The Maga case for carbon pricing

Hossein Shanbehzadeh, an Iranian arrested for allegedly being an Israeli spy, confessed under duress after threats against his 6-year-old niece during interrogation, which included torture. Despite his calm surrender, he was beaten and coerced to provide his mobile password, leading to a 12-year prison sentence on charges of espionage and propaganda against the regime, which his family disputes as fabricated. His case, dubbed "Prisoner of the Dot" due to social media interactions, has gained attention...

Elon Musk’s AI company xAI is pursuing a $5bn debt financing package to establish new data centers and chips, but his recent public feud with former President Donald Trump has complicated investor confidence. Initially, over $4bn in orders were placed for the deal, but concerns regarding Musk's ties to Trump and the company's financial viability may lead to increased borrowing costs. Despite these challenges, Morgan Stanley is still working to finalize the financing terms by...

Australia's WACE has become the first foreign government-backed school board to operate in India, receiving equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities for its Class X and XII qualifications, marking the first approval for a foreign board in 25 years. The curriculum, administered through the Western Australian International School System, aligns with India's National Education Policy 2020, offering a balanced approach to education that supports holistic development. Initially established in Karnataka, WAIS allows students to...

SummaryUS President Donald Trump is currently allowed to bar the Associated Press (AP) from certain White House media events after a US Court of Appeals ruling paused a lower court's order granting AP journalists access. The 2-1 decision, led by Circuit Judge Neomi Rao, argued that the injunction infringed on the President's control over private workspaces, while a dissenting judge criticized the ruling's implications for press freedom. The AP's lawsuit stems from restrictions imposed by...

At a high school graduation in Michigan, a fistfight escalated into a potential mass shooting, prompting Oakland County authorities to apprehend two suspects linked to the incident at the Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac. Sheriff Michael Bouchard announced the recovery of two fully-loaded firearms, including an AR-style pistol and a Glock, which were found concealed under vehicles in the parking lot, with one suspect previously on probation for a weapons offense. Despite the chaos,...

Jon Collyer, 38, and Lisa Stocker, 39, were arrested at Bali International Airport for allegedly smuggling 17 packages of cocaine valued at £296,000, intended for 31-year-old Phineas Float. Their families have expressed deep concern for their safety amid Indonesia's severe drug smuggling penalties, which can include the death penalty. Prisoners Abroad noted a 60% rise in British nationals arrested for drug offences, with eight out of twelve cases in Indonesia related to drug smuggling, highlighting...