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5 ways the 'big, beautiful bill' could impact AmericansΒ 

Congressional Republicans are moving quickly to pass a mammoth tax and spending cuts package that could have a direct impact on millions of Americans and drastic consequences for the economy. The 1,000-plus-page bill recently passed by the House would extend tax cuts set to expire as part of President Trump’s signature 2017 tax law,...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Tesla shares rise after Musk says he's back at his companies '24/7'

Tesla’s shares ticked up Monday after Elon Musk said over the weekend that he was back at his companies β€œ24/7” following a monthslong stint in the Trump administration. The electric vehicle company’s stock, which fell sharply over the past few months as a result of Musk’s government work, rose nearly 7 percent. β€œBack to spending 24/7...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

House AI regulation ban divides GOP

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story What to know about the GOP push to ban state AI laws House Republicans pushed forward last week with a bid to ban state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), sparking debate among the tech community and lawmakers over its implications for the emerging tech. Greg Nash The proposal passed...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Ireland Moves to Ban Israeli Products from Occupied Palestinian Territories: A Bold Stand Against Imperialism

Ireland takes a historic step by approving legislation to ban imports from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, urging Europe to pressure Israel to end its war crimes in Gaza and support Palestinian rights. Related: Israeli Bombing Kills Civilians in Khan Yunis as Gaza Death Toll Surges On May 27, 2025, Ireland made a decisive […]

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

After decades of bloodshed, is India winning its war against Maoists?

The Maoist insurgency has claimed nearly 12,000 lives in India since 2000.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Live: ASX to rise, Wall Street surges on Donald Trump's EU tariff delay

The Australian share market is set to rise ahead of the latest ABS inflation figures and a likely interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Wall Street surges on US President Donald Trump's decision to delay a proposed tariff hike on European Union imports. Follow live.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Who’s Afraid of Talking About Sombath Somphone?

The Lao civil society leader disappeared at a police checkpoint in 2012. Foreign governments should not allow his memory to fade.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Dead cattle composted on research farm to prepare for foot and mouth

Cattle carcasses are buried and composted on a research farm in north-east Victoria in preparation for an emergency disease outbreak.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

South Korea: New Reform Party Addresses Rights Questions

Click to expand Image Officials demonstrate ballot counting during a simulation of election procedures for the presidential election at South Korea's National Election Commission in Gwacheon, April 10, 2025. 2025 Kim Jae-Hwan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (Seoul) –South Korea’s New Reform Party responded to a Human Rights Watch questionnaire on key human rights issues facing the South Korean people, Human...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Human Rights Watch favicon Human Rights Watch

World-first CRISPR gene therapy could 'transform' treatment for rare diseases

Scientists have used personalised gene-editing therapy to successfully treat a baby with a rare genetic condition. Could this technique help to unlock treatments for others?

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

US pauses student visa processing amid plans to up social media vetting

Latest Trump administration move comes amid wider pressure campaign against top universities, targeting of students.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Judge halts Trump efforts to ax congestion pricing

Presented by Entergy β€” A judge has temporarily halted a Trump administration effort to kill New York City’s congestion pricing program, which imposes a significant toll on cars entering part of Manhattan. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Judge restrains Trump bid to kill congestion pricing A judge has temporarily...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Judge strikes down Trump order against WilmerHale

A federal judge on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order targeting the law firm WilmerHale, the third such ruling deeming the president's pointed attacks against Big Law firms he perceives to be his enemies unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon, appointed by George W. Bush, called an independent judiciary and bar willing to tackle...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Tasmanian government to drop treaty process and focus on truth-telling

The Tasmanian government will fund the establishment of truth-telling and healing commissioners, but it will no longer pursue a treaty with Tasmanian Aboriginal people.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley

President Trump is expected to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted on bank fraud and tax evasion charges, as early as Wednesday. White House officials shared video of Trump talking to the Chrisleys' children, including Savannah Chrisley, over the phone in the Oval Office to inform them of the impending...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Democrats fall behind GOP in popularity: Poll

Democrats continue to trail Republicans in favorability ratings among Americans, according to the latest The Economist/YouGov poll. The poll, conducted in late May, shows the GOP with a net favorability rating of negative 11 percent, while Democrats follow 10 points behind, with a net favorability rating of negative 21 percent. Among Americans surveyed, 41 percent...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Ireland moves to ban trade with Israeli-occupied territories

