Downing Street insists negotiations over US-UK tech deal still live
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would "shape the futures of millions of people".
Ferguson will tap emergency funding to aid WA residents hit by flooding
SEATTLE — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said Tuesday that the state will look to spend $3.5 million on immediate assistance to those affected by the historic flooding of the past week. The money is intended as a bridge to help Washingtonians before the state can access federal disaster aid, which could take months. It’ll help […]
#PumpUpThaVolume: December 16, 2025 ♬
Media Monarchy plays Peter Murphy x Boy George x Juno Reactor, Floating Points, Aphex Twin and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for December 16, 2025. ♬
Space-flown Santa hat on display for holiday season at Kansas Cosmosphere
TOPEKA — The science behind Santa’s magical ability to traverse the world in one night to deliver toys and joy may always remain a mystery. But possibly, the jolly old fellow might have picked up a tip or two when his hat took a flight aboard Space Shuttle Discovery during a Hubble Space Telescope mission, […]
CAIR-Florida files lawsuit against DeSantis after ‘terrorist’ designation
TAMPA — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil-rights organization, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order issued last week designating the group as a “terrorist organization.” CAIR is asking the court to block the executive order and declare it unconstitutional. The CAIR-Foundation and CAIR-Florida filed […]
Kansas governor doubtful GOP legislators can pull off congressional redistricting
Kansas' Democratic governor skeptical GOP-led 2026 Legislature will redraw the state's four U.S. House districts to appease President Donald Trump.
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EU waters down plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules.
Government rolls back nature protections to boost housing
Critics say government changes to a flagship biodiversity policy could stall nature recovery.
Government rolls back nature protections to boost housing
Critics say government changes to a flagship biodiversity policy could stall nature recovery.
Government rolls back nature protections to boost housing
Critics say government changes to a flagship biodiversity policy could stall nature recovery.
‘Sadly timed’: New bill would allow professors, TAs to open carry on campus
Florida professors, university faculty, and teaching assistants could soon be able to openly carry firearms on campus, thanks to a sweeping new measure filed by a Republican lawmaker. Sen. Don Gaetz, R-Crestview, is sponsoring the legislation, entitled “School Safety,” to address security concerns in higher education. If passed, the bill would remove college campuses as […]