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Supreme Court Revives Claims Against Cruise Lines Over Castro-Era Seizures

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in favor of a U.S. company that had its property confiscated by Fidel Castro's government over 65 years ago. In an 8-1 vote , the justices revived claims filed by Havana Docks Corporation against four cruise lines—Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Roy

May 21, 2:39 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsLegislation

Supreme Court Dismisses Alabama Execution Case

The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed Alabama's bid to execute Joseph Clifton Smith, a man convicted of murder in 1997, on Thursday. The decision leaves in place lower court rulings that found Smith intellectually disabled and thus ineligible for the death penalty under the Eighth Amendment. According to

May 21, 2:39 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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PoliticsHumanRights

UK Clarifies When Transgender People Can Be Excluded from Single-Sex Spaces

The UK government has issued new guidance clarifying when transgender people can be excluded from single-sex spaces such as public toilets and hospital wards. According to multiple reports, the code of practice, published on Thursday by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), states that si

May 21, 2:39 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Elections

DNC Releases Flawed Autopsy on Harris's 2024 Defeat

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) released a comprehensive autopsy report on Kamala Harris’s defeat by Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election. The 192-page document , authored by veteran strategist Paul Rivera, was published after months of internal pressure and controversy surrounding

May 21, 2:39 PM ET·5 min read

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Legislation

25 States Sue Over Trump Student Loan Caps

A coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit on Tuesday challenging new federal student loan caps imposed by the Trump administration. The plaintiffs argue that the limits will disproportionately impact critical healthcare sectors, making it harder for students to pursue deg

May 21, 11:54 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Queen Pushed for Andrew's Trade Envoy Role

Newly released government documents reveal that Queen Elizabeth II was 'very keen' for her son, then-Prince Andrew (now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor), to become the UK's special representative for international trade and investment in 2001. The files indicate that the Queen wished for him to

May 21, 11:54 AM ET·3 min read

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Protests

India’s Satirical Cockroach Janta Party Gains 20M Followers

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) , a satirical online movement in India, has rapidly gained popularity, amassing nearly 20 million followers on Instagram in just five days. This surpasses the official account of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has fewer than

May 21, 8:56 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Swing Voters Mixed on Trump as Midterms Near

As the midterm elections approach, swing voters in North Carolina are expressing a mix of frustration and support for President Trump's leadership. According to focus groups conducted by Engagious and Sago for the Swing Voter Project, half of these voters disapprove of his handling of the economy, w

May 21, 6:55 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Hanson Proposes Norway-Style Gas Policy

Pauline Hanson's One Nation party has proposed replacing Australia's offshore gas profits tax with a Norway-inspired policy designed to extract greater returns for taxpayers. The plan, announced at a major gas industry conference in Adelaide, includes abolishing the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (PRRT

May 21, 6:55 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump to Attend G7 Summit Amid Strained Relations

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the G7 summit in France from June 15-17, according to multiple reports. The summit, hosted by France in Évian-les-Bains, aims to build consensus on future agreements rather than finalize deals. The White House announced that Trump plans to discuss artificial i

May 21, 2:48 AM ET·1 min read

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Elections

Texas Democrat Galindo Faces Backlash Over Antisemitic Remarks

Maureen Galindo, a Democratic House candidate in Texas's 35th Congressional District, is facing widespread condemnation for antisemitic remarks made on social media. According to multiple reports, she pledged to turn the Karnes ICE Detention Center into a prison for 'American Zionists and former ICE

May 20, 10:54 PM ET·2 min read

6 articles from 4 publishers

Diplomacy

U.S. Indicts Raúl Castro Over 1996 Plane Shootdown

The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles, according to multiple reports. The charges include murder and destruction of an airplane, marking a significant escalation in tens

May 20, 8:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Pennsylvania Primaries Set Stage for November Elections

Pennsylvania's primary elections concluded Tuesday with key victories setting the stage for the November general election. State Rep. Chris Rabb won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, defeating three other candidates and positioning himself to likely win the general

May 20, 8:24 PM ET·1 min read

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HumanRights

Colorado Supreme Court Orders Hospital to Resume Gender Care for Minors

The Colorado Supreme Court has ordered Children's Hospital Colorado to resume gender-affirming care for minors, including puberty blockers and hormone therapy. According to PBS , the ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by four transgender girls who claimed that the hospital violated state ant

May 20, 8:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Brookings Study Estimates Over 145K US Kids Affected by Parental Detentions

According to multiple reports, over 145,000 US citizen children have experienced a parent being detained by immigration authorities since Donald Trump's second term began. This estimate comes from a new report published Monday by the Brookings Institution. The study found that about 22,000 of these

May 20, 5:40 PM ET·1 min read

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Legal

Ex-prosecutor charged with stealing Trump documents report

Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, a former federal prosecutor in Florida, has been charged with sending a sealed special counsel report on President Donald Trump's classified documents case to her personal email account. According to an indictment made public on Wednesday, Lineberger faces charges includi

May 20, 5:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Taxation

Bezos Proposes Zero Income Tax for Bottom Half of Earners

Jeff Bezos proposed eliminating federal income taxes for the bottom half of U.S. earners during a CNBC interview, arguing this would alleviate financial burdens and foster entrepreneurship among lower-income individuals. The bottom 50% of taxpayers currently contribute about 3% of federal income t

