Local elections briefing: Starmer under huge pressure as Reform make major gains

May 8, 2026 · The Independent

A council meeting is called in a small Georgia town whose mayor fired the entire police department
The town council in a small north Georgia community has called a special meeting for Friday evening to discuss reinstati
Google settles lawsuit over alleged discrimination against Black employees for $50 million
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Spike Lee was there! Director gleefully recalls attendance at Game 7 of Knicks' 1970 NBA title
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Biology teacher, 25, accused of having sex with student inside a closet at their high school
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