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US Senate expected to confirm Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair

May 11, 2026 • Guardian World

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The US Senate is likely to approve Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve. Warsh, a former Fed governor, is seen as supportive of President Donald Trump’s views on lowering interest rates, amid concerns about political pressure on the Fed.

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Kevin Warsh is expected to be confirmed by the Senate as Federal Reserve chair this week.
Warsh previously served on the Fed’s board from 2006 to 2011 and was known for supporting higher interest rates during the 2008 financial crisis.
Since President Trump began his second term, Warsh has aligned with Trump’s belief that current interest rates are too high.
Democrats criticize Warsh, saying he may act under President Trump’s influence, threatening the Fed’s independence.
Warsh promises to act independently but acknowledges it will be hard to resist White House pressure.
President Trump has challenged the Fed’s actions, including pushing a criminal investigation against current Fed chair Jerome Powell over building renovation costs.
Jerome Powell will remain on the Fed’s board until the investigation concludes, emphasizing the need for the Fed’s independence from politics.
Powell expressed concern about political interference and hopes the Fed can return to traditional respect for its role without political influence.

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No butts: case dismissed after Woolworths worker claims hurt feelings over plumber’s crack

May 11, 2026 • Guardian World

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A man in Victoria filed multiple unfair dismissal claims against Woolworths after feeling upset about being told to cover his exposed bum crack at work. The Fair Work Commission dismissed his latest claim because he was never actually fired and continued working after applying.

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The man was told by a co-worker to cover his exposed bum crack during a casual shift at Woolworths.
He filed an unfair dismissal claim, saying he was fired illegally.
The Fair Work Commission found he was not dismissed and kept working after filing the claim.
This was his fifth claim in two years, all dismissed as without merit.
The Commission said such claims waste time and add to its growing backlog.
Cases filed to the Commission rose sharply from about 29,600 in 2020-21 to over 44,000 in 2024-25.
AI tools like ChatGPT have contributed to more claims by making it easier to generate legal applications.
The Commission struggles with many claims that have little chance of success but consume resources.

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Betting account on 18th birthday, dead at 22: inquest probes death of Melbourne man who gambled $895,000

May 11, 2026 • Guardian World

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A Melbourne man named Kyle Hudson gambled nearly $900,000 online between his 18th birthday and his death at age 22. An official investigation is looking into whether betting companies properly handled his gambling risks and the factors that led to his suicide in 2021.

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Kyle Hudson began online betting on his 18th birthday in 2017.
He placed bets totaling $895,733 over four years, losing more than $47,000.
Hudson’s gambling was mainly with Sportsbet, Entain, and bet365.
He showed signs of gambling problems early, triggering 37 alerts from Sportsbet for risky behavior.
Sportsbet mainly responded with generic “safer gambling” emails without personalized help.
Hudson’s girlfriend described his gambling as a major cause of arguments and distress.
In the days before his death, Hudson lost his savings and asked his girlfriend for money.
The inquest is examining whether betting companies took adequate steps to prevent harm.

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Tulsa Race Massacre reparations is soul-redeeming work for the US, Oklahoma civil rights lawyer says

May 11, 2026 • AP News

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Civil rights attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons is leading a campaign for reparations for survivors and descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, when a white mob destroyed a prosperous Black neighborhood called Greenwood. His new book, “Redeem a Nation,” discusses this ongoing fight for justice and paying damages to those affected.

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The Tulsa Race Massacre happened in 1921, destroying more than 35 city blocks of Greenwood, a thriving Black community.
About 191 Black-owned businesses were destroyed, and around 11,000 Black residents were forced to leave.
Official Oklahoma reports say 36 people died, but experts estimate between 75 and 300 deaths.
Greenwood was known as “Black Wall Street” for its successful Black-owned stores and cultural venues.
Damario Solomon-Simmons learned about the massacre in college and now leads efforts to get reparations.
No one has been compensated or held responsible for the massacre nearly 105 years later.
Solomon-Simmons’s book aims to guide justice efforts for historic wrongs against Black Americans.
The book is released before the US marks 250 years since its founding and 89 years after slavery was abolished.

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Young Americans’ job market optimism falls as older adults stay upbeat, new Gallup poll finds

May 11, 2026 • AP News

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A new Gallup poll shows that younger Americans are much less confident about finding jobs now compared to two years ago, while older Americans remain positive. This is unusual because, in most countries, younger people feel more optimistic about job opportunities than older people.

