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Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill into law Wednesday that sets limits on rent increases, making the state among the first in the nation to provide protections for tenants. The rent stabilization measure, House Bill 1217, adds Washington to states like Oregon and California that have sought new ways to curb homelessness. Bill … Read more
A bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warning him that cuts to the agency could severely impact the Indian Health Service (IHS). The letter — delivered on Tuesday from Sens. Jeff Merkley (D- Ore.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) — expressed … Read more
The White House is expected to pull its nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as U.S. surgeon general just a day before she was expected to appear before the Senate for her confirmation hearing, sources told ABC News. When announcing his intent to nominate Nesheiwat to the post in November, President Donald Trump touted her work … Read more
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just weeks after President Donald Trump intensified calls for lower borrowing costs and voiced eagerness about the potential “termination” of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. In recent days, Trump has dialed back his attacks on Powell, saying he will not fire Powell before the end of the … Read more
“Boardwalk Empire” actor Michael Pitt was arrested and indicted in Brooklyn on Friday on charges of sexual abuse, criminal sex act, assault and strangulation, according to court documents. The actor pleaded not guilty and was released until his next court date in June. The charges stem from alleged incidents that occurred in 2020 and 2021, … Read more
Dramatic footage caught the moment three fishermen were rescued by good Samaritans after their boat capsized off the coast of Massachusetts on Monday night. Source link
The master of ceremonies has called “extra omnes” — ordering all those who are not cardinal electors to exit the Sistine Chapel prior to the start of the conclave. Source link
Kentucky mom Holly LaFavers says her son Liam racked up more than $4,000 in Dum-Dums purchases while playing on her phone. Source link
The deadline is here for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s federal requirement for Real ID for domestic flights and entering federal facilities. Starting May 7, 2025, the Real ID Act will be enforced by TSA agents for domestic flights at U.S. airports. “Good Morning America” has gathered all the essential details you need to … Read more
Jeffrey Schneider was driving into New York City from New Jersey when he caught Officer Rey Lainez stopping traffic to herd a family of geese away from the Holland Tunnel. Source link
