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The Senate Banking Committee voted on Wednesday morning to advance the nomination of Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve, bringing him a step closer to taking the helm of the central bank after Jerome Powell steps down as chair next month. Members of the congressional panel voted along partisan lines: 13 Republicans voted in favor of Warsh and 11 Democrats voted against. «Kevin Warsh’s leadership is absolutely essential now at the Federal Reserve than ever before,» Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, who chairs the Senate Banking Committee, said after the vote. «Frankly, his time as a former governor of…

Reporting Highlights Lopsided Contracts: Experts say World Cup contracts lock host cities out of prospective revenues more than ever, leaving FIFA with a larger share of the revenue. Texans on the Hook: A Texas taxpayer-funded program helps cover costs, but the state struggles to calculate whether there is a benefit. Lacking Transparency: Many cities have fought the release of their contracts with FIFA. Those that are public have key cost and revenue information redacted. These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. When Texas dedicated $22 million to host the 2017 Super Bowl between…

Yves here. The New Lede gives a good overview of the Monsanto/glyphosate case now before the Supreme Court, covering not only the positions set for in court filings but also the arguments made before the bench and the issues the justices are posing. The article points out that a Monsanto win would gut state rules that require companies to adhere to particular consumer disclosure standards by barring litigation over violations when warnings comply with Federal requirments. Keep in mind that the warning issue is not trivial. One damning discovery finding was that despite not telling consumer users or farmers to…

Bride and groom tribe! The Bachelor alum Sarah Trott and her fiancé, Grant Fisher, are redefining pre-wedding traditions with a joint bachelor and bachelorette celebration in the Caribbean.Ahead of their summer wedding in Italy, the couple gathered 13 of their closest friends and family for a multi-day getaway from April 15 through April 20, island-hopping from St. Barths to Anguilla. Among those in attendance were Lauren Gabele, Ryan Fisher, and Cameron Roady.Sarah Trott/Instagram»Our entire relationship has been rooted in shared experiences and travel, so the idea of celebrating separately never quite fit,» Trott told ET. «This wasn’t about his or hers, it was about ours.»The group stayed aboard the…

The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana’s 2022 congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander and dealt a blow to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, landmark legislation that has long prohibited election practices that have the effect of diluting the influence of racial minority voters.  In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority effectively raised the bar for challenges to election maps that limit the equal opportunity of minority voters to elect candidates of their choosing, even if lawmakers did not have deliberate intent to discriminate.The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, April 29, 2026.Nathan Howard/ReutersJustice Samuel…

Anthony Joshua’s two-fight 2026 deal has been announced, with Deontay Wilder once again not part of the Briton’s plans, despite a resurgence.Wilder’s team have now reacted to the news that Joshua will instead face Kristian Prenga before a fight with Tyson Fury at the end of the year.‘AJ’ was called out by Fury following the latter’s triumph over Arslanbek Makhmudov two weeks ago, but he refused to publicly agree to the long-awaited showdown without a warm-up fight or fully negotiated deal.Since then, another of Joshua’s long-term rivals, Wilder, has been linked as a possible summer opponent, in order to prepare…

JOHANNESBURG — Hundreds of South Africans took to the streets of Johannesburg on Wednesday to protest high levels of illegal immigration, which has fueled tensions between locals and foreign nationals.The demonstration is part of a broader wave of protests, including in the capital, Pretoria, on Tuesday. Anti-immigration groups are calling for the strict enforcement of immigration laws and mass deportations.As one of Africa’s most industrialized economies, South Africa attracts migrants – legal and illegal — who are in search of economic opportunities.The protests in Johannesburg resulted in the closure of many shops, owned by both locals and migrants, due to…

From illegal war on Iran to an inhumane fuel blockade of Cuba, from AI weapons to crypto corruption, this is a time of staggering chaos, cruelty, and violence.  Unlike other publications that parrot the views of authoritarians, billionaires, and corporations, The Nation publishes stories that hold the powerful to account and center the communities too often denied a voice in the national media—stories like the one you’ve just read. Each day, our journalism cuts through lies and distortions, contextualizes the developments reshaping politics around the globe, and advances progressive ideas that oxygenate our movements and instigate change in the halls…

The wellness industry often promotes quick fixes that address symptoms rather than underlying causes. Super Patch takes a different approach, challenging the assumption that external products are always needed. Instead, it focuses on optimizing communication between the brain and the body. This approach suggests that disrupted signaling, not simply a lack of external intervention, can be at the root of many problems.The Problem with the Status QuoMany conventional solutions push the body toward specific outcomes. While medications and supplements can be effective in certain contexts, they may not address underlying causes, leaving some individuals seeking longer-term improvements, especially for issues…

A U.S. special forces soldier accused of using classified information about the operation to remove Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro from office to make prediction market bets pleaded not guilty to federal charges Tuesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Gannon Ken Van Dyke, 38, was charged Friday with unlawful use of confidential government information for personal gain, theft of nonpublic government information, commodities fraud, wire fraud and making an unlawful monetary transaction. U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett, who is presiding over the case in New York, released him on a $250,000 personal recognizance…