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NSW betting the house on Jesse Southwell in Origin I
Recalled New South Wales halfback Jesse Southwell has long seemed like the future of women's rugby league. Now the Blues are going all in on the returning halfback for Origin I.
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Telehealth patients get access to more weight-loss drugs
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Novo Nordisk partners with telehealth firms to sell Wegovy Novo Nordisk is working with telehealth companies to sell a cheaper version of its injectable weight-loss drug Wegovy, launching the partnership after these companies became unable to sell compounded,...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:White House budget office 'has not been responsive' to probes into frozen funds, GAO says
Gene Dodaro, head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), testified on Tuesday that the White House’s chief budget office has “not been responsive” amid a string of probes into the administration's efforts to freeze federal funds. “We have, right now, 39 different investigations underway,” Dodaro said during a line of questioning by Senate Appropriations Chair...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:How Trump chipped away at abortion access in his first 100 days
President Trump steadily chipped away at abortion access during the first 100 days of his second term. Trump campaigned on leaving abortion decisions to the states, and has so far made no push to outlaw the procedure on a national level. But since he returned to office in January, he and his administration have taken...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trump softens car tariffs as he visits industrial heartland in Michigan
Executive order comes after industry voiced concerns that US trade war would raise costs
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:UK preparations for flooding and extreme weather ‘inadequate’
Climate Change Committee report warns of threats to farming, infrastructure, health and homes
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Private acquisitions strip more than $1tn from European equity markets
Trend poses ‘much bigger threat’ to region’s capital markets than defections of listed groups to Wall Street, says report
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:CCC: England’s approach to climate adaptation is ‘not working’
The “vast majority” of the UK government’s plans to prepare for climate hazards have made... The post CCC: England’s approach to climate adaptation is ‘not working’ appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Amnesty International report documents human rights abuses committed by Israel
Amnesty International report documents human rights abuses committed by Israel Israel is perpetrating a “live-streamed genocide” in Gaza, committing illegal acts with the “specific intent” ofwiping out Palestinians, Amnesty International said in their annual report released on Monday. “…events of the past 12 months – not least Israel’s livestreamed but unheeded genocide of Palestinians in Gaza – have laid bare just how...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Canada now likely has more latitude to work with China if US tensions persist: analysts
‘Almost certain’ that electoral victory led by Prime Minister Mark Carney will prompt review of Ottawa’s commercial relations with Beijing.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk teases Grok 3.5 hours after Alibaba’s Qwen3 generates buzz amid US-China AI race
Musk said the latest version of xAI’s Grok model can answer technical questions about rocket engines and electrochemistry.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Guatemala: Indigenous Leaders Face Terrorism Charges
Click to expand Image Guatemalan Deputy Minister of Sustainable Development Luis Pacheco arrives at the court after being arrested on charges of terrorism and other crimes in Guatemala City on April 23, 2025. 2025 JOHAN ORDONEZ/AFP via Getty Images (Washington, DC) –Guatemala’s Attorney General’s Office has detained two Indigenous leaders on spurious terrorism charges tied to their participation in peaceful protests,...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Launches Campaign Demanding Return of Baby Kidnapped by U.S.
Venezuela denounces the U.S. for the forced separation and alleged kidnapping of Maikelys Espinoza Bernal, a two-year-old girl, launching a global campaign for her return. The case is spotlighted as a violation of migrant and child rights under international law. Related: U.S. Homeland Security Kidnapped a Two-Year-Old Girl, Venezuela Denounces Venezuela has ignited an international […]
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trump dismisses scientists from National Climate Assessment
Presented by Clean Fuels Alliance America {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Scientists dismissed from national climate report The Trump administration has dismissed all of the scientists working on the sixth National Climate Assessment — a major congressionally mandated climate report that details the way the changing climate impacts the...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Why Trump softened some of his tariffs on the automotive industry
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at softening the blow his tariffs have imposed on the automotive industry and U.S. manufacturers. But tensions with China remain high and China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a video saying it would not back down from the trade war with the U.S. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Gavin Badeof The Wall Street Journal.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Pakistan minister warns of possible Indian military strike in 24-36 hours
Islamabad says will ‘decisively respond’ to any military action as tensions with New Delhi soar after Kashmir attack.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trump is good at viral moments but Ukraine wants real, war-ending diplomacy
Donald Trump has made big promises on Russia's war in Ukraine but he's becoming an impatient broker.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Where Trump’s approval rating stands after 100 days in office
It has been 100 days since President Trump was inaugurated for his second term in office. The mark is a modern measuring point for administrations and few have seen more action in the first three months than in this White House. But how are the American people taking it in? Lisa Desjardins has insights from the latest PBS News/NPR/Marist poll.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trump Media auditor says it was wrongly booted from US accountancy group
