How to close California’s budget deficit? Democrats plan to have a plan
The three most powerful Democrats at the state Capitol came out Wednesday with a strange announcement. It boiled down to this: They’re working on a…
NSW bans gay conversion therapy after marathon parliamentary debate overnight
In short: NSW parliament voted to pass the bill criminalising gay conversion after a marathon debate overnight.The legislation passed unamended.What's next? The legislation will take 12 months…
GMB staff to strike over sex harassment claims
Employees claim reforms recommended by an independent lawyer-led review are yet to take place. Source link
In Colombia, hunting poachers, not drug traffickers | Wildlife News
Cali, Colombia – On January 20, 2023, a Colombian task force burst into a home in this city, looking for contraband. Nearly a dozen officers…
Trump 2024 campaign fundraising report shows him behind Biden
NEW YORK — Former President Trump’s fundraising picked up last month, but his political operation is still struggling to catch up to President Biden and the…
Fifth Mississippi ‘Goon Squad’ deputy sentenced for role in torturing 2 Black men
1 of 2 | Michael Corey Jenkins (pictured before and after the assault committed by six former Rankin County Mississippi deputies) is one of 2…
New youngest peer wants to scrap the House of Lords
At 28-years-old, Plaid Cymru's Carmen Smith becomes the youngest member of the House of Lords. Source link
Lawyers for Prince Harry allege journalists working for Rupert Murdoch’s British tabloids bugged his phones
In short: Lawyers for Prince Harry allege staff for Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers (NGN) bugged Harry's phones and accessed the messages on his late mother Princess Diana's pager. NGN…
Congress unveils $1.2-trillion plan to avert federal shutdown
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers introduced a $1.2-trillion spending package Thursday that sets the stage for avoiding a partial government shutdown for several key federal agencies this weekend…
Best Buy to close up to 15 stores in 2025
Best Buy will shut down 10-15 store locations in 2025, according to CFO Matthew Bilunas . File Photo by John Angelillo | License Photo March…
Israel suspends government spokesman after UK row
It is understood Eylon Levy was suspended over an online exchange with the UK foreign secretary. Source link
Alaa’s sad Mother’s Day after Israel’s war on Gaza killed her children | Israel War on Gaza
Rafah, Gaza – It is nearly impossible to describe the feelings of a mother in the Gaza Strip on Mother’s Day. A mother who has…
Why are residents rejecting Chiquita Canyon Landfill relief?
After enduring rancid landfill odors for roughly a year, some Santa Clarita Valley residents have reached their breaking point. A high-temperature chemical reaction has caused…
Blinken: U.S. has submitted resolution calling for immediate Gaza cease-fire to U.N.
1 of 3 | Displaced Palestinians inspect the damage to their tents following overnight Israeli bombardment at the Rafah refugee camp in the southern Gaza…
Tory Manchester mayor candidate defects to Reform
Dan Barker follows Lee Anderson as another Conservative politician to defect to the party. Source link
Kate Middleton deserves privacy, says UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, amid wild health speculation
In short: UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has told people to "butt out" of the Princess of Wales's health battle.The royal had surgery in January,…
Nearly 8 in 10 AAPI adults in U.S. think abortion should be legal, poll finds
WASHINGTON — With abortion rights poised to be one of the major issues in the 2024 election, a new poll shows that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians…
Transportation Department launching probe of major airlines’ privacy policies
1 of 2 | The Department of Transportation announced Thursday it is launching a probe into the privacy practices of the major U.S. airlines. File…
UK sees biggest increase in poverty for 30 years
The energy price crisis caused the sharpest increase in absolute poverty in 30 years, official figures show. Source link
Australia beats Bangladesh by 118 runs in first women’s ODI in Dhaka
Australia has beaten Bangladesh in the opening match of a six-game white-ball tour, winning by 118 runs in Dhaka.The tourists scored 7-213 off their 50…