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Cost of long-awaited South West highway project blows out by $85m
Pitched as a congestion buster for South West holiday traffic, the final cost of the Bussell Highway duplication in Western Australia has ballooned out to $170 million.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:
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Prisonsโ chief inspector seeks more power for governors unable to even โbuy a washing machineโ
Charlie Taylor warns of โstaggeringโ level of Whitehall control as report flags rising violence and use of drones
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:How King Charles will help rebuild the shaken UK-France friendship during the state visit
There are high hopes for Macron's three-day visit, but how close can the nations really become given past mistrust over Brexit negotiations?
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Trump administration denies staff cuts hampered Texas flood alerts
Senator Chuck Schumer calls for investigation into National Weather Service as death toll surpasses 100
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Melting Ice Caps Could Bring Dormant Volcanoes to Life, Research from the Chilean Andes Shows
Add to the long list of global warming concerns that melting ice caps could trigger more volcanic eruptions. Worse, researchers said Monday at a scientific conference in Prague, the increasing volcanic activity holds the potential for a range of long-term climate feedbacks, as some volcanoes in Antarctica could accelerate ice melt from below while others [โฆ]
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Russell Vought on Trumpโs megabill: 'Thereโs like, no downside'
Trump budget chief Russell Vought proclaimed that there were no โdownsidesโ to the โbig, beautiful billโ in a Fox Business appearance Monday, the latest in a series of praises for the GOPโs landmark piece of legislation. โIt is a home run. Thereโs like, no downside to this bill. This is not one where you have...
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:US plans to tighten AI chip export rules for Malaysia, Thailand
The United States plans to tighten its export controls on Nvidiaโs high-end artificial intelligence (AI) chips, specifically targeting Malaysia and Thailand, to prevent Chinese firms from obtaining those processors totrain theirAI models. The US Commerce Department is drafting a preliminary version of a new export rule that would require any company to obtain a license [โฆ] The post US plans to tighten AI chip export...
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Texas flooding death toll surpasses 100 as hope for finding survivors fades
Hopes are dimming of finding survivors from the flash floods that deluged central Texas. At least 95 people, including 28 children, were killed in some of the deadliest floods to hit this country in decades. Dozens of people are still unaccounted for, including at least 10 girls. William Brangham reports.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Troops and federal agents briefly descend on Los Angeles’ MacArthur Park in largely immigrant neighborhood
Defense officials had said about 90 members of the California National Guard and over a dozen military vehicles would help protect immigration officers as they carried out a raid in MacArthur Park.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:How local groups are aiding recovery efforts after devastating Texas floods
For a closer look at how people on the ground in Texas are managing the flooding crisis, Amna Nawaz spoke with Austin Dickson, CEO of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. That group has been collecting donations through the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund to help recovery efforts.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:The great dealmaker is conspicuously short of trade deals
Donald Trump issues threatsโand grants deadline extensions
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Man killed after opening fire on Border Patrol facility in Texas
In our news wrap Monday, a heavily armed man was killed after he opened fire on a Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, President Trump said he'll place higher tariffs on several countries starting August 1, Russia unleashed a barrage of more than 100 drones across Ukraine and trash is piling up on the streets of Philadelphia as a major workers' strike entered its seventh day.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:A look at the latest Gaza ceasefire proposals as Netanyahu visits White House
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Trump in his third visit to the White House this year. The two are meeting as Israel and Hamas are negotiating a ceasefire and the U.S. is lifting a terrorism designation on neighboring Syria. Nick Schifrin reports.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Groves in line to lead team after Tour stage winner breaks collarbone
Australian Kaden Groves could be in line to lead Alpecin-Deceuninck after Jasper Philipsen broke his collarbone in a crash.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Who will be affected by Trump administration’s Medicaid, SNAP work requirements
President Trumpโs big tax law includes a major provision the GOP has endorsed for years: work requirements for Medicaid recipients and for food stamp benefits. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 11.8 million Americans could lose medical coverage over the next decade and more than 3 million could lose SNAP benefits. Laura Barrรณn-Lรณpez discussed the stakes with Pamela Herd.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Veterans Affairs dramatically scales back layoffs to less than half of initial plan
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has abandoned plans to cut more than 80,000 employees, scaling back that number to just under 30,000 after a massive outcry from veterans, advocate groups and lawmakers and an exodus of individuals from the agency. In a Monday news release, the VA said it was on pace to reduce...
