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OMAHA — Despite “serious questions” raised by Nebraska’s top civil and criminal attorney, the City of Omaha moved forward with a $411 million contract integral to one of its most expensive-ever infrastructure projects. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, in an April 21 letter, laid out concerns about the proposed wastewater treatment plant expansion contract with […]

The San Diego Latino Book & Family Festival offers a valuable opportunity — not only to explore new books in Spanish, but also music, art and more.

For progressive groups, the Pax Silica would make the Philippines a source of raw materials for the US war production, which includes drones and missiles with advanced AI. The post On  Earth Day, progressives condemn US’ Pax Silica, war on Iran appeared first on Bulatlat.

Selama puluhan tahun, ilmuwan kesulitan menjelaskan bagaimana ular muncul dari nenek moyang berkaki karena adanya celah besar dalam catatan fosil yang sering disebut sebagai kekosongan data transisi. Hambatan utama ini terjadi karena tulang belulang reptil kecil dari periode Jurassic sangat rapuh dan sulit terawetkan dalam tanah, sehingga proses perubahan dari kadal berkaki empat menjadi makhluk […] The post Breugnathair: ‘Ular Palsu’ yang Mengungkap Misteri Hubungan Tersembunyi Ular dan Biawak appeared first on Mongabay.co.id.

Over the last decade Rhode Island has been a hotbed of progressive, pro-worker legislation. But it wasn’t always this way. It took years of proactive organizing by the labor movement on legislative and electoral campaigns. This “blue” New England state was led by Republican Governor Donald Carcieri from 2003 to 2011. During his term he cut 1,000 public sector jobs, passed a regressive property tax law, and attacked pensions for teachers and other public workers—actions that were enabled by centrist Democrats in the state legislature who were lukewarm towards labor.

La evocación de Borges y el peso del recuerdo marcan un almuerzo donde la literatura se convierte en identidad compartida.

Los hijos de Alejandra Vega, tienen 7 y 9 años. Aunque ella nació en Estados Unidos, quiere que sus hijos hablen perfectamente bien en español. Para eso los lleva todos los días a una escuela de inmersión dual en la ciudad de Poway. El problema, dice Vega, quien tiene 40 años y vive en Rancho […]

Any driver who has sat through rush hour traffic on one of Sarasota County’s major thoroughfares has experienced the problem firsthand. As new real estate development has boomed in recent years, improvements to county roads have not kept up with all of those extra drivers. On roads like Fruitville, Tamiami Trail and Honore Avenue, [...] The post As development booms, Sarasota County faces $1.7 billion transportation shortfall appeared first on Suncoast Searchlight.

La Subsecretaría del Interior informó que este miércoles 22 de abril se concretó la expulsión del territorio nacional del ciudadano...

El Kremlin aprovecha la escasez de crudo provocada por la guerra en Irán y frena el paso de petróleo de Kazajistán a través del oleoducto Druzhba, un punto de suministro crucial para Berlín.

En Centrafrique, la Cour pénale spéciale annonce, ce mardi 21 avril, l’ouverture en juin prochain de son sixième procès. Ce procès tant attendu, dit « de Bossembélé », concerne l’ancien président François Bozizé et trois de ses anciens hauts responsables militaires. Ils sont poursuivis pour crimes contre l’humanité pour des faits commis entre 2009 et 2013 dans la ville de Bossembélé, au nord du pays, par la garde présidentielle. La Cour pénale spéciale a officiellement lancé ses activités en 2018. Elle a pour mandat de juger les crimes de droit international commis dans le pays depuis 2003.

Thousands of miles from the United States mainland, American Samoa sits as one of the most remote territories in the South Pacific—and on January 12, 2026, its leaders gathered to chart a path forward for the islands. The Thirty-Ninth Legislature of American Samoa convened its Third Regular Session at the Lee Auditorium, bringing together the […] The post Governor highlights infrastructure, energy in American Samoa’s State of the Territory address appeared first on Pasquines.

Ways to support our beautiful but fragile planet, the call for non-violent police response to mental health calls, and more.

