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Democratic attorneys general sue Trump administration to block ObamaCare changes
A coalition of 20 Democratic attorneys general sued the Trump administration Thursday to block implementation of a rule they argue will undermine the Affordable Care Act. The complaint was co-led by California, Massachusetts and New Jersey and filed in federal court in Massachusetts. The lawsuit alleges the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) illegally...
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Live: Uptick in unemployment is 'unwelcome but unsurprising': Chalmers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is playing down concerns about a recent uptick in the unemployment rate, describing the figures as unwelcome but unsurprising.Follow live.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Hegseth meets with Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at the Pentagon
Hegseth's meeting comes a day after President Donald Trump hosted Bahrain's crown prince and Qatar's prime minister at the White House. The meetings focused on strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with the Persian Gulf region.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Aussie Open crew playing catch-up after Smith shocker
Cameron Smith smacked one of the worst tee shots of his major career, which turned into a fitting launch of an underwhelming day for Australia's Open Championship contingent.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Syriaโs president accuses Israel of seeking โendless chaosโ as his forces pull back
Government withdrawal from southern Sweida province follows days of sectarian clashes and Israeli strikes
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:A furious Chinese internet takes on privilege
Viral scandals have hit two actresses, a Harvard graduate and a doctor from a top Beijing hospital in recent months.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:WATCH: House Republicans hold press briefing after passage of cryptocurrency bills
The House has passed three bills intended to boost the legitimacy of the cryptocurrency industry with new regulations as PresidentDonald Trump has pushed to make the U.S. the โcrypto capitalof the world.โ
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Whatโs Behind Trumpโs Bruised Hands? White House Confirms Chronic Venous Condition
The White House confirms that President Donald Trump has chronic venous insufficiency following visible bruises and leg swelling, dispelling rumors of more serious ailments. The diagnosis comes as Trump, 79, continues to project his health as robust. Related: Trump to Impose Uniform Tariff Rate on Over 150 Economies After recent photographs circulated showing bruises on [โฆ]
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Pragmatic engagement โ what Albaneseโs visit reveals about China relations in a turbulent world
Albaneseโs China visit has focussed on boosting the economic partnership while avoiding any ideological grandstanding on points of difference.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: India air authority warns against speculation on Air India crash as new details emerge
Also in todayโs newsletter, Chinaโs Belt and Road Initiative expands, and Trump set to open US retirement market to crypto investments
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Extreme skydiver Felix Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident in Italy
Famed for a record-breaking 2012 skydive from the edge of space, the 56-year-old dies after losing control of his paraglider and falling to the ground.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Not just about the Druze: Israelโs rationale for its attacks on Syria
Israel has framed its attacks as in defence of the Druze - but the country has more self-serving reasons.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Man's family desperate for answers after backpacker's miracle survival
A lone tracker continues his search for Barry Podmore, missing in the same reserve where backpacker Carolina Wilga was found a week ago.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:5 things to know about Trump's diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency
The White House on Thursday said President Trumpunderwent medical testingdue to โmild swellingโ in his legs, unveiling a vein condition that is common in those older than 70. In a press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a note from Trumpโs physician that described the exam. The president went through ultrasounds and a...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Meta investors settle $8b lawsuit with Zuckerberg over Facebook privacy
Mark Zuckerberg and Meta shareholders agree to settle an $US8 billion lawsuit over claims stemming from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Republicans to tee up House vote on Epstein resolution
Republicans on the House Rules Committee, after negotiations with GOP leaders, will tee up a vote on a resolution calling for the release of information related to the late Jeffrey Epstein, two sources tell The Hill, as the conference grapples with GOP frustrations over the Trump administrationโs handling of the saga. The effort comes as...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Felix Baumgartner, extreme athlete, dies in paragliding crash in Italy
The legendary daredevil, known for record-breaking jumps, lost control of his paraglider and crashed into a hotel pool.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Bondi faces skepticism on Epstein from chorus of GOP critics
Attorney General Pam Bondi is coming under criticism from congressional Republicans growing increasingly frustrated with her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files scandal, which has badly divided the party and is now throwing work in the House off the rails. GOP lawmakers joined MAGA World figures in blaming Bondi for earlier this year overhyping the...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:‘Good Trouble’ protests against Trump’s deportations and health care cuts held nationwide
Protests and events against President Donald Trump's controversial policies that include mass deportations and cuts to Medicaid and other safety nets for poor people have started Thursdayat more than 1,600 locationsaround the country.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Israel says it regrets deadly strike on Catholic Church in Gaza
PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Thursday's strike on the Holy Family Church in Gaza City was a "mistake".
