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Dem newcomer aims for history with primary win over wealthy controversial congressman

A Maryland Democrat, making his first appearance on the national political stage, won the state’s Senate primary against a wealthy and controversial lawmaker who spent millions of his own money on his campaign. Prince George’s County Executive Angela AlsobrooksPotentially the first black woman from Maryland to be elected to the U.S. Senate, she defeated U.S. […]

Patchy Mix, lapping Bellator bantamweights, aims to challenges PFL 145ers

Patchy Mix competed in the Bellator bantamweight division. Now he’s giving the man he choked unconscious two full years ago a second chance. Patchy Mix made his first successful defense of the Bellator undisputed bantamweight title after winning the title against Sergio Pettis in November. Lucas Noonan | Bellator MMA At least when Mix (19-1, […]

Pennsylvania man aims gun at pastor in church, interrupts sermon on video

On Sunday, a Pennsylvania pastor ducked for cover during a sermon when a video showed an armed man walking up to the front of his church and pointing a gun at him from close range. Parishioners near the front row ran up and tackled the suspect from behind, helping to disarm and subdue him before […]

Volkswagen plant faces union vote as UAW aims to expand beyond Detroit

Volkswagen’s only U.S. plant on the southern border of Tennessee has become a battleground for worker representation as the United Auto Workers union seeks to expand its footprint beyond Detroit. Workers at the German automaker’s Chattanooga, Tenn., plant where VW assembles its ID.4 electric SUV will vote starting Wednesday on whether to join the UAW. […]

Austrian minister aims to tighten espionage law in response to foreign concerns

Austria’s Minister of Justice is aiming to tighten regulations on espionage, which currently allows spying on other countries and international organizations, but not within Austria. The move follows the arrest of a former Austrian intelligence officer on suspicion of spying for Russia. Austria, an EU member state with military neutrality, hosts various international organizations in […]

California bill aims to stop employers from reaching out during off hours

A new bill in California aims to prohibit employers from contacting employees outside of working hours. AB 2751, a bill introduced by State Representative Matt Haney, would improve work-life balance for California employees by creating a “right to disconnect” from calls, texts, and emails after work hours. The purpose is to The bill would require […]