Why advocates say more needs to be done to protect the environment
For more than 50 years, we've been celebrating Earth Day to protect our planet. As Caroline Cummings reports, dozens of ...
Politics
Protesters removed from Rep. Byron Donalds' chaotic town hall
A town hall hosted by Rep. Byron Donalds, a Florida Republican, was repeatedly interrupted by protesters....
Poilievre says a government report predicts a 'terrifying' 2040. Here's what it actually says
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pounced on a government report that he argues predicts a "terrifying" world in 2040...
US judge orders preliminary VOA funding restoration in blow to Trump
A judge on Tuesday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to restore funding to Voice of America and other US-f...
England faces a ‘never-ending fight for our flag and values’, Starmer warns
The Prime Minister suggested those who took part in the Southport riots were among those attempting to claim St George�...
Police officers who fail vetting to be automatically sacked under new rules
Measures will be introduced to Parliament on Wednesday which will make it a legal requirement for serving officers to pa...
‘Record levels of web pages hosting child sex abuse imagery discovered in 2024’
The Internet Watch Foundation has announced it will offer a new safety tool to smaller sites for free to help fight onli...
Businesswoman raises alarm over safety of her sister, family
A middle-aged businesswoman, Mrs. Jumoke Oladepo, has raised alarm over an alleged plot by suspected cultists to kidnap ...
Letters: To honor Pope Francis’ life, pick up mantle of peace
Also: Pope's legacy | Forsaking faith | Shameful legacy | Wrong path | Maternal mortality. Mercury News reader letters t...
West Valley street festivals need city support to stay afloat
The West Valley is known for its flagship festivals that bring multicultural food, live music and dancing to the streets...
Deputy Secretary Landau's Meeting With Qatari Minister Of State Al Khulaifi
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Secretary Rubio's Meeting With Qatari Prime Minister And Minister Of Foreign Affairs Al Thani
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RFK Jr.'s latest cuts just might make you sick to your stomach
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is continuing his life’s work of making public health more p...
Amid global pushback on DEI, Karen Surmon sees an opportunity to flip the script and highlight positive data
Amid a global pushback on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, Karen Surmon is highlighting the benefits and suppor...
'I reckon shark warnings would only encourage Cullercoats cold water dippers into the sea'
While I was pegging out the washing, I heard the next door neighbour turn the air blue with a stream of four-letter w...
Ensuring safer vaccinations with AI
FROM DR ASRAF MOHAMED MOUBARK DR AQILAH BASERI HUDDIN and DR FAZIDA HANIM HASHIM Department of Electrical, Electronic an...
Take sexual violence issues seriously
FROM DR FATIN NUR MAJDINA NORDIN Vice-president Abim (Helwa) Read full story...
Remembering Pope Francis, the Pope of Peace
FROM R. MURALI RAJARATENAM Kuala Lumpur Read full story...
Individual action can help mitigate climate change
FROM DR JEHANA ERMY JAMALUDDIN Senior lecturer Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Universiti Tenaga Na...
White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection data shows a tiny volume of fentanyl is seized at the northern border...
School leaders ban together against Trump administration
More than 200 educational institutions joined together to sign a statement against the Trump administration condemning w...
Trump backtracks on plan to sack Fed chair Powell, calls for rate cuts
US President Donald Trump gestures with Jerome Powell at the White House in Washington, US, November 2, 2017. — Reuter...
Letter: Unionist disunity is a threat to our place in the UK
A letter from Jack Irwin:...
President Trump blasts courts for getting in the way of deportation agenda
Speaking at the White House Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump blasted courts standing in the way of his administra...
Trump & Co. must put the brakes on idle threats and keep its vow to end congestion tax
On Monday, Department of Transporation Secretary Sean Duffy sent a letter to Gov. Hochul extending the deadline to stop ...
As REAL ID rollout approaches, congressional privacy hawks largely silent on concerns
REAL ID, a Bush-era homeland security provision, is finally taking effect in May. Here are some of the lawmakers who hav...
Woke Minnesota DA lets Tesla thug walk, signaling it’s open season on Team Trump
The Soros domestic-terror protection racket is spinning up again — this time, to block anti-Tesla thugs from consequen...
Nana Konadu Yiadom assists students of Anyiman Roman and Methodist Primary Schools
Nana Konadu Yiadom, Queen Mother of the sprawling community of Anyinam Kotoku In a heartwarming display of kindness and ...
Poilievre isn't pivoting, but he's stepping lightly around a few things
Pierre Poilievre is an ideological conservative who believes there is an inherent value in lower taxes and lower public ...