Ireland moves to ban trade with Israeli-occupied territories The Irish government approved on Tuesday the drafting of a bill to ban the import of goods from Israeli settlements considered illegal under international law, an unprecedented move for a European Union member. The move comes after the International Court of Justice last year said Israeli occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem and Gaza Strip was illegal...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Middle East Eye favicon Middle East Eye

Favourite crashes out, leader's advantage slashed in chaotic Giro D'Italia stage

The Dolomites thin the contenders for the maglia rosa with Primož Roglič quitting and Isaac del Toro struggling, but Aussie Michael Storer remains.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

The Memo: Trump paints himself into a corner on Putin and Ukraine

President Trump has boxed himself into a corner with Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine β€” and it’s not entirely clear how he gets out. Trump’s claim that he could end the war in Ukraine within "24 hours" of retaking office has already been falsified by events. The president is now stuck between a...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump closes in on cutting government ties with Harvard

President Trump is pulling out all the stops in his battle against Harvard University, effectively terminating the federal government’s relationship with the country’s oldest and richest university. Trump has ordered all federal agencies to end their contracts with Harvard, a move that comes after the school filed two lawsuits against his administration, one over...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Israeli troops fire warning shots as Palestinians crowd aid centre

The Israeli military says it has fired warning shots outside a newly opened aid centre in Gaza to control Palestinians rushing in for food.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

GOP fears Trump debt bomb

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump’s β€˜debt bomb’ shakes Senate GOP Some GOP senators fear that President Trump’s β€œbig, beautiful bill” is fueling jitters in the bond market amid concerns the package fails to rein in federal spending in a substantial way...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Ministers explore plans to ease rules for small builders in England

Industry welcomes drive to unblock development but warns mortgage lending reform is still needed

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Rise in batteries igniting in rubbish trucks prompts warning

Flaming piles of garbage are being dumped on Gold Coast streets as the city's rubbish trucks catch fire because of batteries thrown in household waste.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

'Richard Boyle is a superhero': So why didn't whistleblower laws protect him?

Richard Boyle has faced the heavy price of being a whistleblower in Australia. It's time for urgent reforms of public and private sector whistleblower laws and the establishment of a new body to protect those who blow the whistle.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

National park visitors to be encouraged to report 'negative' depictions under new order

The order also calls for certain sites that have been removed or changed since 2020 to be reinstated.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Sudan says cholera outbreak killed 172 people in a week

Water treatment stations attacked by RSF unable to provide clean water in Khartoum state, where 95 percent of cases are.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

Gagged scientist speaks out over WA government's claims in rock art report

A leading scientist expresses "grave concern" about "unacceptable interference" in a major study of the impacts of industrial emissions on ancient Aboriginal rock carvings.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

De Minaur cruises at Roland Garros as fellow Aussie prevails in five-setter

Alex de Minaur launches his French Open bid with a predictable win, but Adam Walton joining him in the next round is a pleasant surprise.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

US vows to use β€˜every tool’ in crackdown on international students

Trump administration moves to slow applications amid deepening stand-off with universities

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Financial Times - World favicon Financial Times - World

Texas to require age verification for app purchases

The law requires parental consent to download apps or make in-app purchases for users aged below 18.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

US judge temporarily bars Trump admin from ending NYC congestion pricing

The ruling comes as US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy is set to pause federal funds to New York state.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: Al Jazeera Middle East favicon Al Jazeera Middle East

First Nations group seeks local treaty in Victorian premier's electorate

Central Victorian traditional owner group Dja Dja Wurrung has taken a "historic" step towards seeking a state-first local treaty with the government.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Who could replace Tuberville in the Senate

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R) announcement that he plans to run for governor next year will open up his Senate seat to potentially an array of candidates. Tuberville is the second Senate Republican so far to reveal they won’t seek reelection to their seat in 2026, after Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced in February his...

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

As a symbol for reconciliation in 2000, the Bridge Walk exceeded expectations

The Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation planned a symbolic march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in May 2000. About a quarter of a million people turned up.

Published on: May 27, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia