On a dragon boat team, Portland’s new city councilors learn how to paddle in the same direction
(Left to right) Portland City Councilors and some of their staff, including Will Mespelt, Councilor Sameer Kanal, back, Councilor Dan Ryan, Jacq Tjaden, Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane, and Councilor Eric Zimmerman paddle a dragon boat on the Willamette River in Portland, May 29, 2025. Some city politicians who’ve battled in budget meetings have found a […]
REAL ID: What to know, how to get one, ahead of the May 7 deadline
NEW YORK (AP) — The deadline to get a REAL ID is fast approaching after years of postponements and delays. Starting May 7, your license or identification card will need to be REAL ID-compliant to fly domestically in the U.S. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like there will be another delay in the deadline this time. […]
When is the federal election? A simple guide on how to vote, early voting centres near you and what the main parties are offering
Australians will head to the polls tomorrow to decide which party is most fit to lead the country. If you haven’t visited a polling booth yet, here’s everything you need to know in preparation for casting your vote. What electorate am I in? Where can I vote near me? Election essentials: Federal election live updates: […]
Early voting in the 2025 federal election is now open. Here’s how fill out your ballots
Early voting opens today, with less than a fortnight until election day on Saturday, May 3. Voting in the federal election involves more than just ticking a box, but it’s still a pretty easy process. Here’s how you do it. Federal election 2025: Follow all the campaign trail updates with our live blog. Catch the […]
Nations puzzle over how to respond to US trade war as global markets gyrate
BRUSSELS (AP) — America’s trading partners wrestled with responses to U.S. President Donald Trump’s blast of tariff hikes and some planned to send negotiators to Washington, while the head of the European Union’s executive commission offered mutual reduction of tariffs – while warning that retaliation was an option too. “We stand ready to negotiate with […]
China punches back as world weighs how to deal with higher US tariffs
BANGKOK (AP) — China hit back with a stiff import tax on U.S. goods as countries and industries around the world weighed their responses to President Donald Trump’s latest tariff hikes that are roiling global trade and world markets. China on Friday took the retaliation route by imposing a 34% tariff beginning April 10 on […]
What date is the 2025 federal election? How to vote early, or if you are overseas, and other details to know
The federal election has finally been called. It’s been a minute since the last one in 2022 and a lot has changed in politics since then. But here’s the stuff you can count on. Federal election 2025 live: Follow our coverage as the campaign unfolds Do I have to vote? YES! Voting is compulsory for […]
How to make health care better in Canada? We asked 5 experts – National
A federal election campaign is underway for Canadians and as they prepare to head to the polls on April 28, health care is top of mind for many. From the state of federal programs like dental and pharmacare to reducing hospital wait times, improving access to family doctors and fighting health misinformation, voters are looking […]
Researchers find hint at how to delay Alzheimer’s symptoms
An experimental treatment appears to delay Alzheimer’s symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease in their 40s or 50s, according to new findings from ongoing research now caught up in Trump administration funding delays. The early results — a scientific first — were published Wednesday even as study participants worried that politics […]
How To Play The Political Game At Work—Without Selling Out
Building connections and aligning with leadership priorities are essential steps to advance your … [+] career. getty We’ve all heard it before: If you work hard enough, success will follow. But here’s the reality—hard work is just the entry ticket. It gets you in the game but rarely wins it. Career advancement is just as […]