US Public Broadcasting Shuts Down After Funding Cuts
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is closing after 58 years following a government funding withdrawal. Discover the impact on PBS, NPR, and media trust.
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US Public Broadcasting Corporation Votes to Dissolve
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has voted to dissolve after Congress defunded it. Read about the end of an era for US public media and its implications.
Calls to bar Grenfell firms from public contracts
Ministers face pressure to prevent companies linked to the Grenfell Tower fire from securing taxpayer-funded work. Campaigners and MPs demand action.
Illinois Libraries Must Stock Overdose Reversal Drugs
A new Illinois law requires all public libraries to store and administer life-saving opioid overdose medications from 1 January. Discover how this move aims to combat a public health crisis.
Free Public Payphones: A Vital Lifeline in Australia
Australia's free public payphones are more than a festive novelty; they're a crucial safety net for vulnerable groups and a reminder of the immense value of universal public goods. Discover why Telstra made calls free.
Secret 2006 deal exposed in Post Office Horizon scandal
A confidential 2006 contract reveals the Post Office and Fujitsu had a formal agreement to fix Horizon IT bugs, contradicting years of denials. Read the full investigation.
Strictly contestant alleges BBC fixed vote to eliminate him
Former Strictly Come Dancing star claims the BBC manipulated the public vote to see him removed from the competition. Read the explosive allegations and the broadcaster's response.
LA Billboard Artwork Condemns Trump's ICE Raids
A powerful public artwork in Los Angeles condemning Trump-era ICE immigration raids has ignited debate. Discover the story behind the controversial billboard and the artist's message.
Public Outrage as DOJ Releases Fully Redacted Epstein Documents
The US Department of Justice has released the Jeffrey Epstein files, but public fury erupts as many documents are entirely blacked out, defying transparency laws. Discover the details.
Public cash used for suspended councillor's charity ball night
North Lanarkshire Provost Kenny Duffy used taxpayer money to host his suspended husband at a glamorous charity ball. Critics demand repayment.
Prison guard jailed for relationship with inmate
Rookie prison officer Megann Gibson, 26, sentenced to 12 months for misconduct after 'extremely graphic' phone sex and love letters with dangerous convict Ryan Horan at Wealstun Prison. Full story.
Victoria Slashes 1,000+ Public Sector Jobs in $4bn Savings Plan
Victoria's Premier announces a major public service overhaul, cutting over 1,000 jobs and merging 29 entities to save $4bn. Read the full details of the state's budget repair plan.
Victoria Plans 10% Public Service Staff Cost Cuts
The Victorian government announces a plan to cut public service staff costs by 10% to save A$1.6 billion. Learn the details and potential impacts of this major austerity measure.
Prison officer admits sex with inmate and drug supply
Leah Robinson, 24, pleads guilty to misconduct and cannabis supply at Nottingham Crown Court. Read the full details of this shocking prison scandal.
Freud Marriage Secrets: Affairs and Abuse Revealed
The shocking double life of Sir Clement Freud and his wife Jill exposed - from teenage affairs to sexual predation. Discover the truth behind their respectable facade.
BBC Exposes 1988 Cornwall Water Poisoning Cover-Up
A new BBC documentary reveals the shocking 1988 Cornwall water contamination, where 20,000 homes consumed toxic water. Explore the cover-up and its devastating legacy. Watch tonight.
70 Convictions in NY Public Housing Bribery Case
A decade-long New York public housing bribery scheme concludes with 70 convictions after the largest single-day bribery takedown in US Justice Department history. Discover the full story.
Candice Warner on suicide thoughts after scandal
Candice Warner opens up about contemplating suicide following public humiliation from her 2007 incident with Sonny Bill Williams. Read her powerful story of survival.
Mandelson Under Investigation for Public Urination
Lord Peter Mandelson faces a £300 fine after being caught urinating in a London street. The former Labour minister cites age-related prostate issues and lack of public facilities as mitigating factors.
Andrew's 'redemption road' via US testimony revealed
Royal historian reveals Prince Andrew's potential path to public redemption through cooperation with US authorities on Epstein case. Could testimony restore his reputation?
NHS Fife boss retires amid discrimination scandal
NHS Fife CEO Carol Potter steps down with praise and early retirement package despite a tribunal case over female staff rights. Discover the full story behind this public sector controversy.
Summers steps down after Epstein emails revealed
Former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers steps back from public life after emails show continued contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Read the full story.
Chinese Officer Hits Spectators, Checks Bike First
A female police officer in China causes public fury after her motorcycle collides with young spectators during a demo. Watch the controversial video and the official response.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Portland Councilwoman in Arson Arrest Scandal
An elected Portland official stands accused of setting fire to a homeless encampment, raising serious questions about public safety and political accountability in the city's ongoing housing crisis.
Prison officer in court over inmate sex act allegations
A female prison officer has appeared in court charged with misconduct after allegedly performing a sexual act with an inmate at HMP Wandsworth, the same jail where terror suspect Daniel Khalife escaped.
Man gropes Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum was subjected to an unwanted physical advance during a public walkabout, sparking immediate security concerns and political outrage.
Baker Mayfield Arrested Before Monday Night Football
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield faces public intoxication charges in a late-night incident just hours before crucial Eagles-Buccaneers matchup, throwing team preparations into chaos.
California Pastor's COVID Vaccine Fraud: Fake Cards & Saline Shots
A shocking healthcare scandal unfolds in California as a pastor administers fake COVID-19 vaccines and distributes fraudulent vaccination cards to hundreds of victims.
Labour faces public sector productivity crisis in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's public service productivity puzzle as she prepares her debut Budget, with Treasury analysis revealing stagnant output despite soaring employment costs.
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