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Labour Picks Angeliki Stogia for Gorton; Darts Star Faces Lifetime Ban; Pokémon Shrine Event Axed; Ukraine Braces for -20°C Amid Energy Truce; Rybakina Wins Australian Open; Russell’s Reserve 10-Year Bourbon Buzz; YouTube Audio via Command Line; New Epstein DOJ Files; Partial U.S. Shutdown Looms; GOP Push to Expel Dem Rep

Labour Selects Angeliki Stogia for the Gorton By-election

Labour has chosen councillor Angeliki Stogia as its candidate for the Gorton by-election after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham was prevented from standing.

Darts player warned of immediate lifetime ban after second failed drugs test

Darts player Dom Taylor has been warned he will face an immediate lifetime ban if he fails another drugs test after being disqualified from the World Championship for testing positive for cocaine and cannabis, his second failed test in 14 months. He received a six-month ban, lost £25,000 in prize money, and will be unable to return via Q-School until January 2027, alongside losing his tour card and sponsorships. PDPA chairman Alan Warriner-Little said the timing of the drug use narrowly avoided a longer suspension, and confirmed Taylor is in rehabilitation with costs covered by darts authorities.

Pokémon Cancels Event at a Controversial Japanese Shrine After Backlash

Pokémon has canceled an event planned at a controversial shrine in Japan after criticism, particularly in China, where the site was condemned as a military memorial. The event had been promoted through official Pokémon channels.

Ukrainians prepare for -20°C cold amid an energy truce, warning of a potential catastrophe

Ukrainians already dealing with electricity cuts are struggling to keep warm at home as temperatures are expected to fall to around -20°C, with fears that the cold could turn the situation into a catastrophe even under an energy truce.

Rybakina defeats Sabalenka to win her first Australian Open title

Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka to claim her first Australian Open title, rallying in a dramatic third set and handing Sabalenka another Grand Slam final loss.

Russell’s Reserve 10-Year-Old: A Bourbon Worth Buying Sooner

Russell’s Reserve 10: The Bourbon I Should Have Bought Years Ago reflects a Wild Turkey fan’s late discovery of a well-regarded classic they now reach for often. The bourbon is praised for a room-filling aroma featuring cherry and blackberry sweets, minty menthol from its rye content, and a base of caramel and charred oak. On the palate, those flavors carry through with jammy fruit, mint, rye spice, baked vanilla, and a subtle savory saltiness, finishing warm and comforting; while Wild Turkey 101 may offer better value in the UK, Russell’s Reserve 10 is recommended for distillery fans.

How to Play YouTube Audio from the Command Line

Playing YouTube from the command line is possible with Shellbeats, a lightweight terminal tool that lets you search YouTube, stream individual tracks or full playlists, and manage playlists entirely via keyboard. It can also download tracks as MP3s for offline listening, offering a simple, old-school music-player experience without needing a browser or app.

New Justice Department Documents Detail the Scope of Jeffrey Epstein’s Connections

Newly released Justice Department investigative materials highlight the breadth of Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to influential figures in politics, technology, and global affairs. The documents describe extensive exchanges with Steve Bannon during his efforts to build political influence in Europe, along with repeated, apparently unreciprocated outreach to Elon Musk. They also reinforce earlier indications that Epstein maintained significant access and influence for years even as scrutiny over his trafficking of young girls intensified.

U.S. Agencies Partially Shut Down as House Vote on Funding Deal Approaches

The U.S. government entered a partial shutdown on Saturday as lawmakers awaited a House vote on a funding agreement negotiated by President Donald Trump and Democrats, following national outrage over Border Patrol agents killing a U.S. citizen in Minneapolis.

Republican to Seek House Vote on Expelling Democratic Representative

Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) said he will push for a House vote next week to expel Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.), citing allegations of campaign finance violations and other financial misconduct.

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