Bonnie Tyler died aged 75
Welsh pop star Bonnie Tyler, best known for the 1980s hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' died in a hospital in Portugal at the age of 75.
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Victor Marks Wins Colorado GOP Governor Primary
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Colorado's Republican primary for governor was called for Victor Marks — a Marine Corps veteran, political outsider, and social media phenomenon who edged out two state lawmakers by a razor-thin margin of 2,515 votes [1] — Alejandro Alonso Galva "Victor Marks, a Marine Corps veteran and political outsider with a large social media following, narrowly won the Colorado Republican guber…" 02:58 . Marks has cultivated a MAGA following and thanked supporters in a video that leaned heavily on populist grievances: life is too expensive, housing is out of reach, communities feel less safe. But his candidacy comes with significant baggage. He has described himself as a 'high risk humanitarian,' claimed to have freed hostages abroad, and disclosed childhood involvement in a homicide — all claims his opponents have characterised as fabrications. He now faces Democratic state attorney general Phil Weiser in a general election in a state that leans Democratic, making his path to the governorship a steep one.
Political Outsider Victor Marks Wins Colorado GOP Primary
Victor Marks, a Marine Corps veteran and political outsider with a large social media following, narrowly won the Colorado Republican gubernatorial primary by just 2,515 votes. He calls himself a 'high risk humanitarian' and has made controversial claims about saving hostages and a childhood homicide incident — all disputed by opponents.
Victor Marks won Colorado GOP primary by 2,515 votes
Political outsider and Marine Corps veteran Victor Marks won the Colorado Republican primary for governor by just 2,515 votes over two state lawmakers, according to an AP race call.
Bonnie Tyler Dies at 75
Welsh pop icon Bonnie Tyler has died at 75 in a hospital in Portugal. Best known for the soaring 1980s ballad 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' Tyler leaves behind one of the era's most recognisable voices.
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