The Supreme Court could help California criminalize homelessness

Is homelessness a crime? The answer should clearly be no. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court agreed Friday to reconsider the case that raised that question. Conservative justices have good reason to fear that the government will allow the government to criminalize sleeping in public even when people have nowhere else to go. The case, Johnson v. […]

BlackRock To Make Massive Infrastructure Move To ‘Decarbonize The World’ And Reap Government Subsidies

BlackRock reached an agreement on Friday to acquire Global Infrastructure Partners for $12.5 billion, according to statements and reports. It's a move aimed at advancing the investment giant's climate goals and leveraging government subsidies. BlackRock is the world's largest asset manager and champions environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) investing. BlackRock believes the timing of […]

Beware Of Herpes Monkeys, Authorities Say

Florida is known for its wildlife, including alligators, sharks, snakes, and manatees, but now you can add herpes-spreading monkeys to the list. The rhesus macaque is a type of monkey that currently lives in central Florida and is an invasive species. Not protected by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, which means homeowners can […]

‘Not In My District’: AOC Blows Off Question About NYC School Shut Down To House Illegal Immigrants

New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Thursday dismissed a Fox Business reporter's question about New York City closing schools to protect illegal immigrants. James Madison High School in Brooklyn announced Students will “pivot to remote learning” on Tuesday to accommodate 2,000 undocumented immigrants being held at Floyd Bennett Field. FOX Business reporter Hilary Vaughn […]

Navy Soldier Jailed By Japan Released After Nearly 18 Months

A Navy soldier who was imprisoned by Japan after being involved in a fatal car accident has been released for the first time in about 18 months. While working at a Japanese naval base in 2021, Lieutenant Ridge Arconis fell asleep behind the wheel of his car and struck three pedestrians, killing two of them. […]

Who is the best team in SEC basketball right now?

You can read it here every Wednesday beyond the southSo let's get into another SEC topic, breaking down last week's biggest matchups, previewing next week's schedule, and talking about the state of affairs for the best conference in the land. In this week's edition, let's switch to the hardwood and talk about the SEC. Although […]

Volunteers needed for homeless count in Maricopa County

The annual points-in-time tally will take place on January 23rd. The number of people experiencing homelessness in the Valley is steadily increasing. PHOENIX — Volunteers will try again on Jan. 23 to count the number of people experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County. Annual points in time The study found that the number of people without […]

Santa Cruz, Mohave electric customers face 14% rate increase

Electric customers in Santa Cruz and Mohave counties face a 14% increase in average residential rates next month as UniSource Energy Services aims for the first new rates in more than seven years. On Wednesday, Jan. 17, the Arizona Corporation Commission is scheduled to consider UniSource's request for significant rate increases to cover system improvements […]