America's 250th birthday: A mess, but here's how to fix it
As America turns 250, celebrations are lackluster. The writer proposes ditching the electoral college, making Puerto Rico a state, and a new Game of Thrones season.
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Yosemite crowds surge as Trump cuts strain national parks
Yosemite national park faces overcrowding and underfunding after Trump administration cuts, with 25% staff losses and $854m project reductions threatening the US's 'best idea'.
Albanese trashes Taylor's Midwinter Ball speech
PM Anthony Albanese mocks Angus Taylor's Midwinter Ball speech and defends tax changes, saying he backs first-home buyers over billboard owner Joseph Dowd.
Russia waged drone war campaign against UK and Europe
Russia launched hundreds of drones from its shadow fleet across Britain and Europe, targeting airports, bases and nuclear sites, according to a new IISS report.
Starmer says sorry for forced adoption on behalf of UK
Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally apologised in Parliament for forced adoptions affecting 185,000 mothers, children, and families, calling it a 'stain on our history'.
Earth's destruction date: 5 billion years from now
New research pinpoints Earth's destruction when the sun becomes a red giant in about 5 billion years, based on observations of a Jupiter-like exoplanet orbiting a dead star.
Real alien disclosure day won't happen soon, says SETI astronomer
Despite Steven Spielberg's new film 'Disclosure Day,' SETI astronomer Seth Shostak says there's nothing to disclose about aliens on Earth, but real contact via radio signals remains possible.
Utah issues first 'particularly dangerous' red flag warning
Utah's National Weather Service issued its first 'particularly dangerous situation' red flag warning as wildfires rage, prompting a state of emergency and fireworks ban.
Burnham to donate 15% of MP salary to local causes
Andy Burnham, expected next prime minister, will donate 15% of his £98,599 MP salary to local causes in Makerfield, continuing his mayoral tradition.
Paris expands underground cooling network to triple by 2042
Paris plans to triple its district cooling network by 2042, using Seine River water to cool buildings, reducing air conditioning needs and urban heat.
Venezuela earthquakes: 164 dead, state of emergency
At least 164 people are dead and 971 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, with rescue efforts ongoing and fears the toll could rise.
Morning Mail: Tuesday's Australian News Roundup
Tuesday's Morning Mail covers key Australian news including a new climate report, housing policy debate, and a major infrastructure project update.
US death penalty: 50 years of systemic failures and rare executions
A Marshall Project analysis of over 9,000 death sentences since 1976 shows fewer than 1 in 5 result in execution, with racial disparities, delays, and high costs persisting.
Australia confirms H5N1 bird flu; fuel excise cut to taper
Australia confirms H5N1 bird flu arrival, experts call it a genuine wildlife emergency. Fuel excise cut to taper to 16 cents per litre next month. Albanese backs Starmer amid leadership challenge.
US Surveillance Law Set to Expire Amid Political Turmoil
Section 702 of FISA is due to expire as Congress fails to reauthorize it, with debates over privacy and national security intensifying after Trump's DNI nominations.
Mandelson Files: Missing Vetting Document Key
The Guardian's view on the Mandelson files highlights that the missing vetting document is the most crucial element, raising questions about transparency and accountability in government appointments.
Scottish Village Evacuation Over Ground Movement
Nearly 100 homes were evacuated in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, after reports of ground movement. An investigation by the Mining Remediation Authority is ongoing, with residents relocated.
UK May Suspend Carbon Tax on Fertiliser to Cut Food Inflation
UK ministers discuss suspending carbon tax on fertilisers to curb food inflation, alongside tariff suspensions on bread and bananas amid Iran war impacts.
Trump Claims 'Perfect' Health After Hospital Appointment
Donald Trump boasted about his 'perfect' health after a 3.5-hour medical checkup at Walter Reed, despite ongoing concerns about his age and health issues.
Nurses Banned for 12 Years Due to Regulator Failures
NMC admits failing to check criminal convictions of 434 nurses and midwives over 12 years, with up to 15 facing removal from register.
BP Removes Chair Albert Manifold Over Governance Concerns
BP has removed chair Albert Manifold over serious governance and conduct concerns, effective immediately. Ian Tyler named interim successor.
Ex-attorney general: teen rapists' sentences 'unusual'
Dominic Grieve says people are 'perfectly entitled' to ask for review of sentences for three teenage boys convicted of raping two girls in Hampshire.
Court Warrants Up 50% Since 2020, Data Shows
Nearly 60,000 arrest warrants were issued last year for defendants failing to appear in court, a 50% rise since 2020, with over 30,000 still outstanding.
Gabbard's Anti-War Views Led to Her Ouster as Intel Chief
Tulsi Gabbard resigned as US intelligence chief amid tensions with Trump over Iran intelligence, highlighting her opposition to foreign wars and regime change.
London Assembly Probes Green Leader Over Houseboat Tax
London assembly officials are considering investigating Green Party leader Zack Polanski after he admitted potential failure to pay correct council tax on his houseboat.
UK Energy Shock: Mini-Measures Not Enough
The Guardian argues that recent cost-of-living measures are insufficient to address the UK's vulnerability to imported energy shocks, calling for deeper state intervention and a faster clean energy transition.
Mountbatten-Windsor Papers Expose UK's 'Good Chap' State
Newly released documents reveal how Britain's trade envoy role for Prince Andrew lacked oversight, exposing a fragile constitutional culture of trust and informal power.
Supreme Court Throws Out Alabama Death Penalty Appeal
The US Supreme Court dismissed Alabama's challenge to a ruling that a death row inmate is intellectually disabled, blocking his execution under the Eighth Amendment.
Senior Civil Servants to Get Bonuses for First Time
Cabinet Office minister Darren Jones announces bonuses for top senior civil servants, rewarding 'doers, not talkers', as part of a plan to 'rewire' the civil service.
NOAA: Above-Average 2026 Hurricane Season Expected
NOAA predicts an above-average 2026 Atlantic hurricane season with 17-25 named storms, urging preparedness for potentially devastating impacts.
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