Ukraine’s Parliament Passes Controversial Law Expanding Conscription
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukraine’s parliament passed a law on Thursday governing how the country will recruit new conscripts, after months of delays and thousands of amendments to water down the original draft. It was approved. Lawmakers dragged their feet for months over the potentially unpopular law. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in December that the […]
US airports adapt to travel surge by expanding use of technology
U.S. airports are adapting to the growing influx of travelers by implementing technology solutions. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are working closely with airports to help some travelers bypass traditional immigration lines. E-Gates are also expected to be installed at some airports by the end of summer. The Belgian family of four was on […]
Kentucky Senate approves expanding access to paid family leave
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A bipartisan bill aimed at expanding access to paid family leave won final passage Thursday as the Kentucky Legislature heated up ahead of its two-week recess. The Senate voted 36-0 to send the family leave bill to Gov. Andy Beshear. Pickup driver charged after crash that left truck dangling on Louisville […]
DeSantis signs bills expanding prison sentences for undocumented immigrants | US immigration
Florida’s governor signed a bill Friday that increases prison and prison sentences for immigrants living in the U.S. illegally if they are convicted of driving without a license or a felony. Ron DeSantis has frequently criticized the Biden administration over its response to the border with Mexico, sending Florida law enforcement officers and the National […]
Emmitt Smith backs the ‘Department of Expanding Ignorance’
Emmitt Smith and Ron DeSantis have different opinions on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Smith, the NFL’s all-time leading rusher, believes the DEI program is essential to the success of his alma mater, the University of Florida. DeSantis, a Yale and Harvard graduate and current Florida governor, believes DEI is toxic and should be eliminated. Why […]
Qatar Expanding Natural Gas Export Capacity After Biden Admin Paused New Hub Approvals
Qatar is further increasing its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity following the Biden administration’s decision to suspend approval of new US export hubs, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. . Officials announced Sunday additional long-term increases in natural gas production to complement existing growth plans and put the country on track to increase production […]
California Regulators Give Google’s Waymo a Red Light on Expanding Robotaxi Operations
Google’s Waymo’s plans to expand its robotaxi service beyond San Francisco have been stalled by California regulators. tech crunch report Google’s Waymo has hit a temporary roadblock in its plans to expand its commercial robotaxi service beyond its current San Francisco footprint. The California Public Utilities Commission’s Consumer Protection Enforcement Division (CPED) recently announced a […]
Iran Boasts of Expanding Arsenal of Kamikaze Drones
Iranian state media said on Wednesday that the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) had “delivered sophisticated indigenous kamikaze aircraft and combat unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with cutting-edge technology suitable for operations against enemy targets.” Reported. According to Iran’s Press TV, Revolutionary Guards commanders attended a ceremony on Tuesday and unveiled their latest drone, the […]
New Hampshire lawmakers expanding settlement fund for youth center abuse victims
Lawyers representing 1,400 men and women who say they were abused as children in New Hampshire’s youth detention centers said Tuesday that most of their clients would receive state protection if lawmakers approve a plan that would significantly expand coverage. announced that it would recommend out-of-court settlement options. The state faces about 1,200 lawsuits alleging […]
College Football Playoff Officially Expanding To 12 Teams After Unanimous Approval Of 5+7 Model
The College Football Playoff is finally in full swing! it was announced The CFP announced Tuesday that the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a 5+7 model that would allow for a 12-team playoff starting in the 2024 season. The 5+7 format means the top five teams from the conference champions and the next top seven […]