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'Open door policy': Castley says no 'formal complaints' as Cain resigns
ACT Opposition Leader Leanne Castley says no "formal complaints" have been lodged by staff following MLA Peter Cain's resignation from her shadow cabinet over leadership concerns.
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Trump on Juneteenth: US has βtoo many non-working holidaysβ
President Trump said the country is losing money due to the number of federal holidays on Thursday, which marks Juneteenth, the newest addition to the U.S. holiday calendar. βToo many non-working holidays in America. It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed,β the president wrote in a Truth...
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Mexico: Hurricane Erick weakens as residents clear debris
After making landfall as a major hurricane along Mexico's coast, Erick weakened to a tropical storm. It left flooded streets and damaged boats and buildings in Oaxaca.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Three decades, one leader - how Eritreans had their hopes dashed
Isaias Afwerki promised elections when he came to power in 1991 but these have still not been held.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Judge rejects 'Duffy Directive' tying DOT grants to immigration cooperation
A federal judge on Thursday rejected Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffyβs attempt to tie state funding to immigration enforcement operations. βCongress did not authorize or grant authority to the Secretary of Transportation to impose immigration enforcement conditions on federal dollars specifically appropriated for transportation purposes,β U.S. District Judge John McConnell wrote in the...
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Traditional owners 'sidelined' in government's North West Shelf approval
A group of Pilbara traditional owners has written to the federal government as pressure mounts to reveal the conditions of its North West Shelf extension.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:How Belarus dissidents in exile abroad are pursued and threatened
Some receive threatening messages or phone-calls, others say their relatives are visited by authorities back home.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:AI avatars in China just proved they are better influencers. It only took a duo 7 hours to rake in more than $7 million
Digital versions of human beings are now able to sell more than real people can, thanks to artificial intelligence, a recent business collaboration showed.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Venezuelan People and Officials Unite in Large Demonstration Supporting Iran Against Israeli Aggression
During a massive popular demonstration, Venezuelan government leaders and citizens voiced strong support for Iran and Palestine, condemning Israeli aggression and imperialist attacks while calling for peace and justice in the Middle East. Related: Yemenβs al-Houthi Declares Unified Front with Gaza and Iran, Condemns Israeli and U.S. Actions Venezuela Voices Unwavering Support for Iran and [β¦]
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Labuschagne dropped for West Indies Test, as injured veteran misses out
Marnus Labuschagne goes from the world's top-ranked Test batter to dropped in the space of two years, after being left out of the team to face the Windies.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Spain's embattled PM SΓ‘nchez defies clamour for resignation
A series of corruption scandals in the prime minister's Socialist party makes his position vulnerable.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Many elite athletes live below the poverty line. Tax-deductible donations wonβt solve the problem
It might sound like a good idea: making tax-deductible donations to potential Olympians and Paralympians. But there are a few potential downsides.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Watch: Man gets stuck driving car down Rome's Spanish Steps
The 81-year-old man and his car got stuck on the way down, before a crane lifted the car away.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:UK consumer confidence improves on brighter economic outlook
Sentiment buoyed by more upbeat view of countryβs growth prospects, especially among the young
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Trump to decide on US action in Iran βwithin two weeksβ
A White House spokesperson says President Trump will decide whether to attack Iran βwithin two weeks."
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Israel threatens Iran’s supreme leader as Trump wavers on entering the war
As the fighting between Israel and Iran now eclipses one week, President Trump said Thursday that he will wait two weeks before deciding whether to get involved, in order to allow space for peace talks that could start as soon as Friday. In the meantime, Israel and Iran show no signs of backing down, with more and more civilians getting caught in the crossfire. Amna Nawaz reports.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Dissecting the strength of Iran’s regime and Trump’s wait-and-see approach to the war
Iran and Israel show no signs of backing down as the conflict continues and more and more civilians get caught in the crossfire. Abbas Milani, director of the Iranian Studies program at Stanford University, joins Amna Nawaz to take a closer look at the state of play in the Israel-Iran war.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Hurricane Erick touches down in southern Mexico
In our news wrap Thursday, Hurricane Erick is making its way inland across southern Mexico, stifling heat stretches across much of the U.S., Spain rejected a NATO proposal that calls on member nations to commit more to defense spending, President Trump signed an executive order allowing TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. for 90 days and millions celebrate the Juneteenth holiday.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:FHFA chief takes aim at Fed
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Bill Pulte's war against Powell ramps up The overseer of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is waging an online battle to force out Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, shattering norms along the way. The Associated...
