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Beloved by Toni Morrison, Normal People by Sally Rooney, and Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, among books pulled Florida’s department of education has released a list of more than 700 books that were “removed or discontinued” from schools across the state after changes to a state law last year that allows parents and residents to challenge the content of library books.This year’s list, which has doubled in size from last year, includes titles such as Beloved by Toni Morrison, Normal People by Sally Rooney, and Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. Continue reading…



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Author : Coral Murphy Marcos

Publish date : 2024-11-13 04:10:01

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Victorian Electoral Commission says high number of multiple returned votes detected in Knox and Whittlesea city councilsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian Electoral Commission has referred allegations of suspected postal vote tampering in two Melbourne council elections to police.The VEC on Wednesday afternoon said it had detected a high number of multiple returned votes in Knox city council, in Melbourne’s east, and Whittlesea city council, in Melbourne’s north, after voting closed in the state’s council elections last month.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



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Author : Adeshola Ore

Publish date : 2024-11-13 03:21:46

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The 26-year-old Snake Valley man remains in hospital with police expecting to charge him on Wednesday afternoonFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA man will be charged after allegedly carjacking a 70-year-old woman before breaking into a Melbourne home and holding a father and his toddler inside in an hours-long siege.A 26-year-old Snake Valley man, known to police, allegedly carjacked the woman in the western Victorian town about 2.30pm on Tuesday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



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Author : Australian Associated Press

Publish date : 2024-11-13 02:00:17

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Musk and ex-presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to head up Department of Government Efficiency (Doge)Trump names Elon Musk to key role – follow liveElon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency, Donald Trump said on Tuesday.Trump said in a statement that Musk and Ramaswamy “will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies”. Continue reading…



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ABS confirms wage price index rose an annual rate of 3.5% in September quarter, bringing some relief to households battling cost of living pressuresFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians’ wages have increased faster than inflation for a fourth quarter in a row, bringing some relief to households battling with cost of living pressures.The wage price index rose at an annual rate of 3.5% in the September quarter, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday. That result compared with a pace of 3.6% expected by economists and the 4.1% rate reported by the ABS for the June quarter. Annual headline consumer inflation was 2.8% for the July-September period. Continue reading…



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Author : Peter Hannam Economics correspondent

Publish date : 2024-11-13 00:33:10

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Killing of Antônio Vinicius Lopes Gritzbach, 38, former First Capital Command member, spawns number of theoriesPolice investigating a brazen murder at the arrivals area of Brazil’s main airport are pursuing at least three lines of inquiry in their attempt to track down the killers – and the possible masterminds of the shocking crime.Antônio Vinicius Lopes Gritzbach, 38, was leaving São Paulo international airport on Friday afternoon when two hooded men jumped out of a car and fired a hail of bullets. The brazen attack, captured on security cameras, marked a dramatic escalation of criminal violence in the country. Continue reading…



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Author : Tiago Rogero in Rio de Janeiro

Publish date : 2024-11-12 22:49:19

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Huckabee, evangelical Christian and former presidential candidate, says Israel has rightful claim to West BankDonald Trump has chosen the former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee as the next US ambassador to Israel.Huckabee has a track record of hardline, occasionally provocative, pro-Israel rhetoric and previously said Israel has a rightful claim to the West Bank, which he refers to by its Hebrew and biblical name of Judea and Samaria. Continue reading…



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Author : Robert Tait in Washington

Publish date : 2024-11-12 22:12:05

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Immigration minister Marc Miller’s comments come as country braces for migrant rise when Trump takes officeCanada’s immigration minister has said “not everyone is welcome” in the country as officials brace for an increase of migrants when Donald Trump returns to the White House with a pledge to carry out mass deportations.The minister’s warning, seven years after Justin Trudeau promised that “Canadians will welcome” asylum seekers, reflects a stark shift in tone amid waning support for immigration and refugee resettlement in the country, according to migration experts. Continue reading…



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Author : Leyland Cecco in Toronto

Publish date : 2024-11-12 21:06:29

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Girls now see porn for the first time before they are 14, on average. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe treasurer, Jim Chalmers will today announce funding of $900m for states and territories through a new national productivity fund to boost competition and productivity across the economy.Launching the plan in a speech to the Australian Business Economists in Sydney, Chalmers is hoping the plan will will incentivise states to achieve productivity gains through pro-competitive policies such as streamlining commercial planning and zoning, and removing barriers to the uptake of modern construction methods.In March this year, on behalf of the Council on Federal Financial Relations, I asked the Productivity Commission to model the potential impacts of a revitalised NCP.Its final report landed this month and the benefits on offer are substantial, if not staggering. The PC found a revitalised NCP could boost GDP by up to $45bn a year and reduce prices by 1.45 percentage points. That GDP boost represents about $5,000 per household, per year. Continue reading…



