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Germany news: New rules to tamp down gasoline price hikes

German gas stations will now only be able to raise pump prices once a day as costs spiral for motorists. Meanwhile, an umbrella group for German cities says skilled Syrian workers should be welcome to stay. DW has more.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Federal 'God Squad' exempts oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules

The decision comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said environmentalists’ lawsuits against the industry threatened to hobble the nation’s energy supply.

Boston Globe - Politics - 5 hours ago

Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on 'conversion therapy'

An 8-1 high court majority sided with a Christian counselor who argues the law banning talk therapy violates the First Amendment.

Boston Globe - Politics - 7 hours ago

American booze bans, 'Buy Canadian' policy flagged by U.S. as trade irritants: report -- Provincial rules around alcohol and the federal government's "Buy Canadian" policy have been flagged in a new report citing several trade irritants between Canada and the U.S.

Provincial rules around alcohol and the federal government's "Buy Canadian" policy have been flagged in a new report citing several trade irritants between Canada and the U.S.

CBC News - Politics - 8 hours ago

USMNT get shut out in final match before World Cup squad selection -- Soccer

Mauricio Pochettino's team failed to score on Tuesday in their friendly vs. Portugal, conceding twice in a one-sided game

CBS News - Sports - 8 hours ago

Escalation of violence during local elections in Serbia

Numerous incidents of beatings, intimidation and systemic irregularities overshadowing the vote during local elections in ten Serbian municipalities on March 29.

Global Voices - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Judge Rules Trump's Order Stripping Funding From PBS and NPR Is 'Unlawful'

A judge ruled Trump’s efforts to defund PBS and NPR were unlawful, finding that a May 2025 executive order infringed on First Amendment rights.

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Potential ground troops could target Kharg Island -- President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have not ruled out a potential ground operation in the ongoing war with Iran. Military experts told CBS News that one of the places troops could be sent is Kharg Island, about 15 miles off the Iranian coast. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean breaks it down.

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have not ruled out a potential ground operation in the ongoing war with Iran. Military experts told CBS News that one of the places troops could be sent is Kharg Island, about 15 miles off the Iranian coast. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean breaks it down.

CBS News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

End 'ridiculous' royal tax breaks, Greens urge in election pledge

The party it was unfair the ‘scandal-ridden’ family were given perks while costs were soaring for regular people.

Evening Standard - Politics - 10 hours ago

Trump signs executive order limiting mail-in voting ahead of 2026 U.S. elections

Trump has put pressure on Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, a measure that would require photo identification and proof of U.S. citizenship to vote.

CNBC - Politics - 11 hours ago

NFL owners approve five rule changes for 2026 season: Replacement refs? -- NFL

NFL owners will consider each proposal during next week's Annual League Meeting.

CBS News - Sports - 12 hours ago

Trump advisers fear GOP midterm losses as gas prices spike -- White House officials have been trying to drum up new strategies to prevent a GOP wipeout in the midterm elections.

White House officials have been trying to drum up new strategies to prevent a GOP wipeout in the midterm elections.

CBS News - Politics - 13 hours ago

Third Reform candidate quits before Senedd election citing 'serious concerns'

Owain Clatworthy has become the third candidate to quit the party in less than a week. He pointed to 'poor internal decision making, a lack of discipline and serious concerns around candidate selection'

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Supreme Court Rules 8-1 Against Colorado Law Banning So-Called 'Conversion Therapy'

The Supreme Court has overwhelmingly ruled against a Colorado "conversion therapy" law that bans therapists from helping minors align their "gender identity" with their biological reality.

Breitbart - Politics - 14 hours ago

U.S. Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ2S+ kids

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that ban the discredited practice.

CTV News - World - 14 hours ago

Judge rules Trump cutting off funding for NPR and PBS is unconstitutional -- U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.

U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.

