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SARAH VINE: First grief... then it's the humiliating labyrinth of online forms

Sarah Vine describes the bureaucratic and digital 'sadmin' her mother faces after her father's death, arguing that elderly and bereaved people are humiliated by online-only government and banking systems. The column also includes right-leaning political asides attacking Zack Polanski over immigration, pro-Palestinian celebrities, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and Rory Stewart over grooming gangs.

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Borough President Vito Fossella rips NYC for Staten Island’s sewage-tainted lake

Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella blasted NYC agencies for allowing Clove Lakes Park to be contaminated by raw sewage from a collapsed sewer line, calling it a double standard compared to well-maintained parks like Central Park. The article reports that the Parks Department only closed boating and fishing after press coverage and that officials are investigating, while Fossella demands a full inquiry.

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NYC refuses to remove massive hornets’ nest from Queens tree, tells terrified residents to foot the bill

The NYC Parks Department declined to remove a large bald-faced hornets' nest from a Queens tree, telling residents to hire a qualified relocator at their own expense and obtain a tree work permit. A local councilman and residents criticized the response as absurd, especially given sting allergy risks, while a Cornell expert said relocating a wasp nest is not realistic.

Right 2.8

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Fire breaks out at major hotel that has previously been used to house migrants as guests are evacuated

A fire broke out early morning at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone, prompting guest evacuations and a large fire service response. The article highlights that the hotel was previously used to house asylum seekers and includes criticism from a former Conservative MP about migrant placements without balancing perspectives.

Right 2.0

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UN says Trump funding cuts harm global ‘gender equality’

The United Nations released a report saying global gender equality is declining and blaming Trump administration funding cuts for weakening its efforts. The article notes Trump reduced support for UN programs over concerns about their political stances and cites UN claims about funding shortfalls, women in peace processes, and reproductive health. It also reports that the White House did not comment.

Right 2.9

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Blaming Trump for the mustang slaughter? Point the finger at Obama and Biden, too

An op-ed argues that the slaughter of federally protected wild horses under the Trump administration is only the latest chapter in a decades-long failure by the Bureau of Land Management, spanning Republican and Democratic presidencies. It cites an Obama-era sale scandal and the Adoption Incentive Program, and calls on Congress to close loopholes and pass a ban on horse slaughter.

Right 3.1

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Wall Street hangout that became a post-9/11 destination is open again after major revamp

A nostalgic column profiles San Pietro, a Midtown Italian restaurant favored by Wall Street executives, as it reopens after a nearly yearlong renovation. It recounts the owners' immigrant family story, the restaurant's post-9/11 role, and challenges from Midtown relocations, the financial crisis, and Covid-era work-from-home mandates.

Right 1.3

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Why California should fear the next natural disaster — and what you can do

In an opinion essay, former FEMA director Michael Brown argues California's disaster response is dangerously politicized and unprepared, citing the empty Pacific Palisades reservoir and delayed Altadena evacuation alerts. He contends local officials, not FEMA, are primarily responsible for saving lives and urges voters to prioritize preparedness over press conferences.

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