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apnews.com logoAP NEWS·Center·Negative·31 minutes ago

Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent

Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent

TIRANA, Albania (AP) -- Albanian police clashed with protesters Thursday as an anti-government demonstration -- part of protests triggered by plans for a luxury development linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner -- turned violent. Police fired tear gas and pepper spray at protesters who were pelting them with rocks, eggs and other objects. Authorities said three police officers were injured. The gathering was part of daily protests, dubbed the " flamingo...

washingtonexaminer.com logoWashington Examiner·Center-Right·Positive·32 minutes ago

Sean Duffy celebrates America 250, grants millions in funding to BWI airport and others

Sean Duffy celebrates America 250, grants millions in funding to BWI airport and others

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is celebrating America 250 with investments into U.S. airports, delivering millions in funding to Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Maryland received $76.6 million from the department. Forty-six other states also received part of the $1.776 billion in upgrades. BWI specifically received $62.3 million for runway and runway lighting rehabilitation, according to an email press release sent to the Washington Examiner. Advertisement "What better way...

bloomberg.com logoBloomberg Business·Center-Left·Neutral·32 minutes ago

White House's Hassett Criticizes Powell for Staying on at Fed

White House's Hassett Criticizes Powell for Staying on at Fed

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett criticized former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for staying on at the US central bank, a move that's preventing the administration from putting another pick on the board. "It's extremely unorthodox that Jay Powell hasn't dropped ...

bbc.com logoBBC·Center·Neutral·33 minutes ago

Ranganathan's bakery closure sparks tax defence from minister

Ranganathan's bakery closure sparks tax defence from minister

A government minister has defended national insurance rises after an 89-year-old bakery chain co-owned by comedian Romesh Ranganathan ceased trading. Coughlans Bakery, which had branches in Kent, Surrey, West Sussex and south London, announced it had closed on Tuesday, blaming the government's decision to hike business rates and national insurance contributions for employers. The bakery's managing director Sean Coughlan said the rates "absolutely smashed local business". Commons Leader Sir...

time.com logoTIME·Center-Left·Negative·33 minutes ago

Russia Launches Drone and Missile Attack on Kyiv in Deadly 'Night of Horror'

Russia Launches Drone and Missile Attack on Kyiv in Deadly 'Night of Horror'

* Custom Feed: See the stories that matter most to you. * Smart Alerts: Get notified about major news as it happens. Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Kyiv in what Ukrainian officials described as a "night of horror" for the capital. At least 20 people have been killed, according to a local official, and more than 80 injured. Search and rescue efforts are still underway. "Russia launched more than 70 missiles of various types against Ukraine overnight, nearly half of them...

nationalreview.com logoNational Review·Right·Positive·33 minutes ago

America's 250th Falls on Shabbat. That's Fitting | National Review

America's 250th Falls on Shabbat. That's Fitting | National Review

The men who built this country drew, again and again, on the same ancient source. This week America turns 250, and the day falls on Shabbat. The greatest experiment in human liberty marks its founding anniversary this year on the day the Jewish people have kept holy for millennia. The connection goes far deeper than a coincidence of the calendar. Two and a half centuries ago, a group of British colonists in North America did something no people had dared before. They declared that legitimate...

economist.com logoThe Economist·Center·Neutral·33 minutes ago

Promised reforms could change Cuba radically

Promised reforms could change Cuba radically

C Communist Party first cracked open the door to private business in the 1990s, when it lost the Soviet Union as its patron. Starting in the 2010s it went further, pushed first by the global financial crisis and then by the covid-19 pandemic. Will Donald Trump, whose measures have plunged the country into unprecedented hardship, achieve the next and most drastic economic change? In an emergency session on June 18th Cuba's National Assembly approved a package of 176 reforms. It is the most ...

economist.com logoThe Economist·Center·Positive·33 minutes ago

Donald Trump's reflecting-pool debacle is a gift to America

Donald Trump's reflecting-pool debacle is a gift to America

J message Washington, , means to send about itself, and about the country of which it is the capital, has always been uncertain. Is the city out to intimidate or inspire? To overwhelm visitors with the potency of centralised authority, or to summon the potential of every citizen? The mixed signals reflect varying ambitions at the foundation of the city and then muddled execution in developing it. Thomas Jefferson envisioned a compact, modest capital, in line with his republican values. But the...

