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Australia lifts minimum wage for skilled migrant workers

Australia lifts minimum wage for skilled migrant workers

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia will end a decade-old freeze on the minimum wage for skilled migrant workers as part of an overhaul of what the government described Thursday as a broken migration system that fosters exploitation and favors attra
What is the latest on Netanyahu's corruption trial?

What is the latest on Netanyahu's corruption trial?

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial has resumed after a month-long break, refocusing the spotlight on the long-serving leader's legal woes after a wave of protests over his government's plan to overhaul the c
Jolie, Salonga, Chloe Kim glam up state dinner for SKorea

Jolie, Salonga, Chloe Kim glam up state dinner for SKorea

WASHINGTON (AP) — Actor Angelina Jolie, home improvement duo Chip and Joanna Gaines and Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim headlined the list of big names from politics, business, sports and entertainment glamming up a fancy black-tie dinner that Presiden
Kansas abortion providers face new rule after veto overriden

Kansas abortion providers face new rule after veto overriden

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas health care providers could face criminal charges over accusations about their care of newborns delivered during certain abortion procedures after the Republican-controlled Legislature on Wednesday overrode Democratic Gov.
Thai party hopes protesters will become pro-reform voters

Thai party hopes protesters will become pro-reform voters

BANGKOK (AP) — Three years ago, tens of thousands of mostly young people in Thailand took to the streets in heated demonstrations seeking democratic reforms.
Harris faces new test of political skills in 2024 campaign

Harris faces new test of political skills in 2024 campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — She swaggered, she jabbed, she inspired. She even joked.
Judge puts Missouri rule limiting transgender care on hold

Judge puts Missouri rule limiting transgender care on hold

CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge on Wednesday temporarily halted enforcement of a first-of-its-kind rule that restricts access to gender-affirming health care for transgender kids and adults , just hours before it was set to take effect.
US envoy to head to Brazil following up on high-level talks

US envoy to head to Brazil following up on high-level talks

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield is heading to Brazil next week, following up on recent high-level meetings between the presidents and top diplomats of the two countries. The U.S.
Alberta Premier Smith hopes funding for Flames arena won't become election issue

Alberta Premier Smith hopes funding for Flames arena won't become election issue

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, a day after linking $330 million in provincial money for a Calgary NHL arena project to her United Conservatives getting re-elected, told reporters Wednesday she hopes it doesn’t become an election issue.
Montana transgender lawmaker barred by GOP from House floor

Montana transgender lawmaker barred by GOP from House floor

HELENA, Mont.
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