Still waiting for Hogwarts letter: Why millennials are obsessed with Harry Potter
Somewhere between paying EMIs, navigating workplace politics, doom scrolling through bad news, and wondering whether adulthood was always meant to feel this way, an entire generation is still waiting for an owl.
Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan says coalition with One Nation ‘not even being talked about’
Anthony Albanese mocks ructions on conservative side of politics and says three rightwing parties are caught up in ‘race to the bottom’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberal frontbencher Dan Tehan says he does not want to be in a rightwing coalition with One Nation, despite senior colleagues urging closer ties with Pauline Hanson and polls suggesting her rise will make it difficult for the opposition party to ever govern in its own right again.Prime minister, Anthony...
Extremely rare authentic copy of the Declaration of Independence is miraculously FOUND after being hidden away in another country for 250 years
Extremely rare authentic copy of the Declaration of Independence is miraculously FOUND after being hidden away in another country for 250 yearsSign up here for our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER and AP Published: 21:45, 4 July 2026 | Updated: 21:46, 4 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Pope Leo takes ANOTHER shot at Trump as he sends 'heartfelt congratulations' to America on 250th independence anniversary
Pope Leo takes ANOTHER shot at Trump as he sends 'heartfelt congratulations' to America on 250th independence anniversarySign up here for our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 18:21, 4 July 2026 | Updated: 18:21, 4 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Gavin Newsom hands over 136 acres of spectacular California coastline to Indigenous tribes
Gavin Newsom hands over 136 acres of spectacular California coastline to Indigenous tribesSign up here to our free, weekly DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to US politics See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER and KELLY GARINO, US REPORTER Published: 18:09, 4 July 2026 | Updated: 18:09, 4 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Mike Lawler predicts voters will soundly reject radical socialist 'politics of envy' in midterms
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., predicted defeat for far-left candidates in the upcoming midterm elections, expressing confidence that American voters will reject what he described as the rising "politics of envy."Speaking on "Fox & Friends Weekend," Lawler echoed President Donald Trump's warning about the growth of far-left ideology in America during his Mount Rushmore address."For some, the politics of envy and jealousy are rising. But I fundamentally believe in the goodness of America and the Ameri...
America's most feared enemy revealed by voters... as they lament the existential threat of domestic economic collapse
America's most feared enemy revealed by voters... as they lament the existential threat of domestic economic collapseSign up for our weekly US Politics newsletterSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:03, 4 July 2026 | Updated: 17:05, 4 July 2026 e-mail 15 View comments
Swing voters say Trump makes them feel less patriotic as he plans sweeping July 4 speech
Swing voters say Trump makes them feel less patriotic as he plans sweeping July 4 speech Sign up for our free weekly US politics newsletter HERE.See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy NIKKI SCHWAB, CHIEF CAMPAIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 16:22, 4 July 2026 | Updated: 16:22, 4 July 2026 e-mail 120 View comments
Elon Musk posted twice as often on UK race and immigration as about SpaceX in IPO run-up
Guardian analysis of X feed shows how keen world’s richest person was to air his views and ‘interfere’ in British politics Elon Musk posted about race and immigration in the UK on his social media network X twice as often as he did about SpaceX, which he also owns, in the run-up to the aerospace and AI company’s initial public offering.A Guardian analysis of Musk’s posts, replies and reposts between 31 May and 12 June has shown the extent to which the social media activity of the world’s riches...
America's Founding Fathers plotted revolution over drinks at these historic taverns
Some of the ideas that fueled the American Revolution were discussed over drinks.An important part of colonial life, taverns gave people a place to gather, exchange news and debate politics. Many became meeting places for the Founding Fathers and other revolutionaries as tensions with Britain grew.Some of these taverns — like the Green Dragon Tavern in Boston — have been lost to time.GEORGE WASHINGTON'S 1757 BEER RECIPE BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE AHEAD OF AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAYHowever, there are sti...