nationalreview.com logoNational Review·Right·Positive·34 minutes ago

NYC Budget Allocates Almost $7 Million to 'Trans Equity,' Nothing for Promised Police Hires | National Review

NYC Budget Allocates Almost $7 Million to 'Trans Equity,' Nothing for Promised Police Hires | National Review

The New York City Council approved a new budget on Tuesday that allocates almost $7 million for "trans equity" programs and doesn't include any spending for the additional police officers Mayor Zohran Mamdani promised to hire. Mamdani previously pledged to hire 580 new cops, but the money for the new positions was noticeably absent from the city's most recent $126 billion spending plan. "Why isn't there more money for police?" state Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar said in reaction...

foxnews.com logoFox News·Right·Positive·35 minutes ago

WATCH: Nationwide transgender sports law is next step after Supreme Court win, GOP senator says

WATCH: Nationwide transgender sports law is next step after Supreme Court win, GOP senator says

Sen. Justice enacted West Virginia's Save Women's Sports Act in 2021 as governor, launching a yearslong legal battle. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fresh off a victory for states restricting transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports, Sen. Jim Justice, ., is calling on Congress to take the next step by making those protections the law nationwide. Justice, who signed 's "Save Women's Sports Act" as governor, said the ruling vindicates the state's approach after years of...

bbc.com logoBBC·Center·Negative·37 minutes ago

Woman will never forget smell of alleged rapist's hand, jury told

Woman will never forget smell of alleged rapist's hand, jury told

The woman, who cannot be named to preserve her anonymity, told the jury she would "never forget the smell of his hand on my face". The alleged rape happened in the same car park where Wilkins was later found dead, the court heard. Afterwards, the woman told a friend what had happened, as well as warning another woman Levy was a "rapist". Four days later she also told police she had been raped, but was not well enough to be interviewed at the time because she was withdrawing from drugs, the...

cbsnews.com logoCBS News·Center-Left·Neutral·38 minutes ago

A special desk and sheep tell the story of Harriton House

A special desk and sheep tell the story of Harriton House

Kim Hudson joined the CBS News Philadelphia family in May 2023 as a Multi-Skilled Journalist. She was most recently an anchor, host and reporter in her hometown of St. Louis. The celebration of America's 250th anniversary continued with a look at historic sites in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, including an estate that is more than 300 years old, which houses an iconic desk and a special line of sheep. "Harriton House has hundreds of stories," Harriton Association Executive Director Laura...

bbc.com logoBBC·Center·Positive·38 minutes ago

Labour politician wants training courses for rabbit owners in Wales

Labour politician wants training courses for rabbit owners in Wales

Bunny courses for new owners backed by charity after politician said training was needed A Labour politician wants people to take "short training courses" before they can own a rabbit as part of animal welfare reforms in Wales. Mike Hedges told Wales' parliament, the Senedd, that people should be restricted from becoming owners until they "can show they understand the needs of rabbits". A Conservative Senedd member questioned the practicality of requiring the training, while a Senedd source...

thehill.com logoThe Hill·Center·Positive·41 minutes ago

Boebert: Democrats 'taking out their own and wanting true socialism'

Boebert: Democrats 'taking out their own and wanting true socialism'

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is warning that Democrats are "taking out their own" by supporting democratic socialist candidates in primary races across the country. Boebert accused the party of "wanting true socialism, which inevitably will be communism" during an interview with NewsNation's Chris Cuomo on Wednesday evening. "I promise you, this next Congress, they will push harder than ever for these things," the Colorado Republican added. President Trump has also slammed democratic ...

bloomberg.com logoBloomberg Business·Center-Left·Negative·41 minutes ago

First US Hypersonic Weapon Program Faces Further Delay, GAO Says

First US Hypersonic Weapon Program Faces Further Delay, GAO Says

The US's first hypersonic weapon, already at least two years late for deployment in the field, is facing delays yet again -- this time over unresolved production issues, according to congressional auditors. That conclusion is part of Thursday's release of the Government Accountability Office's ...

