Politics
As Canadian railroads have grinded to a halt, several sectors of the US economy may follow
August 22, 2024
As Canadian railroads have grinded to a halt, several sectors of the US economy may follow
The two biggest railroads in Canada, Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City, started a lockout of more than 9,000 workers early on Thursday at around one minute after…
Ohio spent over $11.5 million on legal marijuana in less than one week
August 21, 2024
Ohio spent over $11.5 million on legal marijuana in less than one week
The startling statistics from the first week of recreational marijuana sales in the state were recently released by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control. Dispensaries throughout the Buckeye State made…
Louisiana legislators approve surgical castration option for those guilty of child sex crimes
June 3, 2024
Louisiana legislators approve surgical castration option for those guilty of child sex crimes
A bill enacted by Louisiana lawmakers gives judges the power to order surgical castration for those found guilty of egregious sexual offenses against minors under the age of 13. This…
FDIC probe uncovers ‘widespread’ sexual misconduct occurred for years at bank regulator
May 9, 2024
FDIC probe uncovers ‘widespread’ sexual misconduct occurred for years at bank regulator
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) itself commissioned a damning independent report that exposed a widespread culture of sexual harassment and misconduct within the organization. Following a five-month investigation, the…
California bill may get rid of self-checkout lanes at grocers, certain retailers
May 8, 2024
California bill may get rid of self-checkout lanes at grocers, certain retailers
Restrictions on the availability of self-checkout options at grocery stores and certain retailers are suggested by a recently introduced bill in California. The goal of this program is to address…
Dolton ‘super mayor’ Tiffany Henyard is target of FBI criminal probe, subpoenaed by feds
May 1, 2024
Dolton ‘super mayor’ Tiffany Henyard is target of FBI criminal probe, subpoenaed by feds
Federal authorities have opened a criminal investigation against Tiffany Henyard, the mayor of a problematic Chicago suburb. The so-called “super mayor” received a subpoena last week that requested a number…
New Law in U.K. Bans Default Passwords for Smart Devices Beginning April 2024
April 30, 2024
New Law in U.K. Bans Default Passwords for Smart Devices Beginning April 2024
A new law, the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act (PSTI), is being enforced by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of the United Kingdom. It forces makers of smart…
Israeli units committed ‘gross human rights violations’ prior to Oct. 7, State Department says
April 29, 2024
Israeli units committed ‘gross human rights violations’ prior to Oct. 7, State Department says
Five Israel Defense Force units were implicated in “serious breaches of human rights” outside the Gaza Strip prior to the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, which claimed hundreds of…
Online porn restriction laws are causing a VPN boom
April 3, 2024
Online porn restriction laws are causing a VPN boom
An increasing number of states in the United States are imposing restrictions on users’ ability to access specific websites anonymously. In order to stop minors from viewing “harmful” adult content,…
Compton orders California couple to stop filling in neighborhood potholes themselves – ‘We’ve begged the city for help’
March 31, 2024
Compton orders California couple to stop filling in neighborhood potholes themselves – ‘We’ve begged the city for help’
A California couple, weary of the city’s inaction, decided to address a common issue: crumbling roads. According to KABC, Alex and Daisy De La Rosa, a Compton courier team, were…