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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanPrince Harry 'gutted' to lose U.K. security decision, confirms no communication with King Charles
Prince Harry told the BBC it was "impossible for me to take my family back to the U.K. safely" after he lost his legal challenge to the British government on Friday changing his security arrangements after he stepped down from royal duties.
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U.S. man sentenced to 53 years for hate-crime killing of 6-year-old Palestinian American
An Illinois landlord who killed a six-year-old Palestinian American boy and severely injured the boy's mother in a vicious hate-crime attack days after the war in Gaza began was sentenced Friday to 53 years in prison.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:How an abandoned couch brought joy and mystery to an English village
Struck by the contrast of an abandoned couch against the wild woodland, photographer Alex Elton-Wall found inspiration for a new photo project. But he needed help from the community โ and to his delight, the village didnโt just respond, it rallied.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:PBS chief slams Trump’s executive order aiming to cut federal funding for PBS and NPR as unlawful
The broadcasters get roughly half a billion dollars in public money and have been preparing for the possibility of stiff cuts since Trump's election.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:China says it’s open to trade talks, but high tariffs remain an obstacle
โThe tariff and trade wars were unilaterally initiated by the U.S., if the U.S. side wants to talk, it should show its sincerity, and be ready to take action on issues such as correcting wrong practices and canceling the unilateral imposition of tariffs,โ a Chinese Commerce Ministry statement said.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Drones strike ship off Maltese coast carrying aid to Gaza, organizers say
Malta said those aboard refused to leave their ship but that the group was safe and no injuries were reported.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:216 children have died from flu this season, CDC reports
More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 years ago, according to a federal report released Friday.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Tires are Nova Scotia's biggest U.S. export, and this town runs on them
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Trump wants iPhones made in the U.S. Here are the facts
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The U.S. tax loophole that made Shein and Temu rich is changing. What will happen to the brands now?
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Russell Brand given bail after London court appearance for rape, sexual assault charges
Actor-comedian Russell Brand was granted conditional bail by a London court on Friday after appearing to face charges of rape and sexual assault involving four women.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Tensions flare in Gaza over dwindling supplies as drones hit ship carrying aid
Fights are erupting over dwindling supplies inside Gazaas drones reportedly attacked a vessel carrying aid into the territory on Friday, marking exactly two months sinceIsrael imposed a total blockade on supplies into the enclave.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, who had a hit with I Kissed a Girl, dead after house fire
Jill Sobule, the award-winning singer-songwriter whose witty and poignant writing first attracted widespread attention with the song I Kissed a Girl, died in a house fire Thursday. She was 66.
Published on: May 02, 2025 | Source:How Democrats and Republicans use science differently to shape policy
New research shows U.S. policymakers are relying on science more than ever โ but thatโs where the common ground ends. Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down the data that shows how Republicans and Democrats use science differently to shape their policies.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Are U.S. ports โghost townsโ thanks to Trumpโs tariffs?
Viral videos are claiming major U.S. ports are empty because Trump's tariffs against China have dried up the supply of Chinese goods. Is it true? CBCโs visual investigations unit analyzes the videos, satellite imagery and trade data to find out whatโs really going on. Thumbnail: Credit YT-A: "X/LarryBrockMP" Thumbnail credit: The Port of Los Angeles Live Look, Getty Images
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Tim Cook says Trump tariffs could cost Apple more than $900M in June quarter
Apple CEO Tim Cook said President Trumpโs tariffs could tank the company's profits in the second quarter during a Thursday earnings call. โFor the June quarter, currently we are not able to precisely estimate the impact of tariffs, as we are uncertain of potential future actions prior to the end of the quarter,โ Cook told...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Alleged leaders of child exploitation cult known as 764 arrested, charged
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Ronan the sea lion is better than ever at grooving to a beat, new study finds
Not many animals show a clear ability to identify andmove to a beataside from humans,parrotsand someprimates. But then thereโs Ronan, a bright-eyed sea lion that has scientists rethinking themeaning of music.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump's changing economic tune
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump nods to economic worries as pressures rise The president is switching up his messaging on the economy amid growing concern from voters and even fellow Republicans about his trade agenda. AP Photo After months...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Waltz ousted as national security adviser, nominated for UN role in White House shakeup
Three months into his second term, President Trump is shaking up his national security team. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, whose use of an unclassified messaging platform caused an uproar starting in March, will leave his job and be nominated to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will replace Waltz as national security adviser. Nick Schifrin reports.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump taps Dr. Phil for Religious Liberty Commission
