Senator Joni Ernst said the Biden team talked about giving large forgivable loans to Planned Parenthood during COVID, but used a secret label “Benghazi” in emails to hide the plan. The SBA chief of staff replied “Yes, let’s talk Benghazi” after a senior attorney asked for a meeting. Ernst claims t
Senator Chris Murphy was recently on television trying to explain why a candidate from Maine has a Nazi symbol inked on his arm. He claimed it was the result of trauma and that people deserve a second chance. The story stirred up debate about how politicians justify questionable pasts. The discussi
Utah’s political scene is getting a shake-up this year, and the changes could surprise even seasoned voters. A recent push to modernize the state’s nomination system has opened doors for more candidates to compete in primaries. But with so few people showing up to traditional caucuses, the process s
Utah faces a quiet crisis every winter when thick, dirty air gets trapped over the valleys. The Great Salt Lake’s shrinking size worsens that pollution while hurting local jobs and natural habitats. Meanwhile, homeowners watch their power bills climb month after month. These aren’t just environmenta
States want to raise money from online prediction sites, but they’re not sure what those sites actually are. The debate centers on whether the sites should be treated like sports betting, financial derivatives, or something else entirely. If they’re seen as gambling, states could tax them the sam
Staten Island residents can expect a sharp temperature dip after Monday’s brief showers. The National Weather Service says it will be partly sunny in the morning, with a high around 54°F. At night, the temperature will plunge nearly 20 degrees, settling near 34°F by Tuesday morning. Sunlight
Staten Island is about to face a spring mood swing this week. After a taste of warm 80-degree days last week, the upcoming forecast is bringing it back to typical spring unpredictability. Rain showers are expected to roll in starting Sunday, kicking off a stretch of days that feel more like April th
Utah's usually calm political scene turned messy this week. Two well-known politicians faced trouble, a university changed its plans, and the state’s top court got caught in the middle. The drama started when state leaders looked into claims that a justice on Utah’s highest court had an improper rel
Senators just voted down two attempts to block $450 million in U. S. military gear heading to Israel. A coalition of Democrats pushed the measures, arguing the bulldozers and bombs end up harming civilians in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. The votes failed 59-40 and 63-36—both short of the 60 nee
Utah tops the list for remote work, thanks to cheap power and low‑cost internet. Its huge homes—average 2, 459 square feet—make home offices comfortable. Massachusetts leads in broadband coverage; nearly every household has internet, yet it ranks 30th for work environment. Washington scores hi
