For battle-weary government officials in Washington interested in going beyond the rhetoric to have a fresh look at what’s actually possible, we suggest a look at what has been going on in the area of welfare reform in Huntington Beach. Last year in Washington, the debate over welfare became so polarized that it was almost … Read more
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed landmark legislation Thursday that aims to ban addictive social media feeds for kids. The “Safe for Kids” bill is meant to crackdown on apps — such as TikTok and Instagram — that use algorithms to keep children glued to their phones, and then profiting off that data. The milestone law, … Read more
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Nixon Library on June 12. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) Is America ready to elect a recovering addict as president? How about one who wants to hold 12-step recovery meetings in the White House? Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hopes to be that president, the onetime heroin user … Read more
The Atlanta Hawks have a tough decision in front of them. NBAE via Getty Images Commercial Content, 21+. The 2024 NBA Draft is expected to be a mess. With no clear-cut No. 1 pick, this year’s draft isn’t going to be the most exciting in the lead-up and throughout the two-day event beginning 26. Ironically, … Read more
The balance of rights fell ‘decidedly’ in favour of keeping the men on the no-fly list in light of ‘the international fight against terrorism and the imperatives of public safety’ Individuals are not advised that they are on the no-fly list. Instead, they find out when trying to board a plane or going through airport … Read more
RCMP commissioner has raised concerns about the increase in threats the Mounties are seeing made against elected officials. Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani speaks to a reporter ahead of a cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.Photo by Spencer Colby /The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani … Read more
Hard-boiled New Yorkers threw cold water on the hoopla surrounding the supposedly “extreme” heat dome that hit the city Thursday — as forecasters warned it really is going to get worse. “It’s hot, but I thought it was going to be hotter. It’s not that humid,” said Melanie Gedney, 28, who works in accounting and … Read more
MacKenzie Scott donated $2 million to an activist group that reportedly has links to a Philadelphia-based organization that staged a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania. Bread & Roses Community Fund, a grassroots nonprofit devoted to “racial, social, and economic justice in the Philadelphia region,” was a recipient of a $2 million grant from … Read more
We examine the guile, wisdom, and tech that goes into making an 1,800-horsepower plug-in hybrid 2026 Bugatti Tourbillon V16Photo by Bugatti Wondering where, when taking that long look, to look first? Do you try to peek at the all-new V16 motor? The humongous scoops that will try — and, with a 400-plus-km/h top speed, you … Read more
“Montreal has the potential to become an economic superpower” Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks during a rally in the Mount-Royal riding on Wednesday evening. Photo by Christinne Muschi /The Canadian Press The federal Conservatives may well achieve a “breakthrough” in Quebec when Quebecers go to the polls in the next election by the fall of … Read more
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