Sunak to tackle 'sick note culture' in welfare speech
The PM will say the focus should be on "what work you can do", but Labour says he has run out of ideas. Source link
Arizona’s abortion ban is worse than its 19th century origins
Arizona’s Supreme Court opened a new front in the war on women’s reproductive rights last week when it resurrected an obscure 1864 law that bans…
Signatures roll in for tough-on-crime ballot measure to reform California’s Proposition 47
SACRAMENTO — A coalition backing a tough-on-crime statewide ballot initiative to toughen penalties for retail theft and some drug offenses on Thursday submitted more than 900,000…
Scottish government scraps climate change targets
The annual and interim climate targets will be replaced with a system measuring emissions every five years. Source link
President Biden scores endorsements from the Kennedy family
PHILADELPHIA — President Biden accepted endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family during a campaign stop Thursday as he aims to undermine…
Tory activist 'appalled' by party's actions over MP
Fylde MP Mark Menzies strongly disputes claims he asked a party volunteer for £5,000 to pay "bad people". Source link
Calexico recalls first transgender mayor and a council ally
Voters in Calexico have resoundingly ousted the first out transgender member of the City Council and her council ally after a bitter recall campaign rife…
Minister asked if incinerator plans could be blocked
Steve Barclay's office sought advice on blocking incinerators, including one in his own constituency. Source link
New Florida law to open public schools to volunteer chaplains
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida school districts will soon have the option of allowing volunteer chaplains to counsel students under a bill signed Thursday by Republican Gov.…
No cheering warning to Commons gallery during Covid debate
The deputy Speaker has warned those in the public gallery to stop clapping during a debate on Covid and excess deaths.Dame Rosie Winterton said the…
Palestinians want to join the U.N. The U.S. wants to block them
WASHINGTON — The United States is once again opposing Palestinian efforts to gain full membership in the United Nation. The U.S. was expected to veto a…
Council leader resigns amid claims he abused women
The councillor is stepping down as leader of West Northamptonshire Council, which he has led since 2021. Source link
Changing our lives is scary. The climate crisis is way scarier
“I want you to stop changing your lives, OK? We’ve been conditioned to think that change is good and exciting, but what if it’s not?…
EU proposes UK free movement deal for young people
The EU Commission says UK and EU citizens under 30 should be able to work or study for up to four years. Source link
Juror dismissed in Trump’s New York hush money trial
NEW YORK — Prosecutors in the hush money trial of Donald Trump asked Thursday for the former president to be held in contempt and fined because…
Newsom calls for increased oversight of local homelessness efforts
SACRAMENTO — Frustrated over the lack of progress on homelessness in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for increased oversight of cities and counties that receive…
What’s inside House package focused on aiding Ukraine, Israel
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson has unveiled a long-awaited package of bills that would provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems…
Five women make abuse claims against council leader
The BBC hears accounts from women who had relationships with Jonathan Nunn between 1990 and 2013. Source link
Wilson Seeks Sweeping Budget Power, Aid Cuts : Government: He outlines a ballot measure that would slash welfare benefits by as much as 25%.
Saying the state was heading toward a “fiscal train wreck,” Gov. Pete Wilson announced Monday that he will ask voters next year to approve a…
Tory MP suspended over alleged misuse of funds
Mark Menzies, who represents the seat of Fylde, told the Times he strongly disputed the allegations. Source link