Florida is in the middle of a big debate about straws. Some people think paper straws are better for the environment. But now, there's a new problem: paper straws might not be as safe as we thought. A new bill in Florida wants to stop cities and towns from making their own rules about straws. The b
In the world of digital money, things are changing fast. Some people in the U. S. government are worried. They think new rules might give too much power to banks and the government. They fear these rules could lead to a system where every transaction is watched. One of these people is Representativ
Kansas is in a heated debate about the death penalty. At the center of this is whether the governor can refuse to send people to states that use it. The state's attorney general, Kris Kobach, says no. He believes the governor must follow the law and can't pick and choose who to extradite. The gover
In 2025, Illinois made some big changes to how schools handle immigrant students and artificial intelligence. These changes became law at the start of the new year. Immigrant students in Illinois now have more protection. A new law stops schools from asking about or sharing a student's immigration
Maine's Democratic leaders are falling short. They're not standing up for what's right. They're playing it safe. But safe isn't good enough. Not when so much is at stake. Take health care, for example. Democrats had a chance to fight for lower prices. They could have stood up to the insurance indus
In 2025, Colorado's lawmakers faced a series of legal setbacks that highlighted their apparent ignorance of basic constitutional principles. The First Amendment, a cornerstone of American freedoms, was at the heart of these disputes. It's surprising that in a modern democracy, elected officials need
A Hollywood actor has taken legal action against Tyler Perry, accusing him of sexual assault and misconduct. Mario Rodriguez, who appeared in Perry's 2016 film "Boo! A Madea Halloween, " filed a lawsuit in California, seeking $77 million in damages. This is not the first time Perry has faced such al
A Hollywood actor has taken legal action against Tyler Perry, accusing the famous producer of sexual assault. Mario Rodriguez, who was in "Boo! A Madea Halloween, " claims Perry made unwanted sexual advances over several years. This isn't the first time Perry has faced such allegations. Another acto
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is in deep trouble. Investors are not happy. They say the company lied about its operations. This happened after Six Flags joined forces with Cedar Fair on July 1, 2024. The merger made Six Flags the biggest amusement park operator in North America. But things wen
The digital world had a bit of a stumble recently. AWS, which is like the invisible backbone for many online services, had a little trouble. This caused a chain reaction, affecting popular games and platforms. Epic Games' Fortnite, Rocket League, and ARC Raiders were among the first to feel the impa
