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Minnesota Republican charged with soliciting a minor resigns from state senate
Justin Eichorn, 40, faces federal charge after allegedly trying to meet with underage girl found through sex ad
A Minnesota state lawmaker who is accused of trying to buy sex from an underage girl resigned from the state senate on Thursday before his colleagues were set to vote to expel him.
Justin Eichorn, a Republican, was charged with a felony in federal court Wednesday for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor after responding to online sex ads and trying to arrange a meetup with a 17-year-old.
Continue reading...Trump to dramatically downsize education department but it will still handle student loans, says White House – live
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says DoE will be ‘much smaller’ due to executive order Trump will sign as critics say it is ‘dark day’ for US children
Another, perhaps more worrying sign, of the Trump administration’s approach to economic policy was revealed yesterday, when commerce secretary Howard Lutnick recommended in a Fox News interview that people buy Tesla stock.
That’s the electric car company led by Elon Musk, who is busy right now cutting down the US government at the behest of Lutnick’s boss, Donald Trump.
I think if you want to learn something on this show tonight, buy Tesla. It’s unbelievable that this guy’s stock is this cheap. It’ll never be this cheap again. When people understand the things he’s building, the robots he’s building, the technology he’s building, people are going to be dreaming of today, and … thinking gosh, I should have bought Elon Musk’s stock.
The Fed would be MUCH better off CUTTING RATES as U.S.Tariffs start to transition (ease!) their way into the economy. Do the right thing. April 2nd is Liberation Day in America!!!
Continue reading...As Trump seeks systemic change, does the US have an obligation to refugees?
Experts say Trump is testing vulnerabilities in existing refugee law. The outcome could be transformative.
House of Lords proceedings disrupted by protesters – UK politics live
Campaigners in gallery shout ‘Lords out, people in’ and drop leaflets into the chamber
Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader, has defended politicians who get involved in entertainment TV.
In an article for the Daily Telegraph, he hit back at Kemi Badenoch, who used an interview with the paper earlier this week to dismiss Farage as just a reality TV phenomenon.
Having appeal doesn’t mean that people want you running their lives. That’s one of the things that we need to make sure that we remind people.
This isn’t I’m A Celebrity or Strictly Come Dancing. You don’t vote for the person that you’re enjoying watching and then switch off when the show’s over.
Anyway, it’s not as though I’m the first politician to have been prominent in the media. Ronald Reagan combined his early political activities with a film and TV career for 20 years, until the 1960s. When he announced in the 1970s that he wanted to become the US President, everybody said he was a B-Movie actor who stood no chance. These days, American conservatives look back on this two-term leader with a slight sense of awe in terms of his achievements.
And what about Donald Trump? He was a well-known New York property developer from the 1970s onwards but it was his massive success with the reality to show The Apprentice from 2004 that put him in a position where he could win the nomination for the Republican Party.
Kemi Badenoch has a problem. Most members of the public have no opinion of her. Even fewer know what she stands for. I have an idea for her. She could appear on a reality TV show herself. A spell in the I’m a Celebrity… jungle would be perfect. I’ll gladly give her some tips if she wants to sign up for the next series.
Continue reading...World’s oldest Michelin-starred restaurant loses a star
Georges Blanc's restaurant first earned a Michelin star under his grandmother, back in 1929.
World’s oldest Michelin-starred restaurant loses a star
Georges Blanc's restaurant first earned a Michelin star under his grandmother, back in 1929.
A year under siege: Meet the Venezuelan leaders trapped in an embassy
Five members of Venezuela’s opposition have sought refuge inside the Argentinian embassy, fearing arrest and repression.
Oklahoma executes man by lethal injection amid spate of judicial killings
Wendell Grissom, executed for fatally shooting a woman, will be one of four people put to death in US this week
Oklahoma executed a man on Thursday for fatally shooting a woman during a home invasion and robbery 20 years ago.
Wendell Grissom, 56, was declared dead by lethal injection at the Oklahoma state penitentiary in McAlester at 10.13am, a prison official told the Associated Press. It was Oklahoma’s first execution of 2025.
