Portland has just made a big move to support local arts. The City Council voted to make large entertainment venues chip in a small portion of their ticket sales. This money will go into a special fund to help out local artists and small venues. The new rule applies to places that can hold over 2, 0
In Boston, a fierce competition is unfolding to decide who will lead the City Council. Gabriela Coletta Zapata and Brian Worrell are the main contenders, each aiming to secure the necessary votes to claim the presidency. The election, set for January 5, is not just about who wins but also about unde
Venezuela is not happy with the US. The country's representative at the United Nations, Samuel Moncada, recently accused the US of trying to take control of Venezuela's resources. He said the US is using force to get what it wants, calling it the biggest act of extortion in Venezuelan history. The
Plainville has found itself in a heated discussion about a nativity scene that has been a part of the town's holiday tradition for over 25 years. This year, the scene was missing, and not everyone is happy about it. The Plainville Republicans took to Facebook to express their displeasure. They beli
Encinitas City Council is facing a tough time. There's a lot of anger and disrespect happening. It's not a new problem, but it's getting worse. Back in 2006, things were just as bad. A council member at the time, Teresa Arballo Barth, worked hard to change that. She made an effort to treat everyone
Iran and the US are still talking, but they are far apart on the nuclear deal. The US wants Iran to stop enriching uranium. Iran says it has the right to do so under the 2015 nuclear deal. The US pulled out of this deal in 2018. At a recent UN meeting, Iran's ambassador said his country is ready fo
The United States and Iran recently had a heated discussion at the United Nations Security Council. The main topic was how to restart talks about Iran's nuclear program. The US said they are ready to talk directly with Iran, but only if Iran is willing to have serious discussions. The US also made i
Yemen is once again in the spotlight, with a power struggle heating up in the south. The Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the UAE, has been making significant territorial gains. They've taken control of the oil-rich Hadramaut governorate and are now eyeing other areas. This has put the
Rochester's City Council is gearing up for a crucial meeting to tackle Mayor Kim Norton's recent vetoes. The mayor has blocked three council decisions, and now the council needs to muster a majority to override these vetoes. Two of these vetoes are tied to the planned Regional Sports Complex. The f
Kevin Hassett, the head of the National Economic Council, is in the running to become the next Federal Reserve chair. But not everyone in the Trump administration is convinced he's the right fit. Some officials privately question his effectiveness, suggesting he might not be up to the task of replac
