Joe Perez is exactly the type of voter President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are fighting over: A 22-year-old Hispanic man in Las Vegas who grew up leaning Republican, he also supports abortion rights and was turned off by the Capitol rioters on Jan. 6, 2021. But Perez — unenthusiastic about a Biden-Trump […]
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Cracking the ‘ReCode’ that could decide Portland’s housing future
May 28—Imagine a city where kids can walk to school, where grocery stores are just a short bike ride away, where parks are plentiful and housing is easy to find. A city that’s a refuge for those fleeing climate disaster, a safe place where buildings in flood zones have been constructed with rising sea levels […]
WHO states decide not to invite Taiwan to annual assembly
GENEVA (Reuters) -Member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday decided not to invite Taiwan to the organization’s annual assembly in Geneva after China appealed for it to remain sidelined. Taiwan is excluded from most international organisations because of objections by China, which considers the democratically governed island its territory. Taiwan attended the […]
Colorado’s most beautiful waterfalls, in case you decide to chase some this summer
Colorado contains hundreds of named and unnamed waterfalls thanks to its abundant snowmelt and mountains. They vary from low, wide cascades to several hundred-foot free falls through narrow canyons. May through July is prime waterfall viewing season in Colorado, though high-mountain falls can run well into fall. With Memorial Day weekend the unofficial kickoff to […]
White House could decide on FDIC chair as soon as next week, source says
By Douglas Gillison, Andrea Shalal and Chris Prentice (Reuters) -The White House could decide on a nominee to replace the chair of the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as early as next week, two people with knowledge of the matter said on Friday as further evidence of agency lapses emerged. FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg this […]
With active hurricane season ahead, do you need a generator in Florida? Here’s how to decide
Do you need a generator? That all depends and only you can really answer that question. Does anyone in your household use a medical device requiring electricity? Without air conditioning, the elderly and young are especially prone to heat-related illness. Do you have a refrigerator or several freezers filled with food? Power interruptions aren’t unusual […]
UN court to decide on demand for Israel to withdraw from Rafah
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is due to rule on Friday on South Africa’s demand for further legal action against Israel to prevent genocide against the Palestinians. In particular, the ruling concerns the possible ordering of an immediate withdrawal of the Israeli military from Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip. South Africa […]
Feds ask for extension to decide on new charges in machine gun conspiracy case
Prosecutors on Tuesday asked a federal judge for additional time as they weigh whether to pursue a new indictment against a local machine gun business owner whose case was dropped earlier this month. U.S. District Court Stephanie Gallagher dismissed an indictment against Robert Krop, co-owner of The Machine Gun Nest, after she ruled that his […]
California voters may decide if financial literacy should be required in school. Should they?
Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email realitycheck@sacbee.com. California high school students may have an additional course added to the eight that are needed to graduate. These courses, such as the ethnic studies requirement passed in 2021, all entered the […]
Mary Earps will take her time to decide Manchester United future
England goalkeeper Mary Earps is still to decide if her future lies at Manchester United. The 31-year-old is out of contract this summer and has been linked with a move away from the FA Cup winners. United manager Marc Skinner has expressed hope Earps, a member of England’s victorious Euro 2022 side and a World […]
Sarasota judge to decide about releasing Christian Ziegler’s records
A Sarasota judge heard arguments Thursday regarding an injunction filed by former Florida Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler to stop the release of records obtained during a criminal investigation into sexual battery and video voyeurism. Christian Ziegler and his wife and Sarasota County school board member Bridget Zielger appeared in court for the hearing, with […]
Should York put restrictions on short-term rentals? Voters will decide this week
May 15—No one in York questions the town’s longstanding tradition of welcoming summer visitors to stay in rented seaside homes. But whether those properties should be licensed and inspected is being debated as residents prepare to vote Saturday on new regulations. The town is considering an ordinance that would regulate short-term rentals for the first […]