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Wyden says Trump admin sitting on Epstein bank records: 'Theyโre refusing to investigate'
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) on Thursday slammed the Trump administration for not making deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's financial records available to Congress and the public. โBig news from my investigators on Epstein's sex trafficking operation: the Trump administration has an Epstein file detailing 4,725 wire transfers and almost $1.1 billion flowing through just one...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Powell defends Fedโs management of $2.5bn headquarters refurbishment
Central bank chair has faced intense criticism from Trump administration over the project
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Live: Traders shrug off Fed worries to send US shares to fresh records
Traders have put aside concerns about the independence of the US central bank, with decent economic data sending Wall Street to yet another record high. Follow live.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Trump diagnosed with vein condition after noticing 'mild swelling' in his legs
U.S. President Donald Trump recently had a medical checkup after noticing "mild swelling" in his lower legs and was found to have a condition common in older adults that causes blood to pool in his veins, the White House said Thursday.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Grand slam finalist taking time out to 'rediscover the joy of simply living'
Ons Jabeur, the first Arab woman to reach one of tennis's grand slam finals, is taking time away from tennis, saying she hasn't felt "truly happy" on court.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Netflix posts earnings beat as revenue grows 16% in second quarter
Netflix posted an earnings beat Thursday, as revenue grew 16% during the second quarter of 2025.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Prosecutors recommend one day of prison for officer in Breonna Taylor death
Under President Donald Trump, the Justice Department has asked a judge to consider a significantly lighter sentencing.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Council faces $500k toxic waste clean-up EPA watched happen, mayor says
A furious Victorian mayor says it is "disgraceful" that the EPA monitored toxic waste being dumped on council land for years only to leave ratepayers to foot the $500,000 clean-up bill.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Trump diagnosed with โchronic venous insufficiencyโ after leg swelling
White House says Trumpโs exam revealed a โbenign and common conditionโ, no serious underlying issues found.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Pope expresses sadness after Israeli strike on Gaza church kills three
Israel's prime minister says it "deeply regrets that a stray ammunition hit" the Catholic Church of the Holy Family in Gaza City.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Israel Escalates Airstrikes on Syria Amid UN Security Council Emergency Meeting
Israel has launched new airstrikes against southern Syria and the Damascus area as the UN Security Council holds an urgent session to address escalating conflict and condemn attacks causing civilian casualties. Related: Syria on the Brink of Internal Explosion: Arson, Sectarian Massacres, and Forced Displacement Threaten the Social Fabric On July 17, 2025, Israeli fighter [โฆ]
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Morning Mail: Can Ley rebuild the Liberals? AFL faces gambling hit, Trump woes continue
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterMorning everyone. Can Sussan Ley make the Liberals great again? Today we start a four-part series in which our political reporters ask whether she can survive the internal brawls and forge a more inclusive era of conservative politics. Talking of Maga, Trump supporters are burning...
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Women's marathon world record holder suspended
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich, who became the first woman to run under 2:10 for a marathon in Chicago last year, is provisionally suspended after failing a doping test.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Qantas apologises to customers abandoned mid-journey in a small outback town
Passengers abandoned mid-flight in the outback highlight that Australian flyers have few rights.
Published on: July 17, 2025 | Source:Trump set to open US retirement market to crypto investments
President preparing executive order to allow 401k plans to tap broad pool of alternative assets
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