Two years after the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision, voters in ten states are casting ballots to protect or restrict abortion access. New York and Maryland are expected to affirm reproductive rights, while Florida’s measure might fail due to a high voter threshold. Arizona, Missouri, and other
Did you know China Southern Airlines is one of the biggest in China? They fly to nearly 200 places in 35 countries with over 650 planes. Let's chat about their nonstop flights to the US in November. First, there's Guangzhou (CAN) to New York (JFK). That's a whopping 8, 000 miles one way. In Novembe
Two states, Missouri and Texas, tried to keep the Justice Department (DOJ) from sending lawyers to monitor polls on Election Day. They said it would interfere with their own election authorities. However, federal judges didn't agree. In Missouri, the DOJ has the right to monitor polls as part of a d
In Florida's 2024 election, a ballot measure aimed at enshrining abortion rights in the state's constitution fell short. Known as Amendment 4, the proposal needed 60% voter approval to pass, but it didn't make the cut. This is a significant loss for reproductive rights advocates in a state that tend
In a significant milestone for representation, Sarah McBride, a state senator from Delaware, is set to become the first openly transgender person to serve in the U. S. Congress. This accomplishments follows her win in Delaware's at-large House seat, which was left vacant by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester
In a surprising turn of events, Georgia's top court has decided that voters in Cobb County who received their ballots late won't have their votes counted if they're received after Election Day. This ruling, which supports the position of the Republican National Committee (RNC), means that these ball
Just before the election, a small group in Pennsylvania targeted thousands of mail-in ballots. They aimed to reject votes from overseas and people with mail forwarding. This happened in over a dozen counties, causing a stir among voting rights groups and election officials. Some counties dismissed t
Louisiana's congressional map has been a messy legal battle. A judge said the old map was racist and ordered a new one with more Black-majority districts. But another court said the new map is also illegal. Now, the Supreme Court has to sort out this confusing fight. They might change the rules for
In the heart of Nevada, a fight is brewing over a lithium mine. The Western Shoshone tribe and conservationists are taking the U. S. government to court to protect a unique wildflower, Tiehm’s buckwheat. This plant can only be found in Nevada and is under immediate threat due to a planned deep mine.
You know how flights to Europe used to be super expensive, especially during the holidays? Well, not anymore! Recently, prices have dropped like never before, even during the usually pricey fall and winter seasons. Brett Snyder, a travel industry insider, says it's tough for airlines to fill seats d
