This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. With private investors poised to profit from water scarcity in the west, US senator Elizabeth Warren and representative Ro Khanna are pursuing a bill to prohibit the trading of water as a commodity. The lawmakers will introduce the bill on Thursday afternoon, the […]
The chairman of the federal commission looking into an ethics complaint about U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's controversial podcast syndication deal once worked for the Texas Republican, raising concerns about his ability to be impartial in the case. Sean J. Cooksey, a Trump appointee who chairs the Federal Election Commission, served as Cruz's deputy chief counsel in 2018, according to his LinkedIn profile. From 2019 until joining the FEC in 2020, Cooksey served as general counsel for U.S....
Iowa Senate lawmakers approved a bill that would eliminate 67 of Iowa’s 256 boards and commissions, including the state Child Care Advisory Committee and the Iowa Council on Homelessness. The bill is part of Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds’ top priorities for this session, however, the governor originally proposed eliminating or condensing more than 100
AI-specific fraud and cyber risks in the financial sector are especially pronounced for small banks, the agency’s chief AI officer said.
A bill that gives the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission more rights to regulate medical marijuana passed in the House.
President Joe Biden has nudged further ahead in the Democratic nomination for reelection by winning the party contests in Wyoming and Alaska
President Joe Biden has nudged further ahead in the Democratic nomination for reelection by winning the party contests in Wyoming and Alaska
Get ready to experience the soulful sounds of Grammy-nominated artist Eric Roberson as he graces the stage of the iconic Apollo Theater for a one-night-only concert on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 8 PM EST. Eric Roberson, a two-time GRAMMY-nominee, is not just a renowned singer, but also a prolific songwriter and producer. With a […] The post Grammy-Nominated Artist Eric Roberson Heads To The Apollo For One-Night Only Concert first appeared on The Source.
The European Union's trade chief on Wednesday warned against the "weaponization" of trade amid the latest ratcheting up of tensions between the U.S. and China.
Election closely watched for any impact on Pacific country’s relationship with Beijing, while voters focus on struggling health and other servicesSolomon Islanders have begun voting in a national election, the first since the prime minister, Manasseh Sogavare, struck a security pact with China in 2022 and drew the Pacific Islands nation closer to Beijing.The election outcome will be closely watched by the US, China and Australia for its potential impact on regional security, although Solomon...
Three-time Grammy award-winning rapper Future and artist-producer Metro Boomin are coming to San Antonio's Frost Bank Center on Aug. 23 as part of their We Trust You Tour, show producer Live Nation said Tuesday. General tickets for the show go on sale at 10 a.m. this Friday through Frost Bank Center and Ticketmaster. Cash App card holders can access exclusive ticket presales beginning at 10 a.m. this Wednesday.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu. KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- The crude palm