In a recent vote, Connecticut lawmakers approved a new bill that would set basic rules for families who choose to teach their children at home. The measure, which many parents opposed, passed with a mix of Democrats and Republicans in the Education Committee. The bill was created after concerns g
The city of Passaic has a rule that stops shops selling weed, but it is ready to let more factories make the product. The council has signed a second letter that supports a company called Integrity One Alternative Care, which wants to build a plant inside Passaic. The firm still needs the state’s fi
Madison’s Board of Finance will open the floor to public comments this month, setting the stage for a town budget vote scheduled for April 28. Voters will have access to polling stations from dawn until dusk, according to town officials. The proposed budget for the 2026‑27 fiscal year is outlined o
The New York Department of Taxation and Finance has launched a no‑cost online program to aid residents who qualify. The initiative targets people whose federal adjusted gross income does not exceed $89, 000 and whose investment earnings stay below $11, 950. Participants can book a virtual session on
The last step in figuring out how much damage the former Columbia Falls smelter has caused to nature is now ready. A plan written by state and federal agencies, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and other partners will examine the site again and decide how to repair or pay for long‑term h
BHP and Freeport-McMoRan have just filed two massive copper projects with Chile’s environmental review board, a clear sign that mining investment is picking up again in the country. The first plan, called “Nueva Concentradora Escondida, ” is worth $5 billion and would replace the aging Los Colorados
Quinn is a young app that lets people pay for audio stories about romance and sex. In late 2025 it added two actors from a hit TV show to create a new series called Ember & Ice. The actors talk about love, fight and secret meetings while the listeners imagine themselves in the scene. Quinn’
Silvio Rodriguez, 79, known for his songs that helped shape the Cuban revolution, was handed an AKM rifle by the military. The gesture came after he posted on social media that he was ready to fight if the United States ever tried to invade. The weapon, a modern version of the old Soviet AK-47, w
Oil prices have climbed sharply, reaching around $120 a barrel amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. The situation is complicated by threats to shipping lanes, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian forces have warned against passing oil tankers. This has pushed U. S. gasolin
Shane McClanahan is finally stepping back onto the mound for a real game after months of watching from the sidelines. Last spring, he pitched five clean innings against the Red Sox, only to face a sudden setback—a strange triceps nerve issue that wiped out his entire 2024 season. This year, he’s det
