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‘Medical freedom’: Florida to become first US state to scrap childhood vaccine mandates; governor DeSantis follows Covid stance

Florida will become the first state in the US to move towards scrapping all childhood vaccine mandates, governor Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday. The decision, unveiled at a news conference in Valrico, builds on his push during the Covid-19 pandemic to limit health requirements and expand what he calls “medical freedom.” DeSantis said the plan […]

Why are JK Rowling, Elon Musk calling UK ‘police state’? Detention row deepens: ‘This is totalitarianism’

JK Rowling, left, and Elon Musk JK Rowling and Elon Musk have branded the UK a “police state” after comedian Graham Linehan was arrested at Heathrow Airport, where armed officers detained him over social media posts now under investigation.Rowling condemned the arrest in a post on X, writing, “What has the UK become? This is […]

Suspended Former UIT Secretary and DTP Reinstated After State Committee Review | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur 2 September (Udaipur Kiran) – The Rajasthan government has reinstated former Udaipur Urban Improvement Trust (UIT) Secretary RAS officer Rajesh Joshi and former Deputy Town Planner (DTP) Ritu Sharma. Both officers were under suspension following allegations of violating township policy in several urban plans in Udaipur, including Rupanagar, Bhuwana, Nalfala, Wada, and Dheekli. The […]

JD Vance meltdown over Politico story: ‘Deep state laundering garbage into the conversation’; MAGA rallies behind

US Vice-President JD Vance has hit out at a recent Politico report critical of Steve Witkoff, Trump’s envoy in Russia-Ukraine talks, calling it “a foreign influence operation” aimed at discrediting the administration.Vance initially issued a formal response defending Witkoff, stating, “Witkoff has made more progress towards ending the bloodshed in Ukraine than all his critics […]

Nevada hit by cyberattack: State offices shut for two days — Websites, phone lines go offline

A cyberattack forced Nevada to shut state offices for two days this week, leaving several government websites and phone lines offline, governor Joe Lombardo’s office confirmed Tuesday.The breach, detected Sunday, disrupted digital infrastructure across agencies, including the governor’s own website. While officials withheld technical details, citing the ongoing investigation, they stressed that there was no […]

Indian-origin Florida trucker crash sparks law review: Trump admin threatens funding cuts to state; says English language rule must

Donald Trump (left), Harjinder Singh (Agencies) Trump administration has warned that California, Washington, and New Mexico may face significant cuts in federal safety funding unless they enforce English language requirements for commercial truck drivers – a move spurred by a recent fatal crash in Florida involving an Indian-origin driver, reported Fox news.Transportation secretary Sean Duffy […]

“He’s such a vibe” — Fans celebrate Ayesha and Stephen Curry’s energy at Golden State Valkyries game | NBA News

UAE President arrives in Egypt for fraternal talks after concluding state visit to Angola | World News

Sheikh Mohamed arrived in New Alamein City, received by President El-Sisi at El Alamein International Airport on 25 August 2025/ Image: WAM In a continuation of regional diplomatic engagement, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has landed in Egypt’s New Alamein City after concluding a two-day official visit to Angola. His arrival marks […]

Florida: Inmate executed for 1982 murder as victim’s husband looks on; state records 10th execution this year

File photo: Kayle Barrington Bates and Janet Renee White (Picture credit: AP, X) Florida on Tuesday carried out its record 10th execution of the year, putting to death Kayle Barrington Bates, who was convicted of abducting and murdering insurance worker Janet Renee White in 1982.Bates, 67, received a lethal injection at Florida State Prison near […]

Hurricane warning: Will Storm Erin trigger state of emergency in US? areas at risk and what residents need to know | World News

Tropical Storm Erin is intensifying in the Atlantic and is projected to become the first hurricane of the 2025 season by Friday, August 15. Meteorologists warn that Erin could escalate into a Category 3 major hurricane by the weekend, posing potential risks to the US East Coast and Bermuda. While the storm is not currently […]