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The vice president’s first trip to the early caucus state saw him defending the White House’s response to a sputtering economy with an eye towards his own presidential ambitions.
The president successfully ousted a majority of the Republican state senators who blocked his redistricting effort last year.
DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 35 VORNADO CHIEF SLAMS MAMDANI: Billionaire real estate magnate Steve Roth is standing strong with fellow billionaire Ken Griffin in his spat with Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Instead of being singled out and scorned in viral videos, Roth, CEO of Vornado Realty Trust, thinks the ultra-rich should be “praised and thanked,” and said calls to tax them more are akin to some racial…
The ECB vice president, nearing the end of his term, advocates a gradual response to the current crisis, defends immigration, and praises Lagarde’s unifying role at the institution
The Argentine scientist, who discovered molecular switches that regulate the immune response, is a senior researcher at the new CaixaResearch Institute in Barcelona
Gregorio Marañón Hospital used the technology to model a surgical piece for a 20‑year‑old man with Poland syndrome, a visible chest malformation
Official and independent polls agree on the decline of the Russian leader’s approval ratings as economic problems worsened from 2025 onwards
So far, his chosen candidates in several May primaries are struggling to dominate their fields.
A new national poll of 1,000 young Americans finds deep discontent over the economy and signs of a base problem for Republicans.
Result in key Indian state is set to have significant implications for the country’s political landscape Narendra Modi’s party has won a resounding election victory in West Bengal, a state which had been a rare opposition stronghold, expanding his unrivalled consolidation of power across the country. It is the first time that the Indian prime minister’s Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) has won…
After more than a dozen failures, the ‘Luna 9’ achieved the first controlled landing on the satellite in 1966 and sent the first images from the surface
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A majority of the justices sided with Alabama in a move that could speed up efforts to put in place a congressional district map that would eliminate a majority-Black district.
The New York Times USIn our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court extended access to the abortion pill mifepristone as justices consider an emergency request to halt a lower-court ruling that would restrict access to the…
PBS NewsHourOhio State University has filed a motion to dismiss about a third of the remaining claims of the former students who are suing the school for failing to protect them decades ago from being sexually…
NBC NewsIran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage.” Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax, which would require congressional approval.
The New York Times WorldEsmail Baghaei, the spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Tehran last month.
The New York Times WorldA ceasefire was set up for peace talks between Iran and the US - but with Trump rejecting Iran's response on Sunday there are fears fighting could resume
The Independent WorldBetween the losses, the changes and the phone-shaped hole in the drywall, an HBO film crew captured the U.S. men’s national soccer team as they prepared for the 2026 World Cup.
NBC NewsUS president said Iran’s response to the US peace proposal was ‘stupid’ and that the ceasefire is ‘unbelievable weak’ Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire f…
The Guardian WorldTreasurer says housing market ‘isn’t working’ and tax system around it is ‘out of whack’. Follow the latest updates Federal budget 2026: what we know so far See all our Australia budget 2026 covera…
The Guardian WorldMap designed to boost Democrats’ US House seats was thrown out by Virginia’s supreme court last week Sign up for the Breaking News US email Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump reiterate…
The Guardian WorldThe Supreme Court on Monday wiped out a decision blocking Alabama Republicans’ congressional map, potentially allowing it to be used for the midterms in the wake of the justices’ recent blockbuster…
The HillNobody's Girl, published last year, detailed Giuffre's encounters with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
BBC News (Front page)Byron Allen is expected to head BuzzFeed as the company’s new CEO, according to a Monday company release. Allen will replace Founder and CEO Jonah Peretti, who will transition into the role of pres…
The HillThe University of Nebraska is home to the only federally funded quarantine unit in the U.S. and a separate biocontainment unit that can treat people exposed to infectious diseases.
NPR NewsHome secretary Shabana Mahmood reported to be among those who have told the PM to consider his position. Botterill says voters she spoke to during the campaign felt the country does not work for th…
The Guardian WorldTwo people are being monitored in Atlanta, 16 in Nebraska and another six passengers in Canada.
BBC WorldThe British political strategist drew swift criticism in a state where tacos are practically the official dish Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Polls have shown California voters h…
The Guardian WorldAn Indonesian guide who led hikers up Mount Dukono has described the moment of Friday's eruption which killed three people.
