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Dustin Burrows walks a tightrope seeking Republican and Democratic support for Texas House speaker bid

Five years after weathering a major Republican House leadership controversy, Burrows finds himself at the center of another skirmish — this time as he seeks the speaker’s gavel himself.

The Texas Tribune

Third Australian fell ill after suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos

Exclusive: Dual national understood to be in stable condition after tragedy which has claimed six lives

The Guardian - AU

Australian offer to help Laos tainted alcohol probe

As friends and family mourn the loss of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, the prime minister has offered federal police to help the investigation in Laos.

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'Not in vain': families demand poisoning deaths answers

The families of Australians Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones are demanding the Laos government fully investigate a mass poisoning event that claimed their lives.

AAP

Tributes Flow After Bianca Jones, 19, Dies From Suspected Methanol Poisoning In Thailand

“Rest easy now beautiful Bianca. Keep fighting Holly.”

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ESPN’s broadcast was floored by Virginia Tech fans passing around a giant turkey leg

"Y'all ain't got no house training."

USA Today Sports Media Group

ESPN’s Mark Jones unexpectedly quoted rapper BossMan Dlow on his Travis Hunter touchdown call

Well, this was unexpected.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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Latinos in once true-blue Texas border zone are getting on the Trump train

The Rio Grande valley’s Tejano population was once reliably Democratic but traditional loyalties have been eroded

The Guardian - US

Nine out of 10 Texans say housing costs too much, poll finds

Some Texas lawmakers have signaled an appetite to tackle the state’s housing affordability crisis when they convene next year.

The Texas Tribune

This region of Greece is beautiful, crowd-free and a Unesco site – and you’ve probably never heard of it

Despite being designated a World Heritage site, few people choose this area for a Hellenic holiday (or could place it on a map) – Mark Jones fell for its charms years ago, and has returned to see if it still stands up for an authentic Greek getaway

The Independent UK

Most Texas adults support school vouchers, new survey finds

Most respondents agreed with arguments against paying for private schools with public funds — but ultimately favored creating the programs.

The Texas Tribune

Charge overseas visitors £20 entry to British Museum, says former director

Sir Mark Jones added that British taxpayers should still visit for free

The Independent UK

Former British Museum director wants to charge tourists £20 entry and share Elgin marbles with Greece

Sir Mark Jones thinks tourists should also pay to enter National Gallery and Science Museum

Evening Standard

Majority of incoming Texas House Republicans calls for end to Democratic committee chairs, narrowing path for Phelan

House Speaker Dade Phelan has stuck to the tradition of appointing chairs from the opposing party, drawing fierce pushback from the GOP’s right wing.

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Texas Democrat who joined GOP in supporting ban on gender-affirming care for minors loses primary

A four-term Democratic incumbent in Houston has been ousted in a statehouse primary race that centered on her support for a ban on gender-affirming health care for minors

The Texas Tribune

Harris County judge whose electoral win was deemed invalid will remain on bench as legal battle continues

Political experts say court order for new election could spur more challenges to narrow wins.

The Guardian - UK

The BBC, Ofcom and now the British Museum – why do the Tories keep interfering in cultural appointments?

No 10’s meddling is corrupting the integrity of public postings, and turning institutions into political pawns, says the Guardian’s chief culture writer, Charlotte Higgins

The Guardian - UK

British Museum appoints new director after alleged thefts scandal

Nicholas Cullinan, head of National Portrait Gallery, replaces Hartwig Fischer, who resigned over response to allegations

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Evening Standard

Ex-National Portrait Gallery chief Nicholas Cullinan appointed British Museum director

He was approved by the Board of Trustees and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Al Jazeera

In Texas’s Super Tuesday races, a litmus test for Trump’s Republican Party

Seen as a conservative bulwark, Texas is hosting races that pit moderates against the Donald Trump-influenced far right.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Victoria Neave Criado launched a surprise bid against fellow Democrat Sen. Nathan Johnson. Here’s why she did it.

In a district composed mostly of communities of color, Neave Criado hopes to topple Johnson with her stances on immigration, domestic violence and women’s issues.

The Guardian - UK

More than 2,700 dangerous wild animals kept in homes in Great Britain

Venomous snakes, primates and wildcats among creatures in domestic settings, wildlife charity Born Free finds

The Texas Tribune

After bruising loss in Houston mayoral race, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee faces her toughest reelection yet

Jackson Lee faces off against Amanda Edwards, her most formidable congressional opponent in three decades.

Latin Times

Latino Democrats in Texas Not Warming Up to Biden; Nearly Half Don't Want to Vote for Him

Nonetheless, a recent survey conducted by the University of Houston shows Biden and Trump winning their party's nomination with overwhelming support

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NBA Infinite Names as Karl-Anthony Towns as its Icon Athlete

Karl-Anthony Towns has been named as the Icon Athlete for NBA Infinite and is set to make an appearance in the game.

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