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Court temporarily curtails Trump’s anti-renewable move
A federal judge on Tuesday curtailed enforcement of several Trump administration policies that would have otherwise been expected to hamper renewable energy. Judge Denise Casper, an Obama appointee in Massachusetts, granted a preliminary injunction preventing the federal government from applying its anti-renewable policies for members of regional trade groups who challenged them. Casper determined that plaintiffs —…
Cruz: Schumer will shut down government weeks before midterms
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) predicted Tuesday that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) would shut down the government shortly before this year’s midterms. “On Sept. 30, funding for the federal government will end. Chuck Schumer is not a creative guy, he’s not hard to predict. Last year, right before the election, what did Schumer do?…
Israeli rabbi who bulldozed Gaza honoured as torchbearer
Avraham Zarbiv, known for gleefully documenting his bulldozing of Gaza, was honoured on Israel’s “Independence Day”.
رسانه وابسته به سپاه: تیم مذاکرهکننده جمهوری اسلامی در مذاکرات اسلامآباد شرکت نمیکند
خبرگزاری تسنیم، وابسته به سپاه پاسداران، شامگاه سهشنبه خبر داد تیم مذاکرهکننده جمهوری اسلامی از طریق واسطه پاکستانی به طرف آمریکایی اعلام کرده است که در روز چهارشنبه در اسلام آباد پاکستان حضور نخواهد یافت و فعلا هیچ دورنمایی از شرکت در مذاکرات نیز وجود ندارد.
Video: Israeli soldiers sing national anthem on ruins of Lebanese town
Israeli soldiers were seen singing the Israeli national anthem on the ruins of a demolished town in southern Lebanon.
Voting rights activists sue over DOJ state voter list requests
Voting rights activists on Tuesday sued the Trump administration over its efforts to obtain lists of registered voters from states, casting it as a bid to take over and subvert November’s midterm elections. The Justice Department (DOJ) is vying for election information on individuals across the country in response to President Trump’s calls to “nationalize”…
Hundreds of govt employees join statewide strike over Old Pension Scheme
A Pune RTO official said, “All working staff, excluding the officers, have participated in the indefinite strike beginning today. Main demands include increasing the retirement age limit from 58 to 60, and applying the Old Pension Scheme , among others.”
Report: Iraq Bars Political Activity by Assad Officers in Iraq
Iraqi officials said Baghdad is tightening restrictions on Syrian officers who fled to Iraq before the “Deterrence of Aggression” battle that toppled Assad’s rule, and is barring them from engaging in any political or media activity. Al-Araby al-Jadeed reported on Tuesday, April 21, citing six Iraqi officials whose names and positions were not disclosed, that they gave matching accounts confirming a directive from the government of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani banning any politic...
ایروانی: دور بعدی مذاکرات منوط به پایان محاصره دریایی آمریکا است
امیر سعید ایروانی، سفیر جمهوری اسلامی در سازمان ملل سهشنبه گفت: «بهمحض اینکه واشینگتن محاصره را پایان دهد، فکر میکنم دور بعدی مذاکرات در اسلامآباد برگزار خواهد شد.» او تاکید کرد که محاصره دریایی آمریکا نقض آتشبس است و لغو آن، شرط برگزاری مذاکرات جدید است.
Electric wheelchair bought at a thrift store explodes after woman drags it out of her home
An electric wheelchair bought at a thrift store exploded after it was dragged out of a Florida homeowner’s property. Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety officials said the woman heard a clicking sound coming from the battery pack of the chair. She then immediately moved the chair outdoors, where it exploded. Officials praised the woman for her quick thinking, which “saved her house and family from catastrophe.” “She had been charging the chair with a non‑manufacturer charger, which can overlo...
Foundation stone laid for upgradation Project of Rohri Railway Station
PakistanFoundation stone laid for upgradation Project of Rohri Railway StationBy Web Desk-Apr 22, 2026ROHRI: Federal Minister for Railways, Muhammad Hanif Abbasi, along with Sindh Minister for Local Government, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, laid the foundation stone of the Rohri Railway Station upgradation project during their visit to Rohri Junction. During the visit, the Federal Minister addressed the ceremony and spoke to the media, stating that with continued institutional cooperation, the projec...
Arrests of Gen Z Protestors in Madagascar Highlight Global Rise of Authoritarianism
Rabat – Madagascar’s recent arrest of protesters has renewed Gen Z’s concern that the military regime will be equally repressive as the former government, from which it seized power after massive protests last year. The protests were initially fueled by frustration over corruption, rising living costs, and a lack of political accountability, drawing large numbers of young people into the streets. After weeks of protests under the banner “Gen Z Madagascar,” Madagascar’s military ruler Michael Ra...
Chris Murphy clarifies ‘awesome’ post on Iran war
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday clarified his post on the social platform X referring to the passage of Iranian vessels bypassing the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as “awesome.” Murphy shared a story from the online journal Lloyd’s List with the headline “At least 26 Iranian vessels bypass U.S. blockade,” a report…
Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, facing possible expulsion, resigns
The Florida Democrat faced a potential expulsion vote in the House as she prepares for a federal trial on allegations that she stole disaster funds and used some of the money to finance her campaign.(Image credit: Andrew Harnik)
Supreme Court leans toward backing FCC fines against Verizon, AT&T
After concessions from the government about its limits, the Supreme Court appeared open to backing the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) setup for imposing massive fines at oral arguments on Tuesday. The justices are reviewing more than $100 million in combined penalties against Verizon and AT&T over their use of customers’ location data. The companies say…
How tactical voting is key to the nation's future: Your indispensable guide to stopping the SNP (even if you DO have to hold your nose)
How tactical voting is key to the nation's future: Your indispensable guide to stopping the SNP (even if you DO have to hold your nose)By MICHAEL BLACKLEY SCOTTISH POLITICAL EDITOR FOR THE DAILY MAIL and TOM GORDON, DEPUTY SCOTTISH POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 20:10, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 20:11, 21 April 2026 e-mail View comments
First attack ad churns Georgia's uncertain Republican Senate primary
2026 ElectionFirst attack ad churns Georgia's uncertain Republican Senate primaryAs former football coach Derek Dooley aired his first TV ad of the race on Tuesday, Rep. Buddy Carter launched his first attack, targeting Rep. Mike Collins.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Derek Dooley, Buddy Carter, and Mike Collins are competing for the Republican Senate nomination in Georgia.Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 21, 2026, 3:09 PM EDTBy Bridget Bowman and Dan GalloT...
Virginia special election underway as U.S. redistricting battle widens
Virginia voters are headed to the polls Tuesday for a special election that would redraw the state's congressional district map. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Democrat borrows Trump’s ‘witch hunt’ refrain to resign from Congress after House ethics probe
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsDemocrat borrows Trump’s ‘witch hunt’ refrain to resign from Congress after House ethics probeOuster of Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick closely follows the resignations of two House members for sexual misconduct allegationsJohn Bowden in Washington, D.C. Tuesday 21 April 2026 20:06 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","rem...
Cherfilus-McCormick is third lawmaker to quit, as wave of scandal swamps US Congress
A Democratic lawmaker resigned on Tuesday, becoming the third member of the US House of Representatives to step down in just over a week as a wave of ethics scandals engulfs Congress. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida announced her immediate resignation ahead of a scheduled disciplinary hearing by the House Ethics Committee, which had been weighing potential sanctions over a string of campaign finance violations. Her departure follows the recent resignations of Democrat Eric Swalwell and...