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State attorneys general step up plans to counter Trump’s meddling in midterms

Coordination by Democratic officials overseeing elections includes Zoom calls and in-person tabletop exercises

The Guardian - US · 7m ago

UN experts call for independent investigation into crackdown on India protesters

Two dozen experts urge Indian authorities to stop use of ‘excessive force’ against demonstrators

The Independent UK · 18m ago

Michigan residents fight potential $6.4bn datacenter bill: ‘That is insanity’

DTE Energy, among the US’s biggest utilities, is requesting approval to build two new gas plants to meet datacenter demand

The Guardian - US · 19m ago

After son’s death, mother’s support group now helps 7,000 men weekly

In a world where men are often expected to keep their struggles to themselves, nine people gathered in Halifax in 2016 around an idea that was as ordinary as it was important. A decade later, that small meeting has grown into a nationwide support network reaching thousands of men every…

The Times of India · 49m ago

‘Demands comprehensive federal response’: 105 US lawmakers urge FBI to probe Hindu temple shooting plot amid hate crime concerns

A group of 105 US lawmakers has urged the FBI to investigate an alleged shooting plot at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, as a potential federal hate crime, citing concerns about anti-Indian, anti-Hindu and broader anti-South Asian hostility.

The Times of India · 52m ago

Australia’s new arrival control law raises questions for students and workers returning home

New amendments grant the Minister for Home Affairs of Australia enforces visa-specific restrictions. Currently, these guidelines primarily affect individuals outside Australia who possess Visitor visas associated with Iranian passports. Indian students and workers need to confirm their visa status and any exemptions to ensure smooth travel plans.

The Economic Times · 54m ago

Toxic chemical leak sparks mass evacuation as mysterious haze blankets Ohio city

Some Ohio residents have been ordered to evacuate because of the release of a chemical that can cause burning of the eyes, nose, mouth and skin

The Independent UK · 56m ago

Kim Jong Un’s sister issues stark threat on visit to border with South Korea

Tensions between the two Koreas have escalated since Kim Jong Un declared the South to be ‘hostile state’

The Independent UK · 1h ago

UK student visa refusals for Indian applicants rise to 8%, complicating international recruitment for universities

The refusal rate for student visas in the UK for Indian applicants has surged to eight percent, sparking worry among universities that heavily depend on international students from higher-risk backgrounds. Many institutions are now reevaluating their recruitment strategies variously as they face application backlogs resulting in increased refusals. While some…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

‘Sham tribunal’: one family’s battle with Louisiana’s ‘feudal’ eviction courts

In rural Louisiana, eviction hearings are held at kitchen tables and other unorthodox venues – and many justices have little legal training

The Guardian - US · 1h ago