Politics

Why we’re suing to release small business funds Congress already approved

Why we’re suing to release small business funds Congress already approved

Two small business support organization leaders filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to compel the release of hundreds of millions of dollars in congressional appropriations for the Community Development Financial Institutions…

Want to build a data centre in Canada? These are the federal government's new expectations

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Want to build a data centre in Canada? These are the federal government's new expectations

The federal government has announced a new framework outlining key expectations for responsible data centre development, as politicians and companies grapple with public pushback to the infrastructure underpinning AI technology.

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Our healthcare system is crashing. Congress must stabilize it.

Our healthcare system is crashing. Congress must stabilize it.

Congresswoman Maxine Dexter argues that the U.S. healthcare system is in crisis due to Medicaid cuts and corporate consolidation. She is calling for federal investment to treat healthcare delivery as essential national infrastructure.

Giorgia Meloni government becomes Italy's longest-lasting since World War II

Giorgia Meloni government becomes Italy's longest-lasting since World War II

Italy's first female Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has surpassed a longevity record set by the late Silvio Berlusconi. When she took office in 2022, many European allies viewed her with unease, given her party's neo-fascist roots. Yet…

France-UK ties and humour celebrated as London receives Bayeux Tapestry

France-UK ties and humour celebrated as London receives Bayeux Tapestry

French President Emmanuel #Macron is in #London on the occasion of the #Bayeux Tapestry's exhibition at the #BritishMuseum. The 1,000-year-old work of woven art recounts the Battle of #Hastings, in which William the Conqueror…

Woman killed in Gorlovka in drone strike on bus

Gorlovka Mayor Ivan Prikhodko earlier said that five civilians were injured

US to seek back payment from Europe for Ukraine aid, Trump says

US to seek back payment from Europe for Ukraine aid, Trump says

WASHINGTON, Sept 3 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would ask European nations to pay back the United States for military aid and munitions previously sent to Ukraine and appeared to signal a halt in sales to allied…

Indonesia invites Russian investment in 138 new energy blocks

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Indonesia invites Russian investment in 138 new energy blocks

President Prabowo Subianto invited Russian companies to invest in and develop 138 energy exploration blocks newly ...

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House Republican: China ‘has it right’ on AI use in classrooms

House Republican: China ‘has it right’ on AI use in classrooms

Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) on Wednesday praised China’s use of artificial intelligence in classrooms. “I think in this case, I think Beijing actually has it right. As long as AI is not used to supplant your ability to learn, in other…

Germany refuses to transfer employees of consulate in Bonn to Berlin — Russian ambassador

Germany refuses to transfer employees of consulate in Bonn to Berlin — Russian ambassador

Sergey Nechayev recalled that the Consulate General in Bonn was the last of five Russian consulates general operating in Germany

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2027: Iyabo Obasanjo’s campaign DG resigns from Ogun SUBEB post

Abiodun Ajayi, Iyabo Obasanjo’s campaign DG, resigns from his Ogun SUBEB post to focus on her 2027 Senate bid. Get the full details here. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-iyabo-obasanjos-campaign-dg-resigns-from-ogun-subeb-post/

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Rights groups urge US lawmakers to drop provision to deepen defense ties with Israel

Rights groups urge US lawmakers to drop provision to deepen defense ties with Israel

WASHINGTON, Sept 3 - Dozens of civil rights and advocacy groups are urging Congress to scrap a defense bill provision that would deepen U.S.-Israeli military technology ties, according to a letter seen by Reuters, at a time of growing U.S…