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PM refuses to comment on leadership future

Scott Morrison has declined suggestions the coalition has lost its way, following remarks by former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull.

AAP · May 5, 2022

The status of Iran nuclear deal talks

For weeks, talks between world powers and Iran over reviving the 2015 nuclear deal have been stalled — partly because of the war in Ukraine. But they're still a priority and could go either way.

WEKU · May 5, 2022

Obergefell was central to the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on gay marriage. Now he’s terrified

WASHINGTON — In his draft decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito tries to limit the blast radius of his ruling by writing that abortion is fundamentally different from other privacy matters — like contraception and marriage equality — that have historically challenged the court.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · May 5, 2022

Walgreens Announces $683M Opioid Settlement With Florida

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA) has reached a $683 million settlement with Florida to resolve claims that the pharmacy chain exacerbated an opioid epidemic in the state. The settlement includes $620 million to be paid to Florida over 18 years, plus $63 million for legal fees. The settlement ends a trial that began…

Benzinga · May 5, 2022

Boeing expected to move headquarters from Chicago to DC area

Boeing plans to move its corporate headquarters from Chicago to the Washington, D

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Rising Oil Prices Buy Iran Time in Nuclear Talks, Officials Say

Emboldened by an oil price surge since Russia invaded Ukraine, Iran's clerical rulers are in no rush to revive a 2015 nuclear pact with world powers to ease sanctions on its energy-reliant economy, three officials familiar with Tehran's thinking exclusively told Reuters. Last year, Tehran engaged in indirect talks with…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 5, 2022

Trucker convoy sues Washington DC for refusing to allow protesters to enter the city

The truckers will reportedly return to Washington DC

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Ukraine recap: tests and threats as the temperature continues to rise

Two months into the war the temperature of the rhetoric on both sides is warming considerably, exacerbating the conflict between Washington and Moscow, despite the US not being directly involved in the fighting.

The Conversation · May 5, 2022

Jill Biden will meet Ukrainian refugees in Romania, Slovakia on Mother's Day

United States first lady Jill Biden plans to leave Washington on Thursday for a whirlwind tour of Romania and Slovakia to highlight the U.S. commitment to Ukrainian refugees over Mother's Day weekend.

Reuters · May 5, 2022

Cardinal Health's Shares Fall as Inflation and Supply Chain Constraints Hit Q3 Earnings

Cardinal Health Inc (NYSE:CAH) has reported Q3 FY22 adjusted EPS of $1.45, down 5% Y/Y, missing the consensus of $1.52 Q2 sales increased 14% Y/Y to $44.8 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $43.16 billion. The pharmaceutical segment increased 17% to $41 billion, driven primarily by branded pharmaceutical sales growth from large…

Benzinga · May 5, 2022