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US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal
The White House had long been pushing for the deal as a prerequisite to further security assistance.
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Yum Brands CEO says company is 'pretty insulated' from tariff woes
In a Wednesday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs claimed President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs haven't impacted business.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:'Why not rip the door down?': International arts festival removing barriers
Two huge First Nations artist-led happenings are taking over the centre of Naarm/Melbourne this month, featuring Amos Roach, Kutcha Edwards, Miss Kaninna, Blackfire, Leonard Sumner and more.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Kuwait frees 10 more detained Americans in second release since March, officials say
Kuwait has released an additional 10 American detainees,bringing to nearly two dozen the total numberfreed by the country in the past two months, U.S. officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Florida set to become second state to outlaw fluoride from water supply
Florida is poised to become the second state to outlaw the addition of fluoride to its public water, despite concerns from dentists and public health advocates. Lawmakers approved broader legislation Tuesday that included a provision banning โthe use of certain additives in a water system." It now awaits the signature of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R),...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Kenya: Lawmaker shot dead in Nairobi
Charles Ong'ondo Were, a member of the ODM party was attacked by two people on a motorcycle, reports in the country said.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:How China has changed the game for AI valuations
The nature of competitive advantage has already moved beyond the vertically integrated model pursued by Elon Muskโs XAI
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Deported gang members get second chance at call centre
In the Mexican city of Tijuana a number of firms are employing people who were removed from the US.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Report into Lynas water deal finds no City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder misconduct
Mayor Glenn Wilson has defended the decision to not publicly release an independent review of the council's water supply contract with Lynas Rare Earths, saying it could risk potential legal claims worth millions.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Tariffs begin to take toll
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story US economy backtracks amid sweeping Trump tariffs Gross domestic product (GDP) shrank during the first quarter of 2025 as a surge of imports ahead of President Trumpโs tariffs took a bite out of economic growth calculations. ...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:House votes to axe California clean truck rules
Presented by Clean Fuels Alliance America {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story House defies watchdog in vote to cut truck regulations The House on Wednesday voted to axe Californiaโs clean truck rules โ defying Congressโs own internal watchdog in doing so. Rich Pedroncelli, Associated Press file The House voted...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump meets with Cabinet and praises policies that have sparked pushback
President Donald Trump crossed the 100-day mark Tuesday with a late-night rally and a heated primetime interview where he defended his controversial mass deportations. Wednesday, he held a roundtable meeting with his Cabinet, who spent much of it touting their own records over the past few months. White House correspondent Laura Barrรณn-Lรณpez reports.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Ukraine signs historic rare earth minerals deal with Washington
The US and Ukraine announced on Wednesday an economic deal after a weekslong press by US President Donald Trump calling on Ukraine to compensate Washington for billions in military and financial assistance to help Ukraine repel the Russian invasion.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Senate resolution to scrap Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs fails despite some GOP support
A Senate vote to scrap President Trump's wide-ranging "Liberation Day" tariffs narrowly failed on Wednesday, sparing Republicans a second consecutive blow as the presidentโs trade policy continues to face opposition. Three Republicans โ Sens. Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Rand Paul (Ky.) โ voted in favor of the resolution alongside every present Senate...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Judge orders release of Columbia protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi
In our news wrap Wednesday, a federal judge released Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi who led protests against the war in Gaza while a student at Columbia University, a derecho killed three people in Pennsylvania, Israel is asking for international aid as it battles wildfires near Jerusalem and Hawaii increased a tax on hotels and other accommodations to help fight climate change.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:South Africa to hold inquiry on alleged hampering of apartheid prosecutions
The move comes after survivors and relatives of victims of apartheid-era crimes launched a court case.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Judge orders Trump officials to report efforts, if any, to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to U.S.