Anhedonia, the clinical term for “Ozempic personality," is described as a general loss of pleasure in life.

O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva elogiou nesta quarta-feira (22) a ação do diretor-geral da Polícia Federal, Andrei Rodrigues, de retirar as credenciais diplomáticas de um agente de imigração dos Estados Unidos que atuava na sede da PF em Brasília. Segundo Lula, a medida corresponde ao princípio da reciprocidade. Notícias relacionadas:Polícia Federal retira credenciais de agente de imigração dos EUA.EUA pedem saída de “funcionário brasileiro” por manipular imigração."Eles fizeram conosco, a gente vai fazer com eles. Esperando que eles estejam dispostos a voltar a conversar e as coisas voltarem à normalidade", disse Lula, em vídeo nas redes sociais, ao lado de Andrei Rodrigues e do ministro da Justiça, Wellington Lima e Silva. A iniciativa brasileira ocorreu após o governo dos Estados Unidos determinar a saída do delegado brasileiro Marcelo Ivo de Carvalho, também da PF, do país. O delegado teria atuado na prisão do ex-deputado Alexandre Ramagem. Mais cedo, o Ministério das Relações Exteriores (MRE) informou, em nota publicada na rede X, que a representante da embaixada norte-americana foi comunicada ontem (21) que o Brasil iria aplicar o princípio da reciprocidade "diante da decisão sumária contra o agente da Polícia Federal, que não foi precedida de qualquer pedido de esclarecimento ou tentativa de diálogo sobre o caso", como prevê acordo bilateral de cooperação na área policial. "A medida tão pouco observa boa prática diplomática de diálogo entre nações amigas, como o Brasil e os Estados Unidos, ao longo de mais de 200 anos de relação", diz a nota. "O agente brasileiro atuava com base em memorando de entendimento firmado entre os dois governos sobre a facilitação do intercâmbio de oficiais de ligação na área de segurança", acrescenta, afirmando ainda sobre a adoção do mesmo tratamento ao agente norte-americano.  Entenda o caso  O Escritório para Assuntos do Hemisfério Ocidental dos Estados Unidos informou na última segunda-feira (20) que pediu a saída de um “funcionário brasileiro” do território dos Estados Unidos. Embora a postagem não cite nomes, o texto indica que se trata do delegado Marcelo de Carvalho, da Polícia Federal, envolvido na prisão do ex-deputado Alexandre Ramagem. Ramagem foi solto na última quarta-feira (15) após ficar dois dias preso na Flórida. O ex-deputado Alexandre Ramagem foi diretor da Agência Brasileira de Inteligência (Abin). No ano passado, o Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) condenou Ramagem a 16 anos de prisão na ação penal relacionada à trama golpista. Após a condenação, ele perdeu o mandato e fugiu do país para evitar o cumprimento da pena e passou a residir nos Estados Unidos. Em dezembro de 2025, o ministro Alexandre de Moraes determinou o envio de pedido formal de extradição de Ramagem aos Estados Unidos, por meio do Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública. Em abril, a Polícia Federal informou que a prisão de Ramagem pelo serviço de imigração norte-americano ocorreu como resultado de cooperação policial internacional entre Brasil e Estados Unidos. Segundo a corporação, o ex-deputado foi detido na cidade de Orlando e é considerado foragido da Justiça brasileira após condenação por crimes como organização criminosa armada, tentativa de golpe de Estado e abolição violenta do Estado democrático de direito. Novos agentes  No vídeo nas redes sociais, Lula anunciou ainda a contratação de 1 mil novos agentes, que irão reforçar a atuação da PF nos portos, aeroportos e regiões de fronteira. De acordo com o presidente, a medida faz parte do compromisso do governo de combate ao crime organizado.

