California political candidate (aka a registered sex offender) holds press conference near school Now lawmakers want to ban him from running. We Got This Covered · Mar 7
Federal Cuts Revive a California Lawmaker’s Push for Single-Payer Health Care Assemblymember Ash Kalra says attacks on the Affordable Care Act underscore the urgency of creating state-run health insurance. Capital & Main · Mar 5
Israel strikes building where Iranian clerics were choosing Khamenei's successor Israel reportedly conducted an airstrike on a building in Qom, Iran, where senior clerics of the Assembly of Experts were meeting to select a successor for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran's state news agency disputed the claim, stating the targeted structure was unused. The Times of India · Mar 4
What is Iran's Assembly of Experts and who will succeed Khamenei? The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has plunged Iran into a wartime leadership crisis. A temporary council runs the country while the Assembly of Experts — whose headquarters were hit in US-Israeli strikes on Tuesday — must select a successor. Euronews · Mar 3
California Declawing Ban Now Statewide — What Vets Can Do For decades, the practice of declawing cats was a common request at veterinary clinics across the Golden State. Many pet owners viewed it as a necessary evil to protect their furniture or prevent scratches to family members. However, as of January 1st, 2026, the landscape for pet care has fundamentally… Budget and the Bees · Mar 2
Democratic lawmakers in New Jersey use blunt acronym to name anti-ICE legislation The measure is expected to be voted on next week by the New Jersey State Senate and Assembly before heading to the governor’s desk The Independent UK · Feb 22
Wisconsin scraps VPN ban from age verification bill following backlash Lawmakers hear the concerns of VPN users across the country, removing VPN blocking requirements from the age verification bill. Yet, experts warn that the proposed law still comes with some major issues. TechRadar · Feb 20
£14,000 pay increase recommended for Northern Ireland Assembly members There will be a two-week consultation on the proposals. Evening Standard · Feb 19
Sadiq Khan told to apologise to sacked bus driver who knocked out thief after they stole passenger’s necklace Mark Hehir has called the mayor’s silence ‘disappointing’ The Independent UK · Feb 6
Stormont leaders ‘prioritising division over delivery’ two years in Opposition leader Matthew O’Toole was speaking on the second anniversary of the restoration of devolved government in Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · Feb 3
Former senior police officer has enjoyed meteoric rise to UUP leadership Jon Burrows formerly served as a senior police officer in Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · Jan 31
Where to find Geiger Counters in Arc Raiders Brave Stella Montis in search of Geiger Counters. PC Gamer · Jan 29
Divisive budget moves forward as French PM survives new no confidence votes The French government has survived fresh no confidence votes in the National Assembly, keeping its 2026 budget alive despite fierce opposition and renewed controversy over the use of constitutional powers. Radio France Internationale · Jan 28
Uzbekistan hosts major international sports meetings, strengthens regional role More than 360 senior sports officials visited Tashkent as Asia’s Olympic leadership changed hands, new cooperation agreements were signed, and international federations inspected cutting-edge facilities, signalling rising confidence in Uzbekistan’s sporting infrastructure and organisation. Euronews · Jan 26
International Business Times UK · Jan 26 France Moves to Ban Social Media for Under-15s as Macron Slams 'Harmful' Algorithms As France races to ban social media for under‑15s by September, the battle over children, screens and Silicon Valley's power is entering a new, high‑stakes phase.
Evening Standard · Jan 21 Plan for 300 US jobs pulled amid ‘concern’ over NI minister’s political stance A DUP MLA has claimed that Cantor Fitzgerald may have halted the planned investment due to policy positions adopted by Sinn Fein’s Economy minister.
Evening Standard · Jan 19 Michelle O’Neill ‘deeply concerned’ by Trump tariffs threat The First Minster answered questions at the NI Assembly on Monday.
Evening Standard · Jan 15 Former senior police officer aiming for meteoric rise to UUP leader Jon Burrows served as a police officer for 22 years before leaving the PSNI in 2023.
Evening Standard · Jan 15 Jon Burrows moves a step closer to become next Ulster Unionist leader The UUP confirmed the former senior police officer is the only contender to replace Mike Nesbitt later this month.
Evening Standard · Jan 15 Robbie Butler says he will not stand to be next Ulster Unionist leader The party’s current deputy leader said he had received support, but would not be putting his name forward to replace Mike Nesbitt.
Evening Standard · Jan 12 Victims of crime ‘held to ransom’ by criminal Bar strike, Long says Naomi Long said in one week of the Criminal Bar Association strike, 10 trials, 57 arraignments and 22 sentencing hearings were directly affected.
Evening Standard · Jan 8 Burrows ‘hopes for a contest’ for the UUP leadership The former senior police officer is currently the only confirmed candidate to succeed Mike Nesbitt as UUP leader.
Evening Standard · Jan 8 Former senior police officer Jon Burrows confirms UUP leadership bid Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Diana Armstrong said she will run to become the next deputy leader of the party.
Evening Standard · Jan 8 Labour in pole position to win 2028 race for Mayor of London, new survey reveals EXCLUSIVE: Sir Sadiq Khan’s party is on 32%, the Conservatives 20%, Reform 19%, the Greens 13% and Liberal Democrats 11%
Evening Standard · Jan 7 ‘Pivotal moment’ for UUP as nominations officially open for next leader Current Ulster Unionist Party leader Mike Nesbitt announced earlier this month that he intends to stand down.