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WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats forced the removal of a provision in Republicans’ sweeping domestic policy bill that sought to restrict the power of courts to block federal government policies with injunctions or restraining orders.Democrats are challenging a broad range of provisions in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” for compliance with Senate budget rules that Republicans are relying on to bypass the 60-vote hurdle in the chamber to advance most legislation.A Democratic aide on the Senate Budget Committee confirmed that Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, the in-house referee, ruled the provision did not comply with the “Byrd rule,” which says provisions…
by Guest Author Last updated: 11:00 AM ET, Sun June 22, 2025 This article originally appeared in the June issue of AGENTatHOME magazine. Subscribe here to receive your free copy each month.Story by Samantha Davis-Friedman When boarding a river cruise ship, I always make a point to scout out my favorite spot. On the 158-passenger Amadeus Nova – launched last year by family-owned Amadeus River Cruises as its first vessel with a hybrid propulsion system – that favorite was the Amadeus Club.Not only does its position at the ship’s stern provide sweeping views of the Danube River, but guests at sunrise are…
Early-stage founders, listen up! You will want a front row seat at the Builders Stage on October 27 at 1:00 p.m. PT. This session at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 brings together Nina Achadjian, partner, Index Ventures; Jerry Chen, general partner, Greylock; and Viviana Faga, general partner, Felicis, all of whom will share their 2026 investment priorities across AI, data, cloud, robotics, and more. This seasoned group of VCs gives you their take on emerging sectors and innovations capturing their attention. Want to find out where smart money is headed next? Attend. Disrupt 2025 is happening October 27-29 at Moscone West in…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court made it easier Monday for the Trump administration to deport convicted criminals to “third countries” to which they have no previous connection.In a brief unsigned order that did not explain its reasoning, the court put on hold a federal judge’s ruling that said those affected nationwide should have a “meaningful opportunity” to bring claims that they would be at risk of torture, persecution or death if they were sent to countries the administration has made deals with to receive deported immigrants.As a result, the administration will be able to try to quickly remove immigrants to…
Mick Ralphs, a guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of the classic British rock bands Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died. A statement posted to Bad Company’s official website Monday announced Ralphs’ death at age 81. Ralphs had a stroke days after what would be his final performance with the band at London’s O2 Arena in 2016, and had been bedridden ever since, the statement said. No further details on the circumstances of his death were provided. Ralphs is set to become a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bad Company…
As tensions flare in the Middle East following the United States’ strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, U.S. airlines are facing growing safety concerns in the vicinity. Major U.S. carriers, as well as other global airlines, are also continuing to avoid the region’s airspace amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran.According to Reuters, Safe Airspace, an aviation safety platform operated by OPSGROUP, issued a warning on Sunday that U.S. carriers may face heightened risk due to Iran’s threat of retaliation. “While there have been no specific threats made against civil aviation, Iran has previously warned it would retaliate by attacking US…
Aflac, one of the largest insurance companies in the United States, says hackers stole an unknown quantity of its customers’ personal information from its network during a cyberattack earlier this month. The insurance giant confirmed Friday in a legally required filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that the company identified hackers in its system on June 12 and contained the incident. Aflac, which provides supplemental insurance to individuals whose expenses are not covered by their primary providers, said it was not yet known how many customers are affected by the data breach but that the personal data includes…
As summer travel ramps up, American Airlines is turning to new technology to help passengers navigate the busiest season of the year with less stress and more convenience. From a revamped mobile app to smarter airport kiosks and AI-powered tools, the airline is rolling out updates aimed at improving the travel experience from start to finish. “User-friendly technology is part of our daily life and should extend into what our customers experience when they travel on American,” Ganesh Jayaram, the airline’s Chief Digital and Information Officer, said in a news release. “With our renewed focus on the customer experience, we’ve ramped…
Two U.S. senators have requested that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigate Spotify due to allegations that the company bundled its music streaming and audiobook services into a more expensive subscription without obtaining user consent, while also reducing royalty payments to creators in the process. On Friday, June 20, U.S. senators Marsha Blackburn and Ben Ray Luján wrote a letter to the FTC, claiming that Spotify converted standard premium subscriptions into higher-cost bundled subscriptions without informing consumers. They also highlighted that existing U.S. regulations permit digital music providers to pay a reduced music royalty rate if the subscription is bundled…
CNN — An empty base as a target, with many hours warning, and a limited number of missiles fired at some of the best air defense systems in the world. Iran’s retaliation for the US’s weekend strikes on three of its nuclear facilities can only have been designed to deescalate. The US-run Al Udeid airbase in Qatar had been evacuated days earlier, with satellite images showing the departure of planes and personnel widely publicised in the media. It is the most important US military airbase in the region, the home of Central Command. It even launched the drone that killed…