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SCOTUS: Students can use state aid to attend private, religious schools
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states could not prohibit students from using state aid to attend private schools which include religious instruction. This ruling is the latest in a long line of decisions on whether government funds can be given directly or indirectly to organizations with ties to religious institutions. In the case of… -
Heatwave, winds and drought to blame for wildfires in Spain and Germany
A heatwave in Europe has firefighters struggling to keep up with wildfires that have damaged tens of thousands of acres of land throughout Spain and Germany. The heat, along with the strong winds and a lack of rainfall, have stoked the unseasonable fires. Three towns near Berlin issued evacuation notices on Sunday due to the… -
With fuel prices soaring, Biden considering federal gas tax holiday
President Biden said he is considering a federal gas tax holiday and hopes to make a decision by the end of the week. Pressure is building in Washington to do more to lower rising costs for Americans and a temporary break on the tax is gaining steam as one of the options. Talk of finding… -
Swimming body FINA bans transgender athletes from women’s events
Transgender swimmers who did not transition before puberty have effectively been banned from competing in women’s events, the world swimming governing body announced on Sunday. The International Swimming Federation’s (FINA) new “gender inclusion policy” only allows swimmers who transitioned before the age of 12 to compete in women’s events. Members of FINA voted 71.5 percent… -
Congress targets food and gas inflation in new bill
The House of Representatives passed the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act in a mostly party line vote. All but five Democrats voted in favor, and all but seven Republicans voted against. Supporters hope the bill will control inflationary costs. To control food prices, the bill provides $500 million in USDA funds to help farmers… -
From golf to MLB, how these 5 pro sports act as monopolies
When we think about monopolies, Big Tech comes to mind. Or maybe that board game that has started many family conflicts. But it’s competitive sports leagues that seem to be guilty of the most anti-competitive business practices. The recent suspension of a group of PGA golfers is just the tip of the iceberg. Here are… -
January 6th Committee highlights pressure campaign against Pence
The January 6th Committee investigating attack on the Capitol held its third hearing Thursday, focused on former President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign to get former Vice President Mike Pence to reject the outcome of the election during the electoral certification. The hearing included testimony about attorney John Eastman’s plan to keep Donald Trump in office… -
Quantitative tightening is ‘uncertain’ Fed method to cool inflation
For just the second time in modern history, the Federal Reserve started quantitative tightening in June to draw down its unprecedented $9 trillion balance sheet. The central bank’s assets on hand have more than doubled since the start of the pandemic. “I would just stress how uncertain the effect is of shrinking the balance sheet,”… -
Bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act to smooth supply chain, fight inflation
A bill aimed at controlling the cost of international shipping for American businesses and improving the supply chain is headed to President Joe Biden’s desk. Sponsors of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act hope it will help tackle rampant inflation, as prices rose 8.6% in May compared to the previous year. The House of Representatives passed… -
‘More pain in our future’ as gas prices top $5 per gallon: GasBuddy economist
For the first time ever, the national average price of gas surpassed $5 per gallon, according to gas price trackers GasBuddy and American Automobile Association. As of Monday, the price hovered around $5.01, AAA reported. After the price of a gallon of gas surged nearly $2 in the past year, though, experts warn we haven’t… -
Biden will support bipartisan gun reform agreement
A bipartisan group of senators reached an agreement in principle on gun-safety legislation. Ten Republican senators announced they will support the package, which will allow it to overcome the hurdle of a 60-vote filibuster. The bill: creates stricter penalties for gun trafficking and straw purchases which are purchases for someone who can’t buy the gun themself;… -
Trump calls out daughter Ivanka after Jan. 6 hearing appearance
Former President Donald Trump is calling out his own daughter on his Truth Social platform. The January 6th Committee showed video from Ivanka Trump’s deposition during its primetime hearing Thursday. The video revealed she believed then-Attorney General Bill Barr’s statements that there was no widespread fraud in the 2020 election. “It affected my perspective. I… -
Inflation still climbing: Prices rise 8.6% in May, the fastest rate in 40 years
Consumer prices in May proved inflation still has a stranglehold on the country, rising 8.6% from one year ago — the fastest pace in 40 years. May’s data exceeds expectations with analysts believing prices had peaked in March at 8.5% before falling to 8.3% in April, but rising energy and food prices continue to burden…