‘She wanted to disappear in silence’: the magical life and mysterious death of married musician duo Irena and Vojtěch Havlovi
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Questions asked and answers given – up to a point. Welcome to lo-fi PMQs | John Crace
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Hunter Biden concedes privilege behind dad’s pardon reversal as he jabs Trump admin
Former first son Hunter Biden acknowledged he is “completely biased” about the sweeping pardon his father granted him in 2024, renewing attention on former President Joe Biden’s decision to reverse course after publicly ruling out clemency for his son. “I’m completely biased as it relates to what my dad did for me. I fully understand […]
Stolen IDs sold for ‘Happy Meal’ prices fuel billions in US benefit fraud
Buying a stolen identity can cost less than a fast-food meal, enabling criminals to use AI and internet tutorials to file fraudulent benefit claims from anywhere in the world, a former inspector general warned Congress on Wednesday. Lawmakers are already ramping up scrutiny of fraud in major federal aid programs — including unemployment, Medicaid and […]
California Dems ripped for bill dubbed the ‘Stop Nick Shirley Act’ that could penalize independent journalists
California Democrats are being ripped over a bill that one state assembly member has dubbed the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” which he argues would “criminalize” investigative journalism. The controversial bill, officially titled “Privacy for immigration support services providers,” creates privacy protections for immigration support service providers, employees and volunteers, including hiding their addresses and imposing […]
Noncitizen charged with voting in Minnesota 2024 election after admitting ‘mistake’ to investigators
A man in Minnesota is facing felony charges after being accused of registering to vote and then voting in the 2024 election despite not being a citizen of the United States. Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, 39, was charged with perjury and a voting violation on Monday after authorities say they obtained records showing he submitted a […]
DHS shutdown enters Day 60 with all eyes on House Republicans to end it
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown entered its 60th day on Wednesday, but House Republicans are standing in the way of reopening much of the agency. Congress returned in full on Wednesday, but there is no sense of urgency to end the longest government shutdown in history. Instead, the House is mired in a […]
Ships ‘Go Dark’ in Hormuz as US Blockade Spurs Vessels to Evade Detection
Maritime intelligence firms are reporting a surge in evasive shipping tactics in and around the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.-led blockade targeting vessels linked to Iranian ports, raising new questions about enforcement…[#item_full_content]
Report: Vance to Visit Iowa for Midterm Events on April 30
Vice President JD Vance plans to visit Iowa on April 30 to host events supporting Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections, marking his first trip to an early primary state amid speculation about a 2028 presidential run.[#item_full_content]
Hezbollah Fires Over 40 Rockets Into Northern Israel
Hezbollah launched more than 40 rockets toward northern Israel Wednesday morning, in one of several barrages underscoring rising tensions along the border on the day after Israel and Lebanese envoys met in Washington for a summit. Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency service…[#item_full_content]
