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House panel warns Singham-linked nonprofits: Comply with subpoenas or face Congress
The Republican-led House Ways and Means Committee has warned three nonprofits linked to Neville Roy Singham’s funding network that their leaders, and potentially Singham, may be questioned under oath if they do not provide documents by Tuesday. The committee is seeking financial records as it investigates whether money channelled through tax-exempt groups was used to…
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European Parliament votes to confront Muslim Brotherhood, ‘Islamist entryism’ in overwhelming vote
The European Parliament adopted a resolution calling for an EU strategy to counter what it describes as Islamist “entryism” and the influence of Muslim Brotherhood networks. Its sponsor, French MEP Céline Imart, called the vote a European first and a shift in policy, while an extremism researcher said it reflected growing support for action among…
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‘SNL U.K.’ Weekend Update Takes Jab at Shane Gillis: ‘You Stupid F—ing C—’
“SNL U.K.” used its Weekend Update segment to criticise Shane Gillis, whose recent “Saturday Night Live” monologue drew backlash for remarks about women’s gym clothing and an on-air swear word. Co-host Ania Magliano paired a joke about protective cycling shorts at Munich Oktoberfest with a photograph of Gillis, then mocked his use of language that…
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Warm Homes Plan could cut bills and create more jobs than Rosebank
A study by thinktank E3G says the government’s £15bn Warm Homes Plan could cut household energy bills and create more jobs than developing the Rosebank oilfield. The comparison comes as ministers consider budget cuts to the plan and decisions on North Sea projects, highlighting competing claims about how best to support living standards and economic…
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Government knew in July of ATO’s planned credit card payment ban
Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino said the government knew in July that the Australian Taxation Office preferred to stop accepting credit card payments if it could not negotiate lower fees. The admission raises questions about why ministers intervened only after the ATO announced the planned ban, which drew strong criticism from business groups. The ATO had…
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El-Sayed confirms sister-in-law joined lawsuit over alleged watchlist placement
Abdul El-Sayed acknowledged that his sister-in-law, Mariam Jukaku, was a plaintiff in a 2016 lawsuit challenging her alleged placement on the federal terrorist watchlist. The disclosure came days before former President Barack Obama was due to campaign with El-Sayed, a Michigan Senate candidate. The complaint said Jukaku underwent additional airport screening in 2012 and was…
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10 Great Books Recommended by Barack Obama
The article presents ten fiction books Barack Obama has recommended, highlighting his interest in novels that combine compelling characters with difficult, life-affirming stories. The selections span historical settings and family dramas, showing how individual lives are shaped by political upheaval, social change and personal relationships. The excerpt describes *Pachinko*, which follows a Korean family in…
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Major Fire Breaks Out In Alberta After Deadly Incident At Military Base
A major fire broke out in a training area at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, Alberta, after an incident that killed and injured people, according to Defence Minister David McGuinty. The cause and casualty numbers were not yet known, and authorities described the response and investigation as active and delicate. Strong winds pushed flames beyond the…
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Australia’s barracks sale risks losing a historic public site permanently
The Albanese government plans to sell Victoria Barracks in Sydney as part of a wider Defence property sell-off expected to raise about $1.8 billion. The opinion piece argues that directing the proceeds to the military does not make up for permanently giving up public land and control of a historically significant site. Victoria Barracks was…