One of two Black Democrats expelled from the Republican-led Tennessee House will return to the Legislature after a Memphis commission voted to reinstate him Wednesday, nearly a week after his banishment for supporting gun control protesters propelled him into the national spotlight. … [Read more...] about Expelled Black lawmaker Pearson to return to Tennessee House
Archives for April 2023
Security details of Joe Biden’s plans in Ireland found on a Belfast street
Documents containing sensitive details about President Biden's overseas trip were found on the streets of Belfast on Wednesday, prompting an investigation by police officials in Northern Ireland. … [Read more...] about Security details of Joe Biden’s plans in Ireland found on a Belfast street
Gov. DeSantis surrogates escalate tit-for-tat versus Disney
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees to Disney World's governing board have launched a fresh salvo in the fight to control the resort, seeking to expand their authority after their Disney-controlled predecessors abdicated most powers to the company. … [Read more...] about Gov. DeSantis surrogates escalate tit-for-tat versus Disney
U.S. aiming to stop cyberwar with China, reaching out to foreign digital defenders
Top American cybersecurity officials are working to prevent a digital war with China and are ramping up outreach to allies overseas to bolster defenses ahead of any future conflict. … [Read more...] about U.S. aiming to stop cyberwar with China, reaching out to foreign digital defenders
Teacher’s pest: NYC hires former educator to slaughter rats
Every New York City mayor has waged war - and mostly lost - against one of humanity's most cunning and enduring foe: rattus norvegicus. But has the city's vilest enemy, better known as the common brown rat, finally met its match? … [Read more...] about Teacher’s pest: NYC hires former educator to slaughter rats
