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Communist Party USA says Democrat candidates aren’t members

Post author:The Canary
Post published:6 July 2026
Post last modified:7 July 2026

The Communist Party USA (CPUSA) has condemned president Trump’s red‑baiting tirades against the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) primary victories in New York, the District of Columbia and Colorado. It called them a dangerous escalation of anti‑communist hysteria. Co-chair Rossana Cambron said: MAGA is going to lose the midterms and Trump’s getting desperate. Trump told the recent Faith & Freedom Coalition that communism is the “greatest threat” facing the United States in its 250-year history. He said: They’re animals! These ruthless Communists will attack all religions but, in particular, Christianity. The party’s co-chair, Joe Sims, responded: “Our enemy is not God,…

How Folarin Balogun’s red card led to FIFA U-turn and Trump tweet

Post author:Alaa Shamali
Post published:6 July 2026
Post last modified:6 July 2026

The red card shown to US national team striker, Folarin Balogun, during the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 of the World Cup became one of the most controversial incidents of the tournament. It spilled over from the pitch to reach the White House, before culminating in an exceptional decision by FIFA to suspend the penalty. This opened the door to unprecedented political interference and commentary. Folarin Balogun reprimanded for tackle In the 64th minute of the match, Balugon was shown a red card following a VAR review for a challenge that the referee deemed an assault…

Reform UK’s Braverman believes the UK should be compensated for its colonial pillages

Post author:Maddison Wheeldon
Post published:6 July 2026
Post last modified:6 July 2026

Reform UK’s far-right MP Suella Braverman claims the UK should receive reparations for its “investment, effort and contribution” to the colonies. This appalling suggestion came after Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy posted on X about Jamaica making the (long overdue) case for reparations “directly to King Charles”. Apparently, countries that had their resources, wealth, and labour exploited or stolen have no right to reparations, but those who capitalised upon it should be reimbursed because “the British Empire did so much good for the world”. Correction: the British Empire stole an extraordinary amount of wealth from the countries it colonised. It committed numerous…

How Inflatable Sculptures Elevate Concert Experiences

Post author:Nathan Spears
Post published:6 July 2026
Post last modified:6 July 2026

Concerts have evolved into immersive productions where visual storytelling is just as important as the music itself. Whether it’s a stadium tour, festival headline set, or arena performance, audiences now expect memorable experiences that engage all the senses. As a result, stage design has become a vital component of live entertainment, with inflatable sculptures offering an innovative way to create bold, larger-than-life visuals that captivate audiences from every angle. From eye-catching stage centrepieces to interactive installations, custom inflatables enable artists and production teams to transform creative concepts into unforgettable concert experiences while delivering the flexibility needed for modern touring. Creating Spectacle…

Ounahi’s sharp double keeps Morocco in the World Cup

Post author:Faz Ali
Post published:6 July 2026
Post last modified:6 July 2026

Morocco are into the last eight again, and they did it with a second‑half surge that Canada simply couldn’t live with. After a first half where Jesse Marsch’s side pressed high, created the better chances and forced Yassine Bounou into multiple stops, the Atlas Lions woke up after the interval and closed the door on the co‑hosts’ World Cup. Canada’s early pressure was real. Jonathan David’s angled effort was palmed away by Bounou, and Tani Oluwaseyi spun sharply off Redouane Halhal to go clean through, only for Bounou’s left foot to keep Morocco level. Tajon Buchanan later forced another save with…

Israel accused of ‘stealing’ Ben & Jerry’s ice cream

Post author:Skwawkbox
Post published:6 July 2026
Post last modified:6 July 2026

Israel and Unilever reportedly collaborated in order to bypass a boycott call by the anti-genocide founders of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenstein called for an end to the sale of their products in Israel. Cohen was even arrested after disrupting a US Senate sitting to demand action to protect Palestinian children. But In June 2026, the official ‘Israel’ X account posted (now deleted) a boast about a new flavour by the brand launching in Israel. The Israeli Haaretz newspaper posted about the ‘milk and honey’ flavour, complete with chocolate ‘stars of David’: Did Ben and Jerry’s just drop…

The de-banking of the Canary is a warning. If they can silence us, they can silence anyone.

Post author:Rachael Swindon
Post published:6 July 2026
Post last modified:6 July 2026

For more than a decade, I have wholeheartedly backed the man who helped build Canary from nothing but a belief that media should serve the many, not the few. I have watched him pour his energy and unshakeable principle into creating an independent voice — one that challenges power, holds elites to account, and amplifies those the mainstream ignores. So when Lloyds Bank suddenly terminated Canary’s business banking facility without a clear explanation, this wasn’t just some sort of bureaucratic inconvenience. It was a direct, calculated assault on press freedom, political dissent, and the very idea of a democratic public sphere.…