nationalreview.com logoNational Review·Right·Neutral·41 minutes ago

No Politician Is Coming to Save You | National Review

No Politician Is Coming to Save You | National Review

On the menu today: This will be the last Morning Jolt until Monday, July 6. I hope you have a spectacular Independence Day. Today, before we head into the holiday weekend, some thoughts on how you, as an independent individual, are a plenty powerful force when it comes to building a better life for yourself. Another Way to Look at Independence Mark Manson writes books that are a combination of self-help, philosophy, and a bit of history, and he tends to use the F-word in his book titles. ...

theguardian.com logoThe Guardian·Center-Left·Negative·42 minutes ago

German prosecutors accuse Kyiv of ordering 2022 Nord Stream sabotage

German prosecutors accuse Kyiv of ordering 2022 Nord Stream sabotage

Indictment against alleged leader of gas pipeline attack claims former Ukrainian army officer was directed by state German prosecutors have accused Ukrainian "state authorities" of ordering the 2022 explosives attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia with Europe, a charge likely to ignite tensions between Kyiv and Berlin, its biggest military backer. The sabotage in the Baltic Sea by a team of assailants almost entirely destroyed the seafloor infrastructure of the key source of...

nytimes.com logoThe New York Times·Center-Left·Negative·42 minutes ago

Dutch and U.K. Governments Apologize for Their Roles in Forced Adoptions

Dutch and U.K. Governments Apologize for Their Roles in Forced Adoptions

In the Netherlands, more than 15,000 children were separated from their mothers from 1956 to 1984, causing "great sorrow and anger," according to an official report on the practice. The Dutch and British governments apologized on Thursday for their separate roles in forcing thousands of women and girls to give up their babies for adoption for nearly three decades in the second half of the 20th century. The Dutch apology was issued in response to a government-commissioned report published in...

theatlantic.com logoThe Atlantic·Center-Left·Negative·42 minutes ago

Pete Buttigieg's Ordeal Is a Frightening New Form of Political Violence

Pete Buttigieg's Ordeal Is a Frightening New Form of Political Violence

Even in these unimaginative days, Americans are still capable of innovations in cruelty. The news that former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was investigated by Child Protective Services for a false allegation of child abuse was surprising. Not that an accuser would attempt such a cruel form of harassment -- this, unfortunately, is not shocking at all -- but because nobody seems to have aimed this particular tactic at a prominent politician before. Even in these unimaginative days, ...

bloomberg.com logoBloomberg Business·Center-Left·Neutral·43 minutes ago

Early IPO Inclusion in Benchmark Indices | Insights | Bloomberg Professional Services

Early IPO Inclusion in Benchmark Indices | Insights | Bloomberg Professional Services

The data included in these materials are for illustrative purposes only. The BLOOMBERG TERMINAL service and Bloomberg data products (the "Services") are owned and distributed by Bloomberg Finance L.P. ("BFLP") except (i) in Argentina, Australia and certain jurisdictions in the Pacific Islands, ...

thehill.com logoThe Hill·Center·Negative·44 minutes ago

Iran set to bury Supreme Leader Khamenei after days of funeral ceremonies

Iran set to bury Supreme Leader Khamenei after days of funeral ceremonies

Millions of mourners are expected to turn out for the week-long funeral ceremonies recognizing Iran's former Allied Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Khamenei helmed the Islamic Republic for 37 years before being killed in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Feb. 28 at the beginning of the war. Khamenei is to be buried on July 9 following days of ceremonies. Khamenei's funeral comes five months after his death and is expected to draw massive crowds of Shiite Muslims across Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and ...

economist.com logoThe Economist·Center·Neutral·44 minutes ago

The Supreme Court leaves Donald Trump with plenty to celebrate

The Supreme Court leaves Donald Trump with plenty to celebrate

The justices handed the president some notable defeats. But their biggest decisions strengthened him A wrapped up its latest term, Donald Trump took stock. The president had suffered some conspicuous defeats over the preceding months. In February, for example, the court struck down his "Liberation Day" tariffs, sending Mr Trump into a rage. More recently, it turned back a Republican bid to upend mail-in voting practices. And on June 30th it declared unconstitutional an executive order ending...

bbc.com logoBBC·Center·Negative·about 1 hour ago

Loyalist paramilitaries were present during racist rioting

Loyalist paramilitaries were present during racist rioting

The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has told the Policing Board that members of loyalist paramilitaries were present during racist rioting last month. Violence broke out in the streets of Belfast and other areas across Northern Ireland after footage of a violent knife attack was shared on social media. Jon Boutcher said some of those loyalist paramilitaries were involved in directing the violence at a number of locations including in east Belfast. He said...

