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Montana House endorses transgender bathroom ban affecting fellow lawmakers

Montana’s Republican-controlled House endorsed a ban on transgender people using bathrooms in public buildings that do not align with their sex assigned at birth — a change that would complicate ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

A British lawmaker pleads guilty to assaulting a man in the street

A British lawmaker has pleaded guilty to beating a man in a street during an incident captured on video

ABC News - Jan. 16

From Mike McCarthy to Ben Johnson, sizing up the Bears' coaching candidates

The key for Chicago's next coach is to develop QB Caleb Williams, and some already have a relationship with him.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Lobbying World: Former lawmakers find new homes in lobbying firms

Two more recently retired lawmakers have found their way to K Street since the end of the 118th Congress. Former Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) has joined Liberty Partners Group as a senior policy ...

The Hill - Jan. 16

Hawaii lawmakers vow to stabilize property insurance market amid higher premiums

Hawaii lawmakers are beginning a new legislative session with a vow to try to stabilize the state’s property insurance market

ABC News - Jan. 16

Biden withdraws proposal that aimed to protect endangered whales

Conservation groups are concerned that the endangered right whale is vulnerable to extinction as the Trump administration signals more support for marine industries.

CBS News - Jan. 15

City Section proposes penalties for forfeiting league games after Narbonne controversy

After four Marine League football teams forfeited to Narbonne, City Section proposes penalties which includes possible exclusion from the postseason as a first offense.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15

F.D.A. Proposes New Food Labels to Detail Sugar, Fat and Salt Content

The agency issued designs for front-of-package lists that food companies would be required to include.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Hochul Proposes Cutting Income Taxes for Middle-Class New Yorkers

Gov. Kathy Hochul used her State of the State speech to focus on affordability and crime, vowing to place a police officer on every overnight subway train.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

OpenAI outlines proposals to bolster national security, drive economic growth

OpenAI laid out a series of new artificial intelligence (AI) policy proposals Monday, encouraging U.S. development of the emerging technology to stay ahead of China while minimizing its risks. "As ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Spain proposes 100% tax on property purchases for non-EU buyers

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez unveils plan to tackle housing crisis

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Apple asks investors to block proposal to scrap diversity programmes

Conservative thinktank wants firm to end its DEI efforts because they create ‘litigation, reputational and financial risks’. Business live – latest updates Apple has asked shareholders to vote ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

Biden administration proposes new restrictions on AI chip exports

The proposal is raising concerns with the chip industry, with artificial intelligence leader Nvidia calling it "misguided."

CBS News - Jan. 13

Suspect in ex-lawmaker's assassination says he acted out of "gratitude"

Lim Kimya was gunned down by a motorcyclist as he arrived in Bangkok by bus from Cambodia with his French wife.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Trump frustrated with GOP lawmakers over debt-limit quandary

President-elect Trump wants congressional Republicans to figure out a way to avoid a default on the national debt after venting his frustration with the Senate GOP over their failure to raise the ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

House GOP lawmakers raised alternative debt limit plays in huddle with Trump

President-elect Trump and House Republicans in favor of raising the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap discussed lifting the debt limit in legislative vehicles other than the "big, beautiful ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

Bears reportedly want to interview Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman

Notre Dame is set to play Ohio State on Jan. 20 for the national championship.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Trump Discusses Tax Cuts for New Yorkers With G.O.P. Lawmakers

The president-elect told Republicans from New York, New Jersey and California to come up with a plan for increasing the state and local tax deduction — a move that would benefit their constituents.

The New York Times - Jan. 12

The stock market has one more chance to fight off the bears

Another S&P 500 close below 5,870 would signal more downside for the index. Plus, Amazon looks weak.

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Lawmakers to address college sports NIL 'crisis'

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said helping the NCAA regulate the booming athlete NIL market will be a "major" priority for the Senate Commerce Committee this session.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Lawmakers urge FTC to release newest report on pharmacy benefit managers

A bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to vote in favor of releasing an interim staff report on pharmacy benefit managers (PBM). Sens. Elizabeth ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Greenland lawmaker says Trump Jr. visit 'was all staged'

A member of Greenland's Parliament said Donald Trump Jr.'s visit to the island this week was "all staged" to make it look like Greenlanders supported President-elect Trump as he ramps up rhetoric ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

The 20 child abuse inquiry proposals - what has happened so far?

A seven-year inquiry into the sexual abuse of children was published in 2022 - what has happened since?

BBC News - Jan. 9

Canada on Trump's Proposed Union: Thanks, but Let's Just Be Friends

The president-elect’s comments about the U.S. annexing its northern neighbor were rejected by Canadians of all political stripes.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9

Lawmaker lauds Trump's expansion plan: Panama, Greenland, Canada 'should be honored’

Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) says Canada, Panama and Greenland should be "honored" by President-elect Trump's ambitions to make them part of the United States. "I think that the people of Panama, I ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Shadow The Hedgehog Build-A-Bears Are Getting Scalped For Ridiculous Prices

From the moment that Shadow the Hedgehog appeared in the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 , it seemed obvious that Sega's antihero was going to be the sequel's breakout character. But few ...

GameSpot - Jan. 8

Biden administration declines to remove grizzly bears from endangered list

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will keep endangered species protections for grizzly bears in place in most of the western U.S., the agency announced Wednesday, rebuffing states that ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

California lawmakers monitoring LA wildfires: 'Concerned and heartbroken’

California lawmakers are offering their comfort to families shaken by ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles County that have forced thousands to evacuate after flames emerged on Tuesday morning. “We ...