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King Charles and Queen Camilla Skip Peter Phillips’ Wedding to Catch the Derby
The royal couple’s decision to leave the nephew’s nuptials early for the Epsom Derby has sparked a debate over tradition...
Trump's Ballroom Ambitions Survive Senate Vote Despite GOP Defections
Six Republican senators broke party lines in a failed attempt to block funding for the President's planned event space.
Texas Screwworm Outbreak Collides with USDA Staff Cuts and WIC Benefit Reductions
As New World screwworm hits Texas cattle for the first time since 1966, a lawmaker demands full USDA staffing while budg...
B.C. MLA Jordan Kealy charged with sexual assault, refuses to step down
Independent MLA Jordan Kealy faces one count of sexual assault for alleged 2024 incidents; he maintains innocence and vo...
Bruised Duke: Mountbatten‑Windsor’s Latest Controversy Unfolds
The former Duke of York was photographed with a large purple bruise near Sandringham, while police widen their probe int...
Inflation Fears and IRS Scandals: Bessent's Congressional Grilling
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faced intense questioning on economic policies and a $1.8 billion IRS settlement in hea...
Sudbury's Mayor Stays True to His Word
Mayor Paul Lefebvre's commitment to his 2022 election pledges is a breath of fresh air in local politics.
Trump's $700M Coal Bet: Defense Production Act Fuels New Plants and Exports
President Trump unveils $700 million in coal funding via the Defense Production Act and Energy Department grants, as oil...
Arizona's Second Shot: The Legal Battle to Re-Indict 2020 Fake Electors
After a procedural blunder voided the first attempt, Attorney General Kris Mayes is reviving the case against Rudy Giuli...
Labour's Leadership Battle Heats Up: A Battle of Entitlements
Peter Kyle takes a thinly-veiled swipe at Andy Burnham, questioning whether entitlement is a qualification for leadershi...
Bournemouth’s New Beach Tax: A Fight Over Tourism and Safety
The Dorset resort is pushing a £2‑per‑night levy to curb anti‑social behaviour, sparking a clash between local residents...
Burnham: Brexit might not have happened if I'd been Labour leader
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham says his leadership could have changed the 2016 referendum outcome.
Bank of England's Remote Work Conundrum: Talent Retention vs Public Trust
The Bank of England's flexible work policy sparks outrage as 6,000 staff are allowed to work from abroad for up to two m...
Britain's Broken Policing: A Force in Free Fall
A scathing critique of Britain's policing system reveals a force in disarray, prioritizing ideology over effectiveness.
King Charles' Private Fears: A Rare Glimpse into Royal Diplomacy
King Charles' anxiety about hosting Donald Trump reveals the complexities of royal diplomacy in the face of internationa...
Trump's College Sports Reform Push Hits Roadblock as Black Caucus Threatens Blockade
Former President Donald Trump's bipartisan college sports reform push faces opposition from the Congressional Black Cauc...
Lilibet’s Bare‑Foot Birthday Sparks Royal Parenting Debate
Harry and Meghan’s candid photos of their daughter have drawn praise for authenticity and criticism for perceived neglec...
Who Was the Dying Student? The UK's Bodycam Crisis and the Battle Over Trust
Police bodycam footage shows officers ignoring a stabbed 18-year-old, sparking protests, political fury, and a war of wo...
Republican Spending Bill Packs Record 21 Anti‑Wildlife Riders, Sparking Conservation Outcry
A GOP‑backed Interior and EPA appropriations bill threatens dozens of species and cuts EPA funding, prompting fierce bac...
Bruised Duke: Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor’s Mysterious Mark Amid Expanding Probe
The former Duke of York was seen with a large purple bruise near his Sandringham home as police widen their investigatio...
GOP Holds Line on DOJ Fund to Protect $70 Billion Immigration Bill
Three Republican defectors failed to kill the DOJ's anti-weaponization fund, clearing the path for a massive ICE funding...
Trump's UFC Spectacle: A Founding Fathers' Nightmare
A White House historian slams the planned UFC event as repulsive to the Founding Fathers, while Trump urges critics to r...
Virginia Judge Blocks Background Checks Again: Constitutional Showdown Intensifies
A Lynchburg court halts universal background checks for private gun sales, defying the Democratic legislature and reigni...
FCC Wins Big: Supreme Court Upholds Telecommunications Fines
The US Supreme Court has delivered a major victory to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by upholding its abili...
Jill Biden Opens Up on Debate Fallout, Health Rumors and Family Strain
In a sold‑out Washington event, Jill Biden refuted claims of a health cover‑up and detailed the personal toll of Preside...
Garcia's Grip on 4th Congressional District Faces Independent Challenge
Patty Garcia's path to Congress is being contested by several independent candidates, who argue that voters were denied ...
Holder's Endorsement Splits DC Primary Along Centrist vs Socialist Fault Lines
Eric Holder backs centrist McDuffie in DC mayoral primary, pitting him against socialist councilwoman Lewis George in a ...
Bolton's Classified Secrets: A $2.25M Fine for Trump's Former Adviser
John Bolton's plea deal in the classified documents case sends shockwaves through Washington. Will it be a slap on the w...
The War on Terror's Legacy: A Quarter Century of Bloodshed and Betrayal
The founder of TomDispatch reflects on the devastating impact of the War on Terror, from 9/11 to the rise of Donald Trum...
Why US Lawmakers Should Rethink Blocking Israel Tech Collaboration
A proposal to deepen US‑Israel defense tech ties sparks debate over security safeguards and political opposition.