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End of an era: last hereditary peers exit UK parliament

End of an era: last hereditary peers exit UK parliament

A centuries-old element of Britain's parliament came to an end on Wednesday as hereditary peers took their seats in the House of Lords for the final time. The Labour government has axed the 92 spots in the unelected upper chamber reserved for peers who inherit their position

Canada holds key rate steady, says will act if war inflation persists

Canada holds key rate steady, says will act if war inflation persists

Canada's central bank held its key lending rate at 2.25 percent on Wednesday, but warned it may need to act if inflation caused by the Middle East war persists. The fallout from the US‑Israeli strikes on Iran has sent energy prices soaring. The impacts in Canada,

Supreme Court hears challenges to Haiti, Syria TPS

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in two cases to determine whether orders ending temporary protected status for Haiti and Syria are constitutional. Justices on the court are hearing Trump v. Miot and Mullin v. Doe. The two cases challenge an order from President Donald

Fox News: Jessica Tarlov Reads List of Trump’s Worst Attacks on Rivals

Jessica Tarlov brought receipts on Tuesday’s (April 28) edition of The Five, when the panel discussed the increase in political violence across the United States in recent years. The discussion revolved around the shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday (April 25), where 31-year-old Cole Tomas

Trump’s Medicaid fraud crackdown may sound sensible, but it could harm Americans who require long-term care

Trump’s Medicaid fraud crackdown may sound sensible, but it could harm Americans who require long-term care

Mehmet Oz, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator, is ordering all states to step up their efforts to crack down on Medicaid fraud. His April 21, 2026, announcement expanded on the Trump administration’s related enforcement actions, such as withholding Medicaid funds from Minnesota and threatening to do

Thai ex-PM Thaksin to be released from prison next month

Thai ex-PM Thaksin to be released from prison next month

Thailand's jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be released early from prison next month, the corrections department said on Wednesday. Thaksin, 76, has been serving a one-year prison sentence for corruption since September. The telecoms billionaire will be freed on May 11 and will "need

EU finds Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, Instagram

EU finds Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, Instagram

The EU said on Wednesday Meta is failing to prevent children under 13 using Facebook and Instagram, potentially exposing them to inappropriate content -- and putting the tech giant at risk of a massive fine. The European Union has in recent months stepped up efforts to protect children online, with several