Continue reading...White House says Trump is right to call for impeachment of ‘partisan judges’
Chief justice issued rebuke after Trump called for removal of Judge James Boasberg over immigrant deportation case
Donald Trump is right to call for the impeachment and removal of a federal judge who ruled against his hardline immigration policy, a deputy White House chief of staff said, amid predictions of a constitutional crisis should the administration continue to defy the courts.
“I think the president is right we should impeach activist partisan judges,” James Blair told Politico. “The question is, will that happen. I think that remains to be seen. We’ll see.”
Continue reading...‘Not for sale’: USPS workers hold day of action to warn of Trump’s ‘illegal takeover’
Employees brace for president to transfer or privatize Postal Service, which they say will slash jobs and boost prices
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US Postal Service workers and advocates are holding a day of action today in more than 150 cities as they brace for the Trump administration to launch an “illegal hostile takeover” which they warn will slash jobs, boost prices and shut down post offices.
Donald Trump’s officials are weighing plans to transfer the USPS to the Department of Commerce, stripping it of its independence. The president and his allies have also signaled they are willing to privatize the service.
Continue reading...Thirst Among the Ruins
People & Power investigates how Israel further weaponises water in Gaza since the war started and why it is a war crime.
Bank of England in no hurry on interest rates – but cuts will come
Despite the decision to hold at 4.5%, businesses and households can take a confident view of the UK’s prospects
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Bank of England policymakers might be on a “go-slow” as they look forward to interest rate cuts this year, but the direction of travel is almost certain.
After a meeting on Thursday when interest rates were kept on hold at 4.5%, City investors bet there would be more reductions in the cost of borrowing this year, most likely two cuts reducing the rate to 4%.
Continue reading...‘Lifer’ in HMP Woodhill planned to kill Tommy Robinson, high court told
Two other prisoners also plotted to attack far-right activist, who is challenging his segregation at jail
A “lifer” in the prison holding Tommy Robinson planned to kill the far-right activist while two other prisoners plotted to attack him to gain “kudos and notoriety”, the high court has been told.
Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is seeking to bring a legal challenge against his segregation from other prisoners, which he claims is having an impact on his mental health.
Continue reading...US man released after being held by Taliban for more than two years
George Glezmann was abducted more than two years ago while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist
A US man who was abducted more than two years ago while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist has been released by the Taliban in a deal brokered by Donald Trump’s hostage envoy, Adam Boehler, and Qatari negotiators.
George Glezmann, an airline mechanic from Atlanta, is the third American detainee to be released by the Taliban since January. He was seized by the Taliban’s intelligence services in December 2022 and was designated by the US government as wrongfully detained the following year.
Continue reading...Spring equinox temperatures hit 20C as UK basks in hottest day of the year
Warm weather brings blue skies – and pollution warnings and high pollen count
Thursday has become the hottest day of the year in the UK so far as temperatures topped 20C.
The Met Office said images showed “plenty of blue skies across the UK, although high cloud in the west is making the sunshine hazy here” and “in the sunshine across the south, temperatures have already reached 20C in a few spots”.
Continue reading...What does living in space do to the human body?
Spending months in space is brutal on the human body. Some effects may last a lifetime.
Small town holds mass burial for North Macedonia club fire victims
The small North Macedonian town of Kocani held a mass burial for victims of the Pulse nightclub fire.
Nicola Sturgeon no longer under investigation over SNP fraud claims
Police Scotland says former first minister not charged in party funding inquiry as husband appears in court for embezzlement
Nicola Sturgeon is no longer under investigation as part of the police case looking into alleged mishandling of Scottish National party funds.
Police Scotland said the former Scottish first minister would not face any charges after her former husband, Peter Murrell, appeared for a private hearing at Edinburgh sheriff court on a single charge of embezzlement on Thursday.
Continue reading...Thousands gather to mourn North Macedonia nightclub fire dead
Some 59 people died in the blaze at Pulse nightclub, which officials say had an illegal licence.