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FCC Orders Early Review of Disney's ABC Stations

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ordered The Walt Disney Company to file early renewal applications for eight of its ABC television stations on April 28, 2025. This action comes amid an ongoing investigation into potential violations of FCC rules and concerns about the company's diversity

Apr 28, 3:58 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

19 articles from 11 publishers

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South Korea Court Extends Yoon's Sentence to Seven Years

A South Korean appeals court has increased the prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk Yeol from five years to seven years on obstruction of justice and other charges. The ruling comes weeks after Yoon was sentenced to life in prison for rebellion, following his imposition of martial law in De

Apr 28, 1:39 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsSecurity

UK Appeals Ban on Palestine Action

The UK government is appealing a High Court ruling that deemed the ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action unlawful. The ban, imposed last year under terrorism laws, has led to over 2,700 arrests for showing support of the group. The appeal hearing began Tuesday at London's Court of Appeal wit

Apr 28, 1:39 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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Government

FBI Raids 22 Minnesota Sites in Welfare Fraud Probe

Federal agents executed search warrants at 22 locations across Minnesota on Tuesday as part of an ongoing welfare fraud investigation. The FBI and Homeland Security Investigations, along with federal, state, and local law enforcement, conducted court-authorized activities targeting businesses and da

Apr 28, 1:39 PM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 7 publishers

Economy

UK's Reeves Considers Rent Freeze Amid Inflation

British Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is considering a one-year freeze on private sector rents to help tenants cope with inflation driven by the Iran war, according to multiple reports. Downing Street has dismissed this idea, stating that freezing private sector rents is “not the approach we will b

Apr 28, 9:20 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Government

Trump Fires National Science Board

The Trump administration abruptly terminated all 22 members of the National Science Board (NSB), which oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF). The dismissals came via a terse email on Friday, stating that their positions were 'terminated, effective immediately,' according to multiple reports

Apr 28, 3:28 AM ET·2 min read

7 articles from 7 publishers

HumanRights

North Korea Executions Surge During Pandemic Lockdowns

North Korea sharply increased its use of executions during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, according to a report by the Transitional Justice Working Group (TJWG). The Seoul-based human rights group documented at least 153 people executed or sentenced to death between January 2020 and December 2024. Thi

Apr 28, 3:28 AM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 4 publishers

Government

Iraq Names Businessman Ali al-Zaidi as PM-Designate

Iraq’s dominant Shiite parliamentary bloc, the Coordination Framework, has nominated Ali al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate following weeks of internal debate. The announcement came after a meeting at the government palace in Baghdad on Monday. Al-Zaidi, a multimillionaire businessman and politica

Apr 28, 1:21 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

Virginia Court Hears GOP Challenge to Democratic Redistricting Plan

The Virginia Supreme Court heard arguments Monday over a voter-approved congressional redistricting plan that could give Democrats four additional seats in the U.S. House, according to multiple reports. A Republican legal challenge contends that the state's Democrat-led legislature violated proce

Apr 28, 1:21 AM ET·3 min read

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Immigration

ICE Arrests Drop After Minneapolis Killings

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests have dropped nearly 12% nationwide following the killings of two American citizens by immigration officers in Minneapolis, according to data analyzed by the Associated Press and reported by multiple outlets including Los Angeles Times, CBS News, and

Apr 28, 1:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

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·3 min read

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Legislation

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·2 min read

5 articles from 5 publishers

Elections

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·1 min read

8 articles from 3 publishers

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

5 articles from 4 publishers

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

23 articles from 12 publishers

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

3 articles from 3 publishers

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

12 articles from 6 publishers

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

36 articles from 12 publishers

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

37 articles from 6 publishers

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

6 articles from 5 publishers

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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Politics

FCC Orders Early Review of Disney's ABC Stations