Eric Swalwell, a top contender for California governor, is being asked to quit his seat in the House. Some of his Democratic colleagues have spoken on TV, saying he should step down. The calls came after a woman who worked in his district office said she was sexually assaulted by him. CNN a
The state’s health insurance landmark will be highlighted on Monday at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall, where former governors and current leaders gather to mark twenty years since the 2006 law that brought coverage to nearly all residents. The gathering will feature speeches from Gov. Maura Healey a
The state’s mental‑health diversion plan, created in 2018 to keep people with serious illnesses out of jail, is under fire from prosecutors who say it lets dangerous offenders slip through the cracks. A high‑profile case that fuels this debate involved a man who was allowed to live in an LA shelt
A group of about thirty boats is preparing to leave Barcelona on Sunday, carrying medical supplies and other help for people in Gaza. The plan is part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which hopes to open a path through Israel’s blockade. Last year the same organization sent around forty ships, but Isra
In a new study, researchers compared how family life differs across the country. They looked at marriage numbers, family stability and how many babies are born in each state. The results show that states with more married couples tend to have better schools, lower crime and stronger economies. Stat
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who had ruled Hungary for 16 years, lost his seat after a surprise victory by the pro‑European Union party led by Peter Magyar. The result came as many Hungarians voted in record numbers for change, preferring a centre‑right group that supports EU membership. Orban ha
Nebraska’s District 5, covering parts of southern Lincoln and rural Southeast Nebraska, will have a new board member this year. The current seat holder, Kirk Penner, has chosen not to run again, opening the field for fresh voices. The candidates bring diverse backgrounds. One contender is 59 years
The new education secretary, who once ran a family business in professional wrestling, is set to speak at Yale this Thursday. The event, hosted by a conservative think‑tank that often invites speakers to Ivy League campuses, promises a “roadmap” for changing how schools are run. Critics say the plan
A crowd cheered when former President Donald Trump walked into the UFC 327 arena in Miami, his first public appearance since the Iran conflict began. The event was full of energy; fans clapped loudly as Trump entered. He moved through the crowd to meet announcers, even stopping to chat with Joe Rog
Florida recently asked for a special permit to let more people fish for red snapper off its Atlantic coast this year. Instead of just two days like last time, anglers could fish for 39 days if the plan gets approved. The state says it can run this program well and that more days would help local fis
