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San Francisco has long been known as a bastion of progressive values, but recent ballot measures and election results suggest a shift in the city’s political landscape. In a surprising turn of events, voters in the city have approved two law-and-order measures that require drug screenings for welfare recipients and give law enforcement more powers. …

On Wednesday, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis found herself in the hot seat during a Georgia Senate hearing that was investigating allegations of misconduct against her. During the hearing, Ashleigh Merchant, the attorney for one of Donald Trump’s co-defendants, made a bombshell claim – that Willis had met with Vice President Kamala Harris during …

On Monday, the US Supreme Court announced that it would hear arguments on whether former President Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s election interference case. The court has fast-tracked the appeal, and a ruling is expected by late June. This decision will have significant implications for Trump’s possible criminal trial …

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a new rule that will cap credit card late fees at $8, in a move that is estimated to save American families more than $10 billion annually. The rule will apply to the country’s largest credit card issuers, covering those with more than 1 million open accounts. …

The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic has subpoenaed former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to testify on May 24 about his COVID-19 nursing home policies. This decision comes as part of the committee’s ongoing investigation into the effectiveness of federal guidance and regulations implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically regarding the protection of …

On Monday, the United States Supreme Court made a unanimous ruling that has caused quite a stir amongst political commentators and social media users alike. The decision, which struck down state efforts to keep former President Donald Trump off primary ballots, has sparked a wave of backlash and anger from those who view the Court …

There is a new test in town, and it’s grading recently-released movies on their portrayal of the “climate crisis.” The test, aptly named the “Climate Reality Check,” has been inspired by the widely-known Bechdel Test, which measures the presence of women in movies and other forms of fiction. The Climate Reality Check was developed by …

On Monday, a ship in the Gulf of Aden was set ablaze after being hit by a missile. The incident was claimed by Houthi militants in Yemen, who stated that they were responsible for the attack. The targeted vessel was a Liberia-flagged, Israel-affiliated container ship, according to private security firm Ambrey. The ship sustained damage …

Tragedy struck the town of Augusta, Georgia last month when the lifeless body of Augusta University nursing student, Laken Riley, was found on the University of Georgia campus. The death of the promising young woman has sparked outrage and a call for justice as it was revealed that her alleged killer, Jose Antonio Ibarra, is …

In the world of politics, there is no hiding from scandals. And for Fulton County prosecutor Fani Willis, it seems 2024 has not been a good year so far. Once hailed as the “savior of democracy,” Willis’ reputation has taken a sharp nosedive as the year began. The media was full of praise for her …