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There is speculation that the UK Conservative Party will be wiped out in Wales after the upcoming general election, losing all their seats. That would be a good thing. Source: Wales Online The general election is happening on July 4, 2024, and after all the results are counted, Wales will have 32 MPs.

Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park is open for the season, park officials announced Friday, though access to the Alpine Visitor Center, gift shop and nearby parking areas remains closed. Related Articles Colorado News | Trail Ridge Road will miss its traditional Memorial Day opening Colorado News | Denver Art Museum, botanic gardens, zoo close Thursday due to snow; DCPA shows canceled The road’s traditional Memorial Day opening was delayed by May storms with high winds that hampered snow plows. Park visitors must adhere to barricades and anyone who enters closed areas will be cited, park officials said in a post on X. Reservations are required to enter the park during peak periods and can be made through recreation.gov. Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.

LAKEWOOD — Who says small ball is dead? Cherry Creek used a five-run fourth inning highlighted by three crafty bunts as a catalyst to beat Grandview 11-9 on Friday afternoon at All-Star Park. That propelled the Bruins into the championship against Regis Jesuit, Cherry Creek’s 15th title game appearance under retiring head coach Marc Johnson. “(Small ball) is what broke the game up,” Johnson said.

By GREG BEACHAM (AP Sports Writer) Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul has been postponed after the 57-year-old Tyson fell ill on a flight last weekend. Tyson and Paul said Friday that they will announce a new fight date next week. They were scheduled to meet July 20 in Arlington, Texas. Tyson became nauseous and dizzy during the final hour of a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last Sunday, and his plane was met by first responders who attended to the former heavyweight champion.

"Maybe his lawyers should put these points in their pre-sentencing memo?" tweeted George, while daughter Claudia added, "I think you forgot to add "felon." Snap. Nothing like some good friendly family banter, teasing mom for continuing to support a now-convicted felon who only works to undermine American democracy. Source: Raw Story Former Trump White House counselor Kellyanne Conway on Friday defiantly defended former President Donald Trump after he was found guilty of 34 felony counts earlier this week. Writing on Twitter, Conway used one of her tried-and-tested spin tactics that she regularly employed while at the White House: Namely, she pivoted to attacking Trump's political opponents. "This Verdict Won't Change One Fundamental Thing: It won't make Joe Biden any less 81 years old; won't make Kamala Harris smarter; won't excuse the fact that Joe Biden crushed the American Dream for so many; won't excuse the millions, including terrorists and Chinese nationals, Biden has let walk into our country." Conway's attempt to wave away Trump's felony conviction — the first for any former president of the United States — was met with mockery by many of her followers, including her ex-husband George Conway, who has for years been one of Trump's fiercest critics. First, George chimed in.read more

In 2022, Fred Prehn, whom Scott Walker had appointed to the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board, at the urging of the Republicans, refused to leave his position even though his term expired. The conservative-controlled state supreme court ruled that he could remain in that position until either he resigned or a new person was nominated and confirmed.