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 […]
Secret Service to heighten security measures on Jan. 6 to prevent another riot
The United States Secret Service (USSS) will be stepping up security to “ensure the safety and security” of the electoral votes to be cast at the Capitol on January 6, 2025. The USSS confirmed the security measures in an email to Fox News Digital. The service released a statement Wednesday saying Jan. 6, 2025, has […]
GA Senate committee debates school safety measures to curb gun violence after Apalachee High School shooting
Georgia lawmakers have debated what safety measures can be implemented in schools across the state to reduce gun violence following the shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County. Members of the Georgia Senate Safe Firearms Storage Study Committee discussed Thursday what should be done to prevent school shootings, as Wednesday's shooting adds urgency to […]
Record 1M spectators expected for US Open as NYPD rolls out tight security measures
The U.S. Open is expected to draw a record 1 million spectators, organizers said Monday, and New York Police Department officials said there was no credible threat but that police would be out in full force to keep tennis fans safe. The ripple effects of global tensions heightened by the war between Israel and Hamas […]