King Charles leads tributes to ‘monumental figure’ of UK politics
13 Oct
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King Charles leads tributes to ‘monumental figure’ of UK politics

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Politics tamfitronics Scotland's first minister has described Alex Salmond as a "hugely important" figure in Scottish and UK politics - joining the King and Succession star Brian Cox in paying tribute following his sudden death.John Swinney praised the former Scottish leader's work as an MSP, telling Sky News' Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips: "He made a colossal contribution to Scottish politics."Mr Salmond died on Saturday afternoon aged 69 from a suspected heart attack during a trip to North Macedonia.Politics latest: Minister doesn't rule out raising key taxMr Swinney credited Mr Salmond for taking the Scottish National Party from the "fringes of Scottish politics to becoming the government of Scotland" and taking the country "incredibly close" to independence with the 2014 referendum.Quizzed on why...
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5 conspiratorial cartoons about FEMA
13 Oct
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5 conspiratorial cartoons about FEMA

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Politics tamfitronics published 12 October 2024 (Image credit: John Darkow / Copyright 2024 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)(Image credit: Clay Jones / Copyright 2024 Claytoonz)A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.comPolitics tamfitronics Subscribe to The WeekEscape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.SUBSCRIBE & SAVEPolitics tamfitronics Sign up for The Week's Free NewslettersFrom our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox. To continue reading this article... Create a free account Continue reading this article...
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Tributes paid to ‘monumental figure’ Alex Salmond
13 Oct
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Tributes paid to ‘monumental figure’ Alex Salmond

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Politics tamfitronics 8mFriends and rivals alike were quick to pay tribute, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer saying: “Alex Salmond was a monumental figure of Scottish and UK politics. He leaves behind a lasting legacy.”Former prime minister Rishi Sunak called him a “huge figure” and said: “While I disagreed with him on the constitutional question, there was no denying his skill in debate or his passion for politics.”And Scotland’s current First Minister John Swinney says he is deeply shocked and saddened at his untimely death: saying “Alex worked tirelessly and fought fearlessly for the country that he loved and for her independence.”
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G2E: Let’s make a deal! Minnesota stakeholders have ‘framework,’ but politics still in play
12 Oct
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G2E: Let’s make a deal! Minnesota stakeholders have ‘framework,’ but politics still in play

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Politics tamfitronics Buried under the news that California tribes could bring a sports betting initiative as soon as 2026 is this: Minnesota's stakeholders have brokered a deal. Minnesota Indian Gaming Association (MIGA) executive director Andy Platto was among the panelists who joined California Nations Indian Chairman James Siva Tuesday (8 October) on a Global Gaming Expo (G2E) panel titled ‘Tribal Sovereignty and Sports Betting: A Delicate Balance’. Minnesota lawmakers have been trying for multiple sessions to legalise retail and digital sports betting. It never got a vote this year, but did get through the house in 2022. Platto, who heads up the state’s tribal alliance, has been the face and voice of Indian Country. Over time, that has meant managing relationships with charitable gaming folks, horse racetracks and more recently, professional sports teams. The tribes...
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