A Delaware city wants to let businesses vote in its elections. It just cleared a key hurdle, but it's faced pushback
For local elections in the United States, voting eligibility rules differ from place to place. But usually the baseline requirement is that voters be humans who are alive and voting on their own behalf.
2023-07-01 23:23
Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologises for country's role in slavery
King Willem-Alexander calls slavery a "horror" and says sorry for his family's failure to act.
2023-07-01 22:51
California man sentenced to over 6 years in prison for $8.7 million cow manure Ponzi scheme, US attorney's office says
A man from California who ran a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme where he claimed to turn cow manure into green energy has been sentenced to over six years in prison, the US attorney's office for the Eastern District of California announced this week.
2023-07-01 16:21
A California woman has been sentenced to jail after lying to police that a couple tried to kidnap her children
A California woman has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after lying to authorities that a couple was attempting to kidnap her children, according to the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office.
2023-07-01 08:26
How bad is repeat exposure to wildfire smoke?
Over time, exposure stresses the body, damaging the heart and lungs, and can impair cognitive function.
2023-07-01 06:57
Biden's student loan forgiveness program was rejected by the Supreme Court. Here's what borrowers need to know
The Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program Friday, blocking millions of borrowers from receiving up to $20,000 in federal student debt relief, just months before student loan payments are set to restart after a yearslong pause.
2023-07-01 05:25
Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health
Approved psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms for disorders like depression.
2023-07-01 03:45
Serbia media guide
An overview of the media in Serbia, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-07-01 00:45
Read the opinion: Supreme Court student loan forgiveness decision
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled against the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness plan, which aimed to provide relief to millions of borrowers struggling with debt.
2023-06-30 23:15
Supreme Court blocks Biden's student loan forgiveness program
In a stinging defeat for President Joe Biden, the Supreme Court blocked the administration's student loan forgiveness plan Friday, rejecting a program aimed at delivering up to $20,000 of relief to millions of borrowers struggling with outstanding debt.
2023-06-30 22:46
California is about to give Hollywood studios a lucrative tax deal during the writers' strike
A bill at Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk makes California's film and TV tax credit refundable for cash. It also mandates productions to comply with new firearm safety protocols inspired by the 2021 "Rust" shooting and implements requirements for meeting diversity targets.
2023-06-30 20:23
Solomon Islands country profile
Provides an overview of Solomon Islands, including key facts about this Pacific island nation.
2023-06-30 19:58