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Former FBI officials charged in connection with Hunter Biden laptop probe
Two former FBI officials have been charged with lying to Congress regarding their agency’s involvement in investigating Hunter Biden’s laptop during a 2020 probe.
Hispanic voters helped bring Trump to power – in Texas, the tide may be turning
Hispanic voters in Texas, who heavily supported Trump in 2024, are shifting away from the president ahead of midterm elections later this month, driven by concerns over immigration enforcement actions.
‘Catastrophic wildfire loop’ after colonisation left parts of Australia more at risk from bushfires, study finds
Colonisation of south-east Australia disrupted traditional fire management practices, creating conditions for more intense bushfires by allowing dense forests to develop, research published in Nature shows.
After a decade of wildfires, an overlooked election could shape California’s climate future
California’s insurance commissioner election could reshape the state’s climate response as private insurers retreat and wildfire losses mount. Two Democratic candidates offer competing visions for fixing the crisis.
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Judge clears the way for Postal Service work on Trump’s mail-in voting order for now
A federal judge in Boston canceled a nationwide ruling blocking the U.S. Postal Service from implementing Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting for the midterm election.
States try new tactics to bring down high hospital prices
Indiana has enacted new legislation requiring hospitals to offer employers negotiated rates below a multiple of Medicare prices, becoming the latest state to experiment with price controls to address rising healthcare costs.
Father says college student was killed by police in Pennsylvania after he went to wrong house
A 22-year-old Pennsylvania college student was fatally shot by police after accidentally attempting to enter the wrong home while intoxicated, according to his father.
Greetings from Karbala, Iraq, where millions gathered for a Shia pilgrimage
Over 20 million Shia Muslims gathered in Karbala, Iraq earlier this month to commemorate Arbaeen, marking the death of Imam Hussein 14 centuries ago.
Cousin of 10-year-old Wisconsin girl pleads guilty to her killing and gets life in prison
The cousin of a 10-year-old Wisconsin girl killed in 2022 pleaded guilty to her murder and was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday.
Republican nominee for Maine governor says he wants ICE agents at polling places in the state
Maine’s Republican gubernatorial nominee said he would request ICE and U.S. Marshals be deployed at polling places ahead of the fall midterm elections, a proposal state officials and legal experts said likely violates federal law.
Girl, 13, among missing British citizens after flash flood in Nepal
A 13-year-old girl is among 33 British citizens missing after a flash flood struck the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday, with over 400 travellers unaccounted for across multiple nationalities.
Parrot eggs hatch in South Africa after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at OR Tambo airport
Fifty endangered parrot eggs were intercepted at Johannesburg’s main airport last Thursday, with a Thai national arrested for smuggling them in a homemade incubator bag. Many eggs have since hatched and are receiving specialized care.
Soaring summer power bills spark protests — and even disconnections
High summer power bills in Oklahoma have sparked widespread protests and utility disconnections, with some residents facing bills exceeding $1,300 as heat waves intensify across the country.
Treasury, IRS move to restrict refundable tax credits to certain immigrants
The Treasury Department and IRS proposed restricting refundable tax credits for certain immigrants, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands to millions of lower-income individuals with work authorization.
‘Friday afternoon fraud’: warning for UK homebuyers on bank scams
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Fox advertising, streaming service Tubi get boost from World Cup
Fox Corp. reported strong quarterly results driven by FIFA World Cup broadcasting and advertising revenue, with advertising rising 78% to $1.92 billion and the final match drawing nearly 39 million viewers.