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intergovernmental authority

$60M Subway Money Fight: New York Goes to Court

March 17, 2026

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs New York City’s subway system, has taken the federal government to court over a missing $58‑million payment that could hold up the Second Avenue line’s long‑awaited expansion. The lawsuit, filed in Washington’s Court of Federal Claims, alleges

opinion

Alabama’s Tough‑On‑Crime Stance: A Closer Look

March 17, 2026

Steve Marshall, the state’s attorney general, has long claimed a hard‑line approach to crime. Yet his record shows a different story. While he has spoken loudly about the scourge of criminal activity, his actions have often sidestepped real reforms. In many cases he has closed the very offices th

politics

Drinks Shut Down: Damascus Bars Face New Rules

March 17, 2026

The Syrian government has decided to shut down alcohol sales in restaurants and bars across the capital city. The order, announced by the local governor on Monday evening, says that venues must change their licenses from “nightclub” or “bar” to “cafe. ” Only sealed bottles can be sold for take‑away,

politics

German Bank Faces Government Stance on Takeover

March 16, 2026

The federal government has declared that it would not accept a hostile takeover of the major bank. It clarified that oversight responsibilities lie with independent institutions such as the European Central Bank and Germany’s competition authority. In a statement, officials stressed that any aggress

science

Speedy Speech Can Boost How Smart You Seem

March 15, 2026

People who can persuade others often do so by sounding smart. A quick way to appear more knowledgeable is to raise your speaking speed just a bit. Research in Language and Speech found that listeners judge someone as more competent when they talk faster, but not too fast. Another study in t

politics

Food Stamps vs. Sweet Treats: A Legal Battle

March 12, 2026

Food‑stamp users across the United States have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Agriculture, challenging rules that stop them from buying sugary drinks, energy drinks and candy with their benefits. The complaint, filed in a Washington, D. C. , federal court, argues that the restrictions

politics

U. S. Approves $151M Arms Deal for Israel Without Congress

March 7, 2026

The United States has decided to sell a large amount of bombs and related supplies to Israel, worth about $151. 8 million, without asking Congress for approval. This move was announced by the State Department on Friday. Israel wants to buy 12, 000 general‑purpose bombs that weigh one ton each. The d

politics

States Join Lawsuit to Halt Trump’s New Tariffs

March 5, 2026

A coalition of twenty‑four states, most led by Democrats, plans to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration. They argue that the president’s latest 10% global tariff is illegal because it was imposed right after a Supreme Court decision that invalidated many of his earlier tariffs. The court

politics

Parents Can Now Learn About Their Child’s Gender Identity at School

March 3, 2026

The U. S. Supreme Court has issued a decision that allows parents to receive information about their children’s gender identity while they attend California public schools. This move follows a challenge by parents and teachers who argue that state rules keep them out of the loop on students’ gender

politics

Parents Win Court Battle Over School Disclosure Rules

March 3, 2026

The Supreme Court decided not to let California enforce rules that limit when schools can tell parents about a child’s gender identity or require teachers to use a student’s chosen pronouns. A 6‑3 split vote, along ideological lines, allowed a federal judge’s ruling that favors parents who argue