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In rapidly diversifying Tarrant County, a summer of GOP redistricting hits Black and Latino representation

Despite explosive growth turning Tarrant into a racially diverse swing county, two new political maps will leave it with whiter, more Republican representation.

The Texas Tribune

British teen jailed after £420k of cannabis found in suitcase at Heathrow

The teen had been struggling financially and was offered £20,000 for making it through border control successfully

Evening Standard

How bigotry crushed the dreams of an all-Black Little League team

John Rivers, John Bailey, David Middleton, Leroy Major and Buck Godfrey – all teammates from the 1955 Cannon Street YMCA Little League All-Star team – left Charleston, South Carolina, on a bus on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Tennis Mailbag: Looking Back at Wimbledon and the Newport Saga

The rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner has energized the sport, while billionaire Bill Ackman’s participation in a Challenger event has drawn criticism.

Sports Illustrated

Who Was Dr. James Naismith? A Deep Dive on the Man Who Invented Basketball

The idea belonged to Dr. James Naismith. And today, we're taking a look at the man behind the game of basketball.

Sports Illustrated

Trump’s mass federal cuts disrupt LA wildfire recovery: ‘It’s coming tumbling down’

Doge has cut staff at Fema, EPA and the army corps, who are crucial for helping survivors get back on their feet

The Guardian - US

Drowning is most common cause of death among youngest Americans. Trump might have just made that worse

Layoffs at the Centers for Disease Control have hit the drowning-prevention team, just in time for the summer swim season

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How ‘muscular Christianity’ strove to bring men back to religion – and what it can teach us today

Most people recognise organisations such as the YMCA and the Boy Scouts, or events such as the Modern Olympic Games, summer camps and wilderness retreats.

The Conversation

Meet Heartworms: bringing goth back from the grave (again)

Heartworms are the hottest thing in London music right now, and their dark music does come from dark places

Evening Standard

Mother of Southport victim praises community in first interview since attack

The mother of Alice da Silva Aguiar has praised the community for the support she and her husband Sergio received in the aftermath of the attack.

Evening Standard

Five Great Reads: the contested history of YMCA, a week without texting, and has the world reached a turning point?

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

The Guardian - AU

Campaign to save the first ever YMCA in London taken to High Court

Club could close after being sold to a real estate company

Evening Standard

From YMCA to MAGA: why Trump plays Village People at his rallies

It was a bizarre sight watching a huge gay 1970s disco hit being performed at Donald Trump’s 2025 pre-inauguration rally. Many prominent artists from Beyoncé to Bruce Springsteen prohibit Trump from using their music. So why do Village People – a band synonymous with the 1970s gay liberation movement –…

The Conversation

From gay clubs to Maga anthem: the absurd, contested history of the Village People’s YMCA

A barely recognizable version of the band performed the 1978 classic at Donald Trump’s inauguration, the latest chapter in a strange tale of disco, feuds and showboating

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The Independent UK

Watch: Donald Trump dances to YMCA with Village People on stage at Washington victory rally

Watch Donald Trump dance to YMCA with the Village People on stage at his Washington victory rally.

The Independent UK

Village People once tried to stop Trump using their music. Now they’re dancing on stage with him

‘Y.M.C.A’ has played at countless Trump rallies throughout his political career

The Guardian - US

‘The nearby schools have burned down’: LA teachers and students grapple with altered reality

Residents of less affluent Altadena worry their neighborhood will not have the same chance to rebuild as wealthy Palisades

The Independent UK

Clean tap water isn't flowing in Virginia's capital as residents find creative ways to cope

Frustrated residents of Richmond, Virginia, are finding ways to cope without tap water after a winter storm knocked out power to a facility earlier this week

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Campaign launched to save London's oldest YMCA from closure

Thousands of people have signed a petition to try and save the Great Russell Street location

The Independent UK

Trump’s pick for Justice Department deputy is taking aim at trans rights and elections

Conservative activist Harmeet Dhillon is at the forefront of a legal campaign against LGBT+ protections

The Independent UK

Village People founder has change of heart, is considering performing YMCA at Trump inauguration

‘If he were to ask the Village People to perform the song live for him, we’d have to seriously consider it,’ Victor Willis says

The Guardian - UK

YMCA has never been gay, says the song’s lyricist and singer

Victor Willis of Village People says the hit is an anthem to Black male friendship – and his wife threatens to sue those who say otherwise

The Independent UK

‘Embarrassed’ Barron looks on as Trump and ‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk dance to YMCA at Mar-a-Lago Thanksgiving

Musk was once again spotted with the Trumps at Mar-a-Lago as they celebrated Thanksgiving

The Independent UK

The President-elect played the famous 1978 gay anthem at almost every single event during his successful run to reclaim the White House, often busting out his specific set of moves

The Independent UK

Why do they flock to Turkey Trots? Runners count the reasons

Turkey Trots have become an enduring Thanksgiving tradition for many experienced runners and novices alike

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