## Rishi Sunak set to resign as Conservative Party leader on Friday morning

Authored by birminghammail.co.uk

Rishi Sunak is set to resign as Conservative Party leader in the morning.

Tim Shipman, the Sunday Times’ chief political commentator, has told Times Radio he thinks Sunak will resign on Friday, a day after the election, which is set to be a Labour landslide.

Times Radio's Calum Macdonald said on Twitter, now X: "@ShippersUnbound tells @TimesRadio‘s Election night that his understanding is that Rishi Sunak will announce his resignation as Conservative leader on Friday morning.".

It comes after Sunak hinted that he might not quit as Tory leader immediately if he loses the election on Thursday.

Asked if he would remain an MP for the whole of the next parliament, regardless of the election result, Sunak replied: "Yes.

But when Mason asked if he would consider staying on for a few months as leader if he lost the election, Sunak replied: "Look my priority is focused on this election.

I love this party dearly, and of course I’ll always put myself at the service of it, and the service of my country.". »

### 19-year-old nude dancer sues Florida over law restricting age at adult entertainment businesses

Authored by nbcnews.com

A 19-year-old nude dancer alleges a new Florida law raising the age limit on who is employed by adult entertainment businesses infringes on her constitutional rights.

Two adult entertainment businesses, including the corporation that owns the club where Bushey worked, are also plaintiffs.

The law, HB 7063, which is aimed at preventing human trafficking, includes a ban on employing anyone under age 21 at adult entertainment businesses. »

### The Supreme Court Has Made It Official: US Presidents Are Now Monarchs

Authored by truthout.org

But the Supreme Court’s shocking decision in Trump v. United States takes us back to the bad old days of the monarchy.

The reactionary supermajority held that presidents have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for core official acts, and presumptive immunity for all other official acts.

That includes commanding the armed forces, granting pardons, appointing ambassadors and members of the Supreme Court, overseeing international diplomacy and intelligence gathering, terrorism, trade and immigration. »

### A Boston transit rider was frustrated by a late train. She asked the city to give them googly eyes

Authored by cbc.ca

As It Happens 6:08 A Boston transit rider was frustrated by a late train.

She asked the city to give them googly eyes.

"I think that the eyes are the window to the soul, and the soul of a city is in its transit system," said Lok. »

### Chinese Vessel ‘Caught Stealing’ British Shipwreck From WWII Last Year, Seized Again For Illegal Acts

Authored by eurasiantimes.com

The ship was detained for failing to produce original vessel documents, lacking port clearance, and irregularities in the crew manifest.

Based on the photos, it appears that the crane on the vessel has been newly painted since its detention in May of last year.

Although no illegal scrap metal was found this time, the presence of this vessel near World War II wreckage raised significant concerns. »

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