Day: May 2, 2025

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Japan’s finance minister calls US Treasury holdings ‘a card’ in tariff talks with Trump


Japan’s finance minister says the nation’s massive holdings of U.S. Treasurys can be “a card on the table” in negotiations over tariffs with the Trump administration.

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Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has survived a volatile political era


Anthony Albanese hopes to become the first Australian prime minister in 21 years to lead a political party to consecutive election victories.

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RT by @mikenov: The Vatican fire brigade has put up the chimney stack, which will announce the election of the new Pope. The Cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel on May 7 to begin the conclave to select the next Pope. Twice a day, in the morning (except on May 7) and in the evening,…



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Hands off Medicaid: NYC relies on this program


Recently, Congress passed a budget resolution blueprint that could result in a reduction of $880 billion in Medicaid funding over the next 10 years. These potential cuts would have devastating impa…

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Trump strips public media outlets of federal funds, escalating attacks on press


Broadcasters PBS and NPR to lose tens of millions of taxpayer dollars under US president’s order

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Rival Australian party leaders each claim underdog status ahead of general elections


The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton are both claiming his party is the underdog ahead of general elections.

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Russell Brand arrives at a London court to face rape and sexual assault charges


Actor–comedian Russell Brand has arrived at a London court to face charges of rape and sexual assault involving four women.

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Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez actually electable?


“AOC has as much chance of winning the White House as the Las Vegas Raiders have in winning the Super Bowl,” said one political expert.

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RT by @mikenov: BREAKING 🔴 Germany’s intelligence agency has formally designated the AfD as an extremist group, granting broader surveillance authority. Officials can now monitor communications, deploy informants, and restrict public employees from affiliating with the party.