Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or ...

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Zia Yusuf said Robert Jenrick is ‘thoughtful’ and ‘clear eyed about all of the different ways the Tories betrayed this ...

One congressman wants to pass a bill that would ban government employees from insider trading on prediction markets. But is ...

An unremarkable mid-century house is now bursting with character following a radical renovation and extension by Rome-based ...

Genova Bakery isn’t trying to impress anyone with sleek design or trendy menu items – it’s too busy being exactly what it has ...

Looking ahead to some of the biggest lawsuits of 2026, one theme stands out: the law is racing to catch up with technology.

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Matt LaFleur has agreed to terms on a contract extension to remain the Packers’ coach, a week after Green Bay’s season ended ...

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In the new film “Sirāt,” opening Feb. 6, a father is on a quest. Luis’ daughter has gone missing at a rave in Morocco; Luis (Sergi López), accompanied by his young son, Esteban (Bruno Núñez Arjona), ...

A few states have set stipulations for winners who wish to be discreet, and there are a few that don't even have their own lotteries to play The largest lottery prize ever was a $2.04 billion ...