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Edward James received three-drug lethal injection under death warrant signed in February by governor Ron DeSantisA Florida man who killed an eight-year-old girl and her grandmother on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs was executed on Thursday.Edward James, 63, was pronounced dead at 8.15pm after receiving a three-drug injection at Florida state prison outside Starke under a death warrant signed in February by Governor Ron DeSantis. The execution was the second this year in Florida, which is planning a third in April. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/20/florida-execution Author : Associated Press Publish date : 2025-03-21

Premier accused of ‘capitulation to the tabloid media’ as human rights groups warn changes will lead to increased criminalisation of Aboriginal and other marginalised communitiesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Victorian government’s controversial bail laws have passed parliament after a marathon debate, sparking criticism from legal and human rights groups who warn it will lead to the increased criminalisation of Aboriginal and other marginalised communities.The premier, Jacinta Allan, announced the changes to the Bail Act last week, before they were fast-tracked through parliament, passing the lower house

Many doubt that what remains of department can govern student debt as one in four adults under 40 has loansDonald Trump ordered the dismantling of the US Department of Education on Thursday, prompting uncertainty for those holding student debt and questions about what happens next.Trump’s press secretary told reporters earlier on Thursday what remained of the department would continue to govern student debt. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/20/trump-education-department-student-loans Author : Martin Pengelly and Maya Yang Publish date : 2025-03-20 22:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Labor’s controversial bail laws come amid ongoing debate over what some have labelled a ‘youth crime crisis’ in the state. Follow live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChalmers says ‘risks outweigh the benefits’ of breaking up the big supermarketsJim Chalmers was also up on ABC News Breakfast this morning, where he was asked if there’s a reason the government can’t commit to more of the 20 recommendations?The ACCC has handed down a 441-page report and not on any of those pages does it support the divestiture powers which have been proposed by our political opponents.If