Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has had a sudden change of heart about the transportation bill she recently pushed through. After a lot of effort to get it passed, she now wants to scrap the whole thing. This comes after Republicans successfully blocked the tax hikes that were supposed to fund the Oregon
A tragic incident unfolded in Minneapolis when an ICE officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman during a recent immigration enforcement operation. The shooting, which took place in a residential area near downtown, was captured on video and quickly sparked outrage among locals. Federal officials
Cheltenham Borough Council, run by the Liberal Democrats, is asking the government to push back local elections by a year. This comes just after their leader, Sir Ed Davey, said delaying elections could break human rights laws. The council thinks holding elections now isn't practical because of mone
In a significant move, the UK's financial regulator has penalized two former top finance executives from Carillion, a major construction company that went under in 2018. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) found that Richard Adam and Zafar Khan, both ex-finance chiefs, were aware of serious issues
Democrats are facing a tough situation with healthcare subsidies. They promised these subsidies as a temporary fix, but now they're fighting to keep them forever. It's a common trick they use: promise something short-term, then fight to make it permanent. This has led to a lot of government spending
Italy's current leader, Giorgia Meloni, recently spoke up against political violence. This happened after some young members of her party were hurt while putting up posters. The posters were to remember three young people killed in 1978. These three were part of a far-right group. Two were allegedly
The U. S. government has just rolled out fresh advice on what Americans should eat. The big changes? More protein, less sugar, and a strong warning against processed foods. This isn't just about personal health; it's part of a bigger plan called "Make America Healthy Again, " led by Health Secretary
In Venezuela, journalists faced a tough time recently. Fourteen reporters were held by security forces while they were doing their jobs. Most of them worked for news outlets from other countries. They were let go later that day, but one was sent back to their home country. Venezuela has always made
A big mistake happened in Illinois. The Department of Human Services accidentally put private health info on a public website. This wasn't a quick slip-up. It stayed there for over three years before anyone noticed. The data belonged to hundreds of thousands of people. Some were getting help for di
Healthcare costs are a hot topic. The government is stepping in to make changes. They want to make healthcare more affordable. One way they're doing this is by pushing hospitals to be transparent with their prices. This can help people make smarter choices and save money. But, the government can't d
