The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Wednesday that First Choice Women's Resource Centers, a faith-based nonprofit operating five facilities in New Jersey, can challenge a state subpoena in federal court. The decision reverses lower court rulings and allows the centers to argue that the subpoena violates their First Amendment rights.
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Buffalo Sabres fans filled the KeyBank Center with an impromptu rendition of Canada's national anthem on Tuesday night after singer Cami Clune's microphone failed during pregame ceremonies for Game 5 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Boston Bruins.
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A Pentagon financial official testified Wednesday that the U.S. military has spent approximately $25 billion on its war against Iran so far, with most of the costs attributed to munitions, operations, maintenance, and equipment replacement.
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OTTAWA - Liberal members of Canada's House of Commons health and ethics committees moved meetings to closed-door sessions within minutes of convening on Tuesday, shortly after gaining a majority with the addition of new government MPs.
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Uber announced Wednesday that customers can now book hotel rooms directly through its app, marking a significant expansion into the travel sector through a partnership with Expedia Group. The feature provides access to more than 700,000 hotels and other properties worldwide.
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The California Coastal Commission settled a federal lawsuit with SpaceX on Tuesday, apologizing for improper statements by its members that showed political bias against the company and its CEO, Elon Musk, during a 2024 regulatory hearing. The settlement, filed in Los Angeles federal court, stemmed from the commission's rejection of a U.S.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Wednesday that Louisiana's congressional district map, redrawn in 2024 to include a second majority-Black district, constitutes an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The decision in Louisiana v. Callais requires the state to redraw its six congressional districts ahead of future elections.
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A federal court filing revealed Wednesday that Cole Allen, the 31-year-old man from Torrance, California, charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents Association dinner, took a selfie in his Washington Hilton hotel room minutes before the incident.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics has launched a limited-time discount on its Halo Glow Skin Tint SPF 50, reducing the regular price of £18 to £14 with free delivery for online purchases made before April 30 or while supplies last. The product, part of the brand's Halo Glow collection, combines sun protection with light makeup coverage.
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At least seven people, including three children, died Wednesday evening when an old compound wall near Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru's Shivajinagar locality collapsed during heavy rain, hail, and thunderstorms.
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Two Jewish men were stabbed in an antisemitic attack in north London's Golders Green neighborhood on Wednesday morning, prompting a terrorism investigation and arrests after a 45-year-old man was detained following attempts to target other Jewish individuals and police officers. The incident occurred around 11 a.m.
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Amy Beck, a teacher at Coyote Hills Elementary School in Arizona's Peoria Unified School District, was placed on paid administrative leave on Monday amid an internal investigation into a resurfaced 2020 TikTok video showing her and her son, social media influencer Noah Beck, appearing to simulate an oral sex act.
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport against a four-year doping ban imposed by the Football Association, a decision announced this week that could keep the 25-year-old Ukrainian sidelined until late 2028.
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Two Jewish men, one in his 70s and the other in his 30s, were stabbed in Golders Green, a neighborhood with a large Jewish community in north London's Barnet borough, on Wednesday morning around 11:15 a.m.
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Federal prosecutors have released a selfie taken by Cole Tomas Allen, the 31-year-old California man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, showing him armed in his hotel room minutes before he rushed a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday night. The image, captured at 8:03 p.m.
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Exit polls conducted after voting in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on April 23, 2026, indicate that the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance is poised to retain power with a majority in the 234-seat legislature, positioning Chief Minister M.K. Stalin for a second consecutive term.
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In an emotional episode of the BBC soap EastEnders, aired Wednesday on BBC One and released early on BBC iPlayer, veteran character Nigel Bates died in a care home after a prolonged battle with dementia and pneumonia.
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ABUJA, Nigeria - The Chairman of Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, disclosed Wednesday that the agency investigated Pastor Jerry Eze, founder of Streams of Joy International and convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD) online platform, for six months over suspected money launderin...
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U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed details of a private meeting with King Charles III during a state dinner at the White House on Tuesday, claiming the British monarch agreed that Iran should never acquire nuclear weapons. The event honored King Charles III and Queen Camilla during the king's state visit to the United States.
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Cheryl, the Girls Aloud singer, offered fans a rare glimpse into her family life by posting photos and videos from a recent trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, with her nine-year-old son, Bear.
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