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Elon Musk becomes biggest political donor of US midterms cycle with $366m spent

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Musk’s midterm donations, mostly for rightwing candidates and causes, surpass his contributions to Trump in 2024 Elon Musk has become the biggest political donor of the 2026 US midterm elections cycle, funneling about $366m into political groups and campaigns as he backs conservative candidates and rightwing causes. The world’s richest person has poured more than $276m into politics since July alone, some of the most rapid political spending in US history. He’s targeting key races that will determine which party controls the US Senate. The New York…

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USABC News

Six Flags temporarily closes 9 other roller coasters after fatal incident in Georgia

Immediately after a person was killed and others were hurt while riding the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, Six Flags announced it temporarily shut down nine similar hypercoasters in six theme parks across North America. "The safety of our guests and associates remains one of our highest priorities," Six Flags said in a statement Monday. The coasters closed include Nitro in Great Adventure; Raging Bull in Great America; Behemoth and Leviathan in Canada's Wonderland; Goliath in Magic Mountain; Fury 325 and Thunder Striker in Carowinds; and Orion and Diamondback in Kings Island.

USCBS News

Judge blocks Trump admin. from felling trees at D.C. golf course

Washington — A federal judge on Tuesday barred the Trump administration from removing trees at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., for another two weeks after hundreds of trees were felled at the historic public course over the weekend. Reyes said the D.C. Preservation League and golfers will likely be harmed without relief. The plaintiffs are challenging President Trump's planned overhaul of East Potomac.

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