washingtonexaminer.com logoWashington Examiner·Center-Right·Positive·about 1 hour ago

Tourism up in Washington for Fourth of July festivities

Tourism up in Washington for Fourth of July festivities

Washington is experiencing a surge in tourism ahead of Independence Day as visitors from across the country head to the capital during America's 250th anniversary celebrations. Hotel bookings for the July Fourth holiday are up 17.1% from last year, according to CoStar data shared with Axios. Marriott also expects strong demand across its Washington-area properties, with a company spokesperson telling Axios that many hotels are on track to sell out over the holiday weekend. Short-term rentals...

thehill.com logoThe Hill·Center·Neutral·about 1 hour ago

New polling reveals the Senate battleground map: Join the live discussion

New polling reveals the Senate battleground map: Join the live discussion

New polling in six key Senate races shows where things stand in the battle for control of the upper chamber of Congress. Plus, a look at Michigan and Minnesota's Democratic Senate primaries after recent House wins by progressive candidates. Join The Hill's Senior Vice President of Editorial Content, Bill Sammon, and Decision Desk HQ's Chief Elections Analyst, Geoffrey Skelley, who will break it all down. The discussion is scheduled to begin at noon EDT. Watch above. If you want to ask Bill...

apnews.com logoAP NEWS·Center·Negative·about 1 hour ago

The Supreme Court tackled race, history and the law in fraught and reflective major rulings

The Supreme Court tackled race, history and the law in fraught and reflective major rulings

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court just wrapped up a term that yielded significant rulings in cases involving race and discrimination that could have lasting effects on U.S. politics and society. Justices were at times bitterly divided -- and critical of one another -- in rulings that winnowed key provisions of a landmark voting rights law, allowed the government to revoke protections for some immigrants and even challenged the historic understanding of birthright citizenship for the...

washingtontimes.com logoWashington Times·Center-Right·Negative·about 1 hour ago

Congressman afflicted with depression introduces mental health legislation

Congressman afflicted with depression introduces mental health legislation

Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr., who returned to Capitol Hill this week after a four-month absence due to depression, has introduced a bill to strengthen enforcement of federal mental health parity laws. Mr. Kean said he has long championed mental health issues, but now sees them in a new light. "During my time in the New Jersey Legislature, I worked to advance mental health parity. I believed in the cause then," Mr. Kean, a Republican, said in a statement. "I understand it in a far more personal way...

bloomberg.com logoBloomberg Business·Center-Left·Neutral·about 1 hour ago

Boeing Made Progress on Air Force One Modifications, GAO Says

Boeing Made Progress on Air Force One Modifications, GAO Says

Boeing Co. reduced some of the technical challenges dogging its delayed delivery of two jets that will serve as Air Force One, according to congressional auditors. The defense contractor is likely to deliver the first of the modified pair by 2028 and has made progress on "completing the engineering ...

apnews.com logoAP NEWS·Center·Neutral·about 1 hour ago

Goal of higher voter turnout remains elusive in California as changes have extended ballot counting

Goal of higher voter turnout remains elusive in California as changes have extended ballot counting

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- California is finally nearing the end of the ballot counting from its June 2 primary, a tediously slow process that is largely the result of multiple changes over the years intended to boost turnout by making voting easier and more accessible. State data and experts who study voting trends suggest those efforts have made no significant improvement in participation, even as California's drawn-out tabulating has put it in the crosshairs of President Donald Trump and made it a...

us.cnn.com logoCNN·Center-Left·Positive·about 1 hour ago

Special Agent in Charge of FBI Chicago field office pushed to retire | CNN Politics

Special Agent in Charge of FBI Chicago field office pushed to retire | CNN Politics

Douglas S. DePodesta, the special agent in charge of the FBI Chicago field office, was pushed to retire after disagreements with the local US Attorney Andrew Boutros, according to two people familiar with the situation. Several people familiar with the retirement told CNN they didn't believe one single dispute lead to the departure, but rather a series of them. DePodesta planned to begin clearing out his office on Wednesday, according to one of the sources. None of the people about ...