President Trump has chosen Dr. Phil McGraw to join the Religious Liberty Commission. McGraw joined Trump on Thursday for a celebration in the White Houseโs Rose Garden in honor of the commissionโs creation and the National Day of Prayer. McGraw briefly spoke during the ceremony after being introduced by Trump. Heโs been a supporter of...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Former ambassador John Negroponte discusses changes to Trump’s national security team
The Trump White House announced a major shakeup with embattled National Security Adviser Mike Waltz leaving his post to become the next U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Amna Nawaz discussed the move with Ambassador John Negroponte. He was the first director of national intelligence during the George W. Bush administration.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Waltz ouster highlights Trump team tumult
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Waltz exit latest โchaosโ on Trump national security team The ousting of national security adviser Mike Waltz triggered a major shake-up in President Trumpโs White House team, which is divided between America First-isolationists and traditional Republican hawks. ...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Trump administration not backing down from clash with judiciary
Despite once again being told by a federal judge that their actions exceed the scope of the executiveโs authority, President Trump and his administration continued their fight with the judicial branch. White House correspondent Laura Barrรณn-Lรณpez reports.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: U.S. and Ukraine sign minerals deal
In our news wrap Thursday, Ukraine agreed to a deal giving the U.S. access to its rare-earth elements and resources like oil and natural gas, the Trump administration is pushing for more behavioral therapy for transgender youth instead of gender-affirming health care and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to recruit and retain more air traffic controllers.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Martin Scorsese and Pope Francis teamed up to produce a documentary
โAldeas โ A New Storyโwill feature conversations between Pope Francis and Scorsese, including what the filmmakers say are the Pope's final in-depth on-camera interview for a film.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:‘The Project’ explores Project 2025’s origins and goals to reshape American culture
Many of the policies enacted by the Trump administration with lightning speed in these first 100 days were initially laid out two years ago in the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. David Grahamโs new book โThe Projectโ details its origins and sweeping goals to reshape American culture. White House correspondent Laura Barrรณn-Lรณpez sat down with Graham to discuss more.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:House committee delays key vote amid disagreements over Medicaid
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is delaying a key vote on its portion of the package full of President Trumpโs legislative priorities amid continued disagreements over potential cuts to Medicaid. The panel had initially been planning to hold a markup โ where the group debates legislation and votes on advancing it โ on May 7, a...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Conservative activist Christopher Rufo on his push to scrutinize higher education
President Trump is pushing for more control at dozens of colleges and universities, he says to promote free speech, end โwokeismโ and clamp down on antisemitism. But many schools are opposing the efforts. Conservative activist Christopher Rufo has been instrumental in triggering the wider response and big changes from the administration. Amna Nawaz spoke with him for our series, On Democracy.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Exploring the efforts to control how U.S. history is presented in museums and monuments
The Trump administration has put its mark on the nationโs cultural sector. One focus is on how American history is told and presented in museums and monuments. That has roiled many in the academic and art worlds. Jeffrey Brown explores the effort to reshape institutions for our series, Art in Action, exploring the intersection of art and democracy and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:‘Conclave’ author Robert Harris on the secretive tradition of selecting a new pope
Streaming viewership of "Conclave" surged 3,200 percent in the week after Pope Francisโ death. Viewers turned to that movie, which won the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar, to help them understand one of the most secretive elections on the planet. The film is based on the novel by Robert Harris, who joined Geoff Bennett to break down the complicated process of electing the next pontiff.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Reports of sexual assault in military down for second year
The number of reported sexual assaults in the military droppedalmost4 percent last year, the second year in a row such criminal activity dipped in the ranks, according to aPentagon reportreleased Thursday. From fiscal 2023 to fiscal 2024, there were 8,195 reported sexual assaults involving service members, compared with 8,515 the year prior and 8,942 in...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Musk reflects on 100 days of DOGE
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk talks 'intense' first 100 days in White House Elon Muskadmitted his first 100 days in the White House were โintense,โ as he set up and ran the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and attempted to slash trillions of dollars in government spending. Greg Nash The tech...
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers question accuser Miriam Haley at rape retrial
Miriam Haley, testifying for a third day at Weinsteinโs rape retrial, was grilled about everything from her initial interactions with the ex-studio boss to her decision to get a lawyer and go public with her allegations as the#MeToo movementexploded in October 2017.
Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source:House conservatives call for controversial Medicaid changes in reconciliation
A group of House conservatives is calling for significant โstructural reformsโ of Medicaid as part of the Republican reconciliation legislation, illustrating the seemingly intractable differences across GOP factions. In a โDear Colleagueโ letter led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) and signed by 19 others, the lawmakers said the GOP conference must pursue โmeaningful reformsโ in...
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