Transit workers’ union calls for MTA to ramp up safety measures at the end of subway lines, following brutal train operator stabbing
The city's largest transit union is calling on the MTA to strengthen safety measures at subway terminals after train driver Mylan Pollack was stabbed to death in Brooklyn last week. Members of Transportation Workers Union Local 100, which represents more than 40,000 bus and subway workers, rallied Thursday outside the Crown Heights-Utica Avenue station at […]
Majority of Americans support school choice measures using taxpayer funds: poll
(The Center Square) – A new national poll shows a majority of Americans support school choice measures that allow families to use taxpayer funds to attend private schools. A Center Square Voter Voice poll conducted by Noble Predictive Insights found that more than two-thirds of more than 2,200 likely voters support using public funds to […]
Abortion Groups Outspending Pro-Lifers 8-to-1 on Ballot Measures
Pro-abortion groups are raising nearly eight times as much money as pro-abortion groups for abortion measures that will be on the ballot in about a dozen states in November. Abortion reform supporters raised nearly $108 million, while pro-life opponents raised nearly $14 million, according to campaign finance data compiled by the watchdog group Open Secrets […]
80% of Key Measures Favor Republicans in 2024 Election
A Gallup poll found Monday that eight out of 10 major policy issues in the 2024 presidential election cycle favor Republicans. The findings suggest Republicans have a fair chance of holding onto the House and taking back the Senate along with the White House. Watch — Lindsey Graham: Kamala Harris' policies are 'messed up': gallup […]
China announces new measures to arrest housing slump and boost growth | Chinese economy
China's leaders acknowledged that the central bank's investment stimulus measures this week were likely to be insufficient and vowed to stem the housing market slump and boost growth. China's Politburo pledged the state would make “necessary expenditures” to meet this year's economic growth target of 5 percent, boosting transfers to the poorest and giving local […]
Ireland scraps controversial hate speech measures following criticism by Elon Musk, Conor McGregor
The Irish government will repeal parts of a controversial hate speech law that has been criticised by free speech advocates around the world, including X owner Elon Musk, who has vowed to fight the legislation in court. According to RTÉ News, Ireland's Justice Minister Helen McEntee said elements of the hate speech bill that dealt […]
Boeing imposes hiring freeze after strike spurs drastic measures to save cash
Boeing Co. said it was freezing hiring for the next few weeks and considering layoffs to control costs after a strike by more than 30,000 workers who assemble planes at West Coast factories entered a fourth day on Monday. “We know these actions will create uncertainty and concern,” Boeing Chief Financial Officer Brian West said […]
Dems bank on boost from Florida's abortion and marijuana ballot measures
Two Florida ballot measures on abortion and recreational marijuana could upend the state's election, worrying Republicans but giving Democrats hope in this year's presidential and key Senate races. With polls showing a close race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris, as well as Republican Sen. Rick Scott and former Representative Debbie Mucarsel Powell, […]
Nebraska Supreme Court sets up abortion showdown on Election Day with competing ballot measures
The Nebraska Supreme Court has approved sending two competing ballot measures to voters, setting up a major showdown over abortion policy on Election Day. One ballot measure introduced by pro-life advocates would create a fundamental right to abortion “up to the time the fetus is viable.” Another measure introduced by anti-abortion advocates would enshrine the […]
Argentina Measures 4.2% Inflation, Down from 25.5% When Javier Milei Took Office
Argentina's National Statistics and Census Institute (INDEC) announced on Wednesday afternoon that Argentina's inflation rate for August was 4.2%. INDEC Published The company released its latest detailed monthly report at 4 pm local time on Wednesday, explaining that the 4.2% inflation rate in August was an average taken from multiple sectors, with clothing and footwear […]