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European parliament reaches deal on approving von der Leyen’s top team
European Commission should take office on 1 December after centre-right EPP and Socialists forge compromise. European parliament leaders have reached a deal to approve Ursula von der Leyen’s top ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
Ukrainians' approval of Zelensky, government at lowest point of war: Survey
Ukrainians' approval of President Volodymyr Zelensky and their national government has dropped more than 15 percentage points since 2023, a new Gallup survey revealed. The drop marks the lowest ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Texas approves allowing Bible-based teachings in public grade schools
The State Board of Education heard testimony from over 150 teachers and parents on the matter.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Bible-Based Lessons for Public Schools Get Final Approval in Texas
The state’s board of education narrowly voted to allow schools to start using the reading and language arts curriculum next fall if they choose.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Texas approves optional Bible-based lessons for public schools
Texas gave final approval Friday to optional biblical lesson plans for kindergarten through 5th grade classes in state public schools. The State Board of Education voted 8-7 to allow lessons on ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Texas education board approves Bible lessons in public schools
The Texas State Board of Education has adopted new curriculum that will include lessons focused on the Biblical teachings and Christianity's impact on history.Politics - NBC News - Yesterday -
Texas Board of Education votes to approve Bible curriculum in elementary schools
The Texas Board of Education narrowly voted Friday to allow Bible-based curriculum in elementary schools.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Texas approves Bible-based curriculum in public grade schools
The Texas State Board of Education voted to incorporate Bible teachings in certain grades of public grade schools. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest on the controversial decision.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Federal officials approve New York congestion pricing plan
Federal officials have approved a plan that would allow New York City to implement a $9 toll on cars driving into Manhattan as part of an effort to reduce traffic congestion and improve air ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Nicaragua: Ortega and wife to assume absolute power after changes approved
Loyalist lawmakers give green light to constitutional amendment as authoritarian president, 79, tightens grip. Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega and his wife are set to assume absolute power ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Texas approves new Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools
Teachers can opt in, but state is offering financial incentive of $60 a student for participating school districts. The Texas board of education voted 8-7 on Friday to approve a new Bible-based ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Plan to Impose $9 Manhattan Congestion Pricing Gets Approval
Congestion pricing will be the first of its kind across the country.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
What Are the Implications of Israel Banning UNRWA?
Humanitarian agencies fear the new Israeli laws could have catastrophic effects for Gazans. They are already drawing sharp criticism from Israel’s allies.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
Wisconsin rejects ban on noncitizen voting
Voters in Wisconsin rejected a ballot measure amending the state’s constitution to explicitly prohibit foreign nationals from voting in any election in the state. The ballot measure was part of a ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests
Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops’ high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary.Tech - Wired - November 12 -
Can Trump Stop the TikTok Ban?
TikTok is still facing a potential ban, starting in 2025. Here’s where things stand and what could happen next as Trump takes office.Business - Inc. - November 14 -
Should the US ban Chinese drones?
The best selling drones in the US are made by DJI in China - some Republican lawmakers plan to ban themWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
NASA says an astronaut is in the hospital as a 'precautionary measure' after returning from an extended stay in space
NASA says an astronaut is in the hospital as a 'precautionary measure' after returning from an extended stay in spaceTech - ABC News - October 25 -
Mega-Donors Pour $8 Million Into Late Push Against N.Y. Abortion Measure
Opponents of the so-called Equal Rights Amendment have cast it as a broad attempt by Democrats to grant rights to transgender athletes and migrants.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Missouri sports betting ballot measure highlights national debate about tax rates
Missouri voters are considering whether to make the state the 40th jurisdiction to legalize sports bettingSports - ABC News - October 27 -
‘A Trojan horse’: how the right is using ‘parental rights’ to fight abortion ballot measures
With 10 states set to vote on abortion-related measures, anti-abortion activists are trying to disrupt a streak of wins. A Maryland ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights in the state ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Abortion-rights groups outspend opponents by more than 6 to 1 in ballot measure campaigns
The groups promoting abortion-rights amendments on the ballots in nine states have outraised their opponents by more than 6 to 1 and are spending far more on adsHealth - ABC News - October 31 -
With days until Election Day, groups make final push for Florida's abortion rights ballot measure
Abortion rights have won in all seven states with ballot measures since Roe v. Wade was overturned, but Florida's Amendment 4 requires 60% voter approval to pass.Top stories - NBC News - October 30 -
Opponents use parental rights and anti-trans messages to fight abortion ballot measures
As voters in nine states determine whether to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitutions, opponents are using parental rights and anti-transgender messages to try to undermine support ...Health - ABC News - October 31 -
The pet I’ll never forget: Dollface the cat, who was my home and my measure of love
I used to joke that in my divorce settlement my ex got the house and I got the cat. I still think mine was the better deal. Two summers ago, on a warm afternoon, I walked through the streets of ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania
Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results ...World - The Guardian - November 6