The German parliament recently passed a new rule that lets the army step in when drones fly over the country. The move comes after more and more drone sightings were reported since Russia started fighting Ukraine. A change to the air‑security law was approved with support from both sides of parli
Oregon is set to change how it shares school attendance data, moving from an annual update to quarterly releases. The state’s Department of Education will begin publishing the figures each quarter, a move that lawmakers say could help spot and fix attendance problems faster. The change follows th
The Senate Banking Committee is asked to keep a bill that shields crypto builders from prosecution. A group that supports the blockchain industry sent a note to the committee, pushing for a law called the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act. The act was first drafted in 2018 and updated recent
Iowa Republicans have decided not to push forward with a bill that would ban all abortions in the state. The bill, which would have made performing an abortion a serious crime, did not have enough support to move forward. The bill's main supporter, Rep. Jon Dunwell, said that the bill did not have t
A law aimed at reducing drunk driving deaths is stuck in the slow lane. The law, passed in 2021, requires new cars to have tech that detects if a driver is drunk or impaired. This tech could be things like sensors that check for alcohol in the air or scanners that track eye movements. The goal is to
New Mexico is taking a step towards safer roads. A new bill has passed in the Senate. It adds a special class to driver's education. This class will teach new drivers about sharing the road with others. Others include cyclists, pedestrians, and even skateboarders. The bill, called Senate Bill 73, p
People in Washington shops are finding small machines that look like ATMs but let you buy or sell digital money. These kiosks are not backed by banks and do not follow the same rules that protect regular banking transactions. They can be handy, but many scammers use them to steal from people who tru
Moms in America face big challenges. Many struggle with addiction or mental health issues, especially during and after pregnancy. Yet, our country is not doing enough to support them. America has the highest rate of moms dying from pregnancy-related issues among wealthy nations. Shockingly, over 20
A recent congressional report highlights a troubling trend: kids with mental health issues are being held in juvenile detention centers instead of receiving proper care. This isn't a new problem, but it's one that's getting more attention. About half of the juvenile detention facilities surveyed ad
Illinois is facing a big challenge with data centers. These huge facilities are popping up quickly, and they're causing some problems. They use a lot of water and electricity. This is making people's bills go up. Plus, they might be hurting the environment. A new law called the Power Act is being p
