The city council in Elk Grove recently agreed to a plan that puts more eyes on the streets. Starting soon, police will get live feeds from cameras set up by local businesses. The goal? To catch crimes as they happen and respond faster. Small shops can even get up to $5, 000 to help pay for the camer
The Northeast often keeps its residents guessing in May, and Central New York residents should pack a light jacket this week. A stubborn low-pressure system drifting overhead keeps clouds parked and showers popping up randomly. Most spots see only drizzle or brief light rain, with totals barely enou
The U. S. Justice Department recently raised concerns about how Yale University’s medical school picks its students. Officials claim the school favored Black and Hispanic applicants over others with stronger academic records. This follows a government review that found Black and Hispanic students we
The Senate Banking Committee just voted 15-9 to move a major crypto regulation bill forward, but not everyone agrees on how it should work. Two Democrats, Ruben Gallego from Arizona and Angela Alsobrooks from Maryland, joined all 13 Republicans in backing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. This b
The U. S. Forest Service looks after nearly 200 million acres of public lands spread across the country. Forests and grasslands need regular care to stay healthy and safe. Many experts have pointed out that the agency could work more closely with local groups, tribes, and state teams to improve fore
The Supreme Court has temporarily let people access the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth visits and the mail. This drug, used in most US abortions today, works by blocking a pregnancy hormone and is usually taken with another pill to complete the process. It got initial approval in 2000
The largest business group in Portland is ready to sue the city council if it moves forward with a plan to change the city’s arts tax. In a letter sent to all 12 council members, the Chamber said that lawmakers cannot alter taxes without voters’ consent. The warning is stronger than before; it sp
The former White House communications chief shared his thoughts about digital money, saying that paper cash only works because people believe in it. He compared Bitcoin to a modern version of money that is open, clear and managed by computers all over the world. Because it runs on a computer p
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, known as Clarity, has reached a crossroads. The bill first won the House but is now stuck in the Senate Banking Committee, where debates over how stablecoins can earn rewards are heating up. Senators have submitted more than 130 amendments before the upcoming
The crypto world has long wrestled with vague rules, but recent signals suggest that lawmakers may finally set a solid path. Brian Armstrong, the head of Coinbase, has voiced optimism that the CLARITY Act could bring much-needed certainty to digital asset regulation. He also thanked supporters from