May 20, 2:46 PM ET·2 min read

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FreeSpeech

Tennessee Man Settles for $835K After Jail Over Charlie Kirk Post

Larry Bushart, a 61-year-old retired police officer from Tennessee, has won an $835,000 settlement after being jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. According to multiple reports, while many people across the U.S. lost their

May 20, 2:46 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

House Passes Housing Affordability Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan housing affordability bill on Wednesday, aiming to address the nation's housing crisis by encouraging homebuilding and limiting corporate landlords' ability to buy more than 350 houses. The bill passed with an overwhelming vote of 396 to 13. The

May 20, 2:46 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Barney Frank, Trailblazing Congressman, Dies at 86

Barney Frank, a pioneering congressman known for his work on financial reform and LGBTQ+ rights, died at age 86. He passed away Tuesday night at his home in Ogunquit, Maine after entering hospice care for congestive heart failure. Frank served as the U.S. Representative from Massachusetts's 4th cong

May 20, 11:47 AM ET·2 min read

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Corruption

Spain Investigates Former PM Zapatero in Airline Bailout Probe

Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under criminal investigation for alleged influence peddling related to a €53 million ($62 million) government bailout of Plus Ultra airline during the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Court in Madrid has summoned him to testify on June 2 a

May 20, 7:29 AM ET·2 min read

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Protests

Bolivia Deploys Military as Protests Demand Paz's Resignation

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz enacted a law on May 27 that restores executive authority to deploy military forces during protests, as nationwide unrest entered its fourth week. The legislation repeals restrictions imposed in 2020 by the leftist Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) party, removing limits

May 20, 3:15 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Bob Brooks Wins Dem Primary in Key Pennsylvania District

Bob Brooks won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, setting up a general election challenge against Republican incumbent Ryan Mackenzie according to CBS News. As reported by multiple outlets, Brooks defeated Ryan Crosswell, Lamont McClure and Carol Obando-Derstine to

May 19, 11:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Progressive Chris Rabb Wins Pennsylvania Primary

Chris Rabb has won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, securing a significant victory for progressives in the upcoming midterms. According to multiple reports, Rabb defeated more moderate candidates Sharif Street and Ala Stanford in a district that supports Democrat

May 19, 11:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Supreme Court Revives Claims Against Cruise Lines Over Castro-Era Seizures

Supreme Court Dismisses Alabama Execution Case

UK Clarifies When Transgender People Can Be Excluded from Single-Sex Spaces

DNC Releases Flawed Autopsy on Harris's 2024 Defeat

25 States Sue Over Trump Student Loan Caps

Queen Pushed for Andrew's Trade Envoy Role

India’s Satirical Cockroach Janta Party Gains 20M Followers

Swing Voters Mixed on Trump as Midterms Near

Hanson Proposes Norway-Style Gas Policy

Trump to Attend G7 Summit Amid Strained Relations

Texas Democrat Galindo Faces Backlash Over Antisemitic Remarks

U.S. Indicts Raúl Castro Over 1996 Plane Shootdown

Pennsylvania Primaries Set Stage for November Elections

Colorado Supreme Court Orders Hospital to Resume Gender Care for Minors

Brookings Study Estimates Over 145K US Kids Affected by Parental Detentions

Ex-prosecutor charged with stealing Trump documents report

Bezos Proposes Zero Income Tax for Bottom Half of Earners

Tennessee Man Settles for $835K After Jail Over Charlie Kirk Post

House Passes Housing Affordability Bill

Barney Frank, Trailblazing Congressman, Dies at 86

Spain Investigates Former PM Zapatero in Airline Bailout Probe

Bolivia Deploys Military as Protests Demand Paz's Resignation

Bob Brooks Wins Dem Primary in Key Pennsylvania District

Progressive Chris Rabb Wins Pennsylvania Primary

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Supreme Court Revives Claims Against Cruise Lines Over Castro-Era Seizures

Supreme Court Dismisses Alabama Execution Case

UK Clarifies When Transgender People Can Be Excluded from Single-Sex Spaces

DNC Releases Flawed Autopsy on Harris's 2024 Defeat

25 States Sue Over Trump Student Loan Caps

Queen Pushed for Andrew's Trade Envoy Role

India’s Satirical Cockroach Janta Party Gains 20M Followers

Swing Voters Mixed on Trump as Midterms Near

Hanson Proposes Norway-Style Gas Policy

Trump to Attend G7 Summit Amid Strained Relations

Texas Democrat Galindo Faces Backlash Over Antisemitic Remarks

U.S. Indicts Raúl Castro Over 1996 Plane Shootdown

Pennsylvania Primaries Set Stage for November Elections

Colorado Supreme Court Orders Hospital to Resume Gender Care for Minors

Brookings Study Estimates Over 145K US Kids Affected by Parental Detentions

Ex-prosecutor charged with stealing Trump documents report

Bezos Proposes Zero Income Tax for Bottom Half of Earners

Tennessee Man Settles for $835K After Jail Over Charlie Kirk Post

House Passes Housing Affordability Bill

Barney Frank, Trailblazing Congressman, Dies at 86

Spain Investigates Former PM Zapatero in Airline Bailout Probe

Bolivia Deploys Military as Protests Demand Paz's Resignation

Bob Brooks Wins Dem Primary in Key Pennsylvania District

Progressive Chris Rabb Wins Pennsylvania Primary

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