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Canadians are folding on Vegas. Democrats see a royal flush.

voting against last year’s reconciliation bill, which included [a “no tax on tips” provision](https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/14/nevada-dems-gop-battle-over-no-tax-on-tips-00645068). “If they actually cared about affordability, they wouldn’t have spent years making Nevada harder and more

Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire. And, Trump eases medical marijuana rules

war with Iran. ![Mourners hold posters that show portraits of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, who was killed Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike, during her funeral procession in the village of Baysariyeh, in southern Lebanon

Australia news live: Albanese and Sultan of Brunei pledge energy cooperation; antisemitism royal commission to hold first public hearings in May

House in Melbourne after the resignation of three ministers. - **Virgin Australia** has lifted air fares and reducing flights to offset the high costs of jet fuel caused by the [Middle East conflict](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/imf-world-economic-outlook-energy-crisis-global-recession-australia-fuel).