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Jim Chalmers slipped into Perth for a low-key visit that took even Labor colleagues by surprise, mere weeks out from handing down a Budget being hyped as his biggest, most ambitious yet.

Washington — The House Ethics Committee will hold a public hearing Tuesday to determine whether any punishment is warranted for Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, three weeks after concluding she was guilty of more than two dozen charges stemming from an alleged campaign finance scheme. The hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m.In November, the Justice Department charged the Florida Democrat with stealing $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for her campaign. She has pleaded not guilty to 15 counts laid out in the federal indictment and has denied any wrongdoing.After a lengthy investigation into Cherfilus-McCormick’s alleged misconduct, the bipartisan Ethics…

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is expected on Monday to charge singer-songwriter d4vd with murder, seven months after 14-year-old Celeste Rivas’ body was found in a car that he owned. The 21-year-old musician was arrested last week. Matt Gutman reports.

AI SUPPLY CHAIN BETThe printed circuit board maker’s Hong Kong listing is the latest in a wave of Chinese companies that have tapped into the city’s equity market over the past year.”At present, both mainland China stocks and Hong Kong stocks in this category continue to receive significant attention from capital, largely because the companies in these related industries are in a phase of rapid earnings growth,” said Kenny Ng, a securities strategist at China Everbright Securities International.”I expect the popularity of these sectors to remain strong going forward,” he added.Founded in 2006 in Huizhou, Guangdong province, the company ranked…

new video loaded: Pakistan Prepares Again for U.S.-Iran Peace TalksIslamabad, the capital of Pakistan, geared up to host a possible second round of talks between the U.S. and Iran. Some Pakistanis expressed frustration about the heavy security while others said it’s an opportunity for the nation.By Shawn PaikApril 21, 2026

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) are in the green as the broader cryptocurrency market recovers from yesterday’s dip. BTC is trading above $76,000, while Ether has reclaimed the $2,300 level.XRP, the native coin of the Ripple ecosystem, is also not left out. It is up by 2.5% in the last 24 hours, making it the best performer among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market cap.XRP is currently trading above a key resistance level after finding support around the $1.390 zone on Monday.Strengthening on-chain activity, improving derivatives data, and bullish momentum indicators collectively support a positive outlook for the altcoin, setting…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A high school game turned dangerous in Massachusetts when teens playing a viral “Senior Assassin” game allegedly opened fire with gel projectiles on unsuspecting students, leaving two minors struck and a suspect now facing charges, police said.Three high school-aged teens were running together Thursday afternoon when they were targeted and shot at with what appeared to be BB-style or gel projectiles, the Lawrence Police Department said.Two of the victims were hit, while a third avoided being struck. Authorities said none suffered serious injuries.Investigators quickly identified a local high school student as the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! LEESBURG, Va. — Virginians head to the polls on Tuesday to vote on a congressional redistricting referendum that, if passed, could give Democrats a significant boost in the battle for the U.S. House majority in this year’s midterm elections.If the ballot measure is successful, it would give the Democrat-controlled Virginia legislature — rather than the state’s current nonpartisan commission — temporary redistricting power through the 2030 election. It could result in a 10-1 advantage for Democrats in Virginia’s congressional delegation, up from their current 6-5 edge.That would give the Democrats four additional…

JPMorgan Chase will extend a $1.5 trillion investment program designed to bolster U.S. economic resilience across Europe, the Wall Street giant said on Tuesday. The 10-year Security and Resiliency Initiative (SRI) was launched in the U.S. last October with the aim of facilitating, financing and investing in industries deemed critical to American economic security and resilience. It was announced in November that the U.K. would be brought into the plan, which is focused on several key areas, including supply chains and manufacturing, defense and aerospace, energy independence, healthcare, and strategic technologies like AI. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, said…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Travis Kelce will enter year 14 in the NFL when he steps foot on the gridiron with his beloved Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1, which a close friend and fellow tight end said is a good thing for the league.After recent seasons, the question of whether Kelce, a future Pro Football Hall of Famer, still wants to play football has come up. Each time, including this offseason, the 11-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro has answered the bell with a resounding yes.Greg Olsen, whom Kelce works alongside with their Tight End…