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• La risoluzione è stata bocciata con un voto di 49-50, con Lisa Murkowski e i colleghi repubblicani Rand Paul e Susan Collins a favore • Mercoledì il Senato ha respinto il settimo tentativo dei Democratici di forzare la fine del coinvolgimento americano nella guerra contro l'Iran, nonostante sia cresciuto il numero di repubblicani contrari alla strategia di Donald Trump. • La risoluzione sui poteri di guerra proposta da Jeff Merkley, senatore democratico dell'Oregon, è stata respinta con un voto di 49-50. Tutti i Democratici, ad eccezione di John Fetterman della Pennsylvania, ne hanno sostenuto l'avanzamento. Continua a leggere...

Le modifiche all'NDIS preannunciate dal ministro della salute Mark Butler ridurranno drasticamente l'accesso al programma, con quasi 700 posti di lavoro soppressi presso l'NDIA Federal budget 2026 LIVE updates: Australia government budget announcement and speech – latest news Explore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverage Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Il governo prevede di recuperare 36,2 miliardi di dollari limitando la crescita del sistema nazionale di assicurazione per la disabilità nei prossimi quattro anni, con l'obiettivo di tornare allo "scopo originale" dell'NDIS: supportare persone con una "disabilità significativa e permanente". Il tesoriere, Jim Chalmers, ha dichiarato che il pacchetto di risparmi del budget rappresenta una vera riforma economica, andando oltre i "soliti piccoli aggiustamenti". Continua a leggere...

• Il 48° Summit dell'ASEAN si è concluso venerdì 8 maggio, con i leader che hanno proposto una riserva regionale di carburante e un meccanismo di sicurezza alimentare di riserva per contrastare le interruzioni delle forniture derivanti dai conflitti in Medio Oriente. • Le misure mirano a mitigare gli impatti di un'eventuale chiusura dello Stretto di Hormuz, che minaccia le forniture di carburante e fertilizzanti fondamentali per l'Asia sud-orientale. • I leader hanno concordato un protocollo di comunicazione di crisi per i ministri degli Esteri al fine di consentire risposte regionali coerenti e tempestive in molteplici settori.

• Il Senato degli Stati Uniti ha approvato, l'8 maggio 2026, una misura che proibisce ai membri del Congresso e al loro staff di piazzare scommesse sui mercati previsionali. • Il capo corrispondente del Congresso, Chad Pergram, ha riferito l'azione dal Campidoglio, mirata al gioco d'azzardo politico di fronte alle crescenti preoccupazioni sull'insider trading. • Il divieto affronta questioni etiche nelle previsioni dei mercati finanziari sugli esiti politici, rispondendo a recenti scandali riguardanti le scommesse dei legislatori.

• Government considers steps to attract dollar inflows amid rupee depreciation pressures. • Policy moves aim to stabilise currency and support economic indicators. • Initiative critical for managing trade deficits and foreign reserves.

• An international team including University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers measured the force of particle jets blasted from a black hole in the Cygnus system. • This first-of-its-kind measurement confirms a prediction made by UW-Madison astronomers a decade ago. • The findings validate long-standing theories on black hole jet mechanics, advancing astrophysics understanding.

Nearly 1 million Californians supported push by Republican Carl DeMaio but it faces historic opposition from DemocratsCalifornia voters will decide in November whether to require photo identification to cast a ballot, making California the latest battleground in a long-running effort by conservatives to push voter ID laws that have been bolstered in recent years by Donald Trump’s repeated and unfounded accusations of widespread voter fraud.Nearly 1 million Californians signed on to support the ballot measure championed by Carl DeMaio, a Republican state representative from San Diego. Continue reading...

• The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) released preliminary measurement guidance addressing accounting treatment for paid-in-kind (PIK) dividends on equity-classified preferred stock. • The guidance represents an important clarification for companies issuing preferred stock with dividend structures, affecting financial reporting standards across the U.S. corporate sector. • This regulatory development impacts corporate accounting practices and may influence capital structure decisions for companies considering preferred equity financing.

As fossil fuel prices soar ‘the era of clean energy security must come of age’, energy secretary will sayEd Miliband will double down on Labour’s commitment to net zero in the face of the Middle East conflict this week, insisting that as fossil fuel prices soar “the era of clean energy security must come of age”.The energy secretary is set to announce a package of new policies in a speech on Tuesday in response to an expected energy crisis prompted by Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Continue reading...

• Researchers at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) directly measured the proton capture reaction of arsenic-73 forming selenium-74, the lightest p-nucleus, using a rare isotope beam. • Led by Artemis Tsantiri, the study involved over 45 scientists from 20 U.S., Canadian, and European institutions, published in Physical Review Letters. • This first-of-its-kind experiment sharpens models of p-nuclei formation, proton-rich heavy isotopes that have puzzled astronomers.

