Just how far will Ruben Gallego go to make Arizonans believe he is a consensus-building centrist Democrat and not the progressive firebreather he’s been in Congress. Pretty far. He dropped out of the congressional progressive caucus. He distanced himself from Joe Biden. He appears in online campaign ad that makes him look like a NASCAR […]
It’s been 15 years since the last time NASA’s groundbreaking Hubble Space Telescope was serviced by astronauts. And the aging observatory, which has been circling our planet in a low Earth orbit since 1990, is looking a little worse for wear. Ongoing technical issues have forced teams back on the ground to halt scientific activities […]
Two of the Supreme Court’s most conservative justices broke away from other right-leaning members of the nation’s high court in a decision to preserve the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) — but a third led the majority opinion that sided with the Biden administration. Justices Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch dissented from the Supreme Court’s […]
By James Mackenzie JERUSALEM, May 16 (Reuters) – Israeli government splits over the war in Gaza broke open this week, after the Defence Minister publicly demanded a clear strategy from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as troops returned to battle Hamas fighters in areas thought to have been cleared months ago. The comments from Defence Minister […]
Fayette Superintendent Demetrus Liggins told families in an email Wednesday his investigation shows a 17-year-old student who died May 10 after collapsing at a Henry Clay High School was not involved in a fight on the day he died. However, Justin Peterson, the attorney for Emeka Emmanuel Mwakadi’s family, said Wednesday the evidence he has […]
Australia is home to many of the world’s richest critical mineral reserves. Furthermore, the country is a major raw material producer and aims to become a key player in the global critical minerals sector. Investments in processing and manufacturing capabilities, along with supportive policies and international alliances, aim to reduce the country’s reliance on China, […]
SAN FRANCISCO – Student protesters at San Francisco State University say they’ve reached an agreement with the school’s president on the issue of Gaza and are beginning to dismantle their encampment. Student organizers tell KTVU that the talks are ongoing with the university president, but say the concessions are an important first step. Student organizers […]
TOHAJIILEE, N.M. (KRQE) – Construction has begun to bring Navajo Nation water to To’hajiilee. The groundbreaking for the 7.5-mile pipeline connecting To’hajilee to the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility’s system was held on Wednesday. Valles Caldera backcountry route reopens for 2024 Right now, the reservation has six community water wells with only one functioning but the […]
A “gentle” dog bounced between owners and couldn’t “catch a break” — then came good news. After Miracle the dog kept being “let down,” she finally landed in a new home, according to Burlington Animal Services in North Carolina. “She is truly the sweetest girl and deserves to have the rest of her days be […]
They say it takes money to make money. That could be why the only four school districts in the Lower Hudson Valley seeking community permission to break their tax cap for 2024-25 are among New York’s most affluent: Chappaqua, Harrison, Rye and Scarsdale. Those school districts, already plush with programs and staff, are requesting that […]
Fort Worth is following cities such as Dallas, Denton and Austin by giving a full property-tax break to qualifying child care centers. The Fort Worth City Council on Tuesday approved the tax exemption that will be applied starting this year toward 100% of a facility’s appraised value. The council’s vote was unanimous, with council member […]
Plans for the $30 million Tolleston Opportunity Campus featuring a new YMCA in Gary are moving forward with a goal of breaking ground on the project in March or early spring 2025, officials with the project recently announced. The Tolleston Opportunity Campus will expand between 60,000 to 70,000 square feet and house resources from the […]