Johannesburg’s thirst for clean water sparks rise in potentially substandard refill stations
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Republican Tom Barrett Flips Michigan’s 7th House District
Republican Tom Barrett won his bid for Michigan’s 7th congressional district, flipping the open seat in central Michigan away from Democrats.
7 states vote to protect abortion rights, 3 keep restrictions in place
Ten states voted directly on abortion-related measures Tuesday, with abortion advocates claiming seven victories. Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Nevada and South Dakota all went to the polls on the issue, with the majority of the ballot measures seeking to amend efforts passed in Republican-led states whose leaders moved to restrict abortion in the wake of the Supreme […]
Trump May Test US Military Norms in Second Term
Donald Trump is set to resume his role as commander in chief, promising to keep U.S. troops out of wars abroad.
Climate Activists Spray-Paint US Embassy in London After Trump Win
British police arrested two men after environmental activists sprayed orange paint on a section of the U.S. embassy building in south London Wednesday to protest against Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election.
Russia Ratifies NKorea Pact; Up to 10,000 NKorean Troops Deployed to Kursk
The upper house of Russian parliament on Wednesday ratified a treaty with North Korea envisioning mutual military assistance, a move that comes as the U.S. has confirmed the deployment of 10,000 North Korean troops to Russia.The “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty,”…[#item_full_content]
Jenniffer González of Puerto Rico’s Pro-statehood Party Ahead in Gubernatorial Election
Jenniffer González of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party was leading polls early Wednesday in a historic gubernatorial election that could see her party secure a third consecutive term for the first time.[#item_full_content]
Trump Media, Tesla Surge as Former President Wins 2nd Term
Shares of Trump Media, Tesla and domestic-focused small-cap companies surged Wednesday as Donald Trump was elected U.S. president for the second time, fueling expectations of higher domestic growth.[#item_full_content]
8 States Approve Noncitizen Voting Amendments
Voters in eight states approved GOP-backed constitutional amendments to prevent noncitizens from voting in elections, multiple outlets reported.
Nathan Hochman Elected L.A. County DA, Ousting Progressive Gascón
Nathan Hochman defeated George Gascón in the race for Los Angeles County district attorney, unseating an incumbent known as the godfather of progressive prosecutors.[#item_full_content]