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Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and Department of Corrections Director Steven Harpe want to extend the time between state executions from 60 to 90 days to alleviate the emotional burden on staff and reduce botch risks. Still, Judge Gary Lumpkin callously dismissed their worries. Proposing an Extension Gentner Drummond, Oklahoma’s Attorney General, and Steven Harpe, … Read more

The United States and the United Kingdom have forged the world’s first bilateral agreement focusing on AI safety and regulation with a Memorandum of Understanding that hopes to mitigate the risks posed by rapid AI developments. A New Agreement The United States and the United Kingdom have just made a landmark agreement centered around advancing … Read more

Home insurance premiums are soaring across America due to the increased severity and frequency of natural disasters, and some insurance providers are abandoning high-risk states entirely. Surging Insurance Rates Industry experts predict that there will be a massive surge in the average US home insurance premium, with a 6% increase this year, which will culminate … Read more

Even with the economy looking up and recession worries dwindling, the cost of living continues to make the American Dream seem like just a fantasy for the majority. Economic Indicators Mislead The economy shows signs of strength with low unemployment rates and growth, but these positive indicators mask the everyday struggles of average Americans. High … Read more

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signed House Bill 4002, which will reclassify hard drug possession as a misdemeanor and establish new policies in order to address the state’s worsening addiction and overdose rates. Reintroducing Penalties Oregon Governor Tina Kotek just signed House Bill 4002, which reintroduces criminal penalties for the possession of hard drugs like … Read more

Right now, there’s a huge debate about immigration in the U.S., and it’s not just about politics — it’s about the economy’s future. Some folks in the Senate want to tighten up border security and cut down on immigration, but not everyone’s on board. Experts are chiming in, saying this could really slow down economic … Read more

A report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies has revealed that a huge number of Americans will struggle to pay rent this month. Financial Strain on Tenants The report said that 50% of all US tenants spend over 30% of their income on rent and utilities. Middle-Income Renters Under Pressure Even middle-income renters … Read more

The Biden administration is taking steps to put a cap on how much banks can charge consumers for being late on credit card payments. This proposal is causing quite the stir among banks and credit card companies. While the plan could save people billions, industry experts are concerned it might end up causing more problems … Read more

President Joe Biden has released a $7.3 trillion budget for 2025. The proposal lays out his vision for the U.S. economy and acts as a campaign pitch against rival Donald Trump. The plan, packed with tax reforms and spending, aims to help lower-income families by taxing the wealthy and big companies more. Tax Overhaul for … Read more

The U.S. home market has had some ups and downs recently, leaving many people curious about what’s happening. Home prices have begun to slow down after rising steadily for some time, according to recent statistics. Here’s what you need to know about what’s happening and how it might affect you. The Case-Shiller Index Findings According … Read more