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Saturday, May 30 130 stories · 72 outlets · top Δ 1.00

A cafe owner in London alleges Metropolitan Police attempted to enlist him as an informant against Palestine Action.  Donald Trump reportedly may replace planned 250th anniversary concerts with a speech after artists declined participation.  Graham Platner’s wife confirmed he sent explicit text messages to other women during their marriage, threatening his campaign.

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Cafe owner says UK police tried to recruit him to spy on Palestine Action

Middle East Eye · Tier B3 outletsyesterday

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The Guardianκ .71Δ .14Manchester cafe owner says police tried to recruit him to spy on Palestine Action Middle East Eyeκ .34Δ .14Cafe owner says UK police tried to recruit him to spy on Palestine Action

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Trump may cancel 250th U.S. anniversary concerts after artists drop out, may give speech instead

CBC News · Tier A5 outlets11h ago

Trump prioritizing a speech over a concert celebration

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Bloomberg Politicsκ .25Δ .81Trump Floats Rally Speech After Musical Acts Abandon 250th Event ABC Australiaκ .23Δ .81Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair after musicians cancel Times of Israelκ .22Δ .81Trump to headline fair for US’s 250th anniversary after artists drop out The Japan Timesκ .16Δ .81Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair opening after performers drop out

Graham Platner sent explicit texts to other women during marriage, wife confirms

The Guardian · Tier A3 outlets5h ago

Personal misconduct threatens a political candidate’s reputation

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CBS Newsκ .49Δ .41Platner's wife told campaign about sexually explicit texts he sent other women The Hillκ .38Δ .41Reports: Platner’s wife told campaign staff he sent sexual messages to other women

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