Republicans will almost certainly block Democrats’ efforts to pass legislation amid ‘fragile’ two-week US-Iran ceasefireHouse Democrats will attempt Thursday to pass a resolution curtailing Donald Trump’s war powers over Iran – a move Republicans will almost certainly block, but one that signals unease on Capitol Hill about a Middle Eastern conflict on pause with no clear endgame.The vote, scheduled for Thursday morning, will use a procedure called unanimous consent, which is a shortcut that allows legislation to pass the chamber instantly, without debate or a formal tally, so long as not a single member objects. Any one lawmaker can kill the resolution by simply objecting, and Republicans are expected to do exactly that. Continue reading...

Two-thirds of teenagers are still on social media platforms included in the ban, according to the eSafety commissionerFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen the age assurance technology trial released its final report before Australia’s under-16s social media ban came into effect last year, its first finding was: age assurance can be done privately, efficiently and effectively.Four months since the ban came into effect, we can say that was – to paraphrase Yes Minister – a courageous statement. Continue reading...

Australian treasurer says Iran war having ‘extreme impact on global economy’ as Albanese to address nation about fuel crisis Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers has unveiled a suite of Covid-era support measures including tax deferrals for businesses struggling with soaring fuel prices, in the latest sign the government is preparing for a more severe economic downturn from the US-Israel war on Iran.Addressing the media on Wednesday morning, the treasurer said “the war in the Middle East is having an extreme impact on the global economy, [and[ Australians and Australian small businesses are paying the price for that”. Continue reading...

• County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) refreshed data in March 2026 for 34 measures covering physical/mental health, clinical care, housing, and more, including poor or fair health, preventable hospital stays, and uninsured rates. • No typical annual data release will occur in 2026; users access updates via 2025 county/state snapshots, with the website active through December 2026. • A webinar on March 31, 2026, explains changes and supports community health efforts.

• U.S. lawmakers and Silicon Valley leaders are converging on policies to counter China's rapid AI advances, viewing it as a strategic economic battle. • House Speaker Mike Johnson urged tech firms to keep chips, data centers, and AI systems domestic and away from geopolitical rivals. • Proposed GAIN AI Act would mandate prioritizing U.S. access to advanced AI chips and require export licenses to countries of concern.

• House Republicans rejected a Senate-passed Homeland Security funding bill Friday that would have reopened most DHS operations, extending the partial government shutdown into its 42nd day. • The Senate measure would fund the TSA and most of the Department of Homeland Security except ICE and parts of Customs and Border Protection, according to reporting on the congressional impasse. • Democratic leadership including Senate Minority Leader Jeffries urged immediate passage of the bipartisan bill at a press conference, stating "This could end, and should end, today."

• Elemental Royalty (ELE) reported a 128% revenue increase for 2025, significantly exceeding previous guidance and providing strong signals for royalty sector growth into 2026. • piHarrow (HROW) launched a $50 million senior unsecured notes offering to fund expansion, demonstrating continued corporate access to debt markets despite broader market uncertainty. • RenX (RENX) announced a reverse stock split as a remedial measure to regain Nasdaq compliance, with implications for share float and liquidity dynamics.

IEA makes 10 recommendations to help households and businesses prepare for a drawn-out disruption to energy marketsThe world’s energy watchdog has advised governments to reduce highway speeds and encouraged workers to carpool or, ideally, work from home to combat soaring oil prices and impending fuel shortages caused by the Middle East conflict.It has also recommended countries consider limiting car access to designated zones in large cities, by giving vehicles with odd-numbered plates access on different weekdays to those with even-numbered plates.Work from home where possible to save petrol.Reduce highway speed limits by at least 10km/h to reduce fuel usage.Encourage public transport to reduce oil demand.Limit car access to roads in large cities through a number-plate rotation scheme.Increase car sharing.Encourage efficient driving for commercial vehicles through load optimisation and vehicle maintenance.Divert LPG use from transport to preserve it for essential needs like cooking.Avoid air travel where possible.Encourage electric cooking and other options to reduce reliance on LPG.Help industrial facilities switch between different petrochemical feedstocks to free up LPG. Continue reading...

• The California Medical Association strongly opposes a proposed statewide ballot initiative that would strip billions of dollars from vital community health centers. • The measure threatens funding for essential services provided by health clinics serving underserved populations across California. • CMA urges physicians and stakeholders to mobilize against the 'dangerous' proposal to protect community health infrastructure.

• Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) criticized the Republican SAVE Act on March 18, 2026, as 'one of the most extreme voter suppression bills in recent history.' • The bill mandates in-person proof of citizenship like passports, which 140 million Americans lack, banning online, mail, and automatic registration. • It would disenfranchise rural voters, veterans, and women changing names, despite existing laws prohibiting noncitizen voting under penalty of perjury.

Republicans block resolution to take up the measure, which Democrats vow to bring up ‘again and again and again’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxSenate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a measure that aimed to reign in Donald Trump’s power to wage war against Iran without congressional authorization.The 53-47 vote against taking up the measure fell almost completely along party lines, with no movement from earlier this month when Republicans blocked Democrats’ bid to limit Trump’s war-making power in the days after the joint US-Israeli strikes, known as Operation Epic Fury, began across Iran. Continue reading...

Feedback is excited to learn that University of Maryland researchers are measuring farts in a bid to build a Human Flatus Atlas, a project that seems destined for an Ig Nobel