The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. This legislation has been a priority for Republicans as an election-year talking point, even though research indicates that noncitizens illegally registering and voting in federal elections is exceedingly rare. The bill passed largely along party lines, with five Democrats…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed strong disapproval on Wednesday regarding the decision to kill a bill that would restrict access to xylazine, a sedative increasingly found in street drugs. Newsom described the action as a “huge mistake” and hinted that his administration might intervene to ensure the measure’s eventual success. “I felt it a huge…
A deadly heat wave has shattered temperature records across the Western United States this week, prompting heat warnings and advisories for millions of people and resulting in at least five deaths. Among the victims was a motorcyclist who succumbed to heat exposure in California’s Death Valley. The extreme weather has left dozens of others hospitalized…
Movie star and lifelong Democrat George Clooney added his voice to calls for President Joe Biden to leave the presidential race on Wednesday, just weeks after headlining a fundraiser that brought in a record single-night haul for the president’s reelection campaign. In a New York Times opinion piece, Clooney expressed his admiration for Biden but…
Hurricane Beryl, a storm of unprecedented ferocity, has left an indelible mark on the Caribbean and the southeastern United States. This 11-day tempest shattered multiple records, from becoming the earliest Category 4 and Category 5 storm to producing the most tornado warnings in a single July day. As the world grapples with the increasing frequency…
On July 1, a new law in Florida took effect, allowing volunteer chaplains in public schools. The Satanic Temple quickly decided to take advantage of this new opportunity. The Satanic Temple announced on social media that their chaplains could now serve in Florida’s public schools, crediting Governor Ron DeSantis for making this possible. However, DeSantis…
Homeowners in the Villas of Carillon townhome community in Feather Sound, Florida, are grappling with a significant financial burden following a request from their homeowners association (HOA) board for a $60,000 special assessment. In early June, homeowners received notice detailing that the HOA’s reserves had never been fully funded in its 20-year history, presenting the…
Governor Gavin Newsom has taken a bold step to tackle crime in California by implementing a new surveillance technology across the state. This move has sparked debates on privacy and public safety, as hundreds of Flock Safety cameras are being deployed, marking a significant shift in crime prevention tactics. Flock Safety cameras are advanced surveillance…
The role of the President of the United States is unparalleled in its demands and responsibilities. It is a position that requires constant vigilance, sharp mental acuity, and the ability to make critical decisions at any hour of the day or night. Given these requirements, Biden’s recent comments according to Newsom, that he will be…
Hurricane Beryl has already made history with its unprecedented rapid intensification and early-season strength. First forming as a tropical depression on June 28, 2024, with winds of 35 mph, Beryl swiftly escalated into a hurricane with winds of 75 mph within 24 hours. This marked the farthest east a hurricane has formed in June. The…