CBS News - US News - 14 hours ago

U.S. Supreme Court rules against law banning 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado

Decision is latest in line of cases in which justices have backed claims of religious discrimination while taking skeptical view of LGBTQ+ rights

The Globe and Mail - World - 15 hours ago

Supreme Court Rules Against Colorado's 'Conversion Therapy' Ban

The case was brought by a therapist who alleged Colorado’s ban violated her right to free expression.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Carney commits to not proroguing Parliament after April 13 by-elections

Prime Minister denies Globe report that government was considering prorogation if Liberals win in all three ridings

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 16 hours ago

Disco balls and rent cap promises as the Green Party launches its election campaign

Zack Polanski and Anthony Slaughter launched the Green Party campaign for Wales' upcoming election on Tuesday in Cardiff

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Government says it will not prorogue Parliament if Liberals sweep April 13 by-elections

Move would give the party control of House of Commons committees, and allow it to push through legislation more easily

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 20 hours ago

Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta and If Women Ruled the World | Opinion

"We have heard and seen this movie time and time again: protect the man, let the woman be damaged goods for life."

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Canada to test Wenger's 'daylight' rule in game-changing pilot

The Canadian Premier League (CPL) will step into uncharted territory this season, becoming the first professional competition to trial a sweeping...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 1 day ago

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon: There's just one rule of Special Forces fight club – and Donald Trump has broken it

There’s a dangerous whiff of theatre about US president Donald Trump’s talk of seizing Iran’s uranium. If it’s not a ruse, then it’s a profound misundersta...

Independent.ie - Opinion - 1 day ago

Refugee tribunal ruled on more than 45,000 cases since 2019 without in-person hearings

Conservative immigration critics write to minister calling on her to bring an end to asylum decisions based on paperwork alone

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco suspends election fraud probe as legal challenges mount

Sheriff Chad Bianco, a leading GOP candidate for California governor, said Monday that his controversial investigation into unsubstantiated claims of election fraud had been put 'on hold.'

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'Hope' is the buzzword as Plaid Cymru launches Senedd election campaign

Plaid Cymru candidates joined party leader Rhun ap Iorwerth in the constituency where they recently defeated Reform UK and Labour - something they hope to do again in five weeks

WalesOnline - Politics - 1 day ago

Read More - THE INNUENDO CAUCUS: Attacks on Brad Bondi are Attacks on the Rule of Law

By <a href="/tag/theodore-r-malloch""/tag/Nadia Nedzel>Theodore R. Malloch</a> and <a href="/tag/Nadia-Nedzel ">Nadia Nedzel</a> March 19, 2026 <p class="has-small-font-size"><em>(Views expressed by guest commentators may not reflect the views of OAN or its affiliates.)</em></p>

One America News Network - Opinion - 1 day ago

Seven key promises from Labour's Senedd election manifesto

The First Minister said she understood people were 'frustrated'

WalesOnline - Politics - 1 day ago

Sammie Szmodics one of three players ruled out of Ireland game against North Macedonia

Celtic defender Liam Scales likely to start at Aviva Stadium with Bosun Lawal in line for his first cap

Irish Times - Sports - 1 day ago

India eases kerosene rules amid energy crisis

India has announced measures to ease the distribution of kerosene in several states for cooking and lighting, as it faces an energy crisis

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Starmer 'won't quit as PM' even if Labour hammered in local elections

Polls suggests Labour will lose hundreds of seats in London and more in other parts of the country at the May elections

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 days ago

Decision on fuel excise cuts will not be affected by byelections, says Minister

Fianna Fáil selects Cllr Cillian Keane (24) as its candidate to run Galway West constituency race

Irish Times - Politics - 2 days ago

New Canadian Screen Awards rule shuts out stars from other countries. Some filmmakers aren't happy -- News -- - -- Entertainment

A new rule at the Canadian Screen Awards that restricts prizes to Canadian citizens and permanent residents is drawing criticism from some filmmakers at a time when they increasingly rely on cross-border collaborations and international talent.

CBC News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Federal Court Hears Fulton County's Request to Force DOJ to Return 2020 Election Records

The DOJ says the original documents are needed for its investigation and that the county has received copies.

