Government

Alaska is gearing up for a minimum wage increase in 2024, with the hourly rate set to rise to $11.73. This adjustment, mandated by a 2014 voter-approved statute, aims to keep pace with inflation, tying the minimum wage to consumer prices in…

The United States, often considered a beacon of hope for those seeking refuge from war and persecution, continues to grapple with disparities in the resettlement of refugees.  While the nation welcomed 25,465 refugees in 2022, a closer…

In the ever-evolving landscape of international relations, alliances are essential for fostering cooperation, promoting stability, and addressing global challenges.  The United States, as a major player on the world stage, maintains a…

In a significant decision with potential implications for voting rights across the United States, a federal appeals court ruled on Friday that Georgia can maintain statewide elections for its five-member commission regulating utilities.…

Massachusetts is taking proactive measures to address the rising challenge of finding suitable accommodation for homeless families, particularly as officials hit the state-imposed limit of 7,500 families in the emergency homeless shelter…

In a disturbing turn of events, prosecutors in southern Guerrero state, Mexico, revealed on Thursday that three journalists and two of their relatives have been abducted by armed individuals.  This unsettling incident has once again…

President Joe Biden accidentally confused pop stars Taylor Swift and Britney Spears on Monday, his 81st birthday, during the White House's annual turkey pardoning ceremony. It was a humorous but noteworthy moment.  The president, in the…

Former President Donald Trump has surpassed President Joe Biden in a national general election poll conducted by NBC News.  The poll, released on Sunday, indicates a narrow lead for Trump at 46%, with Biden trailing at 44%. Notably, this…