The Peabody Board of Health decided to put the brakes on a proposed "generational smoking ban" after a lengthy public meeting. This ban aimed to restrict tobacco sales to people born after 2004, gradually phasing out sales over time. Supporters argued it would reduce public health risks without harm
Two political action committees linked to the cryptocurrency industry are stepping in to support Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in his close reelection battle against Democratic U. S. Representative Colin Allred. Allred isn't known for being against crypto; he even voted for a key industry bill this yea
In the bustling town of Erie, Pennsylvania, a group of nuns from the Benedictine Sisters of Erie found themselves at the center of a false voter fraud accusation. A Republican canvasser, while going door-to-door, claimed that 53 voters were registered at the monastery's address, but no one lived the
King Charles recently spoke up at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa, pushing the organization to confront its troubling history. He acknowledged the ongoing pain from the past, emphasizing the need to learn from history to build a better future. Charles highlighted the importance of choosing unity ov
At a recent Commonwealth summit in Samoa, King Charles III addressed leaders about the painful past of slavery. He acknowledged that the past can't be altered but emphasized the importance of learning from history to address current inequalities. Charles encouraged leaders to use the right language
Election day can get messy, and poll watchers can make things even tougher. Take Wisconsin's recent election, for example. Some poll watchers disrupted the process by questioning every absentee ballot. Yes, you read that right, every single one! Officials had no choice but to call the police to get
Are you drowning in student loan debt due to unexpected hardships? The Biden administration has come up with a new idea to help out. On Friday, they proposed a plan that might forgive loans for people hit by serious problems like natural disasters or huge medical bills. It's still not clear exactly
A group of 13 former Trump White House officials have come together to support ex-chief of staff John Kelly's recent criticism of Donald Trump. In an open letter, they praised Kelly for calling out Trump's fascist tendencies. These lifelong Republicans, including former press secretary Stephanie Gri
In the days leading up to the election, Republicans have something to feel optimistic about. They've cast more early ballots than Democrats in three critical swing states: Arizona, Nevada, and North Carolina. But hold on, it's not that simple. Just because someone's a registered Republican doesn't m
You might have heard that Donald Trump and his followers are worried about noncitizens voting. They've been talking about it behind closed doors in online meetings, but some recordings have leaked. The issue is that proving something isn't happening can be tricky. While it's against the law and not
