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Father of teenager who shot and killed 2 at Wisconsin religious school faces felony charges
Wisconsin prosecutors on Thursday charged the father of a teenage girl who killed a teacher and fellow student in aschool shootinglast year with allowing her access to the semiautomatic pistols she used in the attack.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:
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What it will take to update the aging U.S. air traffic control system
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled an ambitious new plan to modernize the air traffic control system aimed at improving safety and reducing delays. The overhaul would cost tens of billions of dollars and replace outdated equipment that is showing its age. But the plan faces other hurdles. Geoff Bennett discussed more with aviation correspondent Miles OβBrien.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Former City of Surrey finance clerk suspected of defrauding city of $2.5 million
Surrey police and RCMP financial crimes officers are investigating allegations that a former City of Surrey finance clerk defrauded the city of more than $2.5 million by cutting hundreds of cheques to accounts associated with herself and her boutique cake baking business.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Bill Gates on why he’s donating his remaining wealth and his concerns about U.S. aid cuts
Billionaire Bill Gates announced a major change to his philanthropic Gates Foundation. There will be a doubling of its giving, to more than $200 billion over the next 20 years, when the foundation will close permanently. The move comes at a moment of significant cuts to foreign aid from the U.S. and other nations. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Gates and foundation CEO Mark Suzman.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Iconic fishing competition draws anglers to the NT's remote Daly River
About 150 competitive anglers travel to Daly River for the annual Barramundi Classic.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:AI leaders hit the Hill
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Lawmakers push tech leaders on AI, energy Leaders from Silicon Valley were met Thursday with a new tone from Congress, where Republican lawmakers sang their tune of tech innovation over heavy-handed regulations. Greg Nash Over the course of more than three hours, four major technology leaders,...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Trump calls for 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
The US president threatened to impose further sanctions if a truce is violated.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:A Brief But Spectacular take on building a brighter future
Our Brief But Spectacular is shining a light on three aspiring builders from a hands-on vocational construction program in Salinas, California. Many of the students there are pushing past significant personal obstacles as they learn to frame walls, pour foundations and design homes with sustainability in mind. They share their Brief But Spectacular take on building a brighter future.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:China and Russia accuse US of raising risk of nuclear war and vow to respond to threats jointly
Statement decries US initiatives including expansion of security alliances, development of βGolden Domeβ and sharing of nuclear technology.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Dutch museum reevaluating art loans to US under Trump
The director of the Mauritshuis museum in the Netherlands said the Trump administrationβs proposed funding cuts to exhibitions have caused the team to reconsider loaning art to the United States. Martine Gosselink said talks of lending items to museums in the U.S. have taken place but the presidentβs March executive order seeking to eliminate the...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Trump's push for upper-class tax hike
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trumpβs last-ditch push to tax the rich The White House is making a last-ditch push to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans as part of President Trumpβs βbig beautiful bill.β The Associated Press A source said...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:India says it targeted Pakistanβs radar in clash amid speculation system was made in China
Islamabad described as having tried to βengage a number of military targetsβ in India and getting βneutralisedβ by New Delhi.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Murder charge laid after woman stabbed in Adelaide's north
A woman dies in hospital after she was stabbed in the chest, with police arresting and charging another woman at the scene at Elizabeth East in Adelaide.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Pope who? Election of first US pontiff stuns St Peterβs crowd
The cheering crowd fell silent when Robert Prevostβs name was read out in Latin, and reporters had to tell some of those gathered who he was.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Robert Prevost is first American pope: Leo XIV
Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV, succeeds Pope Francis. Leo spent much of his ministry in Peru and was elected a Roman Catholic cardinal only in 2023.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:German president warns of Trumpβs βepochal breakβ with postwar order
Frank-Walter Steinmeier criticises US βbreach of valuesβ underpinning European peace since end of second world war
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:SALT caucus rejects tax-writing panelβs offer of $30,000 deduction cap
Key New York House Republicans say they are rejecting a proposal from GOP leadership to raise the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap to $30,000 in the party's bill full of President Trump's legislative priorities. The House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees the tax portions of the GOP megabill, had been discussing increasing...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Trump mulls Fox News host Jeanine Pirro for top DC prosecutor post
