US Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump’s bid to restrict birthright citizenship

Donald Trump’s controversial attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the US has been rejected by the Supreme Court, upending the president’s hardline agenda on immigration.  The 6-3 ruling marked the second time this year that the court has invalidated one of Mr Trump’s major initiatives, following its February decision to strike down his sweeping global…

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Chemical regulator approves restricted use of herbicide paraquat previously linked to Parkinson’s disease

Australia’s chemical regulator has approved the restricted use of the controversial herbicide paraquat, which has previously been linked to Parkinson’s disease. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) today handed down the results of its review into the use of the herbicide, determining it could continue to be used with “significant” restrictions, including lower…

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Maryland Senate president faces primary after snubbing Democratic redistricting effort

BALTIMORE — Front stoops in Baltimore’s historic south and southeast neighborhoods are usually decorated for spring with seasonal flowers, string lights and banners supporting the Baltimore Orioles. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. But in the last few months, residents have added new accessories to their…

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Inside Bill Gates’ multi-million-dollar real estate portfolio: From Xanadu 2.0 to Oceanfront mansions |

For decades, Bill Gates has been known for technology, philanthropy and his role in building one of the world’s most valuable companies. Away from boardrooms and charitable work, the billionaire has also invested in a collection of private properties across the United States. His real estate holdings range from a high-tech mansion outside Seattle to…

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