Welcome to the New Year in Illinois! The state's lawmakers have been busy, passing a bunch of new laws that will affect how we live and work. Let's dive in and see what's changed. First up, there's a big deal with health insurance. The state has banned so-called "junk insurance" plans that don't co
Imagine buying a car that doesn't work right, or using a product that causes harm. In many states, there are laws to protect consumers from such things. But what about our schools? Two families in Massachusetts decided they'd had enough of the poor education their kids were getting. They sued the cr
In the beginning of 2025, California is rolling out a set of new laws designed to tackle crime, especially retail theft. These laws come after a period where punishments had been eased. Experts note that while these new laws may make penalties stronger, they don't mark a return to the strict policie
For a while, NBC had a full lineup of Law & Order shows on Thursday nights. But as of the 2024-2025 TV season, that's not happening anymore. Christopher Meloni's Law & Order: Organized Crime is missing, and SVU is moving to streaming on Peacock. So, let's see how the other Law & Order shows did in t
Justin Baldoni, known for his role in the film "It Ends With Us, " has filed a $250 million lawsuit against The New York Times. The lawsuit comes after a story published by the Times, which claimed Baldoni repeatedly entered actress Blake Lively's trailer uninvited while she was undressed. Baldoni a
You might think that offering discounts to women on Ladies' Night would boost business, but it can actually put small restaurants out of business. That's what happened to Lima Restaurant in California. The owner, John Marquez, had to close after settling a discrimination lawsuit over a Ladies' Night
In 2025, several new laws will take effect across the U. S. , focusing on artificial intelligence, college admissions, and healthcare. Let's dive into the changes happening in Illinois and California, New Hampshire, and nationwide. Illinois and California are leading the way in AI regulations. Illi
In a surprising turn of events, South Korea's anti-corruption agency announced that a court has issued search warrants for President Yoon Suk Yeol's office. The move comes after Yoon's short-lived martial law declaration, which set off a political storm. The court wants to investigate if Yoon's acti
William Tong, the Attorney General of Connecticut, is determined to protect birthright citizenship. This right lets anyone born in the U. S. become a citizen, no matter their parents' status. Tong’s own story reflects this: he’s the first in his family born here, with immigrant parents from China an
Imagine this: Ohio lawmakers might give big-league sports teams like the Bengals and Browns a big tax break next year. This could cost taxpayers millions. Two House members, one from Cleveland and one from Xenia, want to stop lame-duck sessions, where quick decisions are made right before lawmakers
