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Jill Biden says Biden’s 2024 debate left her fearing a stroke
The former first lady told CBS News she was frightened by Joe Biden’s performance, a sharper private reaction than the public encouragement she offered that night and afterward
UK youth joblessness could cost £125bn a year, review warns
Alan Milburn’s interim review says more than one million 16- to 24-year-olds are already outside work, education or training, with numbers projected to rise without urgent action
Second batch of Mandelson papers delayed until after recess
Darren Jones told MPs the documents will be released after Parliament returns, amid questions over withheld files and new redaction grounds
Civil liberties group sues Illinois over FOID gun-card law
The New Civil Liberties Alliance says Illinois’ firearm identification requirement unlawfully conditions gun possession on state permission
Rhun ap Iorwerth says he raised Welsh independence with Starmer
Wales’ new first minister told the Senedd he wants a national conversation on independence while also pressing for more powers, funding and action on public services
Canada’s inflation rate rises to 2.8% as gas prices surge
Statistics Canada said energy costs drove the April increase, while rent, food and core inflation measures showed slower price growth
McMorrow paid overdue water bills after questions from Fox News
The Michigan Democrat running for Senate had more than $3,000 in unpaid water and sewer charges on her Royal Oak home while backing water-affordability legislation
Army safety specialist warns Pentagon drone push may raise accident risks
A March memo obtained by CBS News described a mini-drone blast that injured a Special Forces soldier and questioned whether explosive safeguards are keeping pace with rapid drone development
Pirro warns parents could face charges over teens’ curfew violations
The D.C. U.S. attorney said her office may use a delinquency statute against parents as officials respond to large teen gatherings in parts of the city
Mandelson appointment papers are being withheld, intelligence watchdog says
The Intelligence and Security Committee says ministers should seek MPs’ approval before holding back some material tied to Lord Mandelson’s appointment as UK ambassador to the US