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Feeling salty! Woman sues Cold Stone Creamery over lack of pistachios in pistachio ice cream

A federal judge recently ruled that the case over ice cream contents can move forward

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2024

House Passes a Bill To Create Independent Oversight of the Troubled Federal Prison System

Staff shortages and chronic corruption have plagued the Bureau of Prisons for years, exposing inmates to abuse and whistleblowers to retaliation.

Reason · May 22, 2024

Can Nonprofits That Help Organize Protests Lose Their Tax Exemptions?

Not because of the viewpoints they express—but yes if they engage in systematic illegal conduct.

Reason · May 14, 2024

Liddell battery construction to start in May, a year after power station's closure

Liddell battery is expected to be up and running in 2026.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 29, 2024

House Approves Key Government Spending Bills Amid Shutdown Deadline

House approves crucial government spending bills to prevent shutdown. Senate swiftly passes legislation covering essential departments. House Approves Key Government Spending Bills Amid Shutdown Deadline.2 trillion fundi...

Top News · Mar 22, 2024

SCOTUS hears oral argument in challenges to bump stock ban rule, EPA’s Good Neighbor Plan

The Checks and Balances Letter delivers news and information from Ballotpedia’s Administrative State Project, including pivotal actions at the federal and state levels related to the separation of powers, due process, and the rule of law.

Ballotpedia · Mar 21, 2024

S&P Slips Ahead of FOMC Meeting, U.S. Housing Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are trending down -0.44% this morning as investors awaited the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting while also gearing up for the release of fresh data on the U.S. housing market.

Barchart · Mar 19, 2024

S&P Futures Slip Ahead of FOMC Meeting, U.S. Housing Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are trending down -0.44% this morning as investors awaited the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting while also gearing up for the release of fresh data on the U.S. housing market.

Barchart · Mar 19, 2024

S&P Futures Fall Ahead of FOMC Meeting, U.S. Housing Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are trending down -0.30% this morning as investors awaited the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting while also gearing up for the release of fresh data on the U.S. housing market.

Barchart · Mar 19, 2024

S&P Futures Tick Lower Ahead of FOMC Meeting, U.S. Housing Data in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are trending down -0.13% this morning as investors awaited the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting while also gearing up for the release of fresh data on the U.S. housing market.

Barchart · Mar 19, 2024