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Kim Leadbeater, the MP leading the issue of assisted dying legislation in England and Wales, is confident that the postponement of the next vote by three weeks will not delay the bill reaching royal assent. The bill, which has seen numerous changes since the initial vote in November, will now return to the Commons on 16 May for its report stage and votes if time allows, instead of the previously scheduled 25 April. The delay...

Lansing has revoked the cabaret and liquor licenses for an adult club following multiple violent incidents, including a deadly shooting of 45-year-old Christopher Bonilla Sr. in February 2025. City leaders expressed frustration over the club's history of violence and the owners' refusal to enhance security measures. The decision reflects ongoing issues between the city and the establishment, with past incidents dating back to 2013 and 2016 exacerbating the situation. Full Article

President Trump's tariffs on steel are hindering U.S. oil production expansion, as oil prices have dropped to around $60 per barrel, impacting the industry's economic viability. The potential for further price declines could lead to a stagnation or decrease in oil production, with repercussions for climate change efforts. Canada's recent repeal of its consumer carbon tax, implemented to reduce emissions, highlights challenges in communicating and implementing effective climate policies, with the tax's removal causing gas...

On September 25, a French court will rule on former president Nicolas Sarkozy's trial for allegedly accepting illegal campaign financing from Moamer Kadhafi. Sarkozy denies the charges and is already serving a sentence in a separate case. Prosecutors claim he made a pact with Kadhafi to fund his presidential campaign, but defense argues the funding does not exist. Full Article

Tomorrow's speech pathology experts from Edith Cowan University are providing hands-on assistance to children with speech and language challenges at the Y WA Baldivis Early Learning Centre. Partnering with the university, third-year speech pathology students are working under supervision to identify and assist developmentally vulnerable young children, with six children already identified during a 12-week pilot trial. The collaboration aims to provide early intervention to prevent children from falling behind in school, addressing the escalating...

Auckland home owners' property valuations have been delayed due to a Valuer-General audit requiring additional work for consistency in data and zoning. The new valuations, reflecting May 2024 market values, are crucial for setting future rates and facilitating buying and selling of houses. The release of these valuations has been postponed multiple times, with homeowners now facing a potential 18-month delay in receiving updated property values. Full Article