United States Politics and Government May 21, 2026 Trump to Ease Restrictions on Climate ‘Super Pollutants’ The administration will delay a phase out of hydrofluorocarbons, potent planet-warming chemicals used in air-conditioning and refrigeration. Trump to Ease Restrictions on Climate ‘Super Pollutants’ The administration will delay a phase out of hydrofluorocarbons, potent planet-warming chemicals used in air-conditioning and refrigeration. See more
Housing May 21, 2026 MPs urged to ignore fearmongering and pass Labor’s ‘long overdue’ negative gearing and CGT changes Exclusive: Any attempt to use the budget measures as an excuse to raise rent is opportunistic profiteering, housing advocates sayGet our breaking news email,... MPs urged to ignore fearmongering and pass Labor’s ‘long overdue’ negative gearing and CGT changes Exclusive: Any attempt to use the budget measures as an excuse to raise rent is opportunistic profiteering, housing advocates sayGet our breaking news email,... Share
One Nation May 21, 2026 One Nation’s rapid national expansion in disarray as ‘significant risks’ force dissolution of new branches Exclusive: Documents seen by Guardian Australia also show new branches and members will be subject to strict gag ordersGet our breaking news email, free app... One Nation’s rapid national expansion in disarray as ‘significant risks’ force dissolution of new branches Exclusive: Documents seen by Guardian Australia also show new branches and members will be subject to strict gag ordersGet our breaking news email, free app... Share
AI (artificial intelligence) May 21, 2026 WiseTech begins redundancies – but omits ‘AI’ from emails to Chinese employees, workers say ASX-listed company announced in February it would lay off almost 30% of its 7,000-strong workforce across 40 countriesGet our breaking news email, free app o... WiseTech begins redundancies – but omits ‘AI’ from emails to Chinese employees, workers say ASX-listed company announced in February it would lay off almost 30% of its 7,000-strong workforce across 40 countriesGet our breaking news email, free app o... Share
Slavery May 21, 2026 Macron under pressure over reparatory justice for France’s role in slave trade Demands grow for launch of formal discussion process on how country should address legacies of enslavementEmmanuel Macron is under pressure to open discussio... Macron under pressure over reparatory justice for France’s role in slave trade Demands grow for launch of formal discussion process on how country should address legacies of enslavementEmmanuel Macron is under pressure to open discussio... Share
United States Politics and Government May 21, 2026 Republicans Seize on a Budget Exemption to Push Through Immigration Enforcement Funding Republicans are using a special mechanism that was created to reduce deficits to push through immigration enforcement funds that should be provided in a regu... Republicans Seize on a Budget Exemption to Push Through Immigration Enforcement Funding Republicans are using a special mechanism that was created to reduce deficits to push through immigration enforcement funds that should be provided in a regu... Share
School Shootings and Armed Attacks May 21, 2026 Charges Dismissed for Ex-Assistant Principal After Shooting by 6-Year-Old Prosecutors had argued that Ebony Parker, a former assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school, had failed to act on warnings that a child had a gun... Charges Dismissed for Ex-Assistant Principal After Shooting by 6-Year-Old Prosecutors had argued that Ebony Parker, a former assistant principal at a Virginia elementary school, had failed to act on warnings that a child had a gun... Share
United States Politics and Government May 21, 2026 Trump Plans to Sign Executive Order Granting Oversight of A.I. Models The executive order, which would signal a shift from the hands-off approach the White House previously took, follows debates over how to gain control over A.... Trump Plans to Sign Executive Order Granting Oversight of A.I. Models The executive order, which would signal a shift from the hands-off approach the White House previously took, follows debates over how to gain control over A.... Share
Medicaid May 21, 2026 2 Minnesota Autism Therapy Providers to Be Charged in $46 Million Medicaid Fraud Case The Justice Department claims that clinics used fake diagnoses and kickbacks to parents to bring children into treatment. 2 Minnesota Autism Therapy Providers to Be Charged in $46 Million Medicaid Fraud Case The Justice Department claims that clinics used fake diagnoses and kickbacks to parents to bring children into treatment. Share
Airlines and Airplanes May 21, 2026 French Court Says Air France and Airbus Are Guilty in 2009 Crash Case An appeals court in Paris said the airline and airplane manufacturer were guilt of involuntary manslaughter for their role in a plane crash over the Atlantic... French Court Says Air France and Airbus Are Guilty in 2009 Crash Case An appeals court in Paris said the airline and airplane manufacturer were guilt of involuntary manslaughter for their role in a plane crash over the Atlantic... Share
Colleges and Universities May 21, 2026 Today, In Short “Hacks.” Stephen Colbert. And your favorite American kid meals. Today, In Short “Hacks.” Stephen Colbert. And your favorite American kid meals. Share
Books May 21, 2026 Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly audiobook review – smart reflections on love, desire and power This heartfelt story of attraction and friendship, shortlisted for the Women’s prize for fiction, is sensitively read by Dan BottomleyThe debut novel from Ro... Kingfisher by Rozie Kelly audiobook review – smart reflections on love, desire and power This heartfelt story of attraction and friendship, shortlisted for the Women’s prize for fiction, is sensitively read by Dan BottomleyThe debut novel from Ro... Share
Classical music May 21, 2026 Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen album review – Luisi has a keen sense of the operatic architecture Dallas Symphony Orchestra/Luisi/Lindstrom/Delavan /Johansson(Delos)Captured live in concert performances, Fabio Luisi’s clear-sighted command and strong orch... Wagner: Der Ring des Nibelungen album review – Luisi has a keen sense of the operatic architecture Dallas Symphony Orchestra/Luisi/Lindstrom/Delavan /Johansson(Delos)Captured live in concert performances, Fabio Luisi’s clear-sighted command and strong orch... Share