Semple, Marchal & Cooper’s decision to take Donald Trump’s company as a client led to showdown, lawsuit claims
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Harvard announces review after antisemitism and Islamophobia reports
In our news wrap Tuesday, Harvard announced it will review academic offerings and policies in response to internal reports about antisemitism and Islamophobia on campus, the Senate confirmed David Perdue as the U.S. ambassador to China and the Trump administration dismissed many of former president Biden's nominees to the board that oversees the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Anger over highway 'patch jobs' amid less federal cash for SA roads
Residents near major highways in South Australia say roads are "not up to scratch" with "bandaid" repair jobs amid proposed changes to federal infrastructure funding that could see the state receive less.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Major twist in Tszyu's boxing future as rival withdraws from title defence
Sebastian Fundora's promoter confirms his fighter has withdrawn from his title defence this week, with a rematch against Tim Tszyu set to be confirmed.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:How Mark Carney led Canada’s Liberal Party to an election win
Canada's Liberal Party secured a fourth consecutive term after a narrow win in an election that was seen as one of the most consequential in its recent history. Prime Minister Mark Carney flipped his party's fortunes with a campaign focused on combating President Trump’s tariffs and threats of annexation. Nick Schifrin discussed the result with Shachi Kurl of the Angus Reid Institute.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trump says China 'probably will eat those tariffs'
President Trump said in an interview broadcasting late Tuesday that China “will probably eat those tariffs” when talking about the 145 percent overall tariff on its products. The president got into a heated back-and-forth with ABC’s Terry Moran when talking about the import tax, with Moran arguing the tariff is going to “raise prices on everything...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trump eases auto tariffs
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump signs orders to scale back auto tariffs President Trump signed executive orders Tuesday scaling back his 25 percent tariffs on imported automobiles and auto parts that are scheduled to go into effect May 3. ...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:GOP Rep. Salazar calls for pathway to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants
As new stories of migrants deported without due process garner fresh headlines, the Trump administration continues to defend its actions in court. But there’s little to no apparent momentum for immigration reform on Capitol Hill. GOP Rep. Maria Salazar of Miami is one of the loudest voices for reshaping immigration law on either side of the aisle and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Video shows boat flipping at 322kph while trying to break speed record
Two people survive a high-speed boat crash after it flips into the air and nosedives into the water at an annual race in the US.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Tunnels of Memory: Agent Orange and Vietnam’s Asymmetric Struggle for Justice
The Vietnam War, which came to an end 50 years ago this week, has been followed by a similarly lopsided war of historical memory.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Analyzing Trump’s actions on immigration during his first 100 days
President Trump ran on closing the border and made promises about mass deportations of millions of immigrants. White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López and David Bier of the Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute discussed the first 100 days of the Trump administration enforcing his immigration policies.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Hedging our bets: the existential questions facing Australia’s next government in unpredictable times
Australia finds itself caught between two competing global giants: the US and China. Whoever wins government on Saturday faces tough challenges in securing the country’s security and prosperityElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageListen to the latest episode of our new...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Snap plunges 13% on 'headwinds' to start quarter, inability to offer guidance
Snap did not offer an outlook for the second quarter, citing macroeconomic uncertainties.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trump says Michigan base will stay open, get new fighter jets
President Trump on Tuesday announcedSelfridge National Guard basein Michigan will receive 21 F-15EX Eagle II fighters, newer generation jets meant to replace the installation’s aging A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, effectively guaranteeing the base’s future. The Boeing-made aircraft, previously purchased by the Air Force, will go to Selfidge after years of lobbying from Michigan lawmakers to shore...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:PBS CEO weighs in on the potential impact of cutting public media funding
The Trump administration is expected to ask Congress to rescind more than $1 billion of funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the congressionally-created body through which NPR and PBS get federal funding, including for this program. The CPB is also suing the administration saying it illegally fired three members of the board. Amna Nawaz discussed more with PBS CEO Paula Kerger.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:'Hetero Awesome Fest' to be held near Idaho Capitol during Pride
The owner of a bar and restaurant in Idaho says he plans to host a “Hetero Awesome Fest” near the state Capitol in June to coincide with Pride Month for the LGBTQ Mark Fitzpatrick, the owner of the Old State Saloon outside of Boise, said the two-day festival in Cecil D. Andrus Park was inspired...
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:As global players focus on the Arctic, US icebreakers are scarce
Nowhere on earth is global warming proceeding more rapidly than inside the Arctic Circle. Over the past two decades, the Arctic has grown five degrees Celsius warmer. And the trend is accelerating, with the Arctic warming nearly four times as rapidly as the rest of the planet. Climate scientists expect that Arctic median temperatures will […] The post As global players focus on the Arctic, US icebreakers are scarce...
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