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UFC champion says he has been banned from White House fight over criticisms of Trump

Sean Strickland claims he was not cleared to attend the UFC event because he ‘made fun of Israel and Epstein’The only current US UFC champion says he has been barred from Sunday’s fight card on the south lawn of the White House because he dared to criticize Donald Trump, Israel and Jeffrey Epstein. On Tuesday night, middleweight champion Sean Strickland wrote on X that he had been informed by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that he had not been cleared on attend the event by the White House.

UK retail bosses warn government taxes ‘making it harder to hire young people’

UK retail bosses warn government taxes ‘making it harder to hire young people’ The government drafted in former Marks & Spencer chief executive Marc Bolland to help get more young people into work - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments More than 80 leading UK high street retailers have issued a stark warning to the government, claiming current tax policies and "red tape" are actively "pricing out" firms from hiring young workers. Bosses from major chains including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and John...

Dan Sullivan accuses same-name challenger of trying to 'rig' Alaska Senate race

Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, is in a predicament. The lawmaker, who is seeking a third term in the upper chamber, is staring down a tough challenge in former Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska. But first, he’s got to beat Dan J. Sullivan, a same-name rival running against him in the Republican primary.

Dan Sullivan accuses same-name challenger of trying to 'rig' Alaska Senate race