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Only 43% of Americans aged 15-34 say it is a good time to find a job, compared to 64% of those aged 55 and over.
Globally, younger people tend to be more optimistic than older people about job prospects, but the U.S. is an exception.
The gap between young and older Americans' views on jobs is the largest among 141 countries surveyed.
Young Americans' confidence in the job market fell by 27 percentage points from 2023 to 2025.
Older Americans' views on job opportunities have not dropped significantly in recent years.
The drop in confidence among young Americans is similar to the decline seen during the 2008 financial crisis.
This trend of pessimism among young Americans about jobs is a new and unusual development not seen in most advanced economies.
The divide may influence political views, as younger voters focus more on economic issues like housing costs.

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Trump Attacks Supreme Court Picks Ahead of Birthright Citizenship Ruling

May 11, 2026 • Newsweek

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President Donald Trump criticized the Supreme Court, expecting it to rule against his plan to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents who are here illegally or temporarily. He also criticized justices he appointed, including Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, for their earlier decision against his tariffs.

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President Trump spoke out against the Supreme Court on his social media platform, Truth Social.
He expects the court to rule against his executive order on birthright citizenship.
The order aims to stop granting U.S. citizenship automatically to children born to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily.
The Supreme Court heard the related case on April 1 and has not yet made a decision.
Trump linked the expected birthright citizenship ruling to a previous court decision that blocked his tariffs imposed under emergency laws.
He criticized Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, who he appointed, saying their decisions harmed the country.
The story is ongoing and updates are expected.

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Australian women accused of slavery in Islamic State territory in Syria face Melbourne court

May 11, 2026 • Guardian World

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Two Australian women have appeared in a Melbourne court charged with slavery offences related to their time living under Islamic State rule in Syria. Police say they kept an enslaved woman and were involved in buying a slave for $10,000 between June 2017 and November 2018.

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The women are Kawsar Ahmad, 53, and her daughter Zeinab Ahmad, 31.
They were arrested at Melbourne airport by a Victorian counter-terrorism team.
The alleged crimes involve keeping and trading enslaved people under Islamic State control in Syria.
The offences occurred in various locations in Deir ez-Zur province in eastern Syria.
Both women face charges connected to slavery and slave trading.
They appeared before Chief Magistrate Lisa Hannan and were remanded in custody.
Zeinab plans to apply for bail on June 4, and Kawsar on June 16.
The Australian federal police consider the offences terrorism-related and plan to oppose bail.

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Council staff dubbed the ‘Pink Ops’ allegedly promoted friends, NSW anti-corruption watchdog hears

May 11, 2026 • Guardian World

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An anti-corruption investigation in New South Wales, Australia, is looking into whether three friends working at Parramatta council unfairly helped each other get jobs and promotions. The group, known as the "Pink Ops," allegedly influenced hiring decisions and used personal connections to benefit themselves.

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The NSW Independent Commission against Corruption (Icac) is holding hearings about Parramatta council staff.
The investigation involves former chief executive Gail Connolly and employees Roxanne Thornton and Angela Jones-Blayney.
The group called themselves the "Pink Ops" and previously worked together at Ryde council.
The inquiry looks into whether recruitment and promotion processes were manipulated to favor friends.
It is alleged that Connolly used personal email accounts to avoid public records laws.
There are claims of electronic surveillance and actions against staff viewed as opponents of Connolly.
Changes were reportedly made to job requirements to allow Thornton’s appointment.
Connolly allegedly signed her contract with Thornton’s signature as a witness, even though Thornton was not present.

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Antony Catalano: media mogul accused of assaulting wife excused from attending court due to fears over press scrutiny

May 11, 2026 • Guardian World

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Antony Catalano, a media company owner, has been charged with assaulting his wife. Due to concerns about media attention affecting his mental health, he was allowed to attend a Melbourne court hearing via video link instead of in person.

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Antony Catalano faces charges of assault, false imprisonment, and making threats to kill.
The alleged incident happened on March 13 in a Melbourne apartment.
Catalano was accused of grabbing his wife by the hair and ankles and swinging an iron at her.
He was granted bail after the incident and is on leave from his job.
Catalano attended a recent court hearing via video because his lawyer said media scrutiny could harm his mental health.
He has completed a 28-day rehab program and expressed remorse.
Catalano co-owns Australian Community Media, which owns several regional newspapers.
His next court hearing is scheduled for June, and he has not yet entered a plea to the charges.

