News in the Fast Lane: Your essential UK and global news and politics
Former President Donald Trump took centre stage in a Fox News town hall in Des Moines, strategically avoiding the latest GOP presidential debate. During this, Trump hinted at having already decided on his vice-presidential pick. Trump’s Elusive VP Choice Trump suggested that he has already made a decision about his running mate but chose not … Read more
There has been a controversial decision from Republican governors in 15 states, who have decided that children from lower-income families will not receive food assistance during the months of Summer break. Denial Across 15 States Republican governors in 15 states are opting out of a federally funded program designed to provide food assistance to underprivileged … Read more
Recent data from Redfin unveils a noteworthy shift in the U.S. rental landscape, with median rents dipping below $2,000 for the third consecutive month, as increased housing supply reshapes the dynamics of the market. Here’s the full story. Rental Reduction Rental prices in the United States experienced a notable shift in December, marking the third … Read more
Trump and other Republican campaigners’ rhetoric is striking fear through the heart of Iowa’s immigrant community. Trump once declared that they were “poisoning the blood of the country,” and now these immigrant voters are prepared to fight for change. The American Dream Under Threat The dreams that brought immigrants to America are encountering unexpected challenges … Read more
US animal rights group PETA have teamed up with actor Stephen Fry to campaign against, what they claim, is the unlawful use of bear-skin hats by the famous British King’s Guard. Despite an investigation, the Ministry of Defence claimed the hats were obtained through legal practices. PETA’s Bear-Boned Revelation A recent exposé by PETA, a … Read more
A woman’s case in Texas has been critiqued as the Supreme Court blocked her recommended abortion application, despite there being deemed a risk to life if she went through with the pregnancy. Now, legal experts are arguing that the term “medical emergency” is too vague. Here’s the full story. Legal Conundrum and National Attention In … Read more
Ronnie Long, a Black man from North Carolina, has been awarded a historic $25 million settlement after spending a staggering 44 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. The settlement, one of the largest recorded for a wrongful conviction, follows Long’s exoneration more than three years ago. Details of the Settlement The … Read more
A group of Hasidic Jewish men in New York unlawfully broke through the wall of a Synagogue creating a secret tunnel, an act condemned by rabbis who called the men “extremists.” This also sparked riots among police and the group. Illegal Tunnel Sparks Chaos in Historic Synagogue A group of men associated with a Hasidic … Read more
There were horrific scenes live on Ecuadorian television as 13 gunmen stormed a news studio, interrupting a live broadcast by taking news anchors hostage. Ecuador is now in a state of emergency as gangs continue to wreak havoc. TV Studio Assault Shocks Ecuador In a display of violence that unfolded at approximately 2 pm local … Read more
For the first time in Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian officials have acknowledged a threat that the war could expand across the country’s borders, something that Russia assured would not happen, as 300 residents of the Russian town of Belgorod have been told to evacuate amidst fears of a Ukraine strikes. Evacuation From Belgorod … Read more