Kentucky lawmakers break bread with the homeless while weighing public camping ban in state legislature
Kentucky lawmakers considering a bill that would make sleeping on sidewalks and under bridges illegal Wednesday shared a meal of fried chicken and green beans with those most likely to be affected by the bill. At a luncheon in a Capitol annex, lawmakers offered a glimpse into the lives of unhoused Kentuckians as they consider […]
Airline to start weighing passengers to calculate ‘flight balance’
Finland’s main airline has announced that it will weigh passengers and luggage. Finnair said the measure, which will be voluntary until May, aims to improve balance calculations to make flights safer. “Finnair collects data by weighing volunteer customers and their carry-on bags at the departure gate,” the company said in a statement. “The weighing is […]
Weighing economic impact World Cup Final will bring to NYC area
MetLife Stadium will host the 2026 World Cup final and seven other matches in the biggest soccer spectacle on Earth. But despite the breathtaking economic impact estimates, don’t expect windfall benefits for the entire city or even the Meadowlands itself. “The history we will make in 2026 will create lifelong memories for our fans, provide […]
RNC weighing resolution to declare Trump ‘presumptive nominee’
A draft resolution submitted to the Republican National Committee (RNC), if approved, would recognize former President Trump as the party's presumptive nominee for 2024. dispatch first reported Maryland RNC Commissioner David Bossie said: I submitted a resolution. Its purpose is to declare Trump the “presumptive 2024 U.S. presidential candidate” and call the RNC “a full-fledged […]