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
Kamala Harris’ laugh is a sound check for a divided country
“You’re writing a story in the Los Angeles Times about the vice president’s laugh? I think that’s laughable.” — Bakari Sellers, Democratic lawyer and CNN…
George Murphy, 89; Actor-Dancer Who Served 1 Term in U.S. Senate
George Murphy, the actor-dancer who served one term as a U. S. senator from California, died Sunday night at his home in Palm Beach, Fla.,…
Democrats clear path to vote on repeal of Arizona abortion ban
PHOENIX — Democrats in the Arizona Senate cleared a path Wednesday to bring a proposed repeal of the state’s near-total ban on abortions to a vote…
Councils to watch in the 2024 local elections
Where might the main political parties make gains and losses in the local elections on 2 May? Source link
Starmer challenges Sunak over Truss’ book of memoirs
The Labour leader asked the PM about his predecessor claiming her Budget was the "happiest moment of her premiership".Sir Keir Starmer was asking about Liz…
Sunak: Our plan is working, delivering brighter Britain
Sir Keir Starmer has questioned how the PM will fund the planned end of National Insurance.Rishi Sunak told Sir Keir Starmer that taxes were being…
New carpets got rid of Downing Street fleas – Hunt
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says he replaced the No 11 carpets Liz Truss claimed were infested with fleas. Source link
Starmer accuses PM of 'smearing' working-class Rayner
The Labour leader rushes to his deputy's defence after Rishi Sunak makes a jibe about her tax affairs. Source link
Cheap booze prices to rise as MSPs vote to increase minimum cost
MSPs increase the cost of alcohol but opinions remain split over the policy's effectiveness. Source link
Senate impeachment trial begins for Homeland Security Secretary
WASHINGTON — Senators were sworn in Wednesday for their third impeachment trial in four years, this time of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas. House Republicans,…
Scotland to ditch key climate change target
The Scottish government is to scrap its flagship target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030. Source link
Journalist who accused NPR of bias resigns from the network
Uri Berliner, the veteran NPR journalist who publicly accused his employer of liberal bias, has resigned from the network. Berliner posted a message Wednesday on…