WA announces rent hike cap for 2026
Taking into account the latest inflation data, the state announced Friday the maximum allowed rent increase for 2026.
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Trump administration intervenes to help block law requiring priests to report child abuse revealed in confessions
The Department of Justice had lent its support to Catholic leaders who said the new law would force them to choose between prison and excommunication
‘Little group fading fast’: Donald Trump mocks Brics; reiterates 10% tariff threat to protect US dollar dominance
Donald Trump dismissed the Brics group as fading and threatened tariffs on nations aligning with its policies, claiming credit for weakening their efforts to rival the US dollar. He signed the GENIUS Act into law, establishing a regulatory framework fo…
Microsoft says it will no longer use China-based engineers to provide technical support to the US military, after a ProPublica report raised security concerns (Stephen Nellis/Reuters)
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Microsoft says it will no longer use China-based engineers to provide technical support to the US military, after a ProPublica report raised security concerns — Microsoft (MSFT.O) on Friday said it will sto…
Trump sues Wall Street Journal and Murdoch over reporting on Epstein ties
The lawsuit, filed in Miami, is seeking at least £7.4 billion in damages.
Trump Sues WSJ Over Epstein Report, Seeks $10 Billion, Newspaper Responds
US President Donald Trump sued Dow Jones, News Corp, two Wall Street Journal reporters and the newspaper’s owner Rupert Murdoch on Friday for libel and slander.
Forced from Bhutan, deported by the US: these stateless Himalayan people are in a unique limbo – CNN
Forced from Bhutan, deported by the US: these stateless Himalayan people are in a unique limbo CNNA refugee deported to Bhutan by the U.S. finds himself stranded and stateless NPRSense of security has been shattered for Bhutanese-…
Is this Queensland beach really the best in the world? Tell us your favourite
Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island is home to marine stingers, including jellyfish, from October to May, but that didn’t stop voters in Big 7 Travel list. Have your say in the comments sectionGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailA Queensland b…
KUOW raises nearly $1.5M after Congress slashes broadcasting funds
The station raised $1.4 million by 1 p.m. on Friday afternoon in response to Congress slashing Corporation for Public Broadcasting funding.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, July 18, 2025 – Institute for the Study of War
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