President Trump is considering Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro to serve as the top prosecutor in the District of Columbia, according to multiple reports. Pirro is not the only candidate being considered as a replacement for Ed Martin as U.S. attorney for D.C. Trump indicated earlier Thursday he would likely withdraw Martin's...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Trump calls Robert Prevost's election as first U.S. pope 'such an honor'
Robert Francis Prevost took the papal name Leo XIV after his election as the first American-born pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:UN rejects Israel's plans for aid distribution: Report
UN rejects Israel's plans for aid distribution: Report The UN's Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (Ocha) rejected Israel's plan for humanitarian aid distribution in Gaza, reported Haaretz on Thursday. In a document that was addressed to members of the UN Security Council and seen by Haaretz, Ocha said the proposed aid distribution method "appears practically unfeasible, is incompatible with humanitarian...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:China welcomes back physics star Lin Shaozhen β and out comes the online abuse
Top biomechanics researcher takes up professorship at Sun Yat-sen University.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:India says military stations were attacked by Pakistani drones and missiles
Blasts have rung out across the Indian city of Jammu during what the government said was a Pakistani drone and missile attack on military stations around the Kashmir region on the second day of clashes between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Man Utd beat Athletic Club to set up Europa League final with Tottenham
Mason Mount scores twice as Manchester United come from behind to win 4-1 against Athletic in their semifinal.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Houthi ceasefire boosts Trump ahead of trip
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump gets boost from Houthi ceasefire ahead of trip A ceasefire deal between Yemenβs Houthi rebels and the U.S., mediated by Oman, has secured a tentative end to attacks on American ships in the Red Sea....
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Social Media Companies Should Resist Turkish State Censorship
Click to expand Image People check their phones at a market in central Istanbul, TΓΌrkiye, July 18, 2019. 2019 AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti As of Thursday morning, internet users in TΓΌrkiye can no longer access the Turkish-language X account ofjailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Δ°mamoΔlu. This comes after a Turkish court arbitrarily ordered X to block the account, which has 9.7 million followers. Though X initially complied, the...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:FirstFT: India says Pakistani drone attacks βneutralisedβ as conflict escalates
Also in todayβs newsletter, Robert Prevost becomes first American pope, and US and UK seal trade deal
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Behind the smiles: Three things to watch as Xi meets Putin
The BBCβs Laura Bicker explains what to look out for during the Chinese leader's state visit to Russia.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Shearers struggle for work as wool production hits century low
Australian wool production is forecast to reach its lowest level since the early 1900s, forcing skilled shearers to seek work interstate, overseas or leave the industry entirely.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Democrats urge Israel to resume Gaza humanitarian aid
Dozens of House Democrats urged Israel to resume humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. βAs supporters of a strong US-Israel relationship, we write to express our opposition to the current Israeli government policy to block all humanitarian aid from entering the Gaza Strip,β the group said in its letter addressed to Israeli Ambassador...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Coinbase shares fall after first-quarter revenue misses Wall Street estimates
Earlier Thursday, Coinbase announced plans to buy Dubai-based Deribit, in an attempt to broaden its international business.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Patel appears to backtrack, says FBI will work βon whatever budgetβ given
FBI Director Kash Patel appears to be backtracking on comments he made earlier this week that the Trump administrationβs 2026 budget request was insufficient for the agency, telling senators Thursday that the FBI would βmake the mission work on whatever budget weβre given.β βMy view is that we will make and agree with this budget...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Bitter struggle in Liberals for likely poisoned chalice
Sussan Ley and Angus Taylor both want the thankless post that's up for grabs at Tuesday's party meeting.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:As Trump Administration Seeks to Shut Down Energy Star Program, Industry Groups Call to Save It
Itβs a voluntary program launched during a Republican administration, endorsed by manufacturers and well-recognized by U.S. consumers, who have saved an estimated $500 billion over the past 33 years guided by its familiar blue label. But President Donald Trumpβs administration has decided the Energy Star program has got to go. CNN and The Washington Post [β¦]
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Melania Trump unveils US stamp honoring Barbara Bush
Melania Trump is giving a first look at a new stamp honoring Barbara Bush, helping to unveil it at a White House ceremony despite a seemingly sticky relationship between President Trump and members of the former first family. "Barbara's unwavering conviction, dignity and [loyalty] to her loved ones have left an undeniable mark on our...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:'Couldn't be prouder': Ange's Spurs power into Europa League final
Australian manager Ange Postecoglou leads Tottenham Hotspur to an all-England Europa League final with a powerful performance.
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