## Medicaid changes don't meet Senate rules in 'big, beautiful bill' says parliamentarian

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Medicaid changes don't meet Senate rules in 'big, beautiful bill' says parliamentarian.

The nonpartisan Senate parliamentarian, who plays a key role in determining what provisions can stay in the fast-tracked bill, said the GOP change to how states can tax Medicaid providers does not adhere to rules for passing the bill with a simple majority.

Democrats, who are making arguments before the parliamentarian to slash key sections of the bill, called the ruling a win.

"Democrats fought and won, striking health care cuts from this bill that would hurt Americans' walking on an economic tightrope.

"This bill is rotten to its core, and I'll keep fighting the cuts in this morally bankrupt bill until the end," Wyden added.

The new Medicaid language was added to the House-passed bill in the Senate, drawing objections from Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo.

Senate Majority Leader Thune can only afford to lose three GOP votes in order to pass the bill. »

### India High Court rules trans women are women

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A court in India has decreed that trans women are women.

In a landmark ruling for the country, after rejecting claims that womanhood was preserved only for those who can bear children, the High Court of Andhra Pradesh ruled that trans women were “legally entitled” to recognition as women.

They claimed that trans women don’t meet the legal definition of women under Indian law because they cannot get pregnant and said Shabana’s allegations of harassment lacked evidence. »

### Sony faces Dutch lawsuit over "artificially high PlayStation prices"

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Stichting Massaschade & Consument began its 'Fair PlayStation' campaign in February, claiming that the PlayStation's large market share and monopoly on digital sales amounts to a 'Sony tax'.

The lawsuit makes two main accusations: that Sony is excluding competition, and that it is exploiting consumers and game developers. »

### 2 bears escape wildlife park enclosure, devour a 7-day supply of honey, then fall asleep

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Two young bears escaped from their enclosure at a U.K. wildlife park and devoured a week's worth of food store honey before falling asleep, the park said on Tuesday.

The pair made a beeline for their food store where they scoffed snacks, including the seven-day supply of honey, a park statement said.

The park, which covers 40 acres of gardens and woodland, is home to an array of wildlife including brown bears, wolves and arctic foxes. »

### Canadian citizen dies while in U.S. ICE custody in Florida - National

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A Canadian citizen and U.S. permanent resident has died while in custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Florida and awaiting removal from the United States, the agency says.

Global Affairs Canada said it was “aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in Florida” and was in contact with U.S. authorities to gather information.

ICE said it provided notification of Noviello’s death to the Canadian consulate by telephone. »

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