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Extra funding for enabling infrastructure in the budget will offset a shortfall in housing supply due to a controversial tax package, the government says.

Beirut, Lebanon – Israel’s war has created a lost generation of Lebanese students, widening societal disparities and, in turn, damaging national unity, experts have told Al Jazeera.Israel has destroyed schools across southern Lebanon and displaced hundreds of thousands of students. Hundreds of educational institutions have turned into makeshift shelters for thousands of displaced people, causing a compounding series of disruptions to an education system that was already struggling as a result of a debilitating economic crisis.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listSchools in Lebanon have responded by using online learning and other programs to reach students, but education experts…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s next pick to lead the nation’s central bank is one step closer to securing the job, despite early fears that his nomination was doomed. The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to be on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, the main governing body of the central bank, and a post he previously served on nearly two decades ago. The institution dictates monetary policy for the nation and has been a thorn in Trump’s side throughout his second term. Tuesday’s successful test vote was the first step in Republicans’ quest to confirm Warsh…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Florida judge reportedly ruled that prosecutors will have access to Tiger Woods’ recent prescription drug history.An April court filing showed that a subpoena was to be issued for Woods’ prescription drug records following his DUI arrest in March, but his attorneys fought it. But according to the TC Palm, the records will be released to prosecutors only and not made available to the public. Tiger Woods was handcuffed after a sobriety test. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office)Woods was arrested for driving under the influence after taking field sobriety tests following a two-vehicle crash…

Chicago police cruiser rammed during street takeover Video captured the moment a driver rammed a Chicago police cruiser during an overnight teen takeover, pushing the car backward as teens surrounded it and jumped on the hood while onlookers cheered. (Credit: Chicago Contrarian) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! People in Chicago rammed into a police cruiser during a teen takeover on Wednesday while onlookers cheered and recorded the incident, video shows.The Chicago police car was rammed by another vehicle during a teen takeover in the Windy City on Wednesday at around 12:43 a.m., according to Fox Chicago. A…

By Allison Jones The Canadian Press Posted May 12, 2026 12:32 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith has filed a notice of appeal to the provincial Liberals, challenging the result of a nomination race that he lost. Erskine-Smith was vying to represent the provincial party in the upcoming Scarborough Southwest byelection ahead of an intended bid for the leadership of the party. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. He lost Saturday to Ahsanul Hafiz by a…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! → A surge of sewage-contaminated water from Mexico recently barreled toward the U.S. coastline, prompting health warnings. → The U.S. issued a travel warning for a South American destination as crime and trafficking concerns increased.→ A rare rodent-borne virus tied to cruise deaths is raising new questions about possible human spread. County officials are advising visitors to avoid contact with the water as sewage pollution has been linked to illnesses.  (Guillermo Arias/AFP)Conversation starters → An alcohol ban is affecting major cruise voyages at a Caribbean destination. → The debate over adults visiting…

Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, the stars and executive producers of “Dutton Ranch,” sit down with “CBS Mornings” to talk about reprising their “Yellowstone” roles for the series spinoff. The series premieres May 15 on Paramount+.

Tehran is trying to reassert its control over the Strait of Hormuz as US President Donald Trump slammed their latest peace proposal as “garbage”.

The ‘Blue Wave’ – the enviable nickname given to Curacao’s national football team – will soon be surging across to North America.The tiny Caribbean island of just over 150,000 people and covering only 443 square kilometres (171 square miles) will become the smallest country ever to compete at a FIFA World Cup when the 2026 tournament kicks off on June 11.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listCuracao, a self-governing entity within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, scripted a fairytale story to secure qualification. Now, as one of four debutants at the tournament, the island nation will look to give…