Archives for April 2023

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

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

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

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

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