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Sourdough deployed in bid to prevent potentially disastrous infestation
A leading biosecurity officer says it will be several months before Australia can be declared free of an invasive snail that has the potential to infest hundreds of plant species.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:How Republicans’ massive budget bill impacts the Affordable Care Act
The Affordable Care Act faces significant rollbacks if President Trumpβs big spending and tax cut bill is approved by the Senate. The proposed changes could affect many of the 24 million Americans enrolled in that insurance marketplace and could leave millions of people without coverage. Sarah Kliff, health policy reporter with The New York Times, joins Geoff Bennett for more.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Is the UK about to get dragged into Iran-Israel conflict?
Britain is almost certain to be affected if the US gets involved - but what role could it play?
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Trump’s latest judicial pick was almost nominated by Biden in 2022
President Donald Trump says he plans to tap Chad Meredith, a former state solicitor general in Kentucky, for a federal judgeship in the state β and this time, he is facing no objections from Sen. Rand Paul, who opposed his nomination three years ago.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:As some lawmakers cash in on Trump’s tariffs, others try to ban betting on Wall Street
A recent Wall Street Journal analysis reveals a surge in stock trading by lawmakers and their families in early April, as President Trumpβs shifting stance on tariffs sent markets into turmoil. But while some members cashed in, others are looking to highlight lawmakersβ trades and bar Congress from betting on Wall Street. Lisa Desjardins has the story.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Iran appoints a new chief of intelligence at IRGC after predecessor killed by Israel
Iran appoints a new chief of intelligence at IRGC after predecessor killed by Israel Iran appointed a new chief of intelligence at its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Thursday after his predecessor was killed by Israeli strike on Sunday, the official Irna news agency reported. The commander of Iran's IRGC appointed Brigadier General Majid Khadami as the new head of its intelligence division, Irna said....
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Alabama business faces hurdles creating American-made product
The sweeping tariffs imposed by President Trump are already impacting the global economy. But if tariffs are meant to bring jobs home, what happens if the U.S.may no longer have all the tools to do the work? Paul Solman reports on the hurdles one man in Alabama faced while trying to make a product entirely in America and what it suggests about the challenges ahead.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Texas lawmakers try to close loopholes in consent laws
The lack of legal clarity around consent laws in the U.S. means that many sexual assaults, especially ones on college campuses and involving alcohol, are not legally crimes. But Texas lawmakers recently passed legislation to change that -- and the new law is set to take effect in September. Producer Courtney Norris has our look at the bipartisan bill and the woman itβs named after.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:More than 13mn people in Africa could catch malaria owing to proposed US cuts
Lancet study underscores fears over potential impact of President Trumpβs plan to nearly halve funding in 2025
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:New jazz fellowship honors long-time musicians who often struggle financially
Unless youβre a longtime jazz aficionado, you might only know the names and music of a handful of stars and legends. But what about all those whoβve built a life working in this art form? A new fellowship honors them and offers financial support in their final years of music and life. Jeffrey Brown has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Sports betting company DraftKings launching PAC
DraftKings, a sports betting company, said Wednesday it filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to create a corporate political action committee (PAC). DraftKingsβs PAC will fall under the separate segregated funds (SSF) category, which means the committee can solicit contributions only from individuals associated with a connected or sponsoring organization, according to the FEC....
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:A comedian’s Brief But Spectacular take on dad jokes
Comedian and illustrator Mo Welch has built a career blending sharp humor with emotional honesty. Her recent special, "Dad Jokes," explores her childhood with a largely absent father, culminating in a road trip to reunite with him after 20 years.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Buss family to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter at $10B valuation, source tells AP
The Buss family has agreed to sell the controlling stake of the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO and Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter, doing so with a franchise valuation of $10 billion β the highest ever for a professional sports franchise, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Wednesday.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Prominent Nicaraguan dissident shot dead in exile in Costa Rica
Roberto Samcam was killed after an assailant disguised as a delivery driver arrived at his condo, according to his wife.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Anger, costly clean-up after 200 tyres dumped in national park gorge
Authorities have spent more than $100,000 and delayed bushfire safety work to remove hundreds of tyres illegally ditched in one of Queensland's most pristine national parks.
Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source:Trump says talks with Iran could happen βin the near futureβ
US president will decide whether to join Israeli attack βwithin two weeksβ
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