As fuel taxes plummet, states weigh charging by the mile instead of the tank
U.S. states are facing a myriad of hurdles as they experiment with programs to eventually replace the motor fuel taxes that have paid for roads for more than a century
2023-06-25 12:51
Ahead of the BET Awards, a look back at how the network helped hip-hop grow and thrive
“Rap City.”
2023-06-25 12:49
Party and protest mix as LGBTQ+ pride parades kick off from New York to San Francisco
Some of the world’s biggest celebrations of LGBTQ+ pride are set to kick off Sunday
2023-06-25 12:21
AP PHOTOS: Napa Valley wine grapes thrive after record rainfall, but cool weather may delay harvest
NAPA, Calif. (AP) — As sunlight spilled into California's famed Napa Valley on a summer day, rows of wine grapes reflected the benefits of this winter's record rainfall.
2023-06-25 11:46
Trump says 'vital' federal role remains for regulating abortion
By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON Former President Donald Trump said the federal government has a role in regulating late
2023-06-25 09:16
‘How dare they?’: Kamala Harris condemns abortion bans one year after Roe fell
US vice president Kamala Harris has condemned states that have implemented full abortion bans, one year since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe V Wade. Roe V Wade was a historic ruling for abortion rights in America, but the law was reversed in 2022, allowing individual states to write their own legislation on abortion. Harris recalled a conversation she had with her husband, prompting her to ask, ‘How dare they?’ of US states that have written full abortion bans into law.
2023-06-25 05:20
Librarians train to defend intellectual freedom and fight book bans at Chicago conference
The American Library Association's annual conference is underway in Chicago, where librarians are discussing topics including countering book challenges, fighting legislative censorship, and ensuring information access and the freedom to read
2023-06-25 03:58
Aitch leaks 2023/24 Man Utd home kit on stage at Glastonbury
Rapper Aitch wears 2023/24 Manchester United home kit on stage at Glastonbury three days before official release.
2023-06-25 03:17
What does the right to abortion in America look like now?
In 1973, the US Supreme Court ruled that the decision to terminate a pregnancy was up to the individual, not the government. Roe V Wade became a landmark decision for abortion rights in America, enshrining a layer of legal protection for women. But in 2022, that law was reversed, allowing individual states to create their own laws in relation to abortion. One year on from the decision to overturn Roe V Wade, The Independent looks at the current abortion rights situation in the United States of America.
2023-06-25 02:46
A group promoting healthy food choices asked a Georgia baseball team to change its name. Here's how the Macon Bacon responded
A group of plant-based activists urged the Macon Bacon baseball team in Georgia to change their name to promote healthier food choices.
2023-06-25 02:18
10 Common Problems With Microsoft OneDrive and How to Fix Them
Microsoft OneDrive is a helpful tool for backing up and synchronizing files online and across
2023-06-24 23:45
CBS News effort shows the growth in solutions journalism to combat bad news fatigue
Following the new can be relentlessly depressing, so much that some people use that as an excuse for avoiding it
2023-06-24 23:15