Why are residents rejecting Chiquita Canyon Landfill relief?
After enduring rancid landfill odors for roughly a year, some Santa Clarita Valley residents have reached their breaking point. A high-temperature chemical reaction has caused…
Tory Manchester mayor candidate defects to Reform
Dan Barker follows Lee Anderson as another Conservative politician to defect to the party. Source link
Nearly 8 in 10 AAPI adults in U.S. think abortion should be legal, poll finds
WASHINGTON — With abortion rights poised to be one of the major issues in the 2024 election, a new poll shows that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians…
UK sees biggest increase in poverty for 30 years
The energy price crisis caused the sharpest increase in absolute poverty in 30 years, official figures show. Source link
California has an enormous budget deficit. Newsom and lawmakers say they plan to make a plan
With a budget deficit of at least $38 billion hanging over their heads, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders of the state Senate and Assembly…
Chris Mason: Delay to Rwanda bill gives PM time to plan
The government's flagship Rwanda bill will be back before MPs after Easter, following a series of heavy defeats in the Lords. Source link
Biden courts Latino voters and presses housing affordability, manufacturing
Courting Western states’ voters that are critical to his reelection bid, President Biden completed a two-day swing through Nevada and Arizona on Wednesday with a…
The new 28-year-old peer who wants to scrap the Lords
Plaid Cymru activist Carmen Smith is the new youngest member of the House of Lords. Source link
Kansas lawmakers join other GOP-led states in targeting DEI
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas lawmakers are joining fellow Republicans in other states in trying to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on university campuses, but they’ve…
Women's state pension report set to be published
Campaigners impacted by rises in the state pension retirement age are hoping for compensation. Source link
Hallie Jackson is the new Sunday anchor for ‘NBC Nightly News’
Hallie Jackson is taking over the anchor chair on the Sunday edition of “NBC Nightly News.” NBC News announced Wednesday that Jackson would take over…
UK economy to 'bounce back' in 2024, says Sunak
The prime minister tells the BBC the economy has "turned a corner" as he is challenged on rising bills. Source link
Newsom’s Proposition 1 passes in California’s primary election
The close contest over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $6.4-billion bond measure to transform California’s mental health system finally ended Wednesday, more than two weeks after the…
Smoking ban for those born after 2009 moves ahead
The UK government pushes ahead with plans for some of the world's toughest anti-tobacco laws. Source link
New York state asks court not to let Trump forgo $454-million bond during fraud case appeal
NEW YORK — New York state lawyers on Wednesday urged an appellate court not to buy former President Trump’s claims that it’s impossible to post a…
Gogglebox star to stand for Labour in election
Josh Tapper, 26, has been chosen by Labour for Hertsmere, the seat currently held by Oliver Dowden. Source link
With Biden impeachment inquiry at a crossroads, GOP eyes next move
WASHINGTON — The House impeachment inquiry into President Biden is at a crossroads, lacking the political appetite from within the Republican ranks to go forward with…
Sunak rejects Labour call for general election now
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer claims the prime minister is "scared" of calling an election. Source link
Aileen Cannon’s handling of Trump’s records case is off the rails
As the judge presiding over the federal prosecution of Donald Trump for hoarding classified records at his Florida estate, Aileen Cannon has been a dubious…
Vaughan Gething confirmed as Wales’ new first minister
"Our message to Vaughan is clear. If you are prepared to scrap plans for more politicians, to scrap the 20mph speed limit, and scrap the…