Author: Martin Smith
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California lawmakers introduce slavery reparations package in nation
On Wednesday, California lawmakers unveiled a series of reparations bills. These bills encompass various proposals, such as the restoration of property that was seized through cases of eminent domain based on race, and a potential amendment to the state’s Constitution that would enable state funding to be allocated to certain groups. A bill package has…
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Son at court front after allegedly stabbing mother in Sydney’s east
A man appeared in court today following an incident where he reportedly stabbed his mother in Sydney’s eastern suburbs yesterday afternoon.A 41-year-old woman remains hospitalized after reportedly sustaining multiple stab wounds to her face and chest. The alleged perpetrator is identified as 21-year-old Jordan Fahy, who is said to be her son. According to the…
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Lawmakers reacts on governor’s education priorities in State of the State address
During his State of the State address on Tuesday, Gov. Mike Dunleavy discussed his plans for the future of education in Alaska. He highlighted the importance of charter schools, bonus incentives for teachers, and the need to support higher education programs in STEM, nursing, Arctic research, and other emerging fields. In a recent statement, Dunleavy…
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Pennsylvania encouraging youth to participate in primary election as poll workers
On January 30th, the nation will observe National Help America Vote Day, a special day that aims to raise awareness about the significance of poll workers and their crucial role in the electoral process. Counties throughout Pennsylvania are eagerly anticipating a strong showing of poll workers for the upcoming primary election in April. As the…
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3 men arrested in New York wanted for man’s death in Norristown
Three individuals, who were wanted in connection to a man’s death on Jan. 20, were apprehended in New York on Wednesday night. The arrests of Damon Brantley Jr., Daquan Allen, and Jerry Butler were announced by the U.S. Marshals Service of Philadelphia on social media. Currently, they are being held at Broome County Jail and…
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Covered California extends the period of enrollment
Reported California has decided to extend its enrollment period until Feb. 9 due to a significant increase in enrollment numbers, which officials are calling “record-breaking.” The deadline for consumers to apply for coverage is midnight on Feb. 9. The deadline was originally set for Wednesday. Covered California executive director Jessica Altman stated that the goal…
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GSK Confidentially Settles Another New Zantac Lawsuit in California
In a recent development, GSK announced on Thursday that it has reached a confidential settlement for yet another lawsuit in California. The lawsuit claimed that GSK’s discontinued heartburn drug, Zantac, was responsible for causing cancer. This settlement is part of a series of agreements aimed at resolving costly litigation. In a recent statement, the British…
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Controversial proposal to prevent local governments from removing statues
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida House and Senate are going forward with controversial plans that would stop local governments from destroying or removing many historic monuments and markers. The House State Affairs Committee, which is run by Republicans, passed a revised bill (HB 395) on Tuesday. This came after many local governments took down Confederate monuments…
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Las Cruces Violent, property crime goes down slightly by 4% in 2023
In a recent report, the Las Cruces Police Department revealed that crime rates in 2023 have actually decreased, despite an increase in calls for service compared to the previous year. In a recent town hall event, Police Chief Jeremy Story shared some promising news. According to his report, there has been an 18 percent decrease…
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Booking.com scams surge 580% thousands of dollars in losses, ACCC says
A consumer watchdog said that scams involving the popular ticket booking website Booking.com increased by more than 580% in 2018. The total amount of money lost was more than $337,000. Three hundred and sixty-three people told the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) about scams involving Booking.com in 2023, up from fifty-three the previous year.…