Uganda Signs Anti Gay Bill into Law That Calls for Death Penalty in Some Cases
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Russia Has No Formal Death Penalty. Some Want to Change That.
Some prominent Russians are calling for the execution of those responsible for the massacre at a concert hall near Moscow, and an end to Russia’s 28-year moratorium on capital punishment.The New York Times - World - Russia -
Washington governor signs 'strippers' bill of rights' into law
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D) signed the so-called strippers' bill of rights into law Tuesday, the most comprehensive legal protections for the adult entertainment industry in the nation. Proponents described the measure as critical for providing ...The Hill - Politics -
Strippers' bill of rights bill signed into law in Washington state
Legislation in Washington state known as the strippers' bill of rights has been signed into lawABC News - Top stories -
Amid book bans, DEI cuts and 'Don't Say Gay' laws, 7 states will mandate LGBTQ-inclusive curricula
Washington will now mandate that the state’s public schools teach LGBTQ history, as red and blue states continue to diverge on whether schools should expose kids to gay and trans identities.NBC News - Politics -
19th Century law fires up anti-abortion push
A federal abortion ban won’t pass Congress. But activists hope a 19th Century law could be enforced to halt the procedure.BBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Indiana Law Requires Professors to Promote ‘Intellectual Diversity’ or Face Penalties
Faculty members in public universities could be disciplined or fired, even those with tenure, if they are found to fall short of the new requirements.The New York Times - Top stories -
Assange judges seek no death penalty pledge from US
Court postpones decision on the Wikileaks founder's case to give the US time to make assurances.BBC News - Top stories -
Lawyer: Ex-G Leaguer won't face death penalty
Chance Comanche, who was charged with the murder of a woman whose body was found near Las Vegas, will not face the possibility of the death penalty if he were to be found guilty at trial, his lawyer told ESPN.ESPN - Sports -
Strippers' Bill of Rights Becomes Law in Washington State
"Strippers are workers" and deserve the same protections as people at other jobs, says state senator and bill's sponsor.Inc. - Business -
Oregon's Breakthrough Right-to-Repair Bill Is Now Law
Companies will no longer be allowed to use software checks to verify replacement parts in a major step forward for the right-to-repair movement.Wired - Tech -
An Anti-Abortion Case Too Far-Fetched for the Supreme Court
Even conservative justices seemed skeptical that the plaintiffs suffered any real harm.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
NASCAR official says 'work to be done' after dozens of penalties called at COTA
NASCAR issued a total of 40 penalties in the Cup, Xfinity and Truck races for short cutting the course.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NASCAR -
Probation mistake 'signed my daughter’s death warrant'
Family and friends of Michaela Hall say that authorities missed chances to prevent her murder.BBC News - Top stories -
Families call for law change after attacks review
A review following the Nottingham attacks suggests the government should reconsider homicide laws.BBC News - Top stories -
Call for Cody's Law after footballer's stabbing
The family of Cody Fisher, murdered at a club, want mandatory bleed kits and metal detectors at events.BBC News - Top stories -
UK court says Assange can't be extradited on espionage charges until US rules out death penalty
A British court says Julian Assange can’t be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won’t get the death penaltyABC News - Tech - United Kingdom -
Biden signs the $1.2 trillion government funding bill
The U.S. entered a partial government shutdown after Congress failed to pass funding legislation in time.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Sources: Former Bills CB White to sign with Rams
Former Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White, who continues his rehabilitation from a torn right Achilles, intends to sign a one-year, $8.5 million deal with a max value up to $10 million with the Los Angeles Rams, sources told ESPN's Adam ...ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Bills targeting book bans raise concerns about the penalties libraries could face
Bills against book bans are gaining traction in state legislatures around the country — and with them have come worries about the potentially negative impact on libraries themselves.NBC News - Politics -
USWNT's Korbin Albert apologizes after Megan Rapinoe calls out anti-LGBTQ social media content
Albert took over Rapinoe's No. 15 jersey number this year.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
$1.2T bipartisan spending deal signed into law: Five things to know
President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion spending package into law Saturday afternoon. "The bipartisan funding bill I just signed keeps the government open, invests in the American people, and strengthens our economy and national security," Biden ...The Hill - Politics -
Ron DeSantis signs Florida social media ban for children into law
Law will ban social media accounts for children under 14 once it takes effect but must still withstand expected legal challenges. The Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, has signed a law that has given his state one of the US’s most restrictive social ...The Guardian - World - Florida -
Michigan's governor signs law to help foster youth earn diplomas
A new Michigan law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Thursday aims to ensure that foster youth receive an education that builds toward a high school diploma.NBC News - Top stories -
Biden Signs $1.2 Trillion Spending Package, Ending Government Shutdown Fears
The president signed a $1.2 trillion spending package that passed early on Saturday morning, narrowly avoiding a shutdown.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
DeSantis signs bill banning social media accounts for kids under 14
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a bill Monday that bans children younger than 14 years from holding social media accounts in the Sunshine State. The legislation also requires 14- and 15-year-olds to obtain parental approval to hold accounts ...The Hill - Politics -
DeSantis Signs Social Media Bill Barring Accounts for Children Under 14
A new Florida law also requires apps like TikTok and Snapchat to obtain a parent’s consent before giving accounts to 14- and 15-year-olds.The New York Times - Business -
Some major U.S. health insurers agreed to start paying for the popular anti-obesity drug Wegovy for certain people on Medicare with heart-related conditions.
