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Supreme Court Hears Roundup Cancer Case

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case that could significantly impact thousands of lawsuits against Monsanto (now owned by Bayer) over its popular weed killer Roundup, which many claim causes cancer. At the heart of the dispute is whether federal pesticide laws preempt state failur

Apr 27, 7:57 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Supreme Court Weighs Geofence Warrants in Armed Robbery Case

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether police warrants obtaining broad cellphone location data are lawful under the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. According to UPI , the case stems from an armed robbery in Midlothian, Va., on May 20, 2019. Investigat

Apr 27, 5:58 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsElections

Welsh Leaders Clash in Heated Debate Ahead of Senedd Election

Welsh party leaders clashed in a heated televised debate ahead of next month's Senedd election, with Reform UK challenging other parties to publish full costings for their policies. According to multiple reports, none of the six larger parties have released comprehensive details on how they would fu

Apr 27, 5:58 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Labor

Birmingham Bin Strike End Nears After Year-Long Dispute

Birmingham's year-long bin strike is nearing an end after the city council committed to an improved offer for refuse workers. According to multiple reports, John Cotton, Labour leader of Birmingham City Council, announced on Monday that a negotiated settlement was 'within sight' after months of frus

Apr 27, 3:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Orders Troop Drawdown Amid Iran War Feud

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany over the next six to twelve months, according to multiple reports. This move follows a growing feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran war policy and NATO commitments, highlighting rising t

Apr 27, 1:59 PM ET·4 min read

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LegislationMIXED REPORTS

Florida Approves GOP-Favored Congressional Map

Florida lawmakers approved a new congressional map proposed by Governor Ron DeSantis, which aims to flip four Democratic U.S. House seats to Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The state legislature convened a special session on April 28 and passed the proposal, sending it to DeSantis f

Apr 27, 1:59 PM ET·3 min read

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HumanRights

Five Face Trial in Germany for Attack on Israeli Arms Firm

Five individuals appeared in court in Stuttgart on Monday facing charges of causing approximately €1 million ($1.17 million) in damage at the German site of an Israeli defense company, according to court statements. The defendants, aged between 25 and 40, are accused of trespassing and shouting pro-

Apr 27, 11:43 AM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Reinstates Texas GOP-Favored Electoral Map

The U.S. Supreme Court formally reinstated a redrawn Texas electoral map designed to add more Republican representatives to the House ahead of the November midterm elections. According to multiple reports, the decision formalizes an interim ruling made in December by the court's 6-3 conservative maj

Apr 27, 11:43 AM ET·4 min read

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Scandal

Trump Demands ABC Fire Kimmel Over Melania Joke

Donald and Melania Trump are calling for ABC to fire comedian Jimmy Kimmel after he made a joke about Melania having 'the glow of an expectant widow.' The Trumps allege that Kimmel's remarks constitute hateful rhetoric, with Melania stating that such language deepens political divisions in America.

Apr 27, 11:43 AM ET·3 min read

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Immigration

Court Blocks Trump Asylum Restrictions

According to multiple reports, a federal appeals court has blocked President Donald Trump's efforts to restrict asylum at the southern border. The ruling underscores Congress's role in governing immigration policy and sets the stage for further legal battles. The case centers on sweeping attempts to

Apr 27, 3:59 AM ET·1 min read

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Elections

Bennett-Lapid Alliance Aims to Oust Netanyahu

Former Israeli Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid have announced the formation of a new political alliance called 'Together' in an effort to unseat current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming elections. The move comes as polls suggest growing dissatisfaction with Netanyahu'

Apr 26, 6:42 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Commons Rejects Inquiry Into Starmer Over Mandelson Appointment

The House of Commons voted down a Conservative-led motion seeking an investigation into whether Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer misled MPs about the vetting process for Lord Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador. The vote, held on Tuesday, saw 335 MPs against the motion and 223 in favor.

