Day: May 9, 2025

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Queensland government held 21-minute consultation on puberty blocker ban at same time it announced decision

Exclusive: Legal challenge launched as expert says an alleged failure to conduct ‘genuine’ consultations could lead to ban being overturned

The legality of Queensland’s ban on puberty blockers has been questioned after it was revealed the state government undertook 21 minutes of internal consultation at the same time as a press conference announcing the decision.

According to one administrative law expert, an alleged failure to conduct “genuine” consultation could lead to it being overturned in a legal challenge launched this week.

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WATCH LIVE: White House briefing may address China tariffs and trade talks

President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China to 80 percent ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to de-escalate the trade war.
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Hiker stumbles upon skeletal remains of couple who had been missing nearly a year

The Perez’s were found with gunshot wounds to the head, but Jose’s death was ruled a suicide and Stephanie’s death was ruled a homicide, per the Medical Examiner’s Office.
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Ex-Yankees All-Star Reveals ‘Joke’ Reason for Bolting to Join Mets

The New York Yankees cut ties with a two-time All-Star who has emerged as a surprise with their crosstown rival.
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Columbia students describe ‘intimidating’ library takeover as masked protesters ‘praised’ Hamas

Tensions flared at Columbia University when masked protesters stormed the campus’s main library, reigniting anti-Israel demonstrations and sparking confrontations with students and security.
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Enraged woman spits on Trump nominee Ed Martin during live TV interview

Wild video captured the disgusting moment an enraged woman spat on former Trump-nominee lawyer Ed Martin in the middle of a TV interview. The sick ordeal unfolded as Martin was speaking to Newsmax on May 8 about President Trump’s decision to withdraw his nomination to serve as the top federal prosecutor for Washington, DC, instead…
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Qatargate: Emin Bred: The Shin Bet and Israel Police believe that two suspects in the so-called Qatargate scandal, both of them former security service officials, were working for Qatari intelligence, it emerged on Thursday. thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com/2025/05/qatarg…

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Jury selection for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial delayed as judge sides with defense

The possible jurors were not present on Friday as federal prosecutors and lawyers assembled in a Manhattan courtroom, with Combs also present.
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Draymond Green fumes over being labeled ‘angry black man’ after latest technical, alleged racial slur

“The agenda to keep trying to make me look like an angry black man is crazy. I’m sick of it. It’s ridiculous.”
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This 20-cent drug lowers colon cancer risk — and may even help treat it: study

While the drug may not be strong enough to treat colon cancer on its own, researchers believe it could enhance more aggressive therapies when used in combination.