Mary Creasman had insurance on her mind as she made her way to the California Capitol on Earth Day.  Creasman, of the nonprofit California Environmental Voters, was in Sacramento Wednesday to support California Senate Bill 982 after it was advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.  The bill, also called the Affordable Insurance and […]

中華民國台灣的總統賴清德被迫推遲對位於莫桑比克和南非之間的斯威士蘭 (Eswatini)非洲國家的 的正式訪問。與此同時，在飛行航空領域方面，非洲國家塞舌爾、毛里求斯和馬達加斯加針對相關包機，撤銷了台灣包機的飛越許可。台北方面指責中國對這三個國家實施經濟威脅。

中华民国台湾的总统赖清德被迫推迟对位于莫桑比克和南非之间的斯威士兰 (Eswatini)非洲国家的 的正式访问。与此同时，在飞行航空领域方面，非洲国家塞舌尔、毛里求斯和马达加斯加针对相关包机，撤销了台湾包机的飞越许可。台北方面指责中国对这三个国家实施经济威胁。

(The Center Square) – The Illinois House has passed legislation to provide tax incentives for the Chicago Bears and other megaprojects worth $100 million or more. House Bill 910 passed on Wednesday night by a vote of 78-32. The Bears have threatened to relocate to Indiana if it did not receive the tax incentives it wanted to relocate from Soldier Field on Chicago's Lakefront instead of property it purchased at the former Arlington Park horse race track. State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, filed a new amendment to his bill on Wednesday and said language was removed that might have allowed cost shifting onto homeowners. “House Bill 910 as amended is a statewide economic toolbox,” Buckner said. Buckner said changes to the legislation include a prohibition on data centers using the incentive agreements, a tiered duration of the tax freeze depending on the dollar amount of the development, and a seven-year sunset on the bill so lawmakers could evaluate how it’s going before deciding whether to continue with it. Buckner also explained how the amended legislation could now provide property tax relief. Once the state certifies a megaproject developer, the developer would negotiate an incentive agreement with the local taxing body. The developer would then make a payment, with 50% going to property tax relief. “60% of that would go to relief in the immediate area that is affected by the megaproject, and the local municipality is required to pass an ordinance in order to figure out how that money is given back to people, and then 40% of it would go to the Illinois property tax relief fund,” Buckner said. State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, said not everyone would see property tax relief. “It’s not guaranteed statewide. Everyone within the state won’t necessarily enjoy this,” Ugaste said, noting that county governments would decide how to distribute the money. Americans for Prosperity Illinois Deputy State Director Brian Costin expressed concerns about the constitutionality of some businesses paying different tax rates than others. Costin said he would be scared if he were a business owner outside the megaproject district. “There’s going to be some of the lowest property taxes in the nation assessed on properties inside the megaproject district, but outside the megaprojects districts, we’re going to see some of the highest property taxes in the nation already,” Costin said. In addition to the megaprojects provisions, HB 910 provides for Sales Tax and Revenue bond districts using new sales tax increments generated by major project development to help pay for eligible project costs. Buckner said another tool in the bill is New Opportunities for Vacation and Adventure districts that include at least 500 contiguous acres, produce at least $500 million in capital investment, generate at least $300 million in annual gross sales and attract at least one million annual visitors and create at least 1,500 annual jobs. The Capital Area Tourism Authority and the Capital City Downtown Medical District would be designed to support tourism, commerce and development in Springfield. The authority would be able to issue STAR bonds if the Sangamon County Board imposes a required hotel tax and dedicates the hotel tax and local sales tax increment to paying the costs for Springfield. The Railroad Rehabilitation and Economic Development for Yards program aims to fuel redevelopment of blighted or underused rail yards, rail land and infrastructure in a municipality with at least two million people. HB 910 passed out of committee 15-5 on Wednesday afternoon, with two Republicans joining Democrats to vote in favor of the bill. The Illinois Senate is expected to take up the matter next week. Buckner said the bill makes it possible for the Bears to stay in Illinois. On February 26, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed legislation creating a framework for a new Bears stadium in Hammond. Indiana Senate Bill 27 provides for a 1% food and beverage tax in Lake and Porter counties, a 5% hotel tax in Lake County, a 12% ticket tax and the capture of new property taxes at the development. Jon Styf contributed to this story.