BBC News (Front page)Latvian and Canadian troops are testing battlefield ground drones on a major NATO exercise, drawing directly on Ukrainian combat lessons as autonomous warfare rapidly evolves. The war games are unf…
CBC WorldOver 70 Labour MPs have publicly urged the PM either to resign immediately or set out a timetable to stand down.
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NBC NewsThe national average for a gallon of regular gas was $4.52 Monday, up from the $2.98 average in late February before Iran conflict began
The Independent WorldA Dutch-registered subsidiary of technology company Yandex has been fined 100 million euros for transferring the personal data of users of the Yango taxi service to Russia, Finland’s Data Protectio…
Meduza (English)The trial has exposed even more details about OpenAI’s fractious corporate past than previously documented OpenAI, despite its name, is usually extremely secretive about its operations. It promotes…
The Guardian WorldWhile hantavirus respiratory infections may still be rare in the U.S., they can be incredibly deadly.
The HillIn a rare public appearance, Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams warned of ‘networks of powerful elites’ using wealth and influence to silence dissenting voices Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Wil…
The Guardian WorldA Tennessee teenager called her school board a group of “cowards” last week for not firing a member who hugged her and remarked that she was “hot” during a public meeting last month.
NBC NewsGeorge Clooney, Sir Idris Elba and other stars joined King Charles and Queen Camilla in London.
BBC News (Front page)The Supreme Court temporarily allowed full access to the abortion pill mifepristone while it considers a case that could limit availability of the drug. The court had earlier provisionally blocked …
NBC NewsTottenham Hotspur squander the opportunity to take a significant step towards Premier League safety as they are held to a 1-1 draw at home by Leeds United.
BBC News (Front page)The Russian leader is walking a tightrope: acknowledging public discontent while offering no indication that he might give up on his demands.
The New York Times WorldDemocrats are trying to stoke public opposition to the project as they take aim at legislation to provide nearly $72 billion for the administration’s immigration crackdown.
The New York Times USThe president’s visit with Xi Jinping was meant to be a moment of triumph, writes Andrew Feinberg , but it will instead present an optics nightmare amid rising prices due to his unilateral military…
The Independent WorldA new wave of gang violence in Haiti has forced hundreds of people to flee their homes, leaving them scattered on Monday along a road leading to Haiti's main airport.
CBC WorldPresident Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.
BBC WorldThe chances of a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared to rise sharply on Monday as several government aides announced their resignations.
The New York Times WorldA watchdog group on Monday asked the Department of Transportation (DOT) Inspector General to probe Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s participation in the reality series entitled, “The Great Ame…
The HillHamilton was fired as acting administrator last year after he opposed plans to abolish the agency at a House hearing Donald Trump has once again nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emerg…
The Guardian WorldPresident Trump said the fragile cease-fire was on “life support,” and India’s leader urged residents to cut back on purchases and travel.
The New York Times WorldRom Braslavski, who said he had endured starvation, torture and sexual abuse during two-year captivity, demanded that members “take responsibility and get out of our lives.”
The New York Times WorldDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s latest attack against Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) is underscoring the alarm over the state of the U.S. military’s weapons stockpiles more than two months into the war…
The HillWas the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?
BBC PoliticsPresident Trump on Monday nominated Kari Lake to serve as the US ambassador to Jamaica following her tumultuous tenure at the helm of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). Lake’s appointment wa…
The HillThe three-day ceasefire that U.S. President Donald Trump proposed — and that Russia and Ukraine both agreed to — expired at midnight on May 12.
Meduza (English)The two staunch allies ran failed campaigns for governor in battleground states in 2022.
PoliticoThe UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.
BBC News (Front page)Ukrainian news outlets named the suspect as Andriy Yermak, who resigned last year amid a sweeping scandal.
The New York Times WorldThe White House has moved away from some of Miller’s most hard-line immigration tactics
The Independent WorldWhen given the options of "true," "false" or "not sure," and asked whether each of the incidents "was staged," a majority of respondents said they thought each event was either staged or were unsure.
NPR NewsEstablishment and left-wing leaders are clashing over House seats scattered across the city.
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