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Author : Emily Wind

Publish date : 2024-11-12 20:24:07

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Ombudsman’s report on death of Katie Simpson, 21, adds to concerns at levels of gender-based violence in Northern IrelandThe Police Service of Northern Ireland “failed” the family of a 21-year-old woman after her death two years ago in Derry, initially treating it as suicide rather than a suspected murder, the police watchdog has said.The report by the Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland comes amid renewed concerns that gender-based violence is not being taken seriously enough in the region with the highest rate of femicide per capita of all nations in the UK and in the island of Ireland. Continue reading…



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Author : Lisa O’Carroll

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Some will think a woman should lead the C of E and age limitation will rule out a number of bishops• Keir Starmer refuses to back Justin WelbyJustin Welby’s resignation will trigger a search for the 106th archbishop of Canterbury, a role that combines moral and spiritual leadership, ceremonial duties, a seat in the House of Lords, oversight of Anglican churches in more than 160 countries, and the day-to-day management of a large but declining English institution.Stephen Cottrell, the archbishop of York, is expected to step up to the number one position in the Church of England until a new archbishop of Canterbury can be appointed – a process that will take several months. Many in the church and beyond will be hoping that the successful candidate is a woman or person of colour – or both. Continue reading…



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Author : Harriet Sherwood

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Doctor involved in review of deaths and collapses at hospital says she was not ‘adequately briefed’A neonatal expert who reviewed the deaths and collapses of babies harmed by Lucy Letby has said she feels misled over her commissioning by hospital bosses.Dr Jane Hawdon, a consultant neonatologist, said she was not “adequately briefed” about the suspicions of senior doctors about Letby before she carried out her analysis. Continue reading…



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Author : Josh Halliday North of England editor

Publish date : 2024-11-12 16:47:00

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President-elect’s eldest son says he will join ‘anti-ESG’ firm 1789 Capital, which focuses on conservative investmentsDonald Trump Jr, the eldest son of president-elect Donald Trump, has decided to join a venture capital firm and will not be part of his father’s administration.Trump Jr told crowd of donors over the weekend that he will be joining the Florida-based venture firm 1789 Capital, according to a report in the New York Times. Continue reading…



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Author : Anna Betts

Publish date : 2024-11-12 15:37:14

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All bird species have declined in number, after suffering habitat loss, pesticide use, climate breakdown and bird fluWild bird numbers in the UK are continuing to fall despite government promises to halt nature decline by 2030.Data released by the government on Tuesday shows that over the past five years, all bird species have faced population decline after suffering from habitat loss, pesticide use, climate breakdown and bird flu. Overall, bird species have declined in number UK-wide by 2% and in England by 7% in the five years since 2018. Continue reading…



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Author : Helena Horton Environment reporter

Publish date : 2024-11-12 14:34:21

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Latest reports include Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio and Doug Burgum joining Trump’s second administration; ruling to come in hush-money convictionTrump expected to appoint China critics Marco Rubio and Mike WaltzTrump reportedly picks Kristi Noem to run homeland security departmentDonald Trump is reportedly considering making North Dakota’s governor Doug Burgum his new “energy tsar”. The Financial Times were the first to report this on Friday. The outlet said that Burgum, who last year ran a short-lived campaign for the Republican nomination for president, is the president-elect’s preferred candidate for the role, though former energy secretary Dan Brouillette is also said to be a strong contender. The role and its powers have yet to be finalised but the FT reports that role would likely replace the “climate tsar” — or National Climate Advisor — established by the Biden administration. You can read more on Trump’s (potential) cabinet picks here.As my colleagues Dharna Noor and Oliver Milman note in this story, Trump has pledged to deregulate the energy sector, allow the oil and gas industry to “drill, baby, drill”, and pull the US from the Paris climate agreement, which committed countries to taking steps to avoid the worst impacts of the crisis. Continue reading…



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Author : Chris Stein (now) and Yohannes Lowe (earlier)

Publish date : 2024-11-12 12:56:38

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