A federal judge on Wednesday again directed the Trump administration toprovide information about its effortsso far, if any, to comply with her order to retrieveKilmar Abrego Garciafrom an El Salvador prison.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Sen. Susan Collins Blasts Trump for Cuts to Scientific Research
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) kicked off a Wednesday hearing criticizing the Trump administration for cutting science funding, firing federal scientists and triggering policy uncertainties that she said threaten to undermine the foundation for Americaโs global leadership. Collins, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, said the administrationโs abrupt cancellation of grants and laying off scientists have [โฆ]
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Live updates: Trump to call into NewsNation town hall
President Trump is set to call into NewsNation's "Cuomo Town Hall" Wednesday night to mark his first 100 days in office. The town hall can be watched live above from 8 p.m. ET to 9:50 p.m. ET Trump's appearance will come after numerous polls in recent days have shown his approval ratings faltering. A DDHQ/NewsNation...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Former AG Alberto Gonzales on the rule of law and Trump’s willingness to test its limits
Alberto Gonzales served stints as attorney general and White House counsel under the George W. Bush administration and is now the dean of Belmont Universityโs law school. He joined Amna Nawaz to discuss the rule of law and President Trumpโs apparent willingness to test its limits. It's part of our series, On Democracy.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Severe Sandstorm sweeps through Gaza Strip
Severe Sandstorm sweeps through Gaza Strip A severe sandstorm has hit the Gaza Strip todayexacerbating Palestinian suffering as winds tear through thousands of tents that have provided temporary refuge to them since Israel started its war, Al Jazeera Arabic reported on Wednesday. An ongoing humanitarian blockade by Israel since March 2 means that civilians are being subject to famine-like conditions as food has largely...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Climate action not swaying regional voters, despite year of disasters
After an unprecedented disaster season in Queensland, climate action is not on the minds of many voters in some of the hardest-hit regions this federal election.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Justices appear divided in Supreme Court case over publicly-funded religious schools
Oklahoma's charter school board approved the creation of a Catholic virtual school in 2023, establishing the nationโs first publicly-funded religious charter school. Oklahoma's Supreme Court blocked it, saying it violated the state constitution. The U.S. Supreme Court heard the case on Wednesday and John Yang discussed the arguments with News Hour Supreme Court analyst Marcia Coyle.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Sanders mocks Trumpโs crowd size at 100th-day event in Michigan
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Wednesday mocked President Trump over the crowd size at an event in Michigan celebrating his first 100 days in office the day prior. โCongratulations to President Trump for drawing 4,000 people last night to a rally Warren, MI. Keep it up,โ Sanders wrote in a post on the social platform...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Economists offer differing views on Trump’s tariffs and trade war
President Trump has made a bold gamble with a fundamental change in economic policy by launching tough tariffs. He argues they will revitalize manufacturing, reduce the national debt and grow the economy. Amna Nawaz has differing perspectives on Trump's claims from Oren Cass of the conservative think tank American Compass and economist Jason Furman, who served as an adviser under President Obama.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Spain's cybersecurity investigator to quiz grid operator over blackouts
The Spanish government has demanded energy companies provide data to explain "every millisecond" of a massive loss of power generation that disconnected the country's electricity.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Big Tech's rocky 100 days
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump's first 100 days prove rocky for Big Tech The worldโs biggest tech firms have been left scrambling to adjust to the tumultuous first 100 days of President Trumpโs second term, despite their efforts to cozy up to the president and his tech-heavy administration. Chip Somodevilla/Pool Photo via...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Sen. Slotkin says Democrats need to get ‘Alpha energy’ and fight for middle class
As Democrats grapple with President Trumpโs first 100 days in office, they also contend with a minority in both the House and Senate. Looking ahead at the long road to the 2026 midterm elections, some Democrats are hoping to shape the partyโs messaging and platform well before then. Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin has been laying out her strategy and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss it further.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:5 ways Trump reshaped energy and environment policy in his first 100 days
President Trump made โunleashing American energyโ a cornerstone of his platform on the campaign trail and a focus of the first 100 days of his second term. He has made his priorities in how to accomplish that goal clear, repeating a slogan of โdrill, baby, drillโ and making moves to boost fossil fuels while going after renewable...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:4 ways Trump has stunted abortion access
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story How abortion rights have been chipped away under Trump President Trump has gradually worn away at abortion access in the first 100 days of his second term. Greg Nash Trump committed to leaving decisions on abortion access...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump loses ground in Ohio, with 44 percent calling term 'worse than expected' so far: Survey
President Trump has lost some ground in Ohio, with 44 percent of respondents calling his second term โworse than expectedโ so far, according to a new survey. In the Bowling Green State University/YouGov survey of Ohio registered voters, 47 percent of respondents said that they either โstrongly approveโ or โsomewhat approveโ when it comes to...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Spainโs antitrust watchdog approves BBVAโs โฌ11bn hostile bid for Sabadell
Government will now have final say on deal that could make banks a force in Spanish loan market
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Ex-CIA Operative Exploited Diplomatic Immunity to Sexually Assault Women in Mexico, Documents Reveal
Newly released U.S. Department of Justice documents expose how Brian Jeffrey Raymond, a former CIA collaborator and U.S. diplomat, used his official status to drug and assault at least 28 women across Mexico and other countries. Related: Mexico and U.S. To Discuss Security Cooperation Brian Jeffrey Raymond, a former CIA operative and U.S. embassy official [โฆ]
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Netanyahu thanks Hungary for withdrawing from the ICC as ICJ hearings unfold
Netanyahu thanks Hungary for withdrawing from the ICC as ICJ hearings unfold Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Hungary on X for withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Wednesday. The ICC issuedarrest warrants for Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant for โwar crimesโ committed in the Gaza Strip in November 2024. Hungary announced its decision to withdraw from the ICC...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Dems try to pin down Hegseth
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Dems try to pin down Hegseth House Armed Services Committee Democrats have attempted to hold Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accountable for numerous Pentagon scandals, but to no avail. AP During the Tuesday markup of the $150...
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