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Remains of US soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered

May 11, 2026 • The Hill

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The remains of a U.S. soldier, 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., were found in the Atlantic Ocean near Morocco. He went missing after falling off a cliff while hiking during his time off from duty.

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The soldier's name was 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr.
He was from Richmond, Virginia.
His remains were recovered from the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday.
He went missing in Morocco.
He fell off a cliff during a hike while off duty.
The U.S. Army Europe and Africa confirmed his identity.
The incident happened during a recreational activity.

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Trump slams Coney Barrett, Gorsuch over tariff decision

May 11, 2026 • The Hill

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President Donald Trump criticized Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Neil Gorsuch for a decision they made in February that went against his plans on tariffs. He said their ruling caused harm to the country, even though they were appointed by him.

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President Trump wrote a long post criticizing Justices Barrett and Gorsuch.
The criticism relates to a Supreme Court decision made in February.
The decision opposed President Trump’s tariff agenda.
Tariffs are taxes on imported goods intended to protect domestic industries.
Trump believes the ruling hurt the United States economically.
Both Justices Barrett and Gorsuch were appointed by President Trump.
Trump does not think the Justices acted with bad intentions.
The article focuses on legal and political issues within the U.S. government.

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Search team finds body of missing U.S. soldier in Morocco

May 11, 2026 • CBS News

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The U.S. Army has found the remains of one of two American soldiers who were missing in Morocco. The discovery was announced on Sunday.

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Two U.S. soldiers were reported missing in Morocco.
The search team recovered the body of one soldier.
The announcement came from the U.S. Army.
The recovery happened before or on Sunday.
The identity of the soldier was not detailed in the article.
The second soldier's status was not mentioned.
The event took place in Morocco, a country in North Africa.

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Redistricting could prop up Republicans in the midterm elections

May 11, 2026 • CBS News

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Redistricting efforts are currently favoring Republicans, helping them keep control of the U.S. House of Representatives. This advantage comes despite President Donald Trump’s low approval ratings.

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Redistricting means redrawing voting district boundaries.
Republicans have gained the upper hand in this process.
This could help Republicans stay in control of the House of Representatives.
The situation is happening ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
President Donald Trump has a low approval rating during this time.
The news report is provided by CBS News from the White House.
Redistricting impacts how easy or hard it is for each party to win seats.

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Former longtime Florida Republican lawmaker dies

May 11, 2026 • The Hill

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Former Florida Republican Congressman Bill Posey died at age 78. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2025, representing Florida’s 15th and 8th districts.

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Bill Posey was a Republican lawmaker from Florida.
He died on Sunday at the age of 78.
He was surrounded by his wife and two daughters at the time of his death.
Posey served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 16 years, from 2009 to 2025.
He represented Florida’s 15th congressional district and later the 8th district.
Before serving in Congress, Posey worked in the Florida House of Representatives.
His career involved many years of public service in Florida politics.

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My sister was spending £1,000 a month on drink from delivery apps

May 10, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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A woman named Alex Hughes is campaigning for stricter rules on alcohol sales through delivery apps after her sister Zoe died from injuries sustained in a fall while intoxicated. Alcohol Change UK, a charity, supports tighter controls and urges the government to update regulations on quick alcohol deliveries.

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Zoe Hughes spent about £1,000 to £1,500 on alcohol each month using apps like Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats.
Zoe drank five to seven bottles of wine, gin, or vodka daily before her death in 2023.
Her death was ruled accidental and linked to a fall while under the influence of alcohol.
Delivery apps say they follow the law and can block accounts if there are concerns about alcohol misuse.
Alcohol Change UK wants the government to limit how much alcohol people can order and to restrict delivery hours.
The charity also suggests a register to block vulnerable people from buying alcohol on these apps.
Current laws prohibit selling alcohol to drunk people, but critics say regulations have not kept up with delivery technology.
Recovering alcoholics say delivery apps make it easier to buy alcohol and remove obstacles to drinking at any time.

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Louisiana's governor defends decision to suspend congressional primaries

May 10, 2026 • CBS News

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Louisiana’s Republican governor suspended congressional primaries after a Supreme Court ruling said the state’s congressional map was unconstitutional because it relied too much on race when drawing district lines. This has raised concerns among Black voters and politicians about their voting power and representation in Congress.