Apr 26, 2:47 PM ET·3 min read

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Security

Shooting at White House Dinner

President Donald Trump attended the White House Correspondents Dinner for the first time since taking office, marking a rare moment of unity between his administration and the press. The event, held at the Washington Hilton Hotel, brought together more than 2,500 journalists, guests, CEOs, celebriti

Apr 26, 12:52 PM ET·4 min read

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Diplomacy

Hungary's Magyar Pushes to Unblock €17B in EU Funds

Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar held what he described as 'extremely constructive and successful' talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday to unblock €17 billion in EU pandemic recovery funds frozen due to rule of law disputes under former Prime Minis

Apr 26, 6:54 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

US to Modify Sanctions for Maduro's Legal Defense

The United States has agreed to modify its sanctions on Venezuela, allowing the South American country's government to pay for Nicolás Maduro's legal defense. This decision comes after a restriction that had threatened to derail the drug trafficking case against the ousted Venezuelan president, as r

Apr 25, 12:58 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Midterm Fundraising: Democrats Lead in Key Races

Democratic candidates are leading in fundraising for key midterm elections, despite the national party's low approval ratings. According to NPR, Democrats have outraised Republicans in seven Senate races and several House districts. However, Republican committees and super PACs hold significant cash

Apr 25, 5:44 AM ET·1 min read

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Elections

Labour Faces Red Wall Collapse Amid Reform UK Surge

Labour is bracing for a potential collapse of its 'red wall' in the upcoming May elections as Nigel Farage's Reform UK gains momentum in traditional Labour strongholds. According to multiple reports, Labour could lose hundreds of councillors across the Midlands and northern England, with key cabinet

Apr 25, 3:57 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Maine Governor Vetoes Data Center Moratorium Bill

Maine Governor Janet Mills vetoed a bill that would have made Maine the first US state to impose an 18-month moratorium on new large data centers, according to The Guardian , Reuters , and UPI . The decision reflects the difficult trade-off facing political leaders who must weigh the impact of data

Apr 24, 8:56 PM ET·2 min read

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Media

Trump to Attend WHCD Amid Tensions

President Donald Trump will attend this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD) on April 27, marking his first appearance at the event since becoming president. The dinner has drawn renewed scrutiny due to Trump's contentious relationship with the press and ongoing tensions between the admi

Apr 24, 7:02 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver for Oil Shipments

President Donald Trump granted a 90-day extension to a Jones Act waiver, allowing foreign-flagged vessels to transport oil, fuel, and fertilizer between U.S. ports until mid-August. The White House announced this decision on Friday, citing efforts to curb rising energy costs linked to the war with I

Apr 24, 4:49 PM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

RFK Jr Defends Trump's Impossible Drug Price Claims

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended President Donald Trump's claims of drug price reductions exceeding 100%, using incorrect mathematical reasoning during a Senate hearing and later at an Oval Office event, according to reports from PBS , HuffPost , and Fox News . T

Apr 24, 4:49 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRightsMIXED REPORTS

Pope Leo Condemns Capital Punishment Amid US Execution Push

Pope Leo condemned capital punishment for the second consecutive day, calling for its abolition in the United States. This comes as President Donald Trump's administration moved to broaden methods of execution for federal inmates. In a message sent to DePaul University in Chicago, the pope said that

Apr 24, 4:49 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Trump Admin Moves to End Parole for CBP One App Users

The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to terminate the legal status of hundreds of thousands of migrants who used the Biden-era CBP One app to gain humanitarian parole. This decision comes after a federal judge in Boston blocked an initial effort by the administration, ruling that th

Apr 24, 2:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

EU Investigates Mandelson Over Epstein Ties

Lord Peter Mandelson is under formal investigation by the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) over his ties to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to multiple reports. The probe focuses on allegations of misconduct during Mandelson's tenure as EU trade commissioner from 2004 to 2008 and later

Apr 24, 12:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Supreme Court Hears Roundup Cancer Case

Supreme Court Weighs Geofence Warrants in Armed Robbery Case