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RNC gets day at Supreme Court to challenge late-arriving mail ballots

The Supreme Court revealed on Monday it will consider a lawsuit, originally brought by the Republican National Committee, over whether counting ballots that arrive after Election Day is lawful. The case will examine a state law in solid red Mississippi that allows ballots postmarked by Election Day to be counted if they are received up to five days after the election.  The RNC, which has fought to stop late-arriving ballots over allegations that they undermine...

Sustainable Pharmaceutical Packaging on the Rise

The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Historically focused squarely on safety and efficacy, the sector is now embracing a new priority: sustainability. This shift is driving a revolution in pharmaceutical packaging, with companies actively seeking greener alternatives that reduce environmental impact without compromising the integrity of medical products. The move towards sustainability is not just a trend; it’s becoming a core part of business strategy, reflecting a broader awareness of corporate environmental responsibility....

Michelle Obama reveals ‘infuriating’ moment on Air Force One that still haunts her

Former first lady Michelle Obama revealed on a recent episode of her podcast that she was left infuriated by a moment on Air Force One in 2009 when she debated whether to wear Bermuda shorts while on vacation — which ultimately led to controversy.  ‘The fact that we had to spend time thinking about that kind of stuff in ways that my husband didn’t — it was really infuriating,’ Obama said during an episode on...

DAVID MARCUS: The 3 issues driving far-left’s split with Dems

In 2015, when Donald Trump was running for the Republican nomination for president, a refrain that was often heard from his supporters and mocked by his detractors was, ‘He fights.’ It seemed empty and vacuous, but in fact, it represented a few core issues that GOP voters felt their party was ignoring, or at least not prioritizing. Today, it is the Democratic base that is demanding its party ‘fight.’ But fight for what? Trump’s core...

Longest government shutdown in history nears likely end as House moves on funding bill

The end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history is finally in sight, with the House of Representatives set to vote on a federal funding bill later Wednesday evening. House lawmakers are set to take a procedural vote in the 5 p.m. hour on whether to allow debate on the measure. If the legislation survives, a final vote is expected in the 7 p.m. hour. The government has been shut down for 43 days...

Government to review Waspi women compensation decision after new evidence emerges

The government has agreed to reconsider its decision not to compensate millions of women affected by state pension age rises, after new evidence emerged during ongoing legal proceedings. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden told MPs that ministers will withdraw from a forthcoming judicial review brought by the Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaign, while the newly uncovered material is examined. The decision marks a significant shift in the long-running dispute over how women...

SSE unveils £33bn plan to upgrade UK electricity networks with £2bn investor backing

Energy giant SSE has announced a landmark £33 billion investment programme to modernise the UK’s electricity infrastructure, describing it as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to transform how power is generated, transmitted and distributed across the country. The Perth-based company said the five-year plan, running to 2029–30, will see it raise £2 billion from investors through a share placing and generate a further £2 billion from targeted asset sales. The move is designed to fund an ambitious...

Trump makes formal request to Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu

President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning made a formal request to Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is on trial for corruption and fraud charges. Trump asked Herzog to consider fully pardoning Netanyahu in a letter that Herzog’s office shared. Trump wrote that Netanyahu has been a ‘formidable and decisive’ leader for Israel in a time of war and has led Israel ‘into a time of peace.’ ‘Prime Minister Netanyahu...

Scalise reveals post-shutdown GOP battle plan as House readies for intense new schedule

House GOP leaders are looking to kick off next week in high gear to make up for the six weeks they spent out of session during the government shutdown. With the end of Congress’ 42-day fiscal standoff in sight, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., told Fox News Digital that House lawmakers will be faced with an accelerated schedule to accomplish the GOP’s priorities for this term. ‘I wanted to rework the schedule to create...

Trinny Woodall’s legacy shines as British business leaders honoured at 2025 Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards

The spirit of British enterprise took centre stage once again at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2025, held at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel, where the nation’s most innovative, resilient and purpose-driven businesses were celebrated in a glittering evening of recognition and entertainment Following last year’s show-stopping ceremony where Trinny Woodall received the prestigious Inspiration Award, the 2025 edition continued to showcase excellence across industries, from sustainable innovation and technology to family business leadership and...