Early childhood education licensing criteria may be cut after Government review
The proposed changes include scrapping the need to acknowledge Māori as tangata whenua....
Opinion: Could Walz still follow through on ‘One Minnesota’?
Is he moderate or progressive? Perhaps it’s more useful to view Coach (Gov.) Walz through the lens of being a good tea...
Bills aim to tackle teacher shortage, added options for maternity leave for teachers
Lawmakers at the Capitol are having conversations about how to address a growing problem across the state. Bills heard i...
Opinion: Should America’s antidiscrimination laws be repealed as outdated?
I don’t believe so, but I do see how a lack of checks on government agencies have subverted the laws’ intent....
Counterpoint: Net metering of solar power is not outdated
It’s key to energy independence in rural and small-town Minnesota....
Trump adds second endorsement of Andy Biggs for Arizona governor race
Trump’s endorsement of Karrin Taylor Robson late last year angered some of his biggest allies in the state....
'Moving the needle on safety': City marks progress on downtown revitalization with State of Downtown report
'Today isn't just about celebrating the impressive progress we've made as a community. It's about recognizing that downt...
SpaceX's Starbase is on the ballot in South Texas
Voters in Cameron County, Texas will decide on making Starbase, the home of Elon Musk's SpaceX headquarters, an official...
Editorial: Pope Francis dedicated his life to serving the poor and downtrodden
Pope Francis used his position to advance compassion and to call for peace. It is a message the world needed to hear and...
Poilievre reiterates concerns with Liberals' UNDRIP law in Assembly of First Nations forum
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pitched First Nations leaders with what he called practical solutions to create eco...
Donald Trump pounds another nail into the NDP's coffin
As voters rally to the cause of Canada, they are running away from the NDP. If this campaign is a fight for the federati...
Northfield confronts its costly water woes
A community south of the Twin Cities says it's worried toxic tap water could hurt its youngest residents....
Karoline Leavitt sidesteps questions on Peter Hegseth's management in awkward briefing
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday dodged a question about whether Secretary of Defense Peter Hegse...
Cartoon: Missing NOAA
Cartoon by Walt Handelsman for April 23, 2025....
Olson: Pete Hegseth has no business at the Pentagon
Trump’s loyalty to the Minnesota native is a crisis in the making....
Readers Write: ICE arrests, coal mining, boosting birthrates, guardians ad litem, Pope Francis
A Kafkaesque immigration arrest....
Column: National Volunteer Week is a chance to give back
Those looking to make a difference in their communities have their opportunity during National Volunteer Week, the Gover...
Elon Musk says he'll take step back from DOGE
Elon Musk said Tuesday that he will take a major step back from his work as the leader of the Department of Government E...
Elon Musk says his DOGE work will "drop significantly" in May
Elon Musk told Tesla investors that he plans to scale back his time at the Department of Government Efficiency....
White House press briefing just keeps getting worse
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt used Tuesday’s briefing with reporters to praise right-wing podcaster Tim...
Trump won't fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
President Trump said he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell even after calling him a "major loser."...
Letters for April 23: Take time to remember Holocaust victims, causes
Letter writers discuss observing Holocaust Remembrance Day, possible Medicaid cuts, and deportations under the Alien Ene...
Pierre Poilievre event reveals how easy it is to ignore Elections Canada rules
Members of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons say they didn't get what they were expecting when they were invit...
'Can I finish?': Sotomayor spars with Alito during LGBTQ classroom books case
Justices Alito and Sotomayor snapped at each other during oral arguments Tuesday as the high court considered a parental...
'Growing heat': Sotomayor spars with Alito during LGBTQ classroom books case
Justices Alito and Sotomayor snapped at each other during oral arguments Tuesday as the high court considered a parental...
Council of State’s advice on CJ’s suspension “acidic, poisonous” – Tuah Yeboah
Former Deputy Attorney General, Alfred Tuah Yeboah, has sharply criticised the Council of State’s recommendation that ...
Jury Finds NY Times Did Not Defame Sarah Palin in Retrial
The loss marks the second time a jury has rejected Palin’s libel claims....
Gov't panel backs evidence disclosure reform in retrial system review
Japan's Justice Ministry said Monday that its advisory body has mostly agreed on the need to reform provisions on eviden...
Minnesota lawmakers seek to tune up e-bike rebate program
Last year, the website for Minnesota’s electric bike rebate program crashed due to a surge in interest. Caroline Cummi...