Blackpool South by-election to take place in May
It comes after Ex-Tory MP Scott Benton stood down rather than face a recall petition. Source link
Abortion pills, mifepristone saw surge after Supreme Court ruling
Less than a quarter of a century ago, abortion pills could not be legally obtained from a U.S.-based medical provider. Now, they are the most…
China hits out at US and UK over cyber hack claims
Beijing tells the US and UK to stop their own cyber attacks, accusing them of "political manipulation". Source link
Trump’s running mate may be in the mold of Marjorie Taylor Greene
Now that Donald Trump is officially the presumptive Republican nominee, he’s getting ready for the general election. In just the last couple of weeks, he’s…
Deadline for minister to give names to Afghan inquiry
Johnny Mercer has been ordered to provide names to the Afghanistan inquiry by 5 April. Source link
U.S. in 1899 Awaited a Century of Wonders
They were a nation of the optimistic and the euphoric, those Americans awaiting their new century 100 years ago. The Spanish-American War was behind them.…
Moves to make it harder to repossess leasehold homes
Forfeiture means leaseholders can be threatened with losing their home if they do not pay service charges. Source link
U.S. relents, allowing U.N. passage of demand for cease-fire in Gaza
WASHINGTON — In a significant reversal, the Biden administration Monday allowed passage of a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in Gaza — the first such…
Coutinho queried waste project opposed by Barclay
The energy secretary questioned the approval of an incinerator opposed by the environment secretary. Source link
April 15 trial date set for Trump’s New York hush money case
NEW YORK — A New York judge has scheduled an April 15 trial date in former President Trump’s hush money case. Judge Juan M. Merchan made…
Call for Cody's Law after footballer's stabbing
The family of Cody Fisher, murdered at a club, want mandatory bleed kits and metal detectors at events. Source link
Trader Joe’s raises banana prices for first time in 20 years
Inflation has hit Trader Joe’s famously affordable bananas. The Monrovia-based grocery chain confirmed Monday it had raised the individual cost of bananas for the first…
Call for protest exclusion zones outside schools
A government adviser made her recommendation after reviewing demonstrations outside a school in 2021. Source link
Jill Biden’s Southern California trip: Fundraisers, protesters, SoulCycle
Championing President Biden’s support for the LGBTQ community and women’s health, First Lady Jill Biden took a swing through Southern California over the weekend, amid…
Gove failed to register football tickets on time
The levelling up secretary failed to declare the VIP tickets within Commons rules, a watchdog finds. Source link
Vice President Harris, Guatemalan leader Arévalo discuss immigration
WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed Bernardo Arévalo, the newly elected president of Guatemala, to the White House on Monday to praise his battle against…
UK hits out at Chinese-backed cyber-attacks
Two people and a China-affiliated company will have assets frozen and be subject to a travel ban. Source link
Gaetz, Greene lawsuit against cities where rally was canceled can move forward
A federal judge has ruled that Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz of Florida and Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia can move forward with their lawsuit against…
Secret files on Galahad bombing to be released
The attack on the Sir Galahad and its sister ship in 1982 killed 48 men, including 32 Welsh guards. Source link
Florida’s DeSantis signs strict social media ban for minors
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida will have one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges — under…