In a rare defeat for President Joe Biden on judicial nominations, Michael Delaney has withdrawn from consideration to be a 1st Circuit Court of Appeals judge.
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An ancient writing system from the Philippines makes an unlikely comeback
One glance at Filipino social media and you will find a recurrent set of waves, twists and inverted heart shapes.
In Florida, agricultural workers are fearful and brace for changes under new immigration law
In Florida, agricultural workers have been fearful and farmers are worried since Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a restrictive immigration bill.
Florida New College students plan alternate commencement address
Students at New College of Florida have raised over $129,000 on GoFundMe to host an alternate commencement celebration in protest of what they’ve called the “hostile takeover” of the school by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
House Republicans ask Pentagon for more info on 2021 Kabul bombing that killed 13 Americans
House Republicans have asked Pentagon leaders for details on the lead-up to the deadly 2021 suicide bombing attack at Abbey Gate at Kabul International Airport.
Couples 55 and older will be able to contribute more than $10,000 to a health savings account
Older U.S. couples will be able contribute more than $10,000 annually toward tax-free health savings accounts.
Disney cancels plans for new Florida campus amid DeSantis feud
Disney announced it will not move forward with the construction of a new Florida campus, citing “changing business conditions” and the return of CEO Bob Iger. The company also will no longer be asking more than 2,000 California-based employees to relocate to Florida.
GOP witnesses undermined Jan. 6 cases with conspiracy theories, FBI says
Two FBI whistleblowers who testified before a Rep. Jim Jordan-led House subcommittee had their security clearances revoked due to their conduct on Jan. 6 cases, the bureau said.
Disney scraps plan for new Florida campus amid DeSantis feud
Disney has abandoned plans to open up a new employee campus in Lake Nona, Florida, amid rising tensions with the state’s governor.
Most endangered U.S. historic sites include two Chinatowns
Philadelphia and Seattle’s Chinatowns, two of the nation’s oldest, are among the most endangered historical sites in the country, according to a list from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.