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The real reasons US politicians are getting older
No country for young men and women: why do older politicians seem to have such a tight grip on the US political system?
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Officials confirm flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite found in US wildlife
<p>USDA says screwworm found in elk in Texas, and warns hunters and ranchers to be vigilant to help stop spread</p><p>The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on Wednesday it had confirmed the first detection of flesh-eating parasite the New World screwworm in US wildlife in an elk in Pecos county, Texas.</p><p>The elk was located on a game ranch and was reported after being harvested by a hunter, the USDA said in a statement.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/21/new-world-screwworm-texas">Continue reading...</a>
GB Oct 21, 2026The Guardian World World04
Nancy Pelosi’s office latest recipient of letter containing white powder
<p>Former speaker is latest target of mailings sent to various Congress members in the lead-up to the midterm elections</p><p>California representative Nancy Pelosi’s office received “a suspicious letter” on Wednesday in what appears to be the latest incident of ill-intentioned mailings targeted at US Congress members before the midterm elections.</p><p>The offices of more than three dozen members of Congress across the political spectrum have <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/19/white-powder-envelopes-congress">received envelopes</a> containing white powder in recent days. One lawmaker’s office said preliminary tests indicated the powder was not hazardous.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/21/nancy-pelosi-office-letter-white-powder">Continue reading...</a>
GB Oct 21, 2026The Guardian World