Epoch Times - US News - 3 days ago

A 14-year-old running for governor is the first teen to get on Vermont's general election ballot

After working as a legislative page at the Vermont Statehouse, the 14-year-old freshman at Stowe High School now has his sights set on the corner office. In November, he'll be the first candidate for governor under age 18 to appear on the state's general election ballot.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 4 days ago

US court rules against Pentagon in killer AI dispute

A US court has blocked the Pentagon from labeling Anthropic a security risk after it refused to allow military use of its technology

Russia Today - Business - 4 days ago

Nigel Farage defends Senedd election candidate over 'terrible' Nazi salute image

Corey Edwards said he had been imitating the character Basil Fawlty's Nazi impression from the BBC series Fawlty Towers, although he admitted the image 'looks bad and could be misinterpreted'

WalesOnline - Politics - 5 days ago

EU lawmakers reject extension of child abuse detection rules

The European Parliament on Thursday voted against extending temporary rules that allow tech companies to scan private communications for child sexual abuse...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 5 days ago

Reform candidate pulls out criticising party's selection process

'Desperately disappointed for the people of the area that [local] candidates have been leap frogged and forgotten'

WalesOnline - Politics - 5 days ago

EU charges porn sites with breaching tech safety rules, could face fines -- Foo Yun ​Chee -- News

The EU accused Pornhub, Stripchat, XNXX and XVideos of breaching rules by letting children access pornographic content on their ‌sites. Companies can be fined as much as six per cent of their global annual turnover if found guilty of Digital Services ⁠Act breaches.

CBC News - Business - 5 days ago

New Mexico attorney general on win over Meta -- A Los Angeles jury ruled against Meta and Google on Wednesday, finding the companies liable for reports of damage done to young people by social media. That verdict came less than 24 hours after a similar ruling in New Mexico, where a jury found Meta violated state consumer protection law and endangered children. New Mexico attorney general Ra l Torrez joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

A Los Angeles jury ruled against Meta and Google on Wednesday, finding the companies liable for reports of damage done to young people by social media. That verdict came less than 24 hours after a similar ruling in New Mexico, where a jury found Meta violated state consumer protection law and endangered children. New Mexico attorney general Raúl Torrez joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.

CBS News - Technology - 5 days ago

Poll projects huge change in Welsh politics at next general election

Labour was the biggest party in 2024, but a YouGov survey of voting intentions would now put the party in fourth place, with a rival currently surging in popularity

WalesOnline - Politics - 6 days ago

Elections 2026: What's devolved in each UK nation and English region?

As voters prepare to go to the polls in May, Sky News looks at what areas different devolved governments and mayors control.

Sky News - Politics - 6 days ago

Some state officials say shifting mail ballot deadline will complicate plans for November elections

As he left the chambers of the U.S. Supreme Court, where justices had just heard arguments Monday over whether to prevent states from counting mail ballots that arrive after Election Day, Nevada Secre

The Columbian - Politics - 7 days ago

New YouGov poll ahead of Wales election shows the major parties locked in crucial fight

Labour, Plaid and Reform all see changes in support as race for the Senedd tightens - major new poll shows

WalesOnline - Politics - 7 days ago

Judge rules U.S. government overreached with transgender healthcare declaration

A federal judge has ruled that the government overreached when it declared certain types of gender-affirming care unsafe for young people

Los Angeles Times - Health - 11 days ago

Clark County Council OKs purchase of new mail sorters for elections office to aid ballot processing

Better, faster and more efficient. That’s the hope for two new mail sorters the Clark County elections office will install in September.

The Columbian - Politics - 13 days ago

Algorithms at war: AI begins reshaping battlefield, conflict rules

Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly from research labs into the center of modern warfare, helping militaries analyze intelligence, use it for...

Daily Sabah - Business - 24 days ago

Judge rules companies are entitled to refunds for Trump tariffs overturned by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled last month that the sweeping double-digit import taxes President Donald Trump imposed last year under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act were illegal.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 27 days ago

What next for Dublin city's Rotunda hospital after move to Connolly ruled out?