NC governor faces criticism for skipping Trump-backed America 250 event
Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., is blasting North Carolina's state government’s decision to boycott the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., accusing the state's Democratic governor of injecting politics into America's 250th birthday celebration.Edwards said Gov. Josh Stein, D-N.C., chose partisanship over patriotism by declining to sponsor a booth representing the Tar Heel State, rejecting the state's explanation that budget constraints drove the decision."I think it's unbelievably unfort...
'They want us grateful for merely being allowed': Mamdani delivers pro-immigration July 4 speech
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented a pro-immigration vision of America, contrasting with President Trump's stance ahead of Independence Day. Speaking from City Hall, Mamdani, a naturalized citizen, emphasized immigration's centrality to the nation's identity and criticized exclusionary politics. He highlighted the contributions of immigrants and called for unity, asserting that America's strength lies in its continuous striving for ideals.
More than a third of Trump's own Republicans say he should not be star of America's birthday celebration
More than a third of Trump's own Republicans say he should not be star of America's birthday celebration Sign up for our free weekly US politics newsletter HERE.See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 19:25, 3 July 2026 | Updated: 19:25, 3 July 2026 e-mail View comments
Assassination fears gripped White House as Israel staged plot to kill Iran's peace negotiators
Assassination fears gripped White House as Israel staged plot to kill Iran's peace negotiatorsSign up for our weekly US Politics newsletter to find out what's rocking DCSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELINA SHIRAZI, US SENIOR POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 16:14, 3 July 2026 | Updated: 16:14, 3 July 2026 e-mail View comments
‘Hugely significant’: biggest ever byelection will test nation’s mood – and Burnham’s credentials
With 2 million people eligible to vote, Manchester mayoralty race will give clues on whether PM-in-waiting can turn tide against Reform UKUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham was delivered to the steps of Downing Street after one of the most consequential parliamentary byelections in recent British history.But it is the race to be his successor as Greater Manchester mayor that could reveal far more about the mood of the nation than the historic – and unique – contest in Makerfield. Cont...
Hollywood producer behind 'Apollo 13' rejects politics in his movies, seeks to unite audiences
ASPEN, COLORADO — Academy Award-winning producer Brian Grazer opened up Wednesday about his artistic philosophy when it comes to making films and TV shows."None of my stories are left or right. I'm not political in any of my movies. 'Frost/Nixon' was just an account of an event. But I'm never political," Grazer said. "I'm only about working on universal themes to create unity with other people, so we demystify other people, other people's problems."Grazer, who has nearly 270 producing credits, i...
James Carville worries about the 'end of the two-party system' as democratic socialists gain popularity
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville and his podcast co-host Al Hunt lamented the rise of radicals in both parties and warned that this may be a sign that the two-party consensus is doomed on Thursday.Carville has been outspoken about condemning the rise of certain democratic socialists who won their primaries in Democratic Party strongholds, to the point where he proposed the party have a schism to keep them out of power.One factor for the radical changes in recent politics, Carville sa...
GB Mums blast soft justice, NHS maternity and child abuse sentences: 'We're not protecting children!'
Michelle Dewberry, Olivia Utley, Charlotte Griffiths and Emma Woolf discuss the damning NHS maternity care report, child safety, online child sexual abuse, mental health, and the controversial Court of Appeal decision to increase the sentences of two teenage rapists. GB Mums tackles the biggest parenting, politics and UK news stories affecting families, with honest debate and strong opinions on the issues making headlines. WATCH THE LATEST EPISODE ABOVE. Our Standards: The GB News Edit...
Police criticise decision to allow pubs to stay open until 5am for England match
‘Late announcement’ means forces will have to adapt plans and move officers ‘away from communities’, say chiefsUK politics live – latest updatesPolice leaders have criticised Downing Street’s decision to let pubs stay open on Monday until 5am for England’s World Cup match against Mexico, saying the move will take officers “away from communities”.Mark Roberts, the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for football policing, and Scott Green, the organisation’s lead for alcohol licensing said the “l...
Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue
Politics Hakeem Jeffries addresses Democratic Party divisions, says Trump is the bigger issue Updated July 3, 20268:53 AM ET Originally published July 3, 20264:15 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Michel Martin Hakeem Jeffries on Democratic Party’s midterm future Listen · 7:40 7:40 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed