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The box office is bleak. Here's how local theaters are surviving the downturn

With no major tentpoles and few hits, local theater owners are feeling the pinch. So far, box office revenue is down 11% compared to the same period last year.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 8 minutes ago

Ohio primary elections 2026: Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy clinches nomination for governor

The unofficial results from Tuesday's primary elections marked a significant shift in the Rust Belt landscape toward Donald Trump’s America First wing. Health-tech entrepreneur and...

International The News - Top Stories - 17 minutes ago

Keir Starmer vows to round off local election campaign 'fighting for every vote'

Wednesday marks the final full day of campaigning before polls open on Thursday across England, Scotland and Wales.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 hour ago

Local elections 2026: Battle for 'London mums' vote heats up

Mothers in London are ‘not big fans’ of Nigel Farage but some are backing Reform, says Mumsnet’s boss

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 hour ago

Peter Flanagan: Keir Starmer is under threat from Nigel Farage on the right and Zach Polanski on the left in tomorrow's elections

Keir Starmer has a bloodbath on his hands. Polling suggests that Labour’s share of the vote is on course to collapse to historic lows in the local and devo...

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Takeaways from Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan: Trump's flex pays off and Democrats win special election

The biggest test of President Trump’s power came in Indiana, where he backed primary challenges against seven Republican state senators who rejected his redistricting plan in December.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Democrats Retain Control of Michigan State Senate With Greene's Special Election Win

Democrat says the special election victory marks the start of a blue wave.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Democrats keep control of Michigan state Senate after special election win

NBC News projects Democrat Chedrick Green defeated Republican Jason Tunney in a state Senate district Kamala Harris narrowly carried in 2024.

NBC News - Entertainment - 4 hours ago

No 6-7 luck for Bruins as Maple Leafs win NHL Draft lottery to keep protected pick and score No. 1 overall selection

The Bruins held Toronto’s first-round pick as part of the Brandon Carlo deal at the 2025 trade deadline. The pick was top-five protected, however.

Boston Globe - Sports - 5 hours ago

'This is not a normal election': Vance addresses Iowa voters in support of GOP candidate

Vice President JD Vance visited Iowa for the first time to support GOP candidate Rep. Zach Nunn in the midterm elections. During his remarks, Vance highlighted the differences between Rep. Nunn and his Democratic opponent, stating, “This is not a normal election."

NBC News - US News - 5 hours ago

Elections officials urge early mail-in voting, warn about 'misinformation'

State elections officials warned voters Tuesday to send their mail-in ballots in early after changes at the U.S. Postal Service that have led to slower mail service throughout California.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Husted, Brown to face off in Ohio Senate special election to replace Vance

Senator Jon Husted and former Senator Sherrod Brown have won their respective primaries and will advance to the November general election to fill Vice President JD Vance’s former Senate seat for the remainder of the term.

One America News Network - US News - 6 hours ago

Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy wins GOP primary election for Ohio Governor

Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has defeated Casey Putsch in the Republican gubernatorial primary election and will now face off against Democrat Dr. Amy Acton in November to fill term-limited Governor Mike DeWine’s office, according to the Associated Press.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Vance makes Iowa debut with a midterm message: 'This is not a normal election'

The vice president visited the state that hosts the first presidential caucuses to make a pitch for Rep. Zach Nunn, a Republican locked in a tough re-election fight this year.

NBC News - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

Oil production won't return to normal until after midterm elections — no matter when Iran war ends, new analysis says

It could take at least seven months for the world's oil production to recover once the Strait of Hormuz reopens, but the current energy crisis could stretch into 2027, market analysts warn.

New York Post - World - 7 hours ago

AMC is bringing a new live concert experience to local movie theaters

Artists such as Paris Hilton and Kim Petras might be making an appearance at your local AMC. With interactive technology, the theater chain is introducing a new type of live concert experience.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 9 hours ago

Thursday's UK elections could signal the end for Starmer

The old duopoly is crumbling under pressure from populists and nationalists

Irish Times - Opinion - 12 hours ago

Control of Michigan's state senate teeters on a special election today

The long-awaited race will determine if Democrats are able to maintain their slim one-seat majority in the chamber for the final months of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's tenure.

NPR - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Keir Starmer acknowledges 'challenge' Labour faces at elections

The majority of people care about the cost-of-living crisis when casting their ballot, the Prime Minister said.

Evening Standard - Politics - 13 hours ago

Justice Department seeks the names of 2020 election workers in Georgia's Fulton County

Lawyers for the county filed a motion on Monday night to quash a grand jury subpoena that asks for the names and personal contact information of county employees and volunteer poll workers.

Los Angeles Times - World - 14 hours ago

Armenia tests Moscow's patience with Zelenskyy visit and EU summit - One month before the highly anticipated parliamentary elections, Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan set out the country's foreign policy trajectory with striking clarity, hosting European leaders, the NATO secretary general, and even Ukraine's president. 04/05/2026

One month before the highly anticipated parliamentary elections, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan set out the country’s foreign policy trajectory with striking clarity, hosting European leaders, the NATO secretary general, and even Ukraine’s president.

Euronews - World - 14 hours ago

UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high -- There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's local and national elections.

There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's local and national elections.

BBC News - Business - 14 hours ago

Is there an election happening in my area this week?

You can use these handy tools to see what elections are happening where you are

Evening Standard - Politics - 15 hours ago

Local elections 2026: When are they and how do I vote?

Everything you need to know about voter ID, voting via proxy and where to go to make sure your voice is heard on election day

Evening Standard - Politics - 18 hours ago

Ohio primary election 2026: What's at stake as voters head to polls

Voters in the US state of Ohio are set to head to the polls in the state’s primaries to select candidates for several key positions in the upcoming midterm elections in November. Ohio...

International The News - World - 18 hours ago

What Modi's big win in Indian state elections could mean for its democracy

Modi's BJP won the key state of West Bengal for the first time. But the vote has thrown up questions that won't go away.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

When will local election results be announced in your London borough?

Polls suggest that Sir Keir Starmer’s party is in for a tough night in the capital on May 7

Evening Standard - Politics - 20 hours ago

Henry reveals shock Arsenal selection he wants to see vs Atletico

Mikel Arteta given serious food for thought ahead of Champions League semi-final second-leg decider

Evening Standard - Sports - 21 hours ago

Voter registration for Dublin Central and Galway West byelections to close at midnight

Voters in each constituency will take to the polls on May 22nd to elect new TDs

Irish Times - Politics - 23 hours ago

Modi's party wins control of India's West Bengal in a key state election

Modi’s party has never governed West Bengal and had tried for years to dislodge the All India Trinamool Congress government led by state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. one of Modi’s most prominent critics.

NBC News - World - 1 day ago

Michigan Special Election to Decide Control of State Senate

A special election for a Michigan state senate seat is set for May 5, to fill a spot that has been vacant since early 2025.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Modi's party makes surprise gains in state elections

The BJP made surprise gains in 2026 state elections, taking Bengal for the first time, retaining Assam, and strengthening Modi ahead of 2029.

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Peru Orders Audit of Last Month's Presidential Election with No Results in Sight

Peru's electoral court, the National Jury of Elections (JNE) ordered an audit of the yet-to-be defined April 12 presidential elections.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

'Name one thing invented by the Irish that improved the world? Zero' – Local elections heat up in London

Suburban ward of North Harrow shows old battles between Labour and Tories haven’t gone away, you know

Irish Times - World - 1 day ago

People left without postal votes days before Senedd election

The local council will be hand-delivering postal vote packs to ensure everyone is able to vote on time

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay says he will not lose his seat at election

Mr Findlay said he did not agree with analysis from Sir John Curtice that he could lose his seat if his candidate for the Eastwood constituency wins.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

UK facing constitutional shock in Scottish and Welsh elections – Stephen Flynn

The SNP Westminster leader spoke out before Thursday’s elections to both Holyrood and the Senedd.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

4 Noncitizens Charged With Illegally Voting in Federal Elections

The individuals allegedly voted in the 2020, 2022, and 2024 general elections.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Big money pours into L.A. elections from unions, businesses — and Sokoloff's mom

With the election one month away, police officers, firefighters, hotel workers and others are waging expensive campaigns.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 3 days ago

Starmer is facing election wipeout – but that won't force him out

The prime minister has more to fear from ‘kingmakers’ in his cabinet than from Thursday’s election results, writes John Rentoul

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

Gov. Pritzker's affordable housing plan tests his relationship with local leaders

Gov. JB Pritzker's affordable housing plan would speed up housing development and make more options available. But in the midst of a reelection campaign and potential ambitions for higher office, Pritzker's plan picks a fight with powerful enemies.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Riots erupt in Australia over death of five-year-old girl as locals attack and hospitalise suspect

Violence broke out in a remote town in northern Australia after police arrested the main suspect in the murder of a five-year-old Indigenous girl.

Independent.ie - World - 4 days ago

History on Stage brings stories of local lore to Dover Days

They may go back a bit further than the Beatles, but another version of the Fab Four will be part of the 93rd annual Dover Days Festival on Saturday, May 2.

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 4 days ago

And they're off! Byelection race officially gets going with a full field of candidates

And they’re off! Byelection race gets going officially with a full field of candidates

Irish Times - Politics - 4 days ago

Byelection candidates are confirmed as campaigns ramp up

Inside Politics podcast with Hugh Linehan

Irish Times - Politics - 4 days ago

How to vote in California's June 2026 primary election

What you need to know about how to vote in California's June primary election, and where to access more information about the ballot and races.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Where to vote in California's June 2026 primary election

As the June primary election nears, Californians soon will begin voting by mail, drop box and in person. Here's what you should know about where to submit your ballot.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 4 days ago

The eternal optimist saying his party will prove us all wrong this Senedd election

In his first election campaign as leader Darren Millar says he is optimistic his party can outperform dismal-looking polls

WalesOnline - Politics - 5 days ago

What all the parties say about tourism ahead of the Senedd election

There have been huge changes to the sector in Wales in recent years

WalesOnline - Politics - 5 days ago

Locals say a reservoir tackling Chennai's water shortages will destroy livelihoods and leave the coast unprotected.

