The southeastern U. S. is battling a wave of intense fires that have scorched more than 27, 000 acres in southern Georgia. Local authorities are ordering residents to leave their homes as flames threaten nearby towns and villages. Because of the danger, many areas have been placed under a burn ban t
The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and the Detroit Pistons find themselves trailing after a home loss to the Orlando Magic. On Wednesday, the series shifts back to Detroit for Game 2 of the first round. Fans can catch the matchup on television or online, depending on their preference. The
The UK Parliament has just approved a new law that will stop people born after December 31, 2008 from ever buying cigarettes. The bill is called the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. It will be signed by King Charles III as a formality, but the change is real and soon to take effect. The new rules let the
The D. C. Council moved closer to making youth curfews permanent after eight members voted in favor during a recent meeting. If approved again in May, the rule would go into effect later this year but still needs approval from Congress. Not everyone agrees with the idea. Some council members pointed
Colorado lawmakers are trying to stop companies from spying on shoppers just to charge more. A proposed bill, HB 1210, would ban the use of algorithms that adjust prices for groceries, hotels, and other goods based on personal data. The idea is to prevent stores from charging one person more because
Georgia Tech is turning student housing into a temporary home for World Cup visitors this summer. Instead of booking a hotel, soccer fans can rent a single room in a shared apartment near Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The program, called Soccer Stays GT Summer Lodging, opens dorm-style living to the public
Another election in Virginia has suddenly become a battleground for claims that didn’t match the results. Voters there decided on a new map that could shift power from Republicans to Democrats, handing the party a potential boost before November. Instead of accepting the outcome, one high-profile fi
Nico Ali Walsh, a pro boxer and Muhammad Ali’s grandson, stepped onto the Senate floor to speak against a new law that carries his family name. The bill, called the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, was passed by the House earlier this year and now faces scrutiny in Washington. Walsh’s me
Former champion Oscar De La Hoya appeared before the U. S. Senate on a Wednesday to voice concerns about a proposed overhaul of boxing laws. The new bill, known as the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act, would let a single organization manage promotion, rankings, titles and sanctioning. De La
The tech giant Dell Technologies has been climbing the stock market ladder, hitting new peaks that have traders buzzing. Over the past year, its shares have jumped almost 160%, and analysts keep a strong “Buy” stance. A recent scan of market data flagged Dell as one of the top performers, thanks to