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Landmark ruling orders BHP to pay labour hire workers an average $30,000 more
More than 2,000 labour hire workers employed by BHP in Central Queensland will be paid thousands of dollars more, in a major test of the federal government's laws requiring they be paid the same as directly employed workers.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Video: Netanyahu meets Witkoff, Rubio ahead of dinner with Trump
Video: Netanyahu meets Witkoff, Rubio ahead of dinner with Trump Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was warmly greeted at meetings on Monday with Special Envoy for Peace Missions, Steve Witkoff, and Secretary of State and National Security Adviser, Marco Rubio. Netanyahu is in Washington for what is understood to be a private dinner with US President Donald Trump on Monday evening, local time. Israeli PM...
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on disaster response and Musk’s new party
NPRโs Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including questions about disaster response amid threats to disband FEMA, President Trump's latest tariff announcement brings more uncertainty and Elon Musk says he's starting a new party after his feud with Trump.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:New book ‘2024’ offers inside look at twists and turns of the presidential election
Journalists Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager and Isaac Arnsdorf are out with a new book unpacking the twists and turns of the 2024 presidential election. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with insiders, the book offers a revealing look at the circumstances that led to Trumpโs return. Amna Nawaz spoke with the writers about โ2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America.โ
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Easy ways to obtain a medical certificate for sick or carer's leave
If you need a medical certificate for yourself or carer's leave, what are your options if you are short on time and want to save money?
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Ukraineโs Secret Wish List for German Arms Exposed Amid Escalating Conflict
Ukraine has submitted a secret list to Germany requesting billions of euros worth of advanced weapons, including air-defense missiles, armored vehicles, and electronic warfare systems. This deepens Berlinโs role in the conflict, escalating imperialist militarization in Eastern Europe. Related: Germany Seeks Secret Arms Agreement with US to Supply Ukraine Amid US Aid Freeze A leaked [โฆ]
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Artist exiled from homeland transforms nature into works of art
An artist who was once uprooted from her homeland has spent decades transforming works of nature into works of art. Michelle San Miguel of Rhode Island PBS Weekly has the story from the woods of New England for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:RFK Jr. sued over vaccine changes
Presented by Express Scripts Pharmacy Benefit Services {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Medical groups sue RFK Jr. over vaccine changes Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. violated the law when he withdrew certain recommendations about the coronavirus vaccine, according to a new lawsuit from a coalition of...
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Snowy 2.0 concrete lab closed amid concerns workers exposed to silica
Work has been halted in a concrete lab at Australia's largest pumped hydro project over concerns that up to a dozen workers have been exposed to silica dust.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Death toll surpasses 100 from catastrophic Texas flooding
The massive search continues for missing people.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: Donald Trump threatens Japan and South Korea with steep tariffs
Also in todayโs newsletter, Jane Street to fight India manipulation charges, and Iranโs president says Israel tried to kill him
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Tesla takes hit as Musk launches third party
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Musk's third party push weighs on Tesla stock Teslaโs stock tumbled nearly 7 percent Monday after Elon Musklaunched a third party and received an icy response from President Trump. Aaron Favila, Associated Press The tech billionaire announced Saturday heofficially formedthe America Party, a third party meant to...
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Warnings missed in deadly Texas floods
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Warnings missed in deadly Texas floods Local, state and federal officials are all pointing fingers in the wake of the deadly Texas flooding, but one thing is certain: The warnings werenโt heard by the people who needed them. Michel Fortier, The San Antonio...
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Proteas captain declares 34 runs short of beating Lara's Test record
South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder declares while batting on 367 not out, choosing to honour the record set by the legendary West Indies batter rather than surpassing it.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:These are just a few of the victims of the Guadalupe River flash flooding
Two 8-year-old sisters from Dallas who had just completed 2nd grade. A beloved soccer coach and teacher. An Alabama elementary school student away from home.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:'Everyone knows somebody affected': The small towns in shock after mushroom murders
The residents of the rural area in Australia where Erin Patterson carried out her crimes are still in shock.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:'It became pop culture': Inside the sleepy towns left reeling by the mushroom murders
The residents of the rural area where Erin Patterson carried out her crimes are still in shock.
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Lawler mocks potential Maloney comeback campaign
After a report that former Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D) is considering challenging Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) in the midterms, the Hudson Valley representative sarcastically weighed in on the prospect of a rematch with the man he unseated four years ago. โIโm sure Democrats are excited about the prospects of Sean Patrick Maloney making a...
Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source:Nicaraguaโs Government Sends Warm Congratulations to Surinameโs First Female President
The Government of Reconciliation and National Unity of Nicaragua congratulates Jennifer Geerlings-Simons on her historic election as Surinameโs first female president, reaffirming solidarity and deepening brotherhood. Related: Nicaragua Reaffirms Revolutionary Solidarity with Venezuela on 214th Independence Anniversary On July 6, 2025, the Government of Reconciliation and National Unity of Nicaragua, led by the...
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