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GOP seeks to bar James Comey from federal positions
The House Republican Study Committee has proposed a resolution to block former FBI director James Comey from ever holding a federal role again, following his controversial Instagram post that was interpreted as a call to assassinate President Trump.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:
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Experimental gene editing helped a desperately ill baby thrive. Scientists say it could someday treat millions
Though it may be a while before similar personalized treatments are available for others, doctors hope the technology can someday help millions who have been left behind by genetic medicine because their diseases are so rare.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Ayuso pounces to win Giro stage seven, RogliΔ takes pink jersey
Spain's Juan Ayuso has won stage seven of the Giro d'Italia, with Slovenian PrimoΕΎ RogliΔ moving into the overall lead.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Moodyβs strips US of top-notch triple-A credit rating
Agency warns of strains caused by rising government debt and a widening budget deficit
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Contest for Bean brings David Smith face to face with political mortality
A tight race was the last thing ACT voters expected before this election, and not until the final days of the campaign for Bean did Labor seriously worry independent Jessie Price could snatch the seat β next time, the party will leave nothing to chance.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Man arrested, charged after immigration detention centre contractors stabbed, assaulted
A 28-year-old man who was on the run in Sydney's west after two immigration detention centre contractors were allegedly stabbed and assaulted has been arrested and charged.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:91% of Venezuelans Reject US Sanctions: Hinterlaces Poll Exposes Overwhelming Opposition
A new Hinterlaces study reveals 91% of Venezuelans oppose US sanctions, citing harm to the economy and daily life. Details on the humanitarian crisis and calls for policy change. Related: 87% of Venezuelans Disapprove of US Sanctions Hinterlaces Poll Reveals Overwhelming Venezuelan Rejection of US Sanctions A recent study by Venezuelan polling firm Hinterlaces has [β¦]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Excusez-moi? Cannes Film Festival's dress code is nakedly hypocritical
You know someone's all out of runway for their cause when they start throwing around words like "decency".
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:FDA clears first blood test to reliably predict Alzheimer's disease
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday it had cleared a new test to help diagnose adults with Alzheimer's disease, the first diagnostic tool that uses a blood draw to check for the illness. The test is called the "Lumipulse G pTau217/Γ-Amyloid 1-42 Plasma Ratio" and is developed by the Japanese company Fujirebio Diagnostics...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Mexico accuses MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids
Authorities say they never allowed Jimmy Donaldson to film at pyramid heritage sites for profit.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Nvidia, Cisco, Oracle and OpenAI are backing the UAE Stargate data center project
President Donald Trump traveled to the United Arab Emirates as part of his first state visit abroad in his second term. Trump also visited Saudi Arabia.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:βI cannot stand byβ: Former ambassador denounces Ukraine shift under Trump
Bridget Brink has written an op-ed accusing Trump of putting 'pressure on the victim', Ukraine, instead of Russia.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:U.S. ambassador says country is 'open to doing business' with Canada amid trade war
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra told the audience of major business and political figures that the U.S. is "open for business" β even as President Donald Trump digs in on his claim that he will not lift tariffs on Canada, and after he told Prime Minister Mark Carney there was nothing he could say to change that.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Russia Liberates Six Key Towns and Reports Nearly 9,000 Ukrainian Casualties in One Week in Donetsk
Russian forces advance in Donetsk, liberating six strategic towns and inflicting nearly 9,000 casualties on Ukrainian troops, according to reports from the Russian Ministry of Defense. The advance consolidates Russian control in the region and weakens Ukrainian logistical lines. Related: Russia and North Korea to Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty Amid intensifying conflict in eastern [β¦]
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Deportations of Venezuelan Migrants Under Alien Enemies Act
The U.S. Supreme Court halts the Trump administrationβs deportations of Venezuelan migrants detained in Texas under the Alien Enemies Act, protecting their rights amid ongoing political tensions and affirming the importance of humanitarian considerations. Related: Supreme Court Halts Trump Administrationβs Deportation of Venezuelans Using Alien Enemies Act Supreme Court Extends Injunction, Rejects Use of 18th-Century [...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Why your next favourite mango might take 25 years to grow
