Category Archives: Politics
German bosses, unions jointly oppose boycott of Russian gas
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's employers and unions have joined together in opposing an immediate European Union ban on natural gas imports from Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, saying such a move would lead to factory shutdowns and the loss
Nebraska law will advance proposed Colorado canal project
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts signed a law Monday that will allow the state to move forward with plans to build a canal in Colorado to divert water out of the South Platte River because of fears
Arrival of final 2 F-35s completes complement at Alaska base
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — The final two F-35A Joint Strike Fighter jets have arrived at Eielson Air Force Base near Fairbanks, completing the full complement of 54 aircraft.
Congress seeks compromise to boost computer chip industry
WASHINGTON (AP) — A global computer chip shortage has made it harder for consumers to get their hands on cars, computers and other modern-day necessities, so Congress is looking to boost chip manufacturing and research in the United States with
Lawyer: Ex-NY Lt Gov has strong legal challenges for charges
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for recently resigned New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin said Monday the Democrat has “very lively” legal issues from which to challenge corruption charges brought against him.
Florida Legislature to vote on DeSantis’ congressional map
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers will return to the Capitol Tuesday to begin a special session to approve a new congressional map after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the previous GOP-backed boundaries that preserved minority districts. ...
Rain dampens 1st White House Easter Egg Roll since 2019
WASHINGTON (AP) — Snoopy, Charlie Brown and “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon roamed the soggy White House grounds on Monday for the first Easter egg roll since before the coronavirus pandemic.
Officials buy gondola for city-owned ski area in Juneau
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Officials have purchased a gondola in Austria for a city-owned ski area in Alaska's capital city, but questions remain about the installation and long-term plans for the gondola. City officials have expressed interest in working w...
Sweden links riots to criminal gangs that target police
HELSINKI (AP) — Swedish police said Monday that the riots that have shaken several cities and towns in the Nordic country are extremely serious crimes against society and suspect some protesters are linked to criminal gangs that intentionally target po...
‘If you show up, I win’: Inside Patrick Brown’s drive for Conservative leadership
OTTAWA — An apology to the Tamil community, improving cricket infrastructure and putting a visa office in Kathmandu are just some of the promises Patrick Brown has made in hopes of becoming the next leader of the Conservative Party of
