Gov. Gavin Newsom Oct. 13 signed a bill that makes tuition more affordable for some low-income residents of Mexico to attend local community colleges in California. Assembly Bill 91, introduced by Assemblyman David Alvarez (D-San Diego), will create a pilot program allowing Mexico residents who live within 45 miles of …
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The huge defeat of The Voice proposal is a clear signal that Australians want a change in direction in policy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people—but not just any change. There was no triumphalism in the victory speeches of the main No campaigners, like Senator Jacinta Nampijimpa Price, and …
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—Three people were fatally shot Oct. 16 evening in North Hollywood. Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers responded to a fired shots call at Lankershim Boulevard and Moorpark Street at approximately 9:30 p.m. where they found the victims outside of a pizza restaurant, LAPD Officer Tony Im told …
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Chicago’s illegal immigrants are now eligible to receive up to $9,000 in rental assistance under a new state-run program, which includes money to help furnish their new living quarters as the homeless population of Americans living on the city’s streets continues to soar. Deputy chief of staff Cristina Pacione-Zayas said …
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has categorically warned on Monday that the state will not be able to guarantee shelter to new immigrants after the end of the month as the state does not have enough space or service providers or funds to safely expand beyond 7,500 families, or approximately 24,000 individuals. …
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Two Oklahoma officials are concerned that a state retirement system’s overseers may have tailored a proposal request (RFP) to favor an investment firm that allegedly boycotts oil and gas companies. Oklahoma State Treasurer Todd Russ and Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd are concerned that the RFP gave BlackRock Investments responsibility …
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United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler believes a financial crisis stemming from the widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) is “nearly unavoidable” without swift intervention by regulators. In an interview with the Financial Times, Mr. Gensler outlined why, in his opinion, regulators must quickly find a …
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Texas has expanded its efforts to secure the southern border by installing razor wire along the New Mexico border. Gov. Greg Abbott recently deployed the Texas National Guard to install the barrier along the bank of the Rio Grande River near Sunland Park, New Mexico. Sunland Park is a small …
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A lawyer for former President Donald Trump told a London judge that his client intends to prove that a report written by a discredited former British spy contained false claims that harmed his reputation and compromised his first run for the presidency. The attorney, Hugh Tomlinson, made his arguments on …
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The United States is financially strong enough to support wars in both Ukraine and Israel, claimed U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who highlighted the need to find a House speaker to quickly approve necessary aid for Israel. In an Oct. 16 interview with Sky News, Ms. Yellen was asked whether the …
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