Archives for June 2022

Shares of Digital World Acquisition Corp. dropped 10% in morning trading Monday as the company reported that the subpoenas and a related investigation by the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission could delay or even prevent its acquisition of the maker of Trump's Truth Social app. … [Read more...] about Company buying Trump's social media app faces subpoenas

The skies over a scattering of Western U.S. cities will stay dark for the third consecutive Fourth of July as some major fireworks displays are canceled again this year, this time for fire concerns amid dry weather, along with pandemic related supply or staffing problems. … [Read more...] about Some cities nix July 4 fireworks for shortages, fire dangers

The Supreme Court ruled Monday in favor of a high school football coach who lost his job in Washington state for praying on the 50-yard line, saying the school district can't punish students and teachers for personal, private religious activity. … [Read more...] about Supreme Court sides with high school coach who prayed on 50-yard line

Hispanic Democrats in Congress are faulting the national party for not adequately courting Hispanic voters, which they say is partly to blame for Republican Rep. Mayra Flores flipping a blue South Texas seat this month. … [Read more...] about Dems bemoan party's weak messaging to Hispanics after GOP's Mayra Flores flips Texas seat

Becoming a leading voice on abortion access could be a better fit for Harris after President Joe Biden tasked her with overseeing other thorny issues that haven't gone well: immigration and expanding voting rights. Sweeping legislation on both issues has stalled in Congress, prompting some advocates to say the vice president and the White House should've done more. … [Read more...] about Harris emerges as top abortion voice, warns of more fallout