Archives for April 2023

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed legislation Friday requiring localities to base water bills on personal consumption, blocking a proposed reform by the federally appointed manager of the troubled water system in the state's capital city. … [Read more...] about Mississippi to require consumption-based water billing

Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, who has chronic leukemia, has been transferred from an intensive care unit to a regular ward at a Milan hospital, where he is being treated for a lung infection, his brother was quoted as saying on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Former Italian Premier Berlusconi transferred from ICU to regular ward, family says

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday that he will press for a trade agreement between the European Union and Indonesia as part of his country's efforts to reduce its reliance on China for crucial raw materials. … [Read more...] about Germany backs EU-Indonesia trade pact to curb China reliance

It was a banner day -- both good and bad -- for nuclear power in Europe. … [Read more...] about Nuclear confusion: Finland powers up as Germany shuts down

When the Supreme Court first looked at whether employees could be forced to work on their sabbath day, it was the 1970s. … [Read more...] about Sabbath work case gives justices new chance to crack ‘separation’ of church and state