A new reservoir aims to solve Chennai's water shortages. But scientists warn the megaproject will destroy a historic wetland that provides food and work for thousands — and protects South Chennai from storm surges.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 7 days ago

Jury selection begins in Elon Musk's trial against OpenAI's Sam Altman

Jury selection began in Elon Musk’s civil trial against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. NBC News’ Brian Cheung explains how both sides will try to make their case and how the jury selection is unfolding.

NBC News - Technology - 8 days ago

Fiji is an odd place to try to solve Australia's waste crisis – and the locals are not happy

Modern waste-to-energy plants are cleaner and greener than their predecessors, so why are many Australians opposed to them?

Sydney Morning Herald - Environment - 11 days ago

Ahead of World Malaria Day on April 25, Uganda's malaria vaccine rollout is gaining trust among local residents

Ahead of World Malaria Day on April 25, Uganda's malaria vaccine rollout is gaining trust among local residents. DW looks at the early impact at home and compares uptake data from Kenya and Cameroon in a WHO campaign.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 11 days ago

Baton Rouge shopping mall shooting leaves 10 injured as locals told 'avoid area'

The shooting happened at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

WalesOnline - World - 12 days ago

Boris Kagarlitsky on Hungary's Election

Reflections on right-wing populism’s dead end and the window of opportunity for the left.

The Nation - World - 13 days ago

Red hair becoming more common due to natural selection, study shows

Immunity to HIV and resistance to leprosy were also flagged as more common traits in the study by Harvard Medical School

Independent UK - Science - 19 days ago

One of the world's rarest lizards almost wiped out by local mice

The entire global population lives in one five-acre wetland.

Euronews - Environment - 22 days ago

How I cut my food miles to fight climate change -- In London and LA, we tried eating local food to make our diets more climate-friendly. Here's what happened next.

In London and LA, we tried eating local food to make our diets more climate-friendly. Here's what happened next.

BBC News - Health - 23 days ago

Hungary's prime minister Viktor Orbán loses election to Péter Magyar

Hungary's nationalist prime minister Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in the country’s elections

Evening Standard - World - 23 days ago

General Motors set for Türkiye return as it inks deal with local dealer

U.S. automotive giant General Motors (GM) is set to return to the Turkish market with four of its brands, as it signed a deal with a local distributor,...

Daily Sabah - Business - 28 days ago

What's at stake for Wales in May's elections?

The era of two-party dominance in Wales looks to be ending, and its aftershocks could soon ripple down the M4.

Sky News - Politics - 28 days ago

What's at stake in May elections?

In this special episode, Sam and Anne are joined by elections analyst Professor Rob Ford to discuss the key battlegrounds across the country.

Sky News - Politics - 29 days ago

Why is so much at stake in the May elections?

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Sky News - Politics - 1 month ago

Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election

Hungary's leader has claimed explosives found a few hundred metres from the Balkan Stream pipeline were left there "as an act of sabotage".

Sky News - World - 1 month ago

How artificial intelligence and synthetic reality shaped Bangladesh's 2026 election

An analysis of seventy-two pieces of AI-generated content, showed that AI was a powerful political weapon, and was used to manufacture false narratives and shape electoral outcomes ahead of Bangladesh’s national election.

Global Voices - Politics - 1 month ago

Escalation of violence during local elections in Serbia

Numerous incidents of beatings, intimidation and systemic irregularities overshadowing the vote during local elections in ten Serbian municipalities on March 29.

Global Voices - Politics - 1 month ago

Elections 2026: What's devolved in each UK nation and English region?

As voters prepare to go to the polls in May, Sky News looks at what areas different devolved governments and mayors control.

Sky News - Politics - 1 month ago

Can local communities curb illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing in Cameroon's Douala Edea National Park?

Local Collaborative Management Committees (LCMCs), give voice to marginalized groups (women, youth, and ethnic minorities) and ensure that their concerns are included in government conservation plans.

Global Voices - Science - 6 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Push to Enforce Election Transparency Law After Newsrooms Found School Districts Failed to Comply

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found nearly three dozen school districts were missing required campaign finance reports online. Now lawmakers are pushing to impose steep penalties on local governments that fail to abide by the law.

ProPublica - Politics - 11 months ago

How Texas Conservatives Use At-Large School Board Elections to Influence What Students Learn

In six Texas districts that used at-large voting systems, ideologically driven conservatives successfully helped elect school board members who have moved aggressively to ban or remove educational materials that teach children about diversity.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Trump Media's Stock Price Is Plummeting. His Election Odds Aren't.

There’s more going on here than Trump fans betting on the ex-president to win.

New York Magazine - Business - 2 years ago

Musicians in Turkey outraged as local authorities ban another music festival

A number of musicians have expressed outrage over the local authorities’ recent move to ban the Zeytinli Rock Festival, which has been held annually in the Burhaniye district of western Balıkesir province since 2014, saying that it’s aimed at “public safety and health, public peace [and] protection of the environment,” local media reported on Friday.

Turkish Minute - Entertainment - 3 years ago