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Lebanon Starts Local Elections in Its First Vote After the Israel-Hezbollah Conflict

On Sunday, Lebanon held its first voting since the intense conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, marking the beginning of long-awaited local elections following the formation of a new central government. The polling took place at 7am (0400 GMT) in the Mount Lebanon area, which is a densely populated region characterized by a mix of political […]

NYC donors back disgraced local ex-gov’s mayoral bid (and it’s not Cuomo)

The dishonorable former Democratic governor who attempted a political comeback is to cash out donations from Big Apple’s power brokers, but that’s not Andrew Cuomo. Former New Jersey Governor Jim McCleavy’s bid for Mayor Jersey City marks another former local governor who is about to return to the political spotlight after resigning amid the scandal. […]

Local government, the last line of defense against the scourge of sports gambling 

Earlier this month, Baltimore The lawsuit has been announced Against Draftkings, the parent company of two largest sportsbooks in the United States, Flutter and Fanduel. The lawsuit accuses of exploiting vulnerable Baltimore residents to businesses, attacking them with deceptive bonus offers, and cultivating problematic gambling to pursue profits. The complaint could represent the first lawsuit […]

Who’s Championing Local Grocers After the Endless Food Price Promises?

After all the broken promises on food prices, who’s fighting for local grocers?

One week after Thanksgiving in 2022, South Dakota experienced a fierce snowstorm typical for this region. The roads were hazardous, and it wouldn’t have been surprising if visitors from Washington, D.C., chose to change their plans. He did not. Alvaro Bedoya, who was the newest commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission at that time, did […]