New York’s courts unveiled a slate of congressional districts on Monday that would loosen Democrats’ hold on key House seats and make it easier for Republicans to compete in this year’s midterm elections. The map drawn by a court-appointed special master charged with unwinding a partisan gerrymander, unquestionably offered a less favorable playing field to … Read more
Members of the Munster Martial Arts Club at the USA ITO Tang Soo Do championships in Atlantic City LIMERICK students at the Munster Martial Arts club, based at the Delta Sports Dome, have taken home seven trophies at the USA ITO Tang Soo Do Korean Karate Championships in Atlantic City. The event was attended by … Read more
BOZEMAN — Often before the sun comes up, you’ll find Bozeman’s Kaden Rosenstein swimming laps at the Bozeman Swim Center. “We leave at 10 to six in the morning, and he reminds me — he wakes me up early at 515 — saying it’s time to go, mom!” Rosenstein’s mother Andrea laughed. It’s an early … Read more
A US Marine wearing the Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle. Credit: Elbit Systems of America. Elbit Systems of America has been awarded $49m contract to deliver additional night vision systems for the US Marine Corps (USMC). Under the contract, Elbit Systems’ US subsidiary will supply its Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle (SBNVG) systems to the … Read more
WASHINGTON — President Biden has signed an order authorizing the military to once again deploy hundreds of Special Operations forces inside Somalia — largely reversing the decision by President Donald J. Trump to withdraw nearly all 700 ground troops who had been stationed there, according to four officials familiar with the matter. In addition, Mr. … Read more
The number of trips Americans are making to their workplace has dropped significantly when compared to pre-pandemic figures, a new report finds, as the nation gives into ‘work from home’ culture, and employees begin to refuse to return to work – or stay in positions that require them to go to the office each day. … Read more
SANTA FE, NM (AP) — Government budgets are booming in New Mexico: Teacher salaries are up, residents can go to an in-state college tuition-free, moms will get medical care for a year after childbirth, and criminal justice initiatives are being funded to reduce urban violence. The reason behind the spending spree—oil. New Mexico is the … Read more
When America’s founders sat down to craft the structure of their brand new British spin-off, the preamble to the US constitution described the purpose of this experiment in democracy – to create a “more perfect union”. The 14th amendment, which ended slavery, gave Black Americans more freedom while simultaneously spawning the imperfections of Jim Crow … Read more
Thirteen people, ages 20 to 86, were shot. Eleven were Black and two were White, Buffalo police said. • Roberta A. Drury, 32, of Buffalo • Margus D. Morrison, 52, of Buffalo • Andre Mackneil, 53, of Auburn, New York • Aaron Salter, 55, of Lockport, New York • Geraldine Talley, 62, of Buffalo • … Read more
2021 saw the limited return of music festivals in the United States, with major events such as Made in America, Lollapalooza, Outside Lands and several Rolling Loud engagements bringing joy to music fans across the country. This year, attendees in both the United States and Canada can look forward to an interesting mix of festival … Read more