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Tim Wilson questioned over whether ‘tradie’ in Victorian ad is Liberal campaigner

Social media ads show former MP talking to a man in hi-vis who online viewers say closely resembles member of Liberal Goldstein campaign

Australian elections have many proud traditions: democracy sausages, Akubra hats, and of course, salt of the earth “tradies” in campaign ads.

The tradition continues down in Victoria, where a young man in an orange hi-vis vest, complete with a hard hat, makes an appearance in a campaign video for the former Liberal MP Tim Wilson. He also appears to be part of Wilson’s campaign to regain the seat of Goldstein, won by the teal independent Zoe Daniel in 2022.

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McConnell on vote to undo Trump tariffs against Canada: ‘We need to reinforce our allies’

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said the United States needs to “reinforce our allies” when asked why he voted to undo President Trump’s tariffs against Canada. Four GOP senators, including McConnell, voted with Democrats on Wednesday for a resolution to undo Trump’s 25 percent tariff on Canadian imports. McConnell, the former Senate Minority Leader, said he’s…
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Meet Jack Bauer, the high school pitcher who wears No. 24 —and throws 102 mph

Left-handed high school pitcher Jack Bauer has made waves this year for his flame-throwing talent as he’s even topped triple digits on his fastball this season.
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Mary Kate Cornett takes aim at Pat McAfee over handling of viral rumor: ‘Absolutely ridiculous’

Mary Kate Cornett continued to fight back against the people she feels helped amplify the vile internet rumor that she said “ruined” her life.
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World War II veteran who’s turning 104 goes viral with birthday request for Trump

Centenarian Ohio man invites Trump to his birthday celebration next month.
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How did Canada, Mexico escape Donald Trump’s April 2 reciprocal tariffs?

Donald Trump announced his sweeping reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, saying US has been “looted, pillaged, raped, plundered” by other nations.
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The Truth About Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day”

The President’s one-man trade war was already hurting the economy. His expansive new tariffs will make things worse.
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MTA unveils new NYC subway map for the first time in 46 years — but straphangers aren’t thrilled: ‘This map sucks’

“This map sucks.”
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New modelling reveals full impact of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs – with the US hit hardest

Modelling of how Trump’s tariffs will hit global trade suggests the US will be the biggest loser – while a few nations may emerge as surprising winners.
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SafeSport knew of allegations against former cop before hiring him as investigator

SafeSport knew of allegations against former cop before hiring him as investigator