New rule in Maine making companies pay for packaging waste
Maine has approved a program requiring companies to pay for packaging waste disposal, aiming to reduce municipal costs and promote less wasteful packaging.
Politics
Trump’s pick for top federal prosecutor in Massachusetts is expected to target guns, drugs, and illegal immigration
By Olivia Peters
President-elect Donald Trump is suspected to be considering a staunch Republican for the position of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts.
TikTok loses bid to strike down law that could ban it from the US
Originally Published: 06 DEC 24 10:39 ET Updated: 06 DEC 24 12:48 ET By Clare Duffy and Brian Fung, CNN New York (CNN) — TikTok has lost its bid to strike down a law...
French Prime Minister Macron staying in office until end of term
France’s Prime Minister Emmanual Macron vows to stay in office until the end of term. He says he will name a new prime minister soon.
Syrian insurgents capture central city of Hama
Government forces withdrew from Syria’s third-largest city Thursday, as rebel offenses set their sights on the Syrian capital, Damascus.
Chelsea Manning and others arrested outside Speaker Johnson’s office in protest for transgender rights
Originally Published: 05 DEC 24 16:10 ET Updated: 05 DEC 24 16:11 ET By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Chelsea Manning, the former Army intelligence analyst behind one of the largest leaks of classified...
26 states have passed laws restricting gender-affirming care for trans youth
Originally Published: 03 DEC 24 04:00 ET By Annette Choi, CNN (CNN) — Twenty-six states have passed bans on gender-affirming health care for transgender children and teenagers, according to a CNN analysis of data...
Biden pardons his son Hunter of his convictions
By Audrey Coleman
Biden previously stated he would not pardon Hunter of his convictions or commute his sentence.
Trump’s pick to lead HUD faces home affordability woes and possible budget cuts
Originally Published: 26 NOV 24 07:00 ET By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — If the Senate confirms Scott Turner as secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, he will take over responsibility...
An Idaho county will publish ballots to combat mistrust
By Daniel Cordova Rubio
After many election conspiracy claims in recent years, Ada County thinks it has found a way to restore confidence in the voting system.