Some major U.S. health insurers agreed to start paying for the popular anti-obesity drug Wegovy for certain people on Medicare with heart-related conditions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why some Wisconsin voters stand by Trump despite legal cases
Some Republican voters in Wisconsin, a battleground state in the 2024 presidential elections, are standing by former President Donald Trump through what appears to be a campaign plagued by legal woes. CBS News campaign reporter Taurean Small has ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Evening Report — Win some, lose some: Major updates on Trump's legal cases
A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon} Evening Report Monday, March 25 © Getty Images Trump says he'll pay lower bond in fraud case but seethes over update in separate hush money fight Former President Trump ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Review: An investigator on a cold case finds isolation in an outback town called 'Limbo'
Simon Baker and Natasha Wanganeen deliver a pair of remarkably synchronized, understated performances in director Ivan Sen's "Limbo," as much last-chance western as stark crime drama.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Democrat Bush calls to repeal 'zombie statute' raised in abortion pill case
Democratic Rep. Cori Bush (Mo.) called for the Comstock Act to be repealed following the Supreme Court's oral arguments over mifepristone Tuesday, calling the 1873 bill a "zombie statute." The Supreme Court heard arguments from the federal ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Teesside body faces potential £4mn legal bill after losing access case
High Court finds regeneration group had believed it could extract ransom payment from Brookfield-owned portFinancial Times - World -
‘There’s a gay bar in my pocket!’: how 15 years of Grindr has affected gay communities and dating culture
Claiming to have created the concept of online dating, Grindr has been described as a lifeline for users in some countries but also a ‘crash course’ in objectification. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastOne ...The Guardian - World -
Texas Republican on why he opposed funding bill: ‘I wanted some sense of sanity on spending’
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) said Sunday he opposed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan spending bill last week because he wanted to see a "sense of sanity on spending." "I didn't want to get everything right. I mean, I wanted to, but I knew I wouldn't get ...The Hill - Politics -
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that will prohibit children younger than 14 from joining social media in the state.NBC News - Politics - Florida -
Washington Gov. Inslee signs fentanyl bill sending money to disproportionately affected tribes
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a multimillion-dollar measure to send state money to tribes and Indigenous people in the state who die from opioid overdoses at disproportionately high rates in WashingtonABC News - Health -
Idaho governor signs bill banning use of public funds for gender-affirming care
Transgender people in Idaho will no longer be able to use Medicaid and other publicly funded programs to help cover the cost of gender-affirming medical care under a new state law set to take effect in July. Republican Gov. Brad Little quietly ...The Hill - Politics -
In Uganda, bamboo has government's backing as a crop with real growth potential
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In Uganda, bamboo has government's backing as a crop with real growth potential
Bamboo farming is on the rise in Uganda, where the hardy and fast-growing crop is seen by the government as having real growth potentialABC News - World -
Sean McDermott calls critics 'narrow-minded' who say Bills have not been successful during Josh Allen era
The Bills have yet to reach a Super Bowl during Allen's six seasonsCBS Sports - Sports