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The Supreme Court ruled Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District map was unconstitutional due to racial gerrymandering.
Racial gerrymandering means drawing voting districts based mainly on race, which the court found illegal in this case.
Louisiana’s governor and Republicans are working to create new congressional districts after the court’s decision.
Many Black voters fear their political influence may be reduced with the new district lines.
Congressman Cleo Fields, a Democrat, said the map redrawings aim to reduce Black voters' opportunities to win elections.
The 6th District spans more than 200 miles and connects Black communities across the state in a shape called a "snake" by Chief Justice Roberts.
The case was brought by non-African American voters who argued the map violated the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was designed to protect minority voters, but the recent court ruling limits its power in this case.

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Louisiana rushes to redraw congressional maps after Gov. Landry suspends primaries

May 10, 2026 • CBS News

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Louisiana’s Governor Jeff Landry stopped the state’s primary elections after the Supreme Court said the current congressional map was illegal. The state is now working quickly to draw new district lines. Some Black voters are worried that the new map might reduce their political influence in Washington, D.C.

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The Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana’s current congressional map is unconstitutional.
Governor Jeff Landry suspended the primary elections following this ruling.
Louisiana is redrawing its congressional maps to comply with the court’s decision.
Redrawing maps can affect which voters have more or less influence in elections.
Some Black voters in Louisiana are concerned that the new map could weaken their voting power.
The changes come just before an election cycle, requiring a fast response from state officials.
The situation reflects ongoing issues about fair representation in voting districts.

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Remains recovered of U.S. soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco

May 10, 2026 • PBS NewsHour

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The U.S. Army recovered the remains of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., who went missing during military exercises in Morocco after falling off a cliff while hiking. A search for a second missing U.S. soldier is still ongoing, involving multiple countries and resources.

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1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr., age 27, went missing on May 2 during a recreational hike in Morocco.
He fell off a cliff near the Cap Draa Training Area outside Tan-Tan, a region with mountains and desert.
His remains were found on May 9 along the Atlantic shoreline about one mile from where they entered the ocean.
The soldiers were participating in African Lion, a large, U.S.-led multinational military exercise in Africa.
Over 600 personnel from the U.S., Morocco, and partner countries are involved in the search and rescue operation.
Equipment used in the search includes frigates, other ships, helicopters, and drones.
1st Lt. Key was part of the 5th Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery Regiment and joined the Army as an officer in 2023.
African Lion exercise involves more than 7,000 troops from over 30 nations and takes place across four countries.

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Scoop: Josh Shapiro quietly tries to derail AOC-backed progressive House candidate

May 10, 2026 • Axios

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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is quietly working against a progressive House candidate supported by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC). The race, set for May 19, highlights tensions between moderate and liberal Democrats, with Shapiro backing other candidates while trying to limit the progressive candidate’s success.

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AOC supports Chris Rabb, a progressive state lawmaker running in a Democratic primary.
Shapiro disapproves of Rabb and has taken private steps to slow Rabb’s campaign.
Rabb has publicly challenged Shapiro on immigration policy in the past.
The May 19 primary is seen as a test between Shapiro and AOC, who might both run for president in 2028.
Shapiro has advised labor unions to avoid helping Rabb by attacking other Democrats running in the race.
Shapiro has not publicly endorsed any candidate but supports others in different races, including a Bernie Sanders-backed candidate.
Other prominent Democrats like Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Chris Van Hollen have also endorsed Rabb.
The disagreement reflects broader struggles within the Democratic Party between centrist and progressive factions.

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California's ugly succession war hangs over Gavin Newsom

May 10, 2026 • Axios

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California Governor Gavin Newsom faces uncertainty about who will succeed him when he potentially runs for president in 2028. Several Democratic candidates have dropped out or decided not to run for governor, raising the chance that Republicans might win the next governor’s race, which could affect Newsom’s political future.

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Senator Alex Padilla announced he will not run for California governor, surprising Governor Newsom.
No clear Democratic candidate has emerged to succeed Newsom as governor.
Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Attorney General Rob Bonta, Kamala Harris, and Eric Swalwell all chose not to run or withdrew.
Polls suggest that two Republican candidates could finish top two in the primary, possibly blocking Democrats from the general election.
Newsom is considering endorsing a Democrat to prevent a Republican win, even though each Democrat has challenges or conflicts with Newsom.
Xavier Becerra has risen in the polls but some Democrats doubt his effectiveness as governor.
Billionaire Tom Steyer spent over $100 million on the race but clashed with Newsom’s team.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan gained support by criticizing Newsom but later expressed support for him if he wins the presidential nomination.

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