Maternity facility has been under increasing pressure to cope with growing demand for services and complexity in care it provides

Irish Times - Health - 27 days ago

Thailand Election Commission faces multiple legal challenges over electoral integrity

"Most of the complainants based their petitions on the controversial barcodes, which they argued could make ballots traceable and compromise ballot secrecy."

Global Voices - Politics - 28 days ago

Can You Receive Post-9/11 GI Bill Payments and Other Financial Aid at the Same Time? -- Rules that dictate how the Post-9/11 GI Bill works together with other forms of financial aid often prevent those other forms...

Rules that dictate how the Post-9/11 GI Bill works together with other forms of financial aid often prevent those other forms of aid from reducing your out-of-pocket college costs at all.

Military.com - Opinion - 29 days ago

The broadband compensation rule that means reader is owed £2,000

Our reader has been left out of pocket and with a lesser service for nine months.

Sky News - Business - 1 month ago

New tax rules are changing charitable deductions — here's how to make the most of them

As part of the provisions in President Donald Trump’s tax and spending package, passed last year, everyday donors may see tax gains, while those who itemize, especially high earners, face stricter rules.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Women politicians face tech-facilitated violence in Uganda's 2026 elections

Ideally, the law that is supposed to protect women online is the Computer Misuse Act 2011, but it has instead been used to attack feminist dissenters.

Global Voices - Technology - 1 month ago

The social media battlefield: Political campaigns in Bangladesh's national elections

Bangladeshi political parties compete for Gen Z’s attention with viral content, while battling misinformation alongside street campaigning, as Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube become central arenas for political messaging and debate.

Global Voices - Technology - 1 month ago

Loosening radiation exposure rules won't speed up nuclear energy production

Relaxing radiation safety standards could place women and children at higher risks of health issues

Scientific American - Opinion - 2 months ago

The great betrayal: Why Arab and Muslim rulers backed Trump's Gaza plan

Regional leaders have responded to the bravery and steadfastness that Gaza's Palestinians have shown with fear, cowardice and self-interest

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Euroviews. Same game, different rules: Net zero without breaking the bank

Historically, Europe has been a cradle of innovation, pioneering many industrial and scientific breakthroughs. We have to restore this spirit, E.ON CEO Leonhard Birnbaum writes.

Euronews - Business - 6 months ago

Trump Administration Looking to Slash Environmental Protection Rules for Rocket Launches

A draft executive order viewed by ProPublica directs the secretary of transportation to “use all available authorities to eliminate or expedite” environmental reviews for launch licenses — a change Elon Musk’s SpaceX and others have long sought.

ProPublica - Environment - 8 months ago

Texas Lawmakers Push to Enforce Election Transparency Law After Newsrooms Found School Districts Failed to Comply

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found nearly three dozen school districts were missing required campaign finance reports online. Now lawmakers are pushing to impose steep penalties on local governments that fail to abide by the law.

ProPublica - Politics - 10 months ago

How Texas Conservatives Use At-Large School Board Elections to Influence What Students Learn

In six Texas districts that used at-large voting systems, ideologically driven conservatives successfully helped elect school board members who have moved aggressively to ban or remove educational materials that teach children about diversity.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Unsupervised: Military Child Care Centers Slow to Report Abuse with Little Oversight -- A Military.com investigation into military day care centers revealed that service branch rules generally prioritize...

A Military.com investigation into military day care centers revealed that service branch rules generally prioritize protecting the institution, keep parents in the dark while officials formulate a public relations response.

Military.com - Opinion - 1 year ago

New mammogram rule gives women more details to guard against breast cancer

ATLANTA – A new federal rule takes effect Tuesday that could potentially help more women spot breast cancer earlier. The FDA will require mammogram providers across the country to notify women if they

The Columbian - Health - 1 year ago

Trump Media's Stock Price Is Plummeting. His Election Odds Aren't.

There’s more going on here than Trump fans betting on the ex-president to win.

New York Magazine - Business - 1 year ago