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All that glitters… Donald Trump’s $5million makeover for Washington statues
Donald Trump has commissioned a $5.3 million restoration of statues and monuments across Washington DC, part of a broader push to spruce up the capital’s public spaces. The initiative reflects the president’s long-standing interest in the aesthetics of federal architecture and public monuments, an area he has taken a personal interest in during his time…
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Fauci set for high-profile hearing after Paul released diaries
Former US infectious-disease adviser Anthony Fauci is due to give evidence to the Senate Homeland Security Committee after its Republican chair, Rand Paul, released his pandemic-era diary entries. The hearing is expected to revisit the origins of Covid-19 and allegations that officials misled Congress, prolonging a long-running political dispute over Fauci’s role in the US…
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DOE identifies five states to hold nuclear waste
The US Department of Energy has selected Tennessee, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah and Idaho as potential hosts for nuclear-waste facilities within proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses. The voluntary, non-binding agreements aim to address the long-running problem of storing spent nuclear fuel while supporting a wider federal push to expand nuclear power. The campuses could combine waste…
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Boeing takes $280 million hit on troubled Air Force One program
Boeing has recorded a $280 million charge on its programme to replace the US presidential Air Force One aircraft, contributing to a larger-than-expected quarterly loss. The setback highlights the financial and delivery risks Boeing faces on fixed-price government contracts while it works to improve its wider business performance. The company is building two 747-8 aircraft…
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FDA official insists ‘U.S. food supply is safe’ as cyclosporiasis cases hit 11,000
An FDA official said the US food supply remains safe despite a sharp rise in reported cyclosporiasis cases, as federal and state authorities investigate several outbreaks of the intestinal illness. The reassurance matters because the cases have heightened concern about fresh produce and food-safety oversight, while investigators seek to identify and remove any contaminated products.…
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West Indies beat Pakistan & dedicate win to Sobers
West Indies secured a 90-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test in Tarouba, Trinidad, with fast bowler Jayden Seales taking 5-20 as the hosts’ pace attack overwhelmed Pakistan’s batting on the final morning. Captain Roston Chase dedicated the win to the late Sir Garfield Sobers, who died recently and would have turned 90 on…
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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist CHRIS HOLMES Is Battling Prostate Cancer
Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes, 68, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and has begun radiotherapy in France, where he lives with his wife and manager, Catherine Savean Holmes. The diagnosis comes just years after he successfully overcame throat and neck cancer in 2022, and the family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover…
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Trump files Supreme Court petition to toss $83 million E Jean Carroll defamation judgment
Lawyers for Donald Trump filed a petition with the US Supreme Court on Tuesday seeking to overturn the $83.3 million (£65 million) defamation judgment awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll. The case stems from remarks Trump made about Carroll, a former magazine columnist who accused him of sexual assault, and the substantial award has drawn…
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Willie Nelson criticises spread of data centres across America
Willie Nelson has spoken out against the rapid spread of data centres across the United States, describing them as “water thieving” and “light polluting” developments that communities should resist. In a statement addressing projects being built nationwide, the country music legend and veteran activist said his own community, like many others, needs to fight against…
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Urgent warning to Aussies with a mortgage: Banks could owe you thousands
Australia’s corporate regulator has issued a warning that major banks may owe mortgage holders thousands of dollars due to errors involving offset accounts linked to home loans. The issue centres on banks incorrectly calculating interest or failing to properly apply offset balances, meaning affected customers could have been overcharged on their repayments without realising it.…