Washington Governor Approves Law Undermining One of Catholicism’s Most Important Traditions
Washington Governor Signs Bill on Clergy Reporting On May 2, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, enacted legislation requiring Catholic priests to break the confidentiality of confession if they suspect child abuse. This bill was introduced in January and mandates that clergy members join the state’s list of mandated reporters when they have reasonable cause […]
Berkshire Hathaway stock drops after board approves Buffett’s successor
Berkshire Hathaway’s board approved a succession plan for president on Monday, following Warren Buffett’s surprising announcement that he intends to resign in 60 years. The plan recognizes Greg Abel, 62, as his successor, effective January 1, 2026, and unanimously voted for Buffett, 94, to remain as chairman. According to Forbes, Buffett’s net worth stands at […]
Breaking: SEC Approves April 30 Launch for XRP ETF by ProShares Trust – U.Today
The SEC has officially set the effective date as of April 30, 2025 as the green light for ProShares Trust to advance its XRP ETF offering. According to Newly submitted form N-1AStartup covers multiple XRP-centric ETFs. Registration update specifies that the fix specifies a new effective date for previously submitted fixes for ProShares Ultrashort XRP […]
STRS Ohio approves $1.8B package so teachers can retire earlier, retirees get a COLA – The Columbus Dispatch
How are tariffs intertwined with 401(k) retirement savings? Experts say rising tariffs can lead to several factors that affect your retirement savings. The Ohio Teacher Resignation Systems Committee approved an increase in benefits for teachers and retirees. Retirees will receive a 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment, reducing the number of years of service required to fully or […]
Atlanta approves $1.4M settlement for police officer acquitted in 2019 fatal shooting
Georgia’s Atlanta City Council voted unanimously Monday to settle with a former Atlanta police officer who was acquitted in the 2019 fatal shooting. According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the city council agreed to settle with Oliver Simmonds for $1.4 million. In 2022, Simmons was charged with felony murder, aggravated attacks with fatal weapons, and two […]
Key regulator approves merger of Capital One and Discover, paving the way for a new biggest credit card company – CNN
new york CNN – There could soon be a new biggest credit card company in the US. Capital One (COF) has been approved by the duties of the Federal Reserve and the Secretary of Money, and has received loans to merge with Discover Financial Services (DFS), the agency announced Friday. To obtain full approval, the […]
UK Approves Bill to Halt Closure of British Steel by Chinese Owners
LONDON (AP) – British lawmakers have returned to Parliament from Saturday's Easter break to approve emergency rescue of the country's last factory that will make iron from scratch. Kiel Prime Minister Starmer supported the bill, which was intended to summon the sixth rare Saturday seat since World War II, primarily to block the Jinsy Group, […]
LA approves only handful of building permits 75 days after fire devastation
The city of Los Angeles approved only four building permits for owners to rebuild the home following the destructive Palisade fire two months ago. Los Angeles City Council member Traci Park expressed disappointment at the city's slow progress. “Karen Bass asks what happened: “Do you swear to promote reconstruction?” “When I heard at the community […]
Sen. Bernie Sanders approves of Trump on fentanyl, border security
I-Vt. Senator Bernie Sanders said President Donald Trump has approved handling of fentanyl and border security. “So I think we're cracking down on fentanyl so that our borders are stronger,” Sanders told ABC's Jonathan Carl in a segment of the tape in advance that aired Sunday's “this week.” “Look, no one thinks illegal immigration is […]
Israeli government approves firing of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar despite huge protests | Israel
The head of Singh Bett, Israel's national intelligence agency, was rejected a week after Benjamin Netanyahu said he had lost confidence in him, and a week after he said he lost confidence in him despite three days of protests over the move. “The government unanimously approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to end Isa. [Israeli […]