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'Constant bombardment' - Fans shown 65,000 junk food ads at World Cup

A study by Bristol and Oxford researchers used AI to count over 65,000 visible junk-food and drink ads during 2026 World Cup matches, with Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Powerade and Lay's most frequent. Public-health experts call the advertising a loophole in UK junk-food ad restrictions and urge global action, while FIFA says its revenue supports football and health projects.

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Freedom oppressed: the journalists caught up in Trump’s ICE crackdown

The article reports that journalists, including immigrant reporters, have been detained, assaulted, or deported amid the Trump administration's ICE immigration crackdown. It centers their accounts and a multi-outlet investigation into third-country deportation deals, while including a DHS denial. The piece frames the crackdown as an escalating threat to press freedom and immigrant communities.

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The Papers: 'Russia to test Nato pact' and 'Labour eye tax raid'

A roundup of UK newspaper front pages covers reports on a possible Russian test of NATO's Article 5, speculation about a Labour tax raid in the Budget, German election results, and various social and cultural stories. It summarizes each paper's headline and framing without adding original commentary.

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Trump faces pressure as midterms inch closer

President Trump is facing pressure after revoking White House access for several journalists, prompting a First Amendment dispute. The move followed a week of negative economic news for the administration as midterms approach.

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White House reporter talks about Trump banning MS Now, Politico, and CNN

A White House reporter described Trump's ban on CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House as an impulsive announcement, while the outlets prepared First Amendment legal action. The article recounts Trump's Truth Social post and notes prior efforts to restrict reporter credentials.

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Transcript: Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026

In a Sunday show interview, Rep. María Elvira Salazar defends Trump's media access decisions and his immigration approach while acknowledging Hispanic voters feel betrayed and urging him to protect his GOP gains. The interviewer repeatedly challenges her on First Amendment concerns and the administration's broad deportation stance.

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Moore says Trump uses Constitution like a ‘suggestion box’ in banning CNN, Politico, MS NOW reporters from White House

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore criticized President Trump for banning CNN, Politico, and MS NOW reporters from White House coverage, saying Trump treats the Constitution like a 'suggestion box.' The article also includes UN Ambassador Mike Waltz defending the ban and media figures warning that it restricts information and could extend to other outlets.

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Ed Sheeran says situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic and unjustifiable' as he opens solo concert

Ed Sheeran opened a Philadelphia concert by calling the situation in Gaza catastrophic and unjustifiable while also saying the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel were horrific. His tour has become a flashpoint after Macklemore was dropped over onstage pro-Palestinian comments and several supporting acts withdrew. The article includes reactions from pro-Palestinian demonstrators and a fan who said concerts should not be political.

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