California’s latest high-speed rail plan breaks state law: IGO
California’s decades-long plan to move people by train at high speeds has been anything but high-speed. The latest plan from the California High-Speed Rail Authority has several issues that have lingered for two decades. Now, a new issue potentially violates state law. At a hearing earlier this week, California’s SenateContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: AFP did not withdraw support for Marcos; Duterte not proclaimed president
Claim: The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has officially withdrawn its support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., leading to the proclamation of Vice President Sara Duterte as the new president. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The post has already received 1,300 reactions, 455 comments, and 120 shares asContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: News graphic claiming Karen Davila is ‘willing to die for the Dutertes’ is fake
Claim: Veteran broadcast journalist Karen Davila is willing to die for the Duterte family. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The TikTok video containing the claim has 27,500 views, 2,540 likes, 258 comments, and 124 shares as of writing. The post, attributed to “Solid North News Media,” features a photoContinue Reading
Why Putin’s Arctic shipping route can’t replace Hormuz | DW News
Major shipping routes like the Strait Hormuz are being disrupted by the Iran war. That’s why Russian President Vladimir Putin is pointing to another passage: In the Arctic. But is the Northern Sea Route really the alternative he paints it to be? #DWGeopolitics For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ FollowContinue Reading
LIVE: Renters’ Rights Act – what do I need to know?
Described as the biggest shake-up to renting in England for more than 30 years, new laws giving tenants more rights start on Friday 1 May. The Renters’ Rights Act aims to give more stability and security to the 11 million people who rent from private landlords. The new rules alsoContinue Reading
Kiwi birds return to New Zealand’s capital after a century away
Wellington has welcomed its 250th relocated kiwi as the Capital Kiwi Project works to restore New Zealand’s national bird to hills where it has been absent for over a century.Continue Reading
King Charles III wraps up US state visit with Arlington tribute
King Charles III concluded his four-day US state visit with appearances in Virginia, a tribute at Arlington National Cemetery and a farewell ceremony before departing from Maryland.Continue Reading
In Chile, Latin America’s Latest Far-Right Leader Takes the Stage
José Antonio Kast, a once-marginal figure who rode fearmongering on crime and migration to Chile’s presidency, is taking pointers from far-right leaders in the region.Continue Reading
Waking Up the Possums
As the Democratic Party’s favorability plummeted, party leaders clung to restoration and moderation over transformation and progressivism.Continue Reading
Howe says Saudi owners’ desire for success at Newcastle remains unchanged
PIF said on Thursday that it would cut funding of LIV Golf at end of 2026 season., PIF said on Thursday that it would cut funding of LIV Golf at the close of the 2026 season. Manager Eddie Howe says that Newcastle United’s Saudi Arabian owners remained as committed asContinue Reading
Woman killed, children injured as Israel attacks Lebanon
Israel’s assault, which has displaced more than one people in Lebanon, escalates despite US brokered ‘ceasefire’., Israel’s assault, which has displaced more than one people in Lebanon, escalates despite US brokered ‘ceasefire’. A woman was killed and several children were injured during Israel’s latest attacks in Lebanon. Civilians are theContinue Reading
Recycled plastics industry gets unexpected boost from Iran War
Conflict in Iran has raised the cost of oil and downstream products like virgin plastic. That’s a boon for recycled plastic, which is now cost competitive., Read MoreContinue Reading
Market Talk: ‘OPEC will find a way through’ losing the UAE
Europe probably has until the end of summer before it runs out of jet fuel, Aldo Spanjer of BNP Paribas told Reuters, adding that traders shouldn’t assume the UAE’s departure from OPEC means prices will tumble once the strait opens. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #markettalk #opec #opecplus #oil Read the storyContinue Reading