Texas Passes Nation’s Largest Universal Education Savings Account Program Into Law
Texas has passed Senate Bill 2, which establishes the nation’s largest universal education savings account (ESA) program. Texas Senate vote Accepting the House revision of Senate Bill 2 19-12 Senate Bill 2, clearing the way Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs the nation’s largest universal ESA program. The $1 billion program allows taxpayer funding to support […]
Migrants Benefitted From £7.6 Billion in Universal Credit Welfare in Britain
Over one million migrants benefited from the UK's universal credit welfare scheme at the expense of £7.6 billion taxpayers in 2023 alone, analysis of official data found. The forecast based on Work Pension (DWP) data implemented by the Labor and Pension Centre (CMC) estimates that approximately 1,158,000 foreigners received monthly welfare subsidies paid to low-income […]
Three more states join trend of passing universal school choice
Three states joined the other 11 to pass the Universal School Choice Act. Republican Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has signed a bill to expand the school selection program to universal qualifications. The Steamboat Legacy Scholarship Act will provide $7,000 for non-public school students who will be used for tuition or personalized instruction during the 2025-2026 […]
Woman Injured on Universal Studios Harry Potter Ride Is Awarded $7.25 Million
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal ry umpire awarded $7.25 million to a 74-year-old Arizona woman with a spinal injury she suffered in the fall while leaving Harry Potter and a banned journey ride at Universal Studios Hollywood. Pamela Morrison was sitting in a popular charm with her grandson in September 2022 when she was […]
Dollar Climbs as Bessent, Trump Reignite Universal Tariff Threat – Yahoo Finance
(Bloomberg) -After comments from President Donald Trump and his Finance Secretary comments, dollars were strengthened to all major currency. Most read from Bloomberg The risks of Australia and New Zealand's risks have decreased by 0.7 % to Asian dollars on Tuesday, but Thai baht decreased by 0.8 % and losing major losses in emerging Asia. […]
Kathy Hochul does 180 on universal free school lunches after dismal polls— but price tag is a mystery
Gov. Cathy Hochul is backing a proposal to make school lunches universally free in a reversal after dismal poll results, but the program's hefty price tag remains a mystery for now. Democrats will expand free breakfast and lunch to all public school students as part of next week's State of the Union address, after leaving […]
Universal Studios Hollywood closes due to Southern Calif. wildfires
Amid multiple wildfires burning in Southern California, Universal Studios Hollywood will close the gates to its theme park and Universal CityWalk on Wednesday, citing “extreme wind and fire conditions.” “Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal CityWalk are closed today due to extreme wind and fire conditions.” said the theme park. “We continue to assess the situation […]
‘Example Jesus Gave Is Timeless and Universal’
In his annual Christmas message to the Commonwealth of Nations, King Charles III celebrated the example set by Jesus Christ for the world and paid tribute to the sacrifices of veterans and healthcare workers. “The example that Jesus gave us is timeless and universal. It is about reaching into the worlds of people who are […]
Italy Criminalizes Surrogacy, Making It a ‘Universal Crime’
ROME — Italy's parliament has made surrogacy a “universal crime,” to the delight of many feminists and pro-lifers and the chagrin of the LGBTQ+ lobby. Member of Parliament Carolina Valchi, who proposed this measure, said: said This week's final approval of legislation making surrogacy a universal crime will “bring an end to the brutality that […]
Disney, Universal prep for Hurricane Helene
Dr. Andrew Forrest, founder and executive chairman of Fortescue, discusses whether Hurricane Helen's strength is linked to climate change on Barney & Company. Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando have made some changes to their operations in preparation for Hurricane Helen. Thursday's Category 3 storm continues to move through the Gulf of Mexico toward […]