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New York City's noncitizen voting law ruled illegal by top state court
New York City's attempt to allow noncitizens to cast ballots in local elections violates the state constitution, the state's top court…
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Politics
Schumer: Senate Democrats 'will not impeach judges,' calls Trump 'a lawless, angry man'
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said he and fellow Democrats will not support a Republican-led effort to impeach federal judges…
Politics
Trump takes major step toward shuttering Education Department
President Trump on Thursday took his largest step so far toward dismantling the Education Department, signing an executive order directing…
Business
Volatile markets, heightened uncertainty may slow banks’ hiring: recruiters
The recent series of job cuts underscore the challenges lenders are grappling with; US banks’ layoffs could ripple through to Singapore…
Business
Singapore financial sector may cut hiring amid volatile markets, global bank layoffs
The recent series of job cuts underscore the challenges lenders are grappling with; US banks’ layoffs could ripple through to Singapore…
News
Nonprofit Dreams? Start Here
Starting a nonprofit can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you have a big idea or just a passion for helping others,…
Politics
Pentagon deletes, restores Jackie Robinson web page
The Defense Department deleted an article Wednesday about the military service of Jackie Robinson, the first Black player in Major League…
Politics
Clay Higgins won't run against Bill Cassidy for Louisiana's U.S. Senate seat
Republican Rep. Clay Higgins announced that he would not challenge Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana next year, but predicted an intraparty…
Politics
DeSantis warns he has 'tools' including suspending local officials if they don't cooperate with ICE
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday his office has tools including suspending officials from office to compel local governments to…
Politics
New York's top court blocks NYC from letting noncitizens vote
New York state's top court put an end Thursday to New York City's effort to empower noncitizens to vote in municipal elections. Source link
Politics
Lawmakers in both parties hope next spending battle will yield different results
Republicans and Democrats have different spending priorities but are largely united in their hope of striking a bipartisan deal the next…
Business
Creditors file over S$198m in claims against troubled Qoo10, but only S$34,650 recovered
More than S$198 million in claims have been submitted by creditors to the liquidator of beleaguered online marketplace Qoo10, but only…
News
Minnesota state senator resigns after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution
A Minnesota state senator who was caught in a sting operation resigned under fire Thursday after he was charged with soliciting a minor…
Culture
“Being Maria” Brings Maria Schneider’s Traumatic Career to Light
When Film Forum showed “Last Tango in Paris” this past December, as part of a Marlon Brando retrospective, the venue’s web page for the…
Politics
EU delays retaliatory tariffs on U.S. whiskey, other products
The European Union on Thursday said it's delaying a first round of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. whiskey and other goods until April so it…
Politics
A Tale of Two Deportation Cases
In the case of the Venezuelans, the DOJ is resisting the kind of meticulous review that it provided in Mahmoud Khalil’s case. Source link
Politics
US: Wall Street slips as Fed boost proves short-lived
US stock indexes opened lower on Thursday (Mar 20), as worries about the fallout of US tariff policies returned a... Source link
Business
Dollar higher as Fed signals no rush to cut rates, BOE holds rates steady
The dollar rose on Thursday (Mar 20) after the Federal Reserve indicated it was in no rush to cut rates further this year due to…
Business
Singapore shares rise after Fed rate cut pause; STI up 0.6%
Shares on the Singapore bourse ended higher on Thursday (Mar 20), following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to hold off on interest-rate…
News
The Most Important China Book of the Decade
Tom Cotton brings to a mass audience a critical message about Beijing’s threats. Source link
Politics
Pro-Union Republicans Don’t Get Trump’s Real Appeal
Democrats have lost the working class in large part because they put unions over workers. Republicans shouldn’t make the same mistake.…
News
Thoughts on Federal Arts Money After President Autopen
And why wallop libraries? They teach people to think for themselves. Source link
Business
CK Hutchison warns of geopolitical risks as profit falls and ports deal upsets China
CK Hutchison Holdings warned of a deteriorating global business environment due to geopolitical and trade tensions, as the Hong Kong…