Tom Andrews journeys from office to Big Bash finals in space of a month

SummaryA US federal judge, Julia Kobick, ruled that the Trump administration's passport policy denying transgender and non-binary Americans the ability to reflect their gender identities is likely unconstitutional, though she did not impose a nationwide block. She issued a preliminary injunction allowing six plaintiffs to amend their sex designations or use "X" on their passports, stating the policy exhibited discrimination and irrational prejudice against transgender individuals. The policy, established under Trump's executive order, reversed over...

SummaryPort Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley asserts that the team has moved on from their preliminary final loss to Sydney as they prepare for a rematch at the SCG. With both teams sitting at a 2-3 record early in the season, Port is buoyed by a recent victory over Hawthorn, while Sydney faces challenges after a loss to Collingwood. Changes in the squads include Sydney's three adjustments and Port's single change, as Hinkley emphasizes the need...

New polling indicates that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese could achieve a majority government amid a significant electoral shift, with Labor leading at 54.5% compared to the Coalition's 45.5%. The Coalition has experienced a 9% drop in its primary vote since February, particularly in Victoria, where its support has plummeted by 11%. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, while campaigning at the Easter show, addressed concerns from dairy farmers about low milk prices, signaling the challenges facing his...

The White House has launched a new webpage asserting the theory that COVID-19 may have originated from a laboratory, highlighted by the title "Lab Leak" and a photo of President Trump. It criticizes mainstream narratives that suggest the virus originated naturally, pointing to Wuhan's research lab with inadequate biosafety as a potential source. The page also disputes key pandemic measures like social distancing and mask-wearing, while recent intelligence assessments lean towards a lab-related origin, contradicting...

SummaryOscar Piastri was narrowly outperformed by teammate Lando Norris during practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, with Norris clocking a best time of 1:28.267, 0.163 seconds ahead of Piastri. Max Verstappen faced balance issues with his Red Bull, finishing third and amid speculation about his future with the team, which he and team principal Christian Horner dismissed as "noise." The session was interrupted by Yuki Tsunoda's crash, and Lewis Hamilton struggled, ending the day...

A US judge has rejected Sean "Diddy" Combs' request to postpone his sex-trafficking trial by two months, with jury selection set for May 5 and opening statements on May 12. Combs, 55, who has pleaded not guilty to five criminal counts including racketeering and sex trafficking, is accused by prosecutors of using his business empire to abuse women from 2004 to 2024, while his lawyers claim the encounters were consensual. Combs has been jailed in...