Scientists in Queensland are striving to breed the perfect Aussie mango by combining decades of genetic research with sensory science, selecting for flavour, aroma, texture, and disease resistance.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Senior US Democrat slams reversal of AI rule as βhorrible ideaβ helping China
Trump administrationβs move to rescind Biden-era prohibitions said to enable Saudi Arabia, UAE to make advanced chips βavailableβ to Beijing.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Israel slams UN aid chief for saying there is a 'genocide' in Gaza
Israel slams UN aid chief for saying there is a 'genocide' in Gaza Israel on Friday blasted the United Nations aid chief for asking the Security Council if it would act to "prevent genocide" in theGazaStrip, where experts say famine looms after Israel blocked aid deliveries to the Palestinian enclave 75 days ago. Whilebriefingthe 15-member body earlier this week, UN aid chief Tom Fletcher said: "Will you act -...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Moodyβs downgrades US credit rating
The Moodyβs ratings agency downgraded U.S. creditworthiness Friday from the triple-A category to double-A, as Republicans work to pass a massive bill to cut taxes and spending that would add nearly $4 trillion to the federal deficit. Moodyβs dropped the U.S. rating from its βAaaβ category to βAa1β on concerns over increased debts and interest...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:What’s inside the House GOP’s budget bill? Here’s a look
House committees have labored on the legislation, which runs a whopping 1,116 pages and is titled the βOne Big Beautiful Bill Act,β a nod to President Donald Trump himself.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Emus swam 'like periscopes' to freedom and set up life on the beach
When a businessman imported emus to his private island on the NSW south coast, he did not realise they could swim for freedom and set up their own thriving colony.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Iran says it 'hasn't received' Trump proposal
US President Donald Trump earlier claimed that Tehran had received a nuclear deal proposal from the US. Trump has secured billions in investment deals during a tour of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. DW has more.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Qatari cybertrucks, elite camels and trillion-dollar vows: Why Gulf countries are going all out for Trump's visit
"We appreciate those camels," Trump told the Qatari emir. "I haven't seen camels like that in a long time."
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:'It's not easy being green': Kermit's famous line resonates for Greens
The now-former South Australian's Greens co-leader Tammy Franks quit the party this week and didn't go quietly. But what happens now for the party?
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Why Australia's space exploration industry never really reached orbit
Australia has historically played a supporting role in space exploration but experts say the country has a "natural advantage" in terms of its geography.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Piastri leads McLaren 1-2 in Imola practice sessions
Australia's Oscar Piastri pips McLaren teammate Lando Norris in both practice sessions at the Emilia-Romagna F1 Grand Prix in Imola.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Jury hears of mushrooms, medicine and mystery in the Erin Patterson trial
The jury in Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial have been given a masterclass on death cap mushrooms, which caused the deaths of three of her relatives and left one seriously ill.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Trump teases new tariff rates
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump teases new tariff rates President Trump said administration officials are likely to begin informing dozens of countries in the coming weeks of the tariff rate they will have to pay after a 90-day pause. AP...
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Venezuelan deported from US using gang 'points system', lawyers say
Andry HernΓ‘ndez was identified for removal due to the tattoos on his wrist, but insists he is not a gang member.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Moodyβs strips US of AAA credit rating, citing failure to rein in debt
In response, the White House adopted an aggressive tone towards the agency, singling out its economist, Mark Zandi, for criticism.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:'We're talking millions of dollars': Roberts-Smith facing huge costs bill
Lawyers for former SAS corporal will likely spend the coming days pouring over the reasons for the dismissal of his appeal.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Pope Leo XIV to offer the Vatican for Russia-Ukraine discussions
Pope Leo XIV has offered to host a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine at the Vatican, while Cardinal Pietro Parolin called the failure of the two sides to reach a truce in Istanbul "tragic".
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Romanians abroad begin voting in high-stakes presidential election runoff
Most recent local surveys indicate the runoff has narrowed to a near tie between presidential candidates George Simion and NicuΘor Dan, with experts saying Sunday's result could boil down to turnout.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:What or Where Is the Indo-Pacific?Β
How a foreign policy pivot redefined the global map.
Published on: May 16, 2025 | Source:Aussie Denny triumphs at Doha Diamond League meet
Australia's Olympic bronze medallist Matthew Denny begins his Diamond League campaign with a victory in the men's discus in Doha.
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