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CNNMore than a dozen states have passed new laws that led to restrictions on pornography. Now, the Supreme Court will weigh in
In Texas, Florida, and more than a dozen other states, users who try to access the world’s largest pornography website are greeted by a surprising sight: a message on a black screen telling them they’re blocked because of the actions of their state legislature.
- The Hill
GOP rep suggests California relief aid should be withheld over state policies
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) said he believes Congress should withhold disaster relief funds from California in the wake of devastating Los Angeles wildfires until environmental policy changes are made by the state government. During a Friday appearance on Fox News, he said, “If they want the money, then there should be consequences where they have…
- Australian Associated Press
Specialist police squad to swoop on youth crime areas
A youth crime task force is set to be bolstered by the addition of 41 officers a month after a state passed tougher laws.
- BBC
LA firefighters battle to contain monster inferno as death toll rises
The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city.
- The Daily Beast
Republicans: We Want ‘Strings Attached’ to California Fire Aid
Two Republican senators have said they expect the new Republican-led Congress to ask for a laundry list of requirements to be met before allocating disaster aid to authorities in wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles. Neither, however, were clear on what specific actions local leaders may need to take to unlock the desperately needed funding. In interviews on Sunday morning, Senate Whip John Barrasso and Sen. Bill Hagerty both stressed the need for extensive public hearings to dissect the “gross mismanag
- The Independent
Starmer’s City minister Tulip Siddiq should be sacked, says Kemi Badenoch
But science secretary Peter Kyle defends anti-corruption minister over corruption accusations
- PA Media: UK News
David Lammy flies to Saudi Arabia for talks on Syria’s future
The Foreign Secretary will offer UK assistance on humanitarian issues.
- Bloomberg
Los Angeles Fire Pushes Northeast to Threaten Bel Air, Brentwood
(Bloomberg) -- The devastating Palisades Fire pushed to the northeast, prompting new evacuations in the ultra-affluent Southern California neighborhoods of Brentwood and Bel Air as the threat of more dry winds raised risks after a brief respite.Most Read from BloombergA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesWhat Robotaxis Brought San FranciscoAmbitious High-Speed Rail Plans Advance in the Baltic RegionNYC Condo Owners May Bear Costs of Landmark Green Building LawNew York, San Francisco Ranked Worst for
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Rachel Reeves facing 'pressure', but 'people should give her time', says Wes Streeting
The health secretary has said that the cabinet is aware of the "pressure" on Chancellor Rachel Reeves amid volatile markets and a challenging broader economic picture - but appealed for the public to "give her time". Wes Streeting argued that the public "underestimates" the "amount of heavy-lifting" Ms Reeves has had to do and will have to continue to do, as he declared "total confidence" in her leadership in a staunch defence of her handling of the economy. Separately, international development minister Anneliese Dodds, who attends cabinet, told Sky News that Ms Reeves has been "very clear about the long-term plan for our country" and she herself is "confident in that long-term plan".
- CNN
Croatia’s President Milanović wins another term after defeating ruling party candidate in runoff
Croatia’s opposition-backed President Zoran Milanović, a critic of the European Union and NATO, overwhelmingly won reelection for another five-year term on Sunday, defeating a candidate from the ruling conservative party in a runoff vote, official results showed.
- Sky News
Los Angeles wildfires: Who's been blamed for response shortcomings?
The official cause of the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, fuelled by powerful winds and drought-like conditions, is yet to be determined. President-elect Donald Trump was quick to point the finger at Joe Biden and California's governor Gavin Newsom - a Democrat he refers to as "Gavin Newscum".
- BBC
Fact-checking criticism of California Democrats over fires
The US president-elect has criticised a top California Democrat for challenges fighting the blazes in Los Angeles.
- Evening Standard
David Beckham stepped in to stop row between Prince Harry and James Corden over ‘cruel comment’ about appearance
England footballer calmed down ‘raging’ actor after Harry’s ‘cruel joke’
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Mary Fowler in sad development with Nathan Cleary as Sam Kerr detail excites Matildas fans
Nathan Cleary has previously opened up about the long-distance relationship. Read more here.
- Yahoo News Australia
Incredible detail spotted outside workplace highlights simple behaviour 'tweak' Aussies must make
It's the latest discovery of its kind to make waves in one state.
- BBC
Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers
Ukraine's president adds that "for those North Korean soldiers who do not wish to return, there may be other options".
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Mitchell Starc's brutal act in commentary as Alyssa Healy fires Australia to women's Ashes lead
Mitchell Starc couldn't help but take a dig. Read more here.
- HuffPost
Just Over A Year After Splitting From His Wife Of Almost 3 Decades, Hugh Jackman Was Photographed Holding Hands With His Ex-Broadway Costar Sutton Foster
Hugh and Deborra split after 27 years of marriage in September 2023, while Sutton filed for divorce from her husband of 10 years in October 2024.
- Yahoo News Australia
Aussie driver’s $100 tactic to avoid little-known risk on the road
Aussies often don't realise how exposed they are to the risk.
- The Daily Beast
Trump’s Lawyer Drools Over Accused Sex Trafficker and Rapist Andrew Tate
Get someone to keep Trump’s lawyer away from Andrew Tate, like, now. Alina Habba, who also will serve as incoming counselor to the president during Trump’s second term, heaped fawning praise on the notorious self-proclaimed misogynist during a recent session of right-wing podcast The Benny Show. Tate’s deep contempt for women—as well as his repeat arrests on charges, among other things, of organized crime, rape and sexual assault—appeared of little consequence to the attorney, who went so far as