to home values while the rest of England covers the shortfall. The article foregrounds Conservative criticism warning the proposals amount to a 'war on aspiration' and a 'tax raid targeted at London.'

Right 2.5

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RFK Jr received $4m in book advances from Maha allies over past year

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. received $4 million in book advances from allies within the Make America Healthy Again movement over the past year, according to a new report. The article details the advances, other financial disclosures including housing and airfare gifts, and an ethics expert's call for transparency.

Left 2.8

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Newsom denies pressuring California AG into Paramount settlement after liberal backlash

Gov. Gavin Newsom denied pressuring California Attorney General Rob Bonta to settle an antitrust lawsuit against Paramount Skydance, which clears the way for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The settlement followed reports that Paramount's CEO considered moving headquarters out of California, drawing criticism that officials caved to the company.

Right 1.7

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New poll reveals how Trump's low approval might affect midterms

A new PBS News/NPR/Marist poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 12 points on the generic ballot ahead of the 2026 midterms, with President Trump's approval at a low point and voters motivated more by opposition to him. The segment highlights Democratic advantages on the economy, immigration, and other issues.

Left 2.8

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Trump welcomes Xi for state visit with rare tarmac greeting at Joint Base Andrews

President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. with a rare tarmac greeting at Joint Base Andrews, complete with red carpet, honor cordon, military flyover and Air Force band. The article notes the visit drew criticism from Republicans and Democrats, who characterized Xi as a dictator and accused Trump of fawning over an adversary while Americans face rising costs. It frames the warm reception as controversial and cites experts criticizing improper deference to adversaries.

Left 2.9

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Trans athletes have ‘stolen’ nearly 2,300 gold medals from women and girls in the US: report

A conservative think tank's report claims transgender athletes have taken nearly 2,300 gold medals and over $500,000 in prize money from women and girls over four decades. The article echoes the framing that trans women have 'stolen' opportunities and highlights calls to pass the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.

Right 4.4