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#legislation

Nicole Ryan shared her seven-week baby scan in the Seanad to highlight shortcomings in laws around miscarriage and expressed disappointment with the Government's progress.

The Rescissions Act of 2025 rescinds $9.4 billion in unobligated funds provided to various government agencies, including the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, affecting local media.

It remains a leading cause of homelessness. Survivors often leave without financial resources, housing options, or a stable support system, facing lasting physical harm.

The legislation that made the eagle official came from members of Minnesota's Congressional delegation. The federal act recognizes the eagles' centrality in most Indigenous peoples' spiritual lives and sacred belief systems.

Advocates called the move to repeal paid sick leave a slap in the face to workers, highlighting concerns over the decision's negative impact on employees and families.

This compromise is terrible. It's actually worse than the original.

"The bill makes unauthorised entry to a football match a criminal offence, allowing courts to impose bans on convicted individuals from attending professional matches."

"This is constitutional vandalism," said Oscar Soria, co-CEO of the international policy group The Common Initiative. "Ecuador has shattered its international credibility and invited isolation from the global community."

The rebellion of 47 Labour MPs carries more weight than the numbers suggest because it taps into questions of moral judgment. Some who voted against the bill's third reading may be driven by factional grudges.

Pratik Chougule questions the societal acceptance of sports betting while political betting remains heavily regulated, arguing for a reevaluation of what constitutes acceptable wagering.

Zhuo Lin Xie, a 90-year-old man, was tragically struck by a moped in Homecrest, Brooklyn, highlighting ongoing safety concerns regarding e-bikes and scooters in residential areas.

The provisions "arbitrarily reward some workers over others facing the same financial circumstances," writes Abir Mandal, senior policy analyst at the right-leaning Tax Foundation. This, in turn, "disadvantages workers unable to access tipped or overtime-heavy roles, such as those with caregiving responsibilities or fixed schedules."

The deduction is available to those with "qualified passenger vehicles" who fall under certain income limits. For single filers with an adjusted gross income up to $100,000, the deductions on vehicle loans are capped at $10,000 in interest each year.

Nine provinces and one territory have signed an agreement to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales by next spring, enabling Canadians outside Newfoundland and Yukon to order alcohol from producers in other provinces.

The Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025 would extend the Army's right to repair policy to all the services, standing up for taxpayers and service members.

The rise of third-party online platforms like Appointment Trader has created difficulties for restaurants by allowing individuals to auction table reservations for substantial profits, often without the restaurants' consent.

Emerging third-party platforms selling hard-to-get dinner reservations have created headaches for restaurants like Commander's Palace, as they operate outside the restaurant's control, allowing anyone to profit from adverse reservation practices.

The legislation aims to ensure that people who have survived cancer are not penalised for their past health experiences when trying to buy a home or other financial activities.

Robbie Levine collapsed while playing Little League baseball in Merrick. 'It's unfathomable to think your 9-year-old is going to drop dead on the baseball field, where he lives and breathes baseball, but that's exactly what happened,' mother Jill Levine said.

Employers will be banned from using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to silence victims of workplace sexual misconduct or discrimination, according to a new amendment to the Employment Rights Bill.

TikTok is reportedly working on developing a separate app just for the US market, in order to comply with the country's legislation requiring it to either sell its business in the US or face a ban.

At least 75,000 drones flew over the city so far in 2025, according to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch. While the NYPD can track and report on illegal drone flights, it cannot access technology to counteract drones.

California lawmakers have vowed to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for climate-related damages, including worsening wildfires and floods, through the Climate Superfund bills.

Municipal Affairs Minister Rob Flack emphasized the importance of accountability, stating, "We all know and understand what's at stake with this legislation. We know that accountability is not optional, it's essential."

This is not a change.org petition, this is a government process. Spoofing signatures on it is a crime.

Retirees could see hundreds of dollars more in after tax income thanks to the legislation.

The images are jarring. Across the country, federal law enforcement officers in plain clothes and wearing ski masks and balaclavas are seizing and detaining protesters, students and even elected officials.

Some lawmakers have yet to adopt AI chatbots, fearing 'hallucination' risks and the degradation of their own thinking skills. One commented, 'I still like to compose original thoughts.'

The sweeping legislation permanently extends Trump's 2017 tax cuts, adds hundreds of billions of dollars in funding for the Pentagon and border security, slashes health insurance and food stamps and phases out clean energy tax credits.

Thirteen arts and culture organizations in Oregon are set to receive $8.275 million in funding, with amounts ranging from $150,000 to $2 million for various projects.

Trump referred to financial lenders as "shylocks and bad people" during a rally, echoing a historic anti-Semitic slur associated with avaricious Jewish stereotypes, further inciting divisive sentiments against congressional Democrats.