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Over a short stretch on Tuesday morning, top Democrats showed why their reeling party still cannot agree on the best way to seize back power in Washington.From his perch on his new podcast, Gov. Gavin Newsom of California made the case for not only hearing out some of the most hard-line figures on the American right, but also welcoming them onto his show — a choice that prompted pushback from his latest guest, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, the 2024 Democratic vice-presidential nominee.Hours later, Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois took a different approach in a speech at the Center for…

Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesIndividual investors, whose assets are more tied to the stock market than ever, have abandoned their tried-and-true dip-buying mentality as the S&P 500 recently fell into a painful, 10% correction.Retail outflows from U.S. equities rose to about $4 billion over the past two weeks as tariff chaos and mounting economic concerns caused a three-week pullback in the S&P 500, according to data from Barclays. During March’s sell-off, 401(k) holders have been aggressively trading their investments, to the tune of four times the average level, according to Alight Solutions’ data going back to the late 1990s.”If people were…

West Australian country-born author Michael Trant has opened up about his latest rural thriller Blood and Gold in Manjimup this month. 

The Treasury Department is elevating two Internal Revenue Service agents who claim that the investigation into Hunter Biden’s taxes was soft-pedaled, an unusual promotion that will empower officials embroiled in a high-profile political battle with Democrats.Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler, two veteran I.R.S. agents, brought their concerns about the tax case against Hunter Biden to House Republicans, who turned the two men into key witnesses in their unsuccessful attempt to impeach former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.The I.R.S. officials accused the Justice Department of holding back on the Hunter Biden case, an allegation that prosecutors have denied. Mr. Shapley and…

Prime Minister Mark Carney appears to have breathed new life into the Liberal party as new Ipsos polling shows the party widening its lead over the Conservatives even further since Carney’s arrival. The poll, published Tuesday by Ipsos Public Affairs exclusively for Global News, found that if a federal election were held tomorrow, the Liberals would secure 42 per cent of decided voter support, compared with 36 per cent for the Conservatives — widening their lead over the Tories by seven points in just three weeks.Polling from Ipsos last month found the Liberals topping the Conservatives for the first time in…

The right core banking platform is the backbone of any financial institution. It helps banks, fintechs, and other financial service providers run smoothly while offering modern and flexible services to their customers. But with so many options available, how do you choose the right one? The decision is critical because the wrong platform can slow growth and limit innovation. Let’s explore the key factors to consider.1. Flexibility and ScalabilityYour banking platform should meet your current needs and support future growth. A rigid system can make introducing new services or expanding into different markets hard. Look for a platform that is:Modular –…

Israeli strikes the military says were aimed at Hamas “terror targets” have killed and injured children across Gaza.

A deal for the U.S. to “reclaim” the Panama Canal is increasingly under fire from authorities in China and Hong Kong. Earlier this month, BlackRock announced a $23 billion deal with CK Hutchinson to take ownership of the Panamanian ports of Cristobal and Balboa, which are located at the Atlantic and Pacific ends of the canal, respectively. It would also take over Hutchinson’s controlling interest in 43 ports in 23 other countries. However, Hong Kong and Chinese leaders could seek to stand in the way. John Lee, the leader of Hong Kong, stated his concerns about the deal on Tuesday, saying it deserved…

Understanding exactly how best they could help was just as important as the act of fundraising for a charity, students at Living Waters Lutheran College have learnt.Year 12 students at the Warnbro independent school raised $400 through a bake sale, which they spent on hygiene and sanitary products for Rockingham homeless charity The Crew.Alongside hair care and personal hygiene products, the students also donated menstrual products.Year 12 student Grace Bray said this was an area of huge disadvantage for women with money struggles.“Our menstrual cycles can be a massive burden when it comes to spending and something that often gets…

TAMPA, Fla. — In September 2021, Will Weatherford stood between green and gold balloons under a white canopy and made the proclamation that could change the trajectory of South Florida football.After playing their first 25 years across town at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ stadium, the Bulls were ready for their own home. Weatherford vowed an on-campus stadium — a building that has been discussed longer than the school has existed — was finally “going to happen.”There was, South Florida’s board of trustees chairperson confessed later, a minor technicality: Weatherford had no actual plan.No location in mind. No idea how much…