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New NY bill would require a background check to buy a 3D printer
A New York state senator has re-introduced a bill requiring a criminal background check to purchase 3D printers capable of printing firearms. The goal is to block people who would be disqualified from buying a gun from also purchasing the means to produce one. The bill comes after law enforcement officials in New York raised… -
Ted Cruz introduces ‘No Tax on Tips’ bill echoing Trump campaign promise
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a bill Thursday, Jan. 16, that would make one of President-elect Donald Trump’s major policy proposals a reality: the No Tax on Tips Act. Cruz reintroduced a bill similar to the one he proposed last July. This time, however, the bill has the support of Nevada’s two Democratic senators, making… -
China to buy Russian coal mine as it invests in country’s weak economy
With Russia’s economy teetering and its invasion of Ukraine nearing the three-year mark, China is capitalizing. The latest example is that four Chinese companies are buying a Russian coal mine that’s facing millions in tax debt and risking bankruptcy, according to the Russian state news agency Interfax. Russia’s effort to invade Ukraine has depleted its… -
Americans frown upon AI, but many don’t realize they already use it: Poll
A new poll finds that although Americans don’t like artificial intelligence very much, nearly all use it. The catch? Most don’t realize they’re using it. A poll by Gallup and tech advocacy group Telescope found that nearly two-thirds of all Americans don’t realize that many of the features of their everyday lives –– social media,… -
State Farm offers renewals for people affected by LA fires it planned to drop
State Farm says it will offer renewals to policyholders affected by the Los Angeles County fires. The announcement reverses its initial plans to drop coverage. The decision affects policies for homeowners, renters and condo associations. It includes about 70% of the residential policies it has in Pacific Palisades. The coastal community has suffered significant destruction… -
Minnesota Democrats look to run down clock until new member restores tie
Who controls the Minnesota state House? The answer might depend on who you ask. After an Election Day where Democrats and Republicans tied with 67 seats apiece, a subsequent vacancy put Republicans ahead, 67-66, when the legislature started Monday, Jan. 13. Now, Democrats have left the Capitol, hoping to force Republicans to abide by a… -
Could Iowa grow in size? Lawmaker proposes bill to buy 9 Minnesota counties
President-elect Donald Trump’s desires for U.S. expansion into places like Canada, the Panama Canal and Greenland is inspiring state lawmakers to try something similar. An Iowa lawmaker introduced a bill this week to expand the state by purchasing the nine Minnesota counties that border it. Lawmaker Michael Bousselot made the Trump parallel clear in a… -
Hamas accepts draft deal for fragile Gaza ceasefire: Officials
A ceasefire could soon be on the horizon in Gaza. Two officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement that would halt its war with Israel. An Israeli official told the Associated Press that the two sides were still finalizing the details. However, the deal could wind down more than 15 months of fighting, which… -
South Korean police arrest President Yoon after weekslong showdown
South Korea’s anti-corruption agency says authorities arrested the country’s impeached president, Yoon Suk-Yeol. The arrest wraps up a weekslong showdown that saw the president holed up in his secured residence. The episode also follows a period of instability since Yoon briefly declared martial law in South Korea last month, prompting the country’s parliament to impeach… -
Biden makes late foreign policy moves on Cuba and Asia-Pacific nations
President Joe Biden is making some final foreign policy moves with less than a week left in office. His latest actions address U.S. relations with two adversaries: Cuba and China. Biden will drop Cuba from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism and reverse some of then-President Donald Trump’s actions tightening U.S. policies toward… -
Johnson says Capitol will raise flags to full-staff for Trump inauguration
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., says the U.S. Capitol will fly its flags at full-staff during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week. President Joe Biden ordered flags at half-staff during 30 days of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter, who died last month. The U.S. flag code requires the practice after the deaths of presidents.… -
Oklahoma bill would ban all but 2 cities from providing homeless shelters
A new bill in Oklahoma proposes banning all but two of the state’s cities and towns from providing homeless shelters or conducting homeless outreach. It’s the latest in a series of state bills and policies that govern where or how unhoused people can live. The new bill, SB 484, says, “No municipality of this state… -
Early congestion pricing numbers show NYC traffic reduced by 7.5%: MTA
Data from the first week of New York City’s congestion pricing policy shows it’s having an effect. MTA, New York’s public transit authority, reported a small but noticeable dip in traffic on some of Manhattan’s busiest streets. The program faced major pushback in New York and New Jersey. However, officials from the MTA said total…
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