29 h. ago US supreme court rules key provision of Obamacare constitutional

Case challenged how members of an obscure but vital healthcare committee are appointedUS politics live – latest updatesThe US supreme court has ruled that a key provision of “Obamacare”, formally known as the Affordable Care Act, is constitutional. The case challenged how members of an obscure but vital healthcare committee are appointed.The committee, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), is a panel of 16 volunteer health experts who determine which evidence-based preventive health services private insurance companies must cover without cost for patients. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago US supreme court limits federal judges’ power to block Trump orders

Ruling to limit nationwide injunctions could see president’s order to ban birthright citizenship partially implementedUS politics live – latest updatesThe US supreme court has supported Donald Trump’s attempt to limit federal judges’ power to block his orders on a nationwide basis, in a controversial ruling on an emergency appeal related to the birthright citizenship case that has wide implications for the executive branch’s power and which Trump claimed as a “giant win”.The decision represents a fundamental shift in how US federal courts can constrain presidential power. Previously, any of the country’s more than 1,000 judges in its 94 district courts – the lowest level of federal court, which handles trials and initial rulings – could issue nationwide injunctions that immediately halt government policies across all 50 states. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Court update in Spain’s battle with airlines over controversial charges for larger bags

The injunction order effectively maintains the airlines' policies until a final decision is reached

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32 h. ago US supreme court begins releasing decisions on last day of term – live updates

Big decisions that could come today include: LGBTQ+ content in schools, the future of a Louisiana congressional district, and birthright citizenshipThe Trump administration is readying a package of executive actions aimed at boosting energy supply to power the US expansion of artificial intelligence, according to four sources familiar with the planning, Reuters reports.US and China are locked in a technological arms race and with it secure an economic and military edge. The huge amount of data processing behind AI requires a rapid increase in power supplies that are straining utilities and grids in many states.The Israeli-US food distribution scheme in Gaza, Palestine, launched one month ago, is degrading Palestinians by design, forcing them to choose between starvation or risking their lives for minimal supplies.With over 500 people killed and nearly 4,000 wounded while seeking food, this scheme is slaughter masquerading as humanitarian aid and must be immediately dismantled Contin...

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36 h. ago Marcus Monzo sentencing UPDATES: Hainault sword attacker in court for sentencing

Daniel Anjorin, 14, was brutally killed by Marcus Monzo during a 20-minute spree of violence in which the sword-wielding attacker 'screamed with delight' as he carried out his rampage

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51 h. ago Diddy court sketch artist's shocking confession as trial nears verdict: Live updates

Closing arguments are set to begin today from the prosecution and the defense in Diddy's six week sex trafficking trial.

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56 h. ago Supreme court paves way for South Carolina and other states to defund Planned Parenthood

Decision could embolden red states in US to block clinics that provide abortions from receiving Medicaid fundsUS politics live – latest updatesThe US supreme court has paved the way for South Carolina to kick Planned Parenthood out of its Medicaid program over its status as an abortion provider, a decision that could embolden red states across the country to effectively “defund” the reproductive healthcare organization.The case, Medina v Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, centers around a 2018 executive order from South Carolina’s governor, Henry McMaster, that blocked clinics that provide abortions from receiving Medicaid reimbursements. “Payment of taxpayer funds to abortion clinics, for any purpose, results in the subsidy of abortion and the denial of the right to life,” McMaster said at the time, even though the reimbursements could not be used for abortions. Abortions are also now banned in South Carolina after six weeks of pregnancy.More details soon Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Diddy trial live: Prosecution to rest case as final witness testifies about ‘freak off’ messages

Prosecution is expected to rest their case on Tuesday

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5 d. ago Diddy trial updates: Jury sees Combs’ explicit messages about ‘freak offs’ as prosecution prepares to rest

Jurors could begin deliberations as soon as Friday

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5 d. ago See Diddy's huge stash of lingerie, baby oil and Astroglide in court evidence photos: Live updates

Diddy had a stockpile of lingerie, baby oil and Astroglide, images shown in court Monday revealed. An image also appeared to show Diddy getting a massage by a female masseuse.

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5 d. ago Diddy trial live: Comb’s requested list of items for ‘freak offs’ revealed as prosecution nears the end of its case

Special Agent Joseph Cerciello is expected to wrap up testimony on Monday

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5 d. ago Diddy trial live: Jurors shown more ‘freak off’ footage as prosecution nears end in Combs’s case

Special agent Joseph Cerciello expected to wrap up testimony on Monday

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5 d. ago Diddy trial updates: Defense to make first arguments for acquittal after prosecution rests case

Special agent Joseph Cerciello expected to wrap up testimony on Monday

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8 d. ago Diddy trial updates: Jury prepares for deliberations after former assistant denies being ‘drug mule’ in testimony

Prosecution and defense estimate they will rest mid next week

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8 d. ago Diddy trial live: Former assistant Brendan Paul describes setting up Combs’s ‘freak offs’

Proceedings resumed in Manhattan after a two-day break for juror’s illness and Juneteenth

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8 d. ago Diddy trial live: ‘Drug mule’ Brendan Paul testifies after two

Proceedings to resume in Manhattan after break for juror’s illness and Juneteenth

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8 d. ago Diddy trial live: ‘Drug mule’ Brendan Paul expected to testify after two

Proceedings to resume in Manhattan after break for juror’s illness and Juneteenth

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8 d. ago Chris Brown LIVE court updates: R&B singer accused of GBH over nightclub 'attack' to enter plea

R&B singer Chris Brown, 36, was granted bail in May after previously being remanded in custody after being charged with grievous bodily harm.

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1 week ago Diddy trial recap: ‘Drug mule’ Brendan Paul expected to testify after jury shown more ‘freak off’ footage

Jurors were shown more texts and video concerning defendant’s relationship with Cassie Ventura on Tuesday

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1 week ago Diddy trial live: ‘Drug mule’ Brendan Paul expected to testify after jury shown more ‘freak off’ footage

Jurors to hear from key witness after being shown more texts and video concerning defendant’s relationship with Cassie Ventura on Tuesday

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