Voters in Portugal returned to the polls on Sunday for a third general election in three years, as the country's increasingly fragmented political landscape defies efforts to unite behind policies on pressing national issues such as immigration, housing and the cost of living. … [Read more...] about Portugal holds a third general election in 3 years. But the vote might not end the political turmoil
Pre-Civil War mansion in Louisiana gutted by fire
The mansion at Nottoway Plantation, a 166-year-old building in White Castle, Louisiana, was destroyed in a fire Thursday. … [Read more...] about Pre-Civil War mansion in Louisiana gutted by fire
House Republican suggests raising taxes on top earners to help ‘stalled’ reconciliation bill
A House Republican who has been a central figure pushing for an increase to the state and local tax deduction caps, known as SALT, said increasing taxes on the nation's top earners could help move President Trump's "stalled" megabill. … [Read more...] about House Republican suggests raising taxes on top earners to help ‘stalled’ reconciliation bill
WMATA working on system to allow riders to tap their credit cards directly for rides
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is testing a system that would allow riders to tap their credit or debit card directly to pay for a ride instead of a SmarTrip card. … [Read more...] about WMATA working on system to allow riders to tap their credit cards directly for rides
Heavy rainfall floods Argentine highways, forces evacuations
More than 2,000 people were ordered to evacuate rural areas north of Argentina's capital after several days of heavy rainfall flooded highways, farmlands and entire neighborhoods. … [Read more...] about Heavy rainfall floods Argentine highways, forces evacuations