Hegseth says Boy Scouts agreed to his ‘Back to Basics’ demands over DEI and transgender — and will add a new merit badge

February 27, 2026 · The Independent

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Judges throw out claim that paying VAT on private school fees is against human rights law
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E-waste found contaminating dolphin brains: ‘This is a wake-up call’
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Carol Vorderman shares tearful reaction to Green Party’s historic Gorton and Denton by-election win
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Neanderthal DNA study reveals surprising partner preference
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