Business owners in Maine have long complained about the high costs of swipe fees. A former entrepreneur who helped local shops sell gift cards has seen how these charges eat into profits. He sold his company but kept the lessons learned. Now he urges lawmakers to reject a new bill that would let cr
In a recent interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press, ” President Trump explained that he will not lift sanctions or free Iranian assets until a peace agreement is finalized. He emphasized that any easing of restrictions would come after Tehran shows it can act responsibly and keep its commitments. The
President Trump claimed that fresh attacks from Israel and Iran would not derail his administration’s negotiations with Tehran, asserting that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “doesn’t call the shots. ” He has urged Israel to pause its operations in Lebanon so that a broader agreement wi
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that his government will take stronger action against the groups responsible for xenophobic attacks, which have hurt South Africa’s image worldwide. The country has been dealing with violent protests that target immigrants from Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi and Mozambiqu
In Maine, a debate is heating up around a leading Senate hopeful who has stirred discomfort among his own party. Although he leads the polls, several Democratic lawmakers have voiced concerns about his suitability for office. The worries stem from recent reports that he sent inappropriate message
The first national election after a major loss to Azerbaijan has just begun. Early counts from only five percent of polling places show the ruling party, Civil Contract, winning about 57 percent. This result comes from Armenia’s election board shown on public television. The second strongest
Former inmates are now helping decide what health services look like in Los Angeles County. The Reentry Health Advisory Collaborative, started in 2020 with a grant, invites people who have lived through the prison system to share what they need. Before this effort, policy meetings usually only
People who have long‑term illnesses need steady care. When they lose insurance or change jobs, their health can worsen quickly. A study from OHSU shows that missing regular check‑ups or medicines hurts those with diabetes and other chronic conditions. Because insurance plans change every ye
When people line up to vote, they see only the brief moment of checking in and marking a ballot. Behind that instant lies months of hard work: testing machines, handling ballots safely, training staff, guarding against cyber threats, and conducting audits. A longtime election official has oversee
The final result of Peru’s presidential runoff remains undecided even after voting ended on Sunday, as election officials are taking their time to count ballots. At the point of data release, conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori held a small